At two days into 2025, and the New Year feeling like a lifetime ago, everything is slowly getting back to normal. After seeing my first Daffodil of the season, I experienced an overwhelming feeling of coming out of the darkness. I now feel physically and mentally prepared for the year ahead.
You see, you’re a winner if you get out and about doing anything this time of year especially in the restricted daylight of winter and the restricting monsoon-like weather conditions. Staying indoors makes brightening the mood a real uphill challenge in my experience.
That one Daffodil changed my world. Combine that with fifteen minutes more daylight in the afternoons since the winter solstice, and I’m feeling quite chipper as I can only see sunnier days ahead.
Eutopia is literally only two months away, when finally, we’ll hit March, and then the world will become even brighter.
We often speak about there being light at the end of the tunnel or having a light bulb moment. Sunlight is an integral part of our lives. Light IS life. Without light from the Sun, we simply wouldn’t exist. So, it’s no wonder that in the darkness of deepest Winter, it’s easy to feel depressed.
Making sense of the darkness is the key to making the most of the New Year and kick-starting your future success.
Being ahead of the game, that’s the best place to be – looking forwards. I’m already thinking about April’s Marathon des Sables and the challenges that it will bring. Your challenge might be thinking about just getting to April, booze-free or 10kgs lighter - you know your own agenda, your goals, your dreams, all that’s needed is a catalyst to get you going – or a Daffodil in my case.
As we endure the darkness of winter together, please don’t suffer your personal darkness alone. And if you are finding it hard to see any bright spots, please reach out and I’ll help spread some light on a much brighter future.
1,205 Marathons - 285 Ultras - 17 MDS - 9 GWR - 31 Years' Alcohol-Free
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