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Like many of you, 2024 was a challenging year for me. I experienced many successes, but I also faced mental, and emotional difficulties.
I'd even say that 2024 was one of the most challenging years of my life. I really hope 2025 will be better.
One important lesson I learned this year is that sometimes, strong criticism is more effective than sugarcoating. It pushes you to change your ways.
I hope you all have an amazing 2025! Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year, Norbs!!! I agree with you 100% — sugarcoating is the biggest disservice anyone can give you. I've noticed this trend on Journaly too, sugarcoating edits to protect the author's "voice". Well, sometimes that voice is wrong because the author is still learning the language, so there's nothing to protect but rather to train, and you don't do that by sugarcoating the truth. Have an excellent 2025. May God bless you and Diane with health, happiness and successes beyond your dreams!