A NEW year has dawned, while some of us are still reeling from the old year gone by; it has taught us a lot about ourselves and the people around us.

In 2026, it is always positive to start with renewed hope, goals and visions, and work towards them by giving it our best, striving for excellence in whatever we do.

We have come a long way. We went through a year filled with pain, grief, struggles, disappointments and hardships we dare not speak about, and most of all, our mental health was pushed to the limits.

It made us realise that nothing in life is permanent. People come and go, and we are left to pick up the pieces of ourselves we often let fall.

In 2026, we must tell ourselves that it will be a better year with many possibilities—ones we can accomplish—and also that we can have peace of mind that comes with happiness in leading a very simple and humble life.

If we want to be successful, we must set about doing things the right way: earning honestly, leaving the camera behind when doing charity, and keeping our private lives out of social media.

In this new year, 2026, so much can be had and is within reach once we condition our minds, think deeply about what we need to do, and pave the way to do it, even if we have to do it silently.

I think we have all been tested way beyond what we are willing to admit in 2025, and at some point, we were about to give up. But that wasn’t a valid option when we had to try even harder and acknowledge that we can do better if we make the right choices.

Every day life comes with challenges. It takes a lot to overcome them when there is no support system in place. We live in a world that is fake; there are hardly any genuine people left, and unknowingly, we form connections with the wrong people.

In 2026, we can move forward from all the hurt, pain and unnecessary baggage we tend to carry around on our shoulders. It is time to take stock of what will serve us and move on.

Until we rid ourselves of the old and welcome the new, things will remain stagnant—whether in our personal lives, the work environment, or relationships and family.

It is good to make personal resolutions and push through as we welcome yet another brand-new year. It is with renewed hope that we want what the heart and mind crave: inner peace, happiness, success and fulfilment—of being loved and also giving love.

Happy New Year 2026! From Team Pepperpot Magazine…