DAR ES SALAAM, Jan. 1 -- WE are often told that January is a time for ‘New Year, New You, a high-pressure race to fix everything at once. But what if we stopped trying to reinvent ourselves and simply focused on finding clarity?

In reality, the New Year often arrives quietly. It follows months of balancing work, family and faith, seasons that may have demanded resilience more than celebration.

Unlike the clean slate promised by advertisements, most people step into January carrying responsibilities that did not pause when the calendar changed.

Acknowledging this reality is the first step toward a true reset. Ms Jennifer Shigoli, entrepreneur and Director of Arizona College, suggests that instead of performing for the new year, th...