Sarala Life — Life in Chapters: Careers, Canines, Cabernet & Courage

This year, something quietly powerful shifted in my life. Not in a loud, confetti-filled kind of way—but in a deep, grounding way that redefined everything I thought I valued.

For years, I chased titles, promotions, the “next step,” thinking that each achievement would finally make me feel whole. But somewhere between the checklists and expectations, I started asking harder questions. What actually matters? What if the value isn’t in the role, but in me?

And that changed everything.

I’ve slowly, intentionally redefined my worth—not by what I do, but by who I am. I’ve learnt to trust my instincts again. To honour my own voice. I stopped giving weight to opinions from people who aren’t invested in me as a friend, mentor, or supporter. That detachment has brought a kind of peace I didn’t know I needed.

I’ve stepped out of the mental race—no longer chasing titles for validation, but pursuing goals that genuinely spark joy. Now, if it doesn’t align with my truth, it doesn’t get my energy.

The most positive thing this year? Wholeness. I’ve found a version of myself that’s real, grounded, and deeply aware of her own value. And from that place, I show up differently—for myself and for others.