Inner Applause: A New Year Reflection on Courage and Self-Belief By Rashmi Salhotra

As the new year begins, many people find themselves scrolling, searching for a sign that says, “This is your year.” In her thoughtful reflection, Rashmi Salhotra offers exactly that reframing one of the most familiar human experiences as a powerful signal of inner strength.

Rashmi speaks to that moment of nervous energy that appears right before starting something new the racing heart, the jitters, the quiet fear mixed with excitement. Rather than viewing it as doubt or hesitation, she introduces a beautiful redefinition: “Inner Applause.”

It is the body’s way of cheering before the world does.

Through this lens, anxiety becomes affirmation. The pounding heart is no longer a warning sign, but proof of readiness an unconscious, unwavering vote of confidence in oneself. Rashmi reminds readers that long before validation arrives from others, the body already knows when growth is happening.

Her message for the year ahead is both grounding and empowering: when your heart starts pounding before a bold move, recognise it for what it truly is you backing yourself, even if you don’t realise it yet. This quiet encouragement turns fear into fuel and hesitation into momentum.

As a new year unfolds with fresh beginnings and unfamiliar paths, Rashmi’s reflection invites individuals to trust their inner signals, lean into courage, and move forward with belief. Because the best years are often the ones that make the heart beat a little faster.

✨ Here’s to a heart-pounding, courageous, and deeply fulfilling year ahead.

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