--- title: Expressions of New Year's Optimism description: I do like reading expressions of optimism for the New Year image: https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/new%20year%20fireworks%202025%20sydney%20harbour%20bridge.jpeg --- ###### [Check out Our latest insights on Optimism](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog) [![Centre for Optimism_Logo](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/Centre%20for%20Optimism_Logo.svg)](https://www.centreforoptimism.com?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://www.centreforoptimism.com) - [Subscribe](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/subscribe) - [Why Optimism?](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/whyoptimism) - [What is Optimism?](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/whatisoptimism) - [The Optimism Principle](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/theoptimismprinciple) - [Need Optimism?](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/services-and-workshops) - [The Optimism Workshop](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/workshop) - [Victor Perton - That Optimism Man](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/victorperton) - [Magnetic Optimism for Organisations](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/magnetic-optimism-workshops) ![Close Icon (3)](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/Close%20Icon%20(3).svg) ![Search (2)](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/Search%20(2).svg) ###### [New Year](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/tag/new-year) # Expressions of New Year's Optimism Expressions of New Year's Optimism by Victor Perton I like reading expressions of optimism for the New Year 😊 May 2025 be your best year yet.  Think about doing our "[My Best Self Exercise](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/your-best-possible-self?hsLang=en)" on your own or with family and friends. [In her Sunday Paper](https://www.mariashriversundaypaper.com/we-walk-together/), [Maria Shriver](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariashriver/) wrote, "I am optimistic about what lies ahead for us. Optimism keeps me looking forward and also brings me hope. It’s a value I’ve noticed that many of those I admire have in spades. Regardless of what’s happened in their lives, they look at the world with optimism." Under the heading "[Optimism and Enthusiasm for the New Year](https://www.advancedmanufacturing.org/industries/optimism-and-enthusiasm-for-the-new-year/article_8b2926c8-b1aa-11ef-90ae-fb6bc1e44bea.html)," Dan Janka, President of Mazak Corp, wrote, "Driven by the pro-growth and pro-manufacturing policies that are expected to materialize in 2025, there is a refreshing sense of optimism and enthusiasm for the new year permeating the manufacturing industry, particularly among job shops." Toka M. El-Mahdy wrote, "With optimism and determination we are stepping into 2025 ready to embrace new milestones, innovation, and continue delivering excellence." "As we look ahead to the new year, I am filled with **optimism** and excitement for what we will accomplish together. With your continued support, we will build on this year’s successes and continue to pave the way for transformative change," wrote [Diana Robins, PhD, Director of the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute](https://drexel.edu/autisminstitute/news-events/news/2024/December/A%20Letter%20from%20the%20Director/) [Didi Manhas shared](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/didi-manhas-saluja-b38630_as-2024-comes-to-an-end-i-find-myself-reflecting-activity-7278495732968386561-4vH6?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop), "I am filled with optimism and excitement heading into 2025" "The holidays and the promise of a new year bring joy and optimism and surround us with the love of family and friends," [wrote](https://www.dhs.gov/news/2024/12/23/message-secretary-mayorkas-holiday-season)Alejandro Mayorkas, the American Secretary of Homeland Security. In a nice New Year's wish, Jim Barnes, Wellington Village Manager, wrote "As we welcome the opportunities and challenges that 2025 may bring, let us do so with optimism, determination and a shared commitment to making Wellington an even better place to live, work and thrive. Wishing you all a Happy New Year filled with joy, prosperity and the fulfillment of dreams."   Australia "we are **#optimistic** about the **#Australian** economy in 2025," [said Leah Weckert](https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/companies/coles-ceo-leah-weckert-inflation-is-still-biting-but-theres-cause-for-optimism/news-story/20b6a5189fa3e6d54751ce7088990d03), CEO of [Coles Group](https://www.linkedin.com/company/7968014/admin/page-posts/published/?share=true#). 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