• So, as you write another story or run up and down compiling news for the day, remember to envision yourself as a hero. Heroes are forged in difficult times like these.

Every December, I pause and ask myself: what have I achieved so far? More often than not, the answer feels average. I see both the things I managed to accomplish and the ones I left behind. It has never been a perfect hundred. And truth be told, I end up complaining, asking why I didn’t push harder to make it possible.

But this year, I choose a different path. I choose to step away from regret and appreciate the simple chance to be alive.

Back in the day, when I was still in university and the weight of responsibility hadn’t yet settled on my shoulders, December came stress‑free. Yet even then, unanswered questions lingered in my mind.

Now, I am a journalist. And as soon as I finish writing this, I know I’ll be thinking about my next headline, scrolling through X to see what’s happening in the world. For people like me, it’s hard to put down our tools of work and declare we’re off for the holidays. Because guess what news doesn’t stop. People still need to watch, to listen, to know what’s happening in the country. For me to say I won’t be available would mean a great deal.

So, as you write another story or run up and down compiling news for the day, remember to envision yourself as a hero. Heroes are forged in difficult times like these.

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And instead of stressing over the goals you didn’t accomplish this year, think about how you’ve kept people informed even during the holidays. That, too, is achievement.

Happy holidays, and happy new year.

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