Irish Examiner view: One step at a time to build momentum

As we stare down the barrel of a year which is going to come whether we like it or not, let’s take it one step at a time

'There is something to be said for working the problem immediately in front of us, rather than risking decision paralysis by either taking on too much or taking on a project while thinking of it as a whole and not the sum of its parts.' File picture

With just a couple of days left in this year, some of us will be limping to the finish line, others will be spending Twixmas among loved ones and social gatherings, others still will be glad simply to be about to put 2025 behind them. There is certainly something to be said for the psychological effect of hitting a natural marker for a fresh start, however that fresh start may shape up.

Some things we can’t shake off simply with the change of a calendar date. The housing crisis will remain, the American empire is still in collapse from within, the cost of living remains an uphill struggle for too many families. But that doesn’t mean we can’t take on smaller items as a way, not of distracting ourselves, but giving ourselves a few personal wins to build our own resilience and momentum.