When your decisions lead to undesirable outcomes, how do you react? Are you overly critical of yourself? Is your brain hijacked by repetitive thoughts about what you should or could have done differently? Is your internal voice expressing frustration, anger, or regret to yourself?

On this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I have mixed emotions and thoughts, ranging from sadness and hope to confusion and clarity. I recall my childhood lessons about equality and voting; how I learned at a young age that all people are equal, regardless of our differences, and that all US citizens over the age of 18 should exercise their right and privilege to vote.

Before 2020 comes to a close, and we say good riddance to a year filled with so much collective pain, sadness, and loss, I encourage you to take time over the next few days to reflect upon your year. Think about your time at home during quarantine, what you learned about yourself over the past nine months, and how you navigated different paths for managing personal and professional responsibilities.