Scour the news for an entirely uninteresting story. Consider how it connects to your life. Write about that.

I recently came across a local news story about the municipal corporation beginning routine pothole repairs in the city. It wasn’t dramatic or headline-grabbing — no political scandal, celebrity gossip, or groundbreaking scientific discovery. Just… potholes.

A common civic issue, reported year after year with little excitement. At first, I shrugged it off as background noise.

But then I realized — this seemingly uninteresting news story actually connects deeply with my daily life.

Every morning, I drive through the same bumpy stretch of road to manage my business and handle deliveries.

Those potholes have caused delays, minor vehicle issues, and, on some days, a lot of frustration.

I’ve even adjusted my routes to avoid particularly rough patches. So, this dull update suddenly felt personal.

It symbolized an unnoticed part of urban life quietly getting fixed — something I wouldn’t have appreciated unless I had experienced the inconvenience.

It also reminded me of how life is made up of these “small repairs” — things we don’t notice until they stop working or start causing trouble.

Whether it’s fixing a road, balancing a business ledger, or making time for self-care, the routine work we often overlook plays a big role in maintaining a smoother life journey.

This mundane news story helped me pause and reflect on the background systems that support my productivity and happiness.

It reminded me that not all progress is exciting — some of it is slow, quiet, and surprisingly powerful.

Maybe life isn’t always about chasing the extraordinary, but rather appreciating the ordinary improvements that make each day a bit easier.