Inspiration

Many are times we are faced with catastrophic events that make us wish the earth could open up and swallow us. It could be a financial crisis, a nasty breakup, an unwanted pregnancy or worse; a murder case. Nonetheless, the human soul is much more resilient than we can fathom. Of importance is how we choose to approach adverse situations. Here are few tested and proven ways to go through challenging times and come out stronger. Take responsibility From time to time, everyone slips up and shit happens, whether intentionally or not. When we mess up, the first step should… Read More »

Overcoming anxiety and fear: Anxiety is a fairly common emotion that all of us have to experience from time to time. We feel anxious when encountering situations we are unfamiliar with. It could be meeting people for the first time or when anticipating bad news. Anxiety can be fleeting and inconsequential or it can be catastrophic and result in compulsive reactions or panic attacks. The difference is that some are better at managing anxiety so that it does not have detrimental effects to their mental health. Here are some practices you can employ to keep anxiety in check. Stay in… Read More »

When things go wrong it is only natural to absolve ourselves of wrongdoing and blame others. But what if you played a role in creating the acrimonious situation?   It is not easy to admit our wrongdoing in a situation. However, recognizing our role in escalating conflict is the first step to resolution and fostering better relations with other people. This is where the art of self-reflection becomes handy.   What is Self-reflection? Self-reflection is the act of contemplating our thoughts, desires and actions. This often goes hand in hand with the willingness to learn about ourselves with the aim… Read More »

You have an important assignment and the deadline is sufficiently a few days away. You badly want to get started on it but keep putting it off for less significant pastimes.  You keep doing this until the deadline draws dangerously close. It is then that you rush and end up doing a shoddy job, or worse, failing to beat the deadline altogether.   We have all been here and you may be surprised to find out that procrastination is more common than you may think. Psychologists have attributed it to various factors including fear of failure, lack of focus, distractions… Read More »

Anger is a perfectly healthy emotion through which express displeasure or protest over things we do not agree with. However, if not expressed in a healthy manner, anger can be a destructive force that will not only drain you but may also lead to rash decisions you will regret later. Here are some strategies you can employ to manage anger effectively. Don’t speak just yet When agitated you are more likely to betray your prejudices and blurt out things that you probably should not. Take a moment to calm down and allow your thoughts to be more objective. If possible,… Read More »

Mothers day: Today I celebrate my lovely mother Rose who is turning 51 late this year. She scarified a lot in her life to ensure we are who we are now. There are some hilarious lies that I remember my mother used to tell me that I didn’t know were lies but which in one way or another shaped my life Below are some of those lies my mother used to tell me. When I refused to eat my mother would tell me: There is a jail for locking children who don’t eat When I told my mother to buy… Read More »

We brave the evening cold as we wait for Mheshimiwa. Ominous dark clouds gather above us. We can smell rain in the air. “A storm is coming,” an old man with a scruffy Ascot cap remarks. We nod sagely. If Mheshimiwa is not here by 10 P.M, we’ll have to cash in our losses and go home. A flatbed truck roars through the weathered dirt road. We take cover behind the desolate sheds of the farmers’ market where we hold our vigil. The dust rises, passes through us like a vengeful ghost, then settles. A young mother attempts to hush… Read More »

This is a story of Wangeci Waweru  21- year old rapper who escaped a terrible road accident that claimed the life of her best friend. The story was first shared on Strathmore University  Student Spotlight I am the last born in a family of 2 children.  I joined Strathmore University to study Financial Economics under the School of Finance and Applied Economics (SFAE). I am currently in my final semester, and looking forward to finishing school. Late last year i was involved in a terrible  road accident.  The accident happened on 14th July, 2014, all I remember is one minute… Read More »

‪Below is Janet Kanini Ikua’s  message from india where  she is undergoing cancer  treatment. “Githeri ya maharagwe mbili na mahindi kumi…” that’s what my cousin says he’ll bring to the airport when I return from New Delhi because I have seriously missed eating Githeri! Marro! The stuff that my dear Precious Blood Riruta Class of 95 classmates and I enjoyed for 4 years in seco, sometimes layered with BB, avocado and for some (i.e. Cucu), with Peptang tomato sauce and Marie biscuits thrown in, since these were the only extra ‘goodies’ we were allowed to carry to school. Mchanganyiko maalum… Read More »