Category: Wellness
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20 Things I Learned in 2017
“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” ― Søren Kierkegaard. 2017 was a fun year full of more ups than downs and a lot of lessons. I wanted to share some of those with you as we begin the new year! As always, this is going to be a long…
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3 Reasons Why You Should Take A Social Media Detox
“Distracted from distraction by distraction” – T.S. Eliot. We all have a love hate relationship with social media, right? One minute it’s the best thing since sliced bread, the next it’s the biggest pain in the butt. As useful as social media can be in our everyday life, it can soon turn into something negative…
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6 Things To Do In Mombasa, Kenya
“A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes. If you’ve been following me on Instagram and Twitter you’ll know I recently went to Kenya to visit my family. Whilst I was there, I went to Mombasa to…
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1 Reason Why You Should Travel Solo At Least Once
“Some journeys in life can only be travelled alone.” ~ Ken Poirot. It’s been 2 weeks since I got back from my trip to Kenya and what an experience it was. For those of you who don’t know, I was born in Kenya then moved to London when I was 5 years old. Since then,…
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5 Ways to Stay Motivated When Starting Something New
“It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.” – Lou Holtz. I don’t believe that anyone can stay motivated all the time especially when you are doing something for yourself. At least not in the real world. The lack of desired results can demotivate even the most ambitious individual…
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5 Things to Remember When Your Service in Ministry Feels Like a Burden
“Love yourself enough to set boundaries. Your time and energy are precious. You get to choose how you use it. You teach people how to treat you by deciding what you will and won’t accept.” ~ Anna Taylor/ There comes a time where you need to realise you can’t please everyone and do everything. This…
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12 Tips To Surviving Your First Holiday Together
“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” – Neale Donald Walsch. Whether it’s a nice city break or a lovely beach holiday, there’s nothing like taking a few days from your own world to see the rest of the world. The process of planning your holiday isn’t always so easy, especially when it…
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12 Things to Remember When Starting a New Job After Graduating
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” ~ Wayne Gretzky. Last week March 7th marked my 1 year anniversary at my first post-grad job. I feel like I only started a few months ago yet I’ve grown so much since then. Professionally, personally, financially and socially. With 12 months under my belt, I…
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The Reality of Getting a Job After University
“To succeed, jump as quickly at opportunities as you do at conclusions” ~ Benjamin Franklin. Getting your first post graduate job is not easy and it’s even harder for those who have no work experience to back-up their degree. A survey conducted by YouGov found that 52% of employers say university does not prepare young…
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Navigating Loneliness at Work as an Introvert
“If one’s different, one’s bound to be lonely.” ~ Aldous Huxley. We spend more time at work than we do at home yet for some of us, the workplace can be the most loneliest place to be. Is camaraderie and social connection a key to workplace satisfaction and happiness?
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