MINIMALISM
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Tough
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1 min read
How can one be tough? Normally it sounds simple. It is just how you can live true, act strong, and focus on what matters. Just Be Yourself. Stop hiding. Forget what others expect. Decide what matters to you, and live it fully. Use Your Strengths and focus on what you’re good at. Let go of…
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Moon
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1 min read
We often judge ourselves harshly during uncertain times. And they are quite many in life. But the moon offers us a different type of wisdom. Just take a look at the dark night sky. The moon doesn’t apologize for its phases. Some nights, it’s a slender crescent. Other nights, a radiant full circle. Each phase…
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Comparison
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2 min read
The comparison game is rigged. And you can choose not to play. In our connected world, comparison has become a default setting. With all the social media apps available on phone, Someone is always doing better. Earning more, moving faster, dressed well and eating good food. I also like sharing good good I consume. But…
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Reboot
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1 min read
It’s July 1! We’re officially halfway through 2024. Did you set any resolutions for the year? Goals you were determined to smash by now? Let’s be honest, life gets busy. Maybe those ambitious plans got pushed aside by unexpected turns or simply lost their initial spark. But here’s the good news: it’s not too late!…
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Back to Steps
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2 min read
Let’s face it, sticking to a routine can be tough. I fell off the radar with my morning walks. This was mostly because I tried to learn another fitness hobby. Skating. Now that I am able to roll, I have to get back to my walks. Walks are easier to start compared to rolling on…
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Farewell
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2 min read
This week, Kenyans mourned the loss of the Chief of Defense Forces, General Francis Omondi Ogolla, together with several other high ranking army lieutenants in a tragic plane crash. His final wishes, however, sparked a national conversation about grief, mourning, and the true meaning of a dignified farewell. The general, known for his humility and…
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Huberman
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4 min read
According to Dr. Andrew Huberman, neuroscientist and tenured professor of neurobiology at Stanford University, there are five key ingredients for a better health: Sleep: Sleep is essential for physical and mental health. It allows our bodies to repair and rebuild, and it helps our brains consolidate memories and process emotions. Huberman recommends getting 7-8 hours…
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Clutter
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4 min read
Clutter is not just a physical problem. It can also have a significant impact on our mental health and well-being. Psychologists have been studying the psychology of clutter for many years, and they have learned a lot about how it affects us. Here are some of the things that psychologists know about clutter that most…
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Simplify
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3 min read
Life can be overwhelming at times, especially in Kenya, where there are many economical challenges that people face on a daily basis. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, it’s important to take a step back and simplify your life. This doesn’t mean getting rid of everything, but rather focusing on the things that are most important to…
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Beliefs
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5 min read
We do have different beliefs from culture, religion, science or other sources, but how do you choose beliefs? Beliefs are the ideas and thoughts that we hold to be true. They shape our worldview and influence our thoughts, feelings, and actions. How do beliefs affect our reality? Our beliefs create our reality. What we believe…
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Be Water
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2 min read
“Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle and it becomes the bottle. You put it in a teapot it becomes the teapot. Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water my friend.”—Bruce Lee How can…
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Be Happy
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3 min read
Too often we are hard on ourselves and feel bad about our lack of progress. We feel guilty that we’ve missed a couple of workouts, or that our progress on our goal has stalled, or that we slipped up and ate some really fattening stuff. But that’s looking at the glass as half empty, and…
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Don’t Blame
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3 min read
In countless little ways each day, we blame other people for our frustrations. They irritate us, don’t do things the right way, are incompetent, rude, inconsiderate, bad drivers, too slow, not tidy, boring, uncaring. And yet, we will always be frustrated if we stick to this mindset. We will always be angry, offended, hurt, disappointed.…
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Be Still
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3 min read
Just for a moment. Listen to the world around you. Feel your breath coming in and going out. Listen to your thoughts. See the details of your surroundings. Be at peace with being still. In this modern world, activity and movement are the default modes, if not with our bodies then at least with our…
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Self-Love
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4 min read
February is the month of love. We celebrate Valentine’s Day and remember love. It is widely recognized as a month dedicated to and all about love. Many of us are (rightfully) focused on taking care of our health, eating nourishing whole foods and trying to be active … while meditating and flossing and taking some…
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How to Destroy Critics
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4 min read
We have all had them as we set and go after our goals, no matter where we are or what our goals may be: naysayers, detractors, people who poke fun or get angry or tell us we can’t do it. Critics are very serious business, even if they just seem to be having a little…
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Productivity Tip
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1 min read
You can find a million productivity tips on the Internet, but trying so many of them would actually cut into your productive time. Author, Leo Babauta narrowed the tips down to one. Simplify. How does simplifying make you more productive? Simplify your to-do list. If you have less to do, and you focus on the…
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New Year 2023
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2 min read
We have a new year upon us, and while “January 1” is just an arbitrary date, for most of us, it feels like a new beginning. And there’s something beautifully minimalist about this new beginning — it’s a blank slate, where we can do anything, imagine possibilities, become a new person. In fact, this is available…
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Acceptance.
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2 min read
I read somewhere that expectations and attachments lead to disappointments and suffering. Worrying does not solve any problem in the world and if it did we wouldn’t be getting pimples from stress. There is a huge difference between being productive and being busy; it’s like working smart versus working hard. We can’t control what’s going on…