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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Simplify
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2 min read
In the journey of simplicity and personal growth, we often chase external solutions. New apps, life hacks, self-improvement strategies. But most of the transformation happens through something far more subtle: the relationships we cultivate. Not all connections are created equal. Some relationships are like gentle winds, lifting us effortlessly. Others feel like weights, silently dragging…
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Revenge
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2 min read
In life, there is always a burning desire to see those who wronged us suffer. Did they screw you over? Hurt your career or disrespected you. Whatever. Now you want revenge. You want them to suffer as you suffered. No one should; get away with this. That is Justice. However remember, history is filled with…
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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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Gut Feeling
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1 min read
March was rough. I was feeling down about performance at work where I didn’t feel I had made progress as was expected. On the long Easter weekend, I set down for fun family stuff, enjoyed the activities but I couldn’t get my head out of the problems. At the end of the holiday, I tried…
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Sitting is the New Smoking
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3 min read
Remember the dark days of smoking everywhere? Ashtrays in restaurants, smoke swirling in offices, that nagging cough clinging to everyone’s lungs. Today, thankfully, those scenes are rarer, replaced by healthier habits. But did you know there’s a new silent killer lurking in our modern lives, one so subtly harmful it’s been dubbed “the new smoking”?…
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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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Fitness Rules
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8 min read
Health and fitness are usually made to seem too complex. If you read a lot of fitness magazines and blogs (as I often do), you’re told a confusing variety of complex advice. It makes your head spin. You’re told that eggs, butter and meat are bad for you. Then another crowd will tell you those…
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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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Drive Slower
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4 min read
I am currently enjoying slower drives these days. While I was never used to the being a driving maniac, I would get increasingly frustrated when people would drive slow and keep me from driving fast, or cut me off. That was a stressful experience. Not anymore. Since my last drive in Tanzania, which imposes a…
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World’s Powerful Passports
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3 min read
The latest results from the Henley Passport Index provide fascinating insights into a world characterized by extraordinary upheaval and offer a revealing look at what lies ahead. The Kenyan passport has dropped two places in the global mobility ranking to position 73 but maintained its spot as the eighth most powerful in the continent. For the fifth…
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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…