wellness
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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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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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Food Abuse
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2 min read
Food is often misused, like a drug. In our African cities and villages, food and exercise have a big impact on our lives. But we often forget this. The truth is, we often misuse food. We use it for comfort, just like a drug. We eat extra Ugali, or a sweet treat when we’re sad.…
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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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Kindness
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2 min read
Life throws some heavy stuff at you, right? This morning, it is reported that some lives were lost during an accident involving a bus carrying students from Chavakali High School in Western Kenya. One minute you’re reading about the joy of schools closing, the next you’re realizing everyone you know is, you know, mortal. (Sorry…
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Blue Light Blues
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3 min read
In the age of digital addiction, our lives are bathed in the constant glow of screens. From smartphones to laptops to TVs, these devices offer endless entertainment, information, and connection. But beneath the alluring surface lurks a hidden danger: blue light. What is blue light? Blue light is a high-energy wavelength of light naturally found…
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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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Ultra-Processed
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3 min read
In today’s fast-paced, time-obsessed world, it can be difficult to find the time to cook healthy meals. The way we consume food has drastically changed in recent years, leading to a significant rise in the consumption of ultra-processed foods. Ultra-processed foods are foods that have been industrially processed using a variety of techniques, such as…
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Encouragement
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3 min read
I have been jogging down a quiet street up in Milimani area of Nakuru, lost in my thoughts. My legs are feeling heavy and breath is coming in short gasps. I am about to give up when I hear a voice behind. “Strong!” I turn around and see a stranger running behind me. Must have…
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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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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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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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Anti-Aging
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2 min read
I decided to start of the month with a very slow 5-kilometer run, managing 40 minutes with no cost implications. It was my fitness fix to age well. That did not cost much compared to Bryan Johnson, a Multi-millionaire, who is spending over $2 million in an attempt to de-age himself. The 45-year-old hired a…
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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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Eliud Kipchoge Books
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3 min read
Eliud Kipchoge is a Kenyan long-distance runner and regarded as one of the greatest marathon runners of all time. He is the 2016 and 2020 Olympic marathon champion and the world record holder in the marathon with a time of 2:01:09 set at the 2022 Berlin Marathon. Kipchoge has run four of the six fastest…
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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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5 Steps to Level Up.
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2 min read
There are so many distractions in our lives. How can we stop wasting the precious time. People are always not studying, not working a job or not even caring for basic stuff. How can we level up? Below are some steps to put our stuff together and start focusing on our dreams. Sacrifice now, rest later. Always…