We all know that time is precious, yet we often let it slip through our fingers in the company of people who, frankly, don’t deserve it. These folks drain your energy, test your patience, and leave you questioning why you agreed to meet them in the first place. You must value yourself enough to recognize …
Mercy Kambura
Frustration can turn the sharpest professionals into walking word grenades. It’s natural to feel annoyed at times, but letting your emotions hijack your vocabulary is a recipe for awkward meetings, sidelong glances, and maybe even a “quick chat” with HR. The way you speak to your boss during a tense moment can either calm the …
It often feels like moms are the unofficial ambassadors for fatigue—we’re almost always tired and stressed, yet we always agree to take on more responsibilities. The holiday season might just be the toughest time for moms. From organizing big meals to managing gift lists, there’s this unspoken expectation that we’ll survive the season while making …
Did you know that at least 40% of families in America are blended? Blended families—where two families come together—are like casseroles: a bit of this, a bit of that, and after a little time in the oven, something surprisingly wonderful forms. While it may take some time for all the ingredients to get along, blended …
We’ve all come across that person who lives by the motto “me first, everyone else later… if there’s time.” Initially, their confidence and charm might sweep you off your feet. But soon, their self-centered antics turn you into an unwitting extra in their personal one-man show. Spotting these drama kings and queens isn’t always a …
The holidays are fantastic, but the mounting pressure to get your loved ones the perfect gift tends to chip away at all the awesomeness of the season. Finding that perfect gift in a crowded store is like trying to find a needle in a haystack—except the haystack is made of overpriced socks and glittery keychains. …
Some in-laws are a delight, but others make you wonder if the “for worse” part of the vows referenced them specifically. You can avoid them for the better part of the year, but once the holidays come around, you’ll have to fight a battle of wits and endurance. It can be a lot, but it …
How is marriage both as ordinary as toast and as baffling as quantum physics? Even the seasoned pros don’t have it all figured out because marriage is way more than just candlelit dinners and heart-fluttering gestures. Underneath it all lies a wild rollercoaster of relationship dynamics that require brutal honesty, the resilience of a cockroach, …
Every time we hear about “giving back,” you might think of little acts of kindness. Sometimes, you may ask, “What are those? Giving back isn’t always about writing checks or volunteering at the local food bank (though those are great options, too). Sometimes, it’s the creative gestures, the unconventional ideas, or the out-of-the-box approaches that …
For anything you want to simplify, your Grandparents most likely have the solution, holidays included. Many grandparents have an uncanny ability to make holidays feel warm and memorable, operating with patient wisdom that we’d do well to learn, especially in our current chaotic era. What do you want to know? Hosting like a pro? Traveling …
