What don’t you like about yourself? Why don’t you like it? Often, the parts of ourselves that seem less than perfect don’t really bother us unless they’re visible to others. We’d be (almost) okay if we could hide them well. But what if you didn’t have to? No one should be aiming for perfection because …
Mercy Kambura
Human behavior is an endlessly entertaining circus act, full of contradictions and irony. We chase dreams only to ghost them later, we pride ourselves on being logical while our emotions take the wheel, and we act indifferent when we’re actually a bundle of nerves. That’s just being human for you. Our minds have a knack …
If you asked me to tell you about myself, I’d instinctively, first and foremost, give you my marital status and how many kids I have. Press further, and I’d start fumbling for words because I don’t have anything off the top of my head to say beyond “I’m Mrs. K, and Mommy to Z and …
Break-ups are hard, but friendship breakups that don’t end with a dramatic confrontation or a tearful “I can’t do this anymore” moment can be harder. Quiet-quitting a friendship is a delicate art—no loud exits, no major scenes, just a quiet withdrawal that leaves you asking, “What happened?” Except you never really get an answer. The …
The only thing better than a well-stocked freezer is a fat bank account. If you’ve ever been caught in the dreaded “What’s for dinner?” moment, you know that sometimes the answer needs to be quick, easy, and satisfying. The freezer is your best friend in these times, offering a reliable stash of meals, snacks, and …
The season of cozying up indoors is hurtling towards us. Are you ready? Before you settle in with a hot drink and fuzzy socks, it’s time to tackle the pre-winter clean-up. Now is the best time to prepare your house for chilly weather, muddy boots, and more time spent inside. You’ll thank yourself later when …
A good excuse is like a good bra or a good pair of shoes—the one you always reach for because you’re confident it’ll support you in all the right ways. When faced with uncomfortable situations, many of us reach for these phrases that act as easy get-out-of-jail cards because if one thing is for certain, …
Experience is the best teacher, but you don’t have to get your relationship wisdom from the school of character development. The mental toll is high and unnecessary. It’s easy to think we know exactly how relationships work until reality introduces us to their less friendly side. Relationships are made up of way more than the …
Everyone has an opinion and the internet guarantees we know about all of them. You’ve likely encountered debates where voices get louder and ideas get tangled, but nothing constructive comes from the noise. How do you remain respectful even when someone is trying to convince you that the earth is flat? You don’t have to …
We all hope our friends find someone great, and nothing makes us happier than when our friends adore the people we love. Unfortunately, when someone is blinded by the stars in their eyes, they might not see that they’re dating a walking red flag. You need to tell them, but how do you do that? …
