How does your typical day start? If you’re like many people, your email inbox has its own gravitational pull that seems to suck you in. With your boss always just one ping away, setting boundaries at work can feel like trying to fence in the ocean. Everyone has their job responsibilities, but if you don’t …
Mercy Kambura
Aging is something people seem to dread, like taxes or accidentally sending a text to your ex after a night out. But getting older doesn’t have to be a countdown to “the end.” In fact, it’s one of life’s most underrated opportunities. You might not be able to bounce back from a late-night party like …
It would be great if we raised kids who know how to file their tax returns and budget well, but it’d be even better if we raised children who love others and speak kindly to themselves. We need to raise a generation that knows how to show itself kindness– it’s one of the best gifts …
We can all recognize the sociopaths in movies or on the news. But could you identify sociopathic tendencies in your own partner? Some relationships bring sweet surprises, but some come with sirens and red flags that are less ‘mysterious’ and more unnerving. We all want to imagine our partner is complete and balanced, so it …
Thanksgiving is that time of year when we all gather around the table, stuff ourselves with pie, and reflect on what we’re thankful for. But if we’re honest, between the food coma and the occasional family drama, it can be hard to stay focused on the “thanks” part. Wouldn’t it be nice to make gratitude …
I feel like I spend the whole year waiting for Christmas. As soon as we shout, “Happy New Year!” I’m already scheming my next holiday plans. But then October rolls around, and suddenly I’m in a tizzy over everything I think I must do. Say goodbye to merry and hello to the pressure of finding …
If you ever found yourself wondering, “Is this tough love, or is it abuse?” it’s probably abuse. Unlike physical abuse, verbal abuse doesn’t leave bruises or marks, but it has a long-lasting impact. It’s not easy to identify or even understand verbal abuse; you may even be told you’re being too soft or reading too …
I don’t enjoy walking into a room and being greeted by unpleasant odors, and I don’t know anyone who does. Some odors often pop up uninvited and stick around like they’re waiting to eat the leftovers at a party. Luckily, maintaining a fresh-smelling environment doesn’t require over-the-top effort. A fragrant home can be yours to …
What really defines Christmas? Is it Santa? The big family meal? Festivities and colorful lights? Another reason to splurge on shopping and gifting? It seems that the Christmas season often gets tangled up in so many activities and rituals that it no longer looks like what it should—a season to celebrate the birth of Christ …
What’s your weakness? It’s like an unwritten rule: if there’s a chink in your armor, someone will find a way to exploit it. Mine was empathy, old people, and people-pleasing. If you wanted me to empty my bank account, you just needed to send me a needy-looking old person. I didn’t know how bad a …
