Everyone wants to be liked. Being left out of the office party can hurt just as much as not being invited to a birthday party in your younger years. Psychologists say that although wanting to be liked is normal and expected, you should not be exhaustingly fixated on gaining other’s approval. It’s often said that …
Mercy Kambura
Decluttering can be freeing, creating space and bringing a sense of order to your environment. When the cleaning urge hits, many of us can’t rest until we successfully purge our space. However, in the quest for minimalism, it’s all too easy to discard items you might deeply regret letting go of later when you aren’t …
The first time I heard about the Pomodoro Technique, I went, “Pomo…what now?” It sounded like a fancy pasta recipe that uses a sauce only found in Sicily. Imagine my joy when I discovered it’s a brilliant hack for getting things done without feeling like a hamster on a wheel. If you have sat down …
Managing a home requires managing daily decisions: How can I declutter the kitchen counter? Should tomatoes be refrigerated? What if I accidentally shrink my favorite shirt? Laundry choices, in particular, can be perplexing, as mistakes might ruin a perfectly good garment or damage the machine. The crucial laundry dilemma is deciding which items can be …
The 1960s were a time of considerable change and innovation in the world. From technological advancements to cultural revolutions, this decade left an enduring impact on society that is still felt today. For those who were kids and young adults during this era, many fond memories probably bring back a sense of nostalgia. Millennials and …
For those who grew up in the 80s, you know it was a time of unmatched nostalgia and growth. From the iconic Madonna and the groundbreaking Transformers to the vibrant and in-your-face colors and the joy of recording mix tapes from the radio’s playlist- the 1980s were a real joy for those lucky enough to …
Everyone has eccentric parts of their personality that make them unique. However, when those little quirks and behaviors ultimately end up hurting others, they could potentially have a personality disorder (among other problems). Narcissism is one of the likely problems, which is a personality disorder where someone is very entitled, thinks very highly of themselves, …
Statistics show that 62% of American adults drink alcohol, and 19% of those admit that they think they drink more than they should. While many of us enjoy a drink or two without a second thought, the reality is that alcohol can trigger some strange reactions within our bodies. Most of the time, the only …
The last time I was the topic of a grapevine, I didn’t know what to do besides cry in my bathroom and “unfollow” people in real life. Someone took something I said to her totally out of context, added hot pepper, and passed it around, and it made enough rounds to get back to me …
You haven’t known adulting struggles until you stand in your newly painted kitchen, and instead of, “Oh, wow!” you let out a slow, “Oh, no!” That was me, in my new red kitchen, fighting back tears and trying to convince myself that it wasn’t “that bad.” It was bad. What looked great in the store …
