Have you noticed that almost every older person’s house has specific things in common? China cups (that no one is allowed to touch), busy wallpaper, and a sturdy rocking chair that’s older than Abraham Lincoln. Vintage decor has a timeless charm that speaks to nostalgia and warmth. To some, vintage decor might look outdated compared …
Mercy Kambura
Any parent wishes to pass down love, wisdom, financial abundance, and maybe a few treasured family heirlooms. When you pass away, you leave behind fond memories, boxes of stuff for your children, and a new set of responsibilities. However, despite our best intentions, there are certain things that heirs might not want to acquire when …
Some topics are complicated to talk about, and suicide is a strong rival for the top position on that list. Suicide is a deeply heavy event that has permanent effects on families, friends, and communities. Addressing suicide, much like other mental health challenges, requires sincere empathy if we’re to nurture a compassionate society. Unfortunately, various …
Wouldn’t it be nice if our houses cleaned themselves, the dishes washed themselves, and the laundry folded itself? Alas, the cleaning fairies are a myth, and we must do all these tedious things ourselves. Since all these things must be done eventually, the greatest hack is to learn simple, effective ways to streamline your housekeeping …
Most relationships start with the hope that we’re going to take it all the way to the altar. Therefore, it can be quite disheartening when cracks begin to appear, and most people hold on hoping things will change. The big question is, when do you know it’s time to move on? While every relationship has …
Recently, my daughter saw a kitten named Jojo on an adoption site. She looked at the little ginger kitty with one eye and asked, “Can we adopt her?” I thought of all the feeding, litter disposal, and the infamous entitled attitude of most felines and immediately shut down the idea. Thinking back on it, she …
“You look so good!” “You’re so smart!” “That was a well-done report!” How do these things phrases you feel? Good, right? Validation from others can feel great, but imagine a life where you don’t have to rely on it to feel confident and secure. Self-validation is about trusting yourself and owning your choices without needing …
Our little ones don’t always grow up to be our best friends. As children grow into adulthood, the dynamics of the parent-child relationship change. Some kids maintain a special bond with their parents, while others board the early morning bus and escape to the farthest town they know away from their folks. When it comes …
Do you find yourself waking up after the weekend already feeling exhausted by the thought of dealing with the week ahead? It doesn’t have to be physical fatigue—even having your mental and emotional energies depleted feels just as rotten. Conserving our energy is more important than ever, now that we know psychologists say that constant …
You may not have realized just how much your upbringing influenced who you are today, but it undoubtedly did. Almost every adult facing mental and emotional challenges can trace these issues back to how they were raised. On the flip side, it is often overlooked that adults who thrive can also attribute their success to …
