Whilst the holiday season is meant to be a time of joy, family and gifts. It can also be triggering for many people and bring about bouts of anxiety, depression and feeling lonely. As someone who lost both her parents at an early age. I know too well how…
Christmas may officially be behind us, but Christmas gifts are not, or at least those we love. Especially as they serve as a reminder of this magical time of the year and time spent with loved ones. But what about the gifts you don’t like so much? As someone…
For the first time in 25 years of my life, I am spending Christmas without my family and friends. I am over 1500 kilometres away, on the other end of the country. While they are all on the other end. It is a very strange but extraordinary experience. Growing…
I’ll be the first to admit that I love a good shopping spree. But with the economy being what it is and with a demanding and very expensive toddler to take care of, the days of splurging on designer pieces are far behind me. At least in the way…
For most young black girls living in remote rural and underdeveloped villages, dreams and goals seem arid and/or impossible to reach. I know that because I was once that young black girl whose dreams were clouded by the societal misconceptions of what a woman can and should be. Having…
When I walked into the bookshop, I was welcomed by the sight of the following words: “What Happened To You?” I was deeply moved as these words resonated with me. Moreover, these words made me curious and eager to discover what happened to me.
The first thought that came to…
1. What immaterial gift can I give myself this December?
2. What immaterial gift can I give to someone I love?
3. What is the greatest immaterial gift I’ve received this year? Why?
4. Whose gift of friendship do I most appreciate? Let them know!
5. Ask yourself: What do I want (e.g….
I believe that December is about hope, faith, showing appreciation and helping those in need. This manifests through giving, gifting, gratitude and generosity (G4), which is our theme for this month.
As a general rule, the G4 is what we do to show kindness to others and ourselves. And although…
When people talk about fitness and being healthy, more often than not, one starts to picture rigorous sweating, strenuous workouts and many different equipments. But I am here to tell you that you do not necessarily need all of that. Not only because workouts have come so far in…