It can be very difficult when someone you care about is experiencing problems with anger – especially if they sometimes direct their anger towards you, others close to them or themselves. Just because someone seems very angry, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they will become violent or abusive. But if this does happen, the most […]

When was the last time that you really lost it? Was it when your child crossed the road and nearly missed being run down or when you were rejected for a job you thought you deserved? Anger is a powerful emotion and releasing the pressure that builds inside you is often essential. But if anger […]

As we celebrate motherhood two questions constantly cross a working mum’s mind; Am I doing it right or am I doing enough? Every mother either wishes she could choose between career and motherhood while some wish they could strike a balance between the two. There is no one right answer on how to do career […]

I came across a friend who looked a bit disappointed after an encounter with an office administrator in a public office. He had been to that office twice before. He met a certain officer who explained all the required documentation for him to access a certain service. On the first visit he actually even met […]

“If parents want to give children a gift the best thing they can do is to teach their children to love challenges, be intrigued by mistakes, enjoy effort and keep learning. That way their children do not have to be slaves of praise. They will have a lifelong way to build and repair their own […]

We looked at resilience as the ability to bounce back after a difficult moment in life. Resilience is a skill that can be learnt, built and strengthened over time. Below are some of the pointers that can help you in building resilience. Connections – Having caring, supportive, valuable relationships is crucial in helping you thrive […]

What differentiates those who thrive from those who survive? Resilient people demonstrate certain characteristics that make them thrive during difficult moments. Below are four elements that are essential to resilience. 1.      Challenge – Resilient people view difficulty as a challenge, not as a paralyzing event. They look at their failures and mistakes as lessons to be […]

The other day I came across a story on social media about an 11-year-old boy who committed suicide because his parents accused him of stealing rice. In one of the comments someone noted “In all my growing up I only remember being beaten by my parents twice all the others were attempted murder.” Though this […]

Suicide is almost a taboo topic in our community yet when one commits or attempts suicide they get our attention. “She is the girl or man one did not know anything about until she/he commits suicide. People who die of suicide do not want to end their lives they want to end their pain” While […]

Are you a family or friend to someone who is experiencing depression? The support of friends and family can play a very important role in someone recovering from depression. Family and friend support makes one feel less alone or isolated. Here are some tips for you; Be open about depression; Keep an open mind – […]