The concept of “finding your voice” is often spoken about, yet rarely explained in a way that feels achievable. It is commonly associated with confidence, assertiveness or speaking up in big moments. However, for many of us, finding your voice is not about learning how to speak louder, it is about learning how to be more honest with yourself. In everyday life, and especially in the working world, many of us learn early on that it is easier to stay quiet. We learn to adapt, to

A new year arrives and with it comes the familiar pressure to reinvent yourself . New goals. New habits. A better, more polished version of who you’re supposed to be. But what if 2026 isn’t about becoming someone new? What if it’s about finally owning who you already are? What It Means to Own Your Story Owning your story doesn’t mean loving every chapter. Some parts are painful. Some are messy. Some still hurt when you think about them. Owning your story means: Acknowledging

Imagine your body is a smartphone battery. When you get busy, the percentage drops, little by little. When you finally hit ‘low battery’ and plug in your charger, do you keep scrolling through apps, refreshing pages, and sending messages? Or do you actually let it recharge? Too often, leave looks like that first option. We try to catch up on everything we didn’t have time for, emails, chores, plans…until we crash, more tired than before. But real rest is about being intention

Welcome to your own little gratitude scavenger hunt. A simple way to notice the good that’s already around you, even if it’s easy to miss. Clue 1: Look Back Think about the past week. Can you remember one moment (big or small) that made you smile or gave you a bit of relief? Maybe someone held the door open, maybe you enjoyed a proper cup of tea, or just had five quiet minutes to yourself. Write it down. That’s your first little treasure. Clue 2: Seek the Unexpected Now think

Meet Rorisang. She’s the one everyone turns to, the friend who always says yes, the colleague who takes on extra tasks, the family member who hosts every event. Rorisang genuinely enjoys helping others, but lately she’s been feeling worn out, like she’s got nothing left in the tank. As the end of the year approaches, the invites and requests keep piling up. She finds herself thinking, how did I get here?  She’s tired, overwhelmed, and struggling to find a moment for herself.

Small Shifts for a Big Seasonal Reset Imagine a river that’s been frozen all winter. The ice keeps everything still underneath, holding back the flow. But as the days warm up, the ice begins to crack. Slowly, the water starts moving again; first as a trickle, then with more energy and life. Self-care can be like that too. After months of stress, routine, or just feeling a bit stuck, it’s easy to feel frozen without even realising it. But warmer seasons gives us a chance to th

“You can’t reach for anything new if your hands are still full of yesterday’s clutter.”  — Louise Smith There’s something quietly powerful about knowing when it’s time to let go. As the seasons shift and the world around us starts to renew itself, it’s a good time to pause and take stock not just of our homes or diaries, but of what’s going on inside. What are we still holding onto that we don’t really need? What mental clutter are we carrying out of habit, not because it’s h

There’s a kind of stillness that creeps in when the temperature drops. Days feel shorter, evenings arrive earlier, and everything seems to slow down. And often, that stillness brings something else with it – quiet disconnection. In the colder months, many of us naturally pull back a bit. We cancel plans. We swap social time for screen time. We tell ourselves it’s just a phase. But over time, that quiet drift away from others can leave us feeling more isolated than we realise.

Have you ever looked up and thought, how is it already halfway through the year? Same here. The months just seem to fly by — full of meetings, deadlines, responsibilities, and the usual routine. Those goals we set in January? Sometimes they feel like a distant memory, buried under the day-to-day. But the middle of the year is more than just a date. It’s a chance to pause. To check in with yourself — not just on what you’ve done, but on how you’re actually doing. Why Mid-Year

Communication is at the heart of every successful relationship—whether personal or professional. But often we struggle to express ourselves in a way that truly conveys what we feel without escalating conflict. Enter a simple yet powerful communication formula: "I feel... when you... because... can you please...?" This structure helps ensure that conversations remain constructive rather than confrontational. By expressing emotions, identifying the trigger, explaining the impac