The workplace is often a significant contributor to burnout, particularly when the environment is unhealthy. High workloads, unrealistic deadlines, and lack of support can create a pressure cooker scenario. Micromanagement, lack of recognition, and poor communication further erode mental well-being. Addressing these issues requires systemic changes and a commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and balanced work environment. Look out for signs like: Chronic exhaustion, even after...

Ever heard about Trauma Informed Schools Kenya? Well, we have been around, almost 3 years now and counting. How has the been the progress? Almost 3 years ago I, the Founder/Director of Trauma Informed Schools Kenya featured on PACEs Champions Corner. Interviewed by Silvia Paul. https://www.pacesconnection.com/blog/paces-champion-rebeccah-ndung-u-launches-trauma-informed-schools-in-kenya TISK is a non profit making , non governmental organization registered and situated in Nairobi -Kenya.

Today, we focus on the vital topic of emotional health, a cornerstone of overall well-being. Emotional health is not just an abstract concept; it directly impacts how we live, work, and interact with others. Yet, despite experiencing emotions daily, many of us struggle to care for our emotional well-being properly. Nurturing our emotional health is essential for achieving balance and fulfillment in life. It requires intentionality, self-awareness, and active effort. By becoming more mindful...

In Kenya, many femicide cases go unreported in mainstream media because families, relatives, and friends often work together to conceal the true circumstances surrounding a woman's death. Intimate relationships should be safe havens for women, yet when partners, husbands, ex-lovers, or stalkers commit such violence, it creates an environment of fear instead. This fear impacts everyone. For those women who survive but endure toxic relationships, the situation becomes unbearable, leading some...