Goldenlife victors

16/12/2025

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮.

We recently saw a story all over the media about a man who felt overwhelmed by tax pressure and took his own life. To his family, it is an unimaginable loss. To the many of us, he may soon become just another statistic. And that is heartbreaking.

These stories are not rare. People all around you are quietly struggling. Young graduates stressed by delayed loans or school fees. Families who cannot afford healthcare. Professionals facing job loss and mounting financial pressure.

You might think this does not concern you, but even at work, you can make a difference. Ask yourself what you are doing to support people around you.

Even your boss has pressures. They are pushing to pay salaries and keep things running. And you might assume everything is fine until it is not..

To leaders in government or private companies: you have the power to change systems and policies. Approach issues with empathy. Fairer processes can reduce pressure on those silently struggling.

Pay attention. Show care. What you deem as a little action might actually save a soul.............

11/12/2025

𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 — 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡?
When was the last time you checked in on a workmate, a relative, or a friend — just to know how they’re doing?

If we’re being honest, most of us don’t.
We’re too busy chasing our goals, especially financial ones. We’ve been conditioned to adopt the hustler mentality — work harder, keep pushing, find your breakthrough.

But somewhere in that constant chase, we start losing touch with what really matters — our wellness and the wellness of those around us.

We glorify the hustle but rarely talk about rest.

We celebrate success but ignore silent struggles.

And when someone breaks down, we rush to label them — “uyu ni mugoroki,” “amechizi” — instead of asking, what pushed them there?

By the time the signs of mental illness become obvious, it’s often too late. We could have noticed. We could have cared earlier.

Let’s change that.

Let’s turn our workplaces, homes, and schools into spaces where people feel seen, heard, and safe. Because wellness isn’t a luxury — it’s survival.

Today, take a moment to check on someone. A simple “how are you really doing?” might just save a life.

13/11/2025

𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 — 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡?

When was the last time you checked in on a workmate, a relative, or a friend — just to know how they’re doing?

If we’re being honest, most of us don’t.

We’re too busy chasing our goals, especially financial ones. We’ve been conditioned to adopt the hustler mentality — work harder, keep pushing, find your breakthrough.

But somewhere in that constant chase, we start losing touch with what really matters — our wellness and the wellness of those around us.

We glorify the hustle but rarely talk about rest.

We celebrate success but ignore silent struggles.

And when someone breaks down, we rush to label them — “uyu ni mugoroki,” “amechizi” — instead of asking, what pushed them there?

By the time the signs of mental illness become obvious, it’s often too late. We could have noticed. We could have cared earlier.

Let’s change that.

Let’s turn our workplaces, homes, and schools into spaces where people feel seen, heard, and safe. Because wellness isn’t a luxury — it’s survival.

Today, take a moment to check on someone. A simple “how are you really doing?” might just save a life.

10/11/2025

"𝐈 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐫𝐮𝐭. 𝐈 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝.”
𝐈’𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐲? 𝐈 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐭. 𝐈’𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐨.

As a mental health coach, I’ve learned that struggles are part of life. They don’t always mean something is wrong with you. They just mean you’re human.

But when someone is really in a dark place, telling them “just handle it differently” doesn’t help much, does it?

So, what can you actually do?
You take one small step. Just one.

And that step is learning to love yourself.

Now, I know — “love yourself” sounds a bit vague, maybe even cliché.

But if you ever stopped and asked, “Do I really love myself enough?” you might notice your whole perspective start to shift.

Because when you love yourself, you begin to do things differently:

🧘🏾‍♀️ You meditate even when you don’t feel like it.
🏃🏾‍♀️ You go for that morning jog because your body deserves care.
📝 You journal because your mind deserves clarity.
🥗 You eat better because you deserve to feel good.

That’s what self-love really looks like. It’s not about fancy spa days or expensive retreats. It’s about the small, quiet choices that say, “I matter.”

So today, try doing one good thing for yourself.
🌿 Go for that walk.
📔 Write that journal entry.
🍎 Make that healthy meal.

Not because someone told you to.
But because you love yourself enough to.

07/11/2025

𝐈 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐠𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛.

Some have applied endlessly, knocking on doors, while others just gave up and stayed home.

Meanwhile, the pressure of HELB loans, CRB listings, and family expectations never goes away.

This isn’t only an employment issue. It’s a mental health issue.

When you spend years being rejected, it eats away at your confidence. It creates anxiety, frustration, and even shame.

And when people finally land a role, they often walk into the workplace already carrying those scars.

That’s why we need to do better for each other:
1. Treat interns and junior staff with kindness.
2. Share opportunities when you come across them.
3. Check in on friends who are still searching.

Sometimes it’s not about fixing the whole system. It’s about opening one door for someone.

05/11/2025

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐮𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨. 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐛𝐨𝐱 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝟓𝟎 𝐮𝐧𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝟑𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬. 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐩.

You try to push through. You tell yourself, “I just need to get this done.” But inside, there is a heaviness. Your mind is racing, your energy is low, and every task feels bigger than it should. You are stressed, overwhelmed, and unsure where to start.

This happens to everyone. Even top leaders and professionals. What matters is not pretending everything is fine. What matters is noticing the weight you carry and taking small steps to manage it.

As a leader, you can make a huge difference for yourself and your team. Small gestures such as asking “How are you today?” or encouraging a short break are not just acts of kindness. They prevent burnout and create trust.

Here are some practical steps:
1. Weekly check-ins: Ask your team how they are feeling, not just what they are doing.

2. Encourage small breaks: Even 5 minutes of walking or deep breathing can reset the mind.

3. Share your struggles: When you show vulnerability, you create a culture where people feel safe.

Mental health drives focus, decision-making, and productivity. When people feel seen and supported, engagement improves naturally.

Take a moment today. Notice the heaviness you may be carrying and think about how you can make space for your wellbeing. Then ask your team the same. The way you lead can make every difficult morning a little easier.

31/10/2025

"𝐈 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐫𝐮𝐭. 𝐈 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝.”
I’ve heard this so many times.
And honestly? I get it. I’ve been there too.

As a mental health coach, I’ve learned that struggles are part of life. They don’t always mean something is wrong with you. They just mean you’re human.

But when someone is really in a dark place, telling them “just handle it differently” doesn’t help much, does it?

So, what can you actually do?
You take one small step. Just one.

And that step is learning to love yourself.
Now, I know — “love yourself” sounds a bit vague, maybe even cliché.

But if you ever stopped and asked, “Do I really love myself enough?” you might notice your whole perspective start to shift.

Because when you love yourself, you begin to do things differently:
🧘🏾‍♀️ You meditate even when you don’t feel like it.
🏃🏾‍♀️ You go for that morning jog because your body deserves care.
📝 You journal because your mind deserves clarity.
🥗 You eat better because you deserve to feel good.

That’s what self-love really looks like. It’s not about fancy spa days or expensive retreats. It’s about the small, quiet choices that say, “I matter.”

So today, try doing one good thing for yourself.
🌿 Go for that walk.
📔 Write that journal entry.
🍎 Make that healthy meal.

Not because someone told you to.
But because you love yourself enough to.

29/10/2025

𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐝." – 𝐀 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞

Life is hard enough as it is. We all try our best, sometimes our choices are right, sometimes they’re wrong. And that’s okay.

Growth doesn’t come from perfection; it comes from trying. Every step you take, even the ones you think fail, is part of your journey.

Don’t be too harsh on yourself. Your effort matters. Your courage to try matters. And your mistakes don’t define you, they teach you.

And before you point fingers, think about the other person, where they could be coming from. Get into their shoes.

We’re all just trying to make sense of life, to do our best, to stay afloat. Mental health isn’t about getting it right all the time — it’s about understanding, empathy, and giving both yourself and others a little grace.

27/10/2025

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤? 𝐎𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐮𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐬? 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬.

Work-life balance is not a luxury. It is essential for survival and success in today’s fast-paced world. Without it, stress builds up, mistakes increase, and engagement drops.

As a leader, you set the tone. Flexible hours, short breaks, and respecting personal commitments are not signs of weakness. They make people sharper, more creative, and more focused. When you model balance, your team follows.

Here are practical ways to make balance real:

1. Flexible scheduling: Encourage people to work in ways that fit their lives.

2. Micro-breaks: Even a few minutes away from the screen can reduce stress and increase focus.

3. Lead by example: Take your own breaks, leave on time, and share your routines with your team.

Ask your team, “What would make your workday manageable?” Listen without judgment. Make small adjustments consistently. Balance is a practice, not perfection. Every step you take as a leader sends a message that well-being matters here

13/10/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐞𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠? 𝐓𝐨𝐨 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐣𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐤. 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐲. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐮𝐩, 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐬.

As a leader, you have the power to change this. You can create a culture where people feel safe to speak, be vulnerable, and ask for support. Small actions can make a big difference. Show empathy, listen actively, and normalize conversations about mental health.

Here are some ways to start:

Ask regularly: Check in with your team with simple questions like “How are you coping?”

Provide safe spaces: Make it clear that people can speak honestly without fear of judgment.

Follow up: Listen fully first, then act to provide support.

Identify mental health champions: Find people in your team who can model openness and support others.

Use daily reminders: Share short tips, affirmations, or check-ins on company WhatsApp or Slack groups to keep wellbeing visible.

Hold monthly workshops: Invite a professional for a 30-60 minute session. Even a short session once a month can have a huge impact on your team’s wellbeing.

Support those recently affected: Check in with staff who have gone through difficult times. Your attention shows that their well-being matters.

Is your workplace a place where people can share struggles without fear? If not, start small today. Open communication is the first step to a healthier, happier team. A few intentional actions each month can transform your workplace culture and help your team feel seen, supported, and valued.

11/10/2025

11/10/2025

Yesterday was more than just a day for mental health awareness — it was a beautiful blend of culture, connection, and community.

From the vibrant cultural expressions to the heartfelt conversations, every moment reminded us that mental health is deeply woven into who we are — in our homes, our communities, and our traditions.

A big thank you to Hon Sarah korere and the beautiful people of Laikipia North for the warm welcome, support, and incredible energy throughout the day.

Together, we continue to break the stigma, celebrate diversity, and promote healing — mind, body, and soul.