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The Worst Career Advice I Ever Got: “Stay in Your Lane.”

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A few days ago, I came across a video online where a woman offered career advice. One of her points stuck with me: “Stay in your lane, work hard, and focus on your craft.” I’ve heard this phrase since childhood. But that day, it bugged me more than ever because I realized that “stay in…

The Hidden Cost of Always Being the Smartest in the Room – Why Leaders Must Cultivate Dissent

Blog, Social IssuesSeptember 15, 202530Views 0Likes 0Comments

Have you ever walked into a room knowing you were the smartest person there? At first, it feels empowering — validating even. After all, you worked hard for your expertise, and it feels good to be respected for it. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: being the smartest in the room can be a liability; for…

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What Law School Didn’t Teach Me About People — Psychology in Law

Blog, Mental HealthSeptember 9, 202545Views 0Likes 0Comments

Law teaches rules, but psychology explains people. Discover how learning psychology helps lawyers improve empathy, resilience, and legal outcomes. Keywords: psychology in law, human behavior in legal practice, law and psychology, emotional intelligence in law, mental health in the legal profession. Introduction: The Missing Piece in Legal Training When I first joined law school, I…

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How to Build a Meaningful Online Presence: A Soulful Approach to Social Media

BlogAugust 29, 202560Views 0Likes 0Comments

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.comSoulful Social Media: Build an Authentic, Meaningful Presence Learn how to create a soulful, intentional digital presence that encourages real human connection without burnout or constant posting. How to Build a Meaningful Online Presence: A Soulful Approach to Social Media Social media is often blamed for everything — from distracting…

How Self-Connection Impacts Every Other Relationship

Blog, Mental HealthAugust 18, 202567Views 0Likes 0Comments

Reflective tools for tuning in to your own needs and emotions Self-connection is the foundation of every healthy relationship. It’s not about being self-absorbed—it’s about understanding your own inner world. When you notice your thoughts, feelings, and needs—not the ones imposed by others, but the ones that are truly yours—you relate to the world with…

How Far We Have Come: Storytelling, Legacy, and the Rise of African Women in Law

Articles, BlogAugust 11, 2025107Views 0Likes 0Comments

This past Friday, I had the honor of attending the launch of African Women Judges: Storytelling as Judicial Freedom, edited by Professor J. Jarpa Dawuni—a distinguished academic, lawyer, and founder of the Institute for African Women in Law. Professor Dawuni’s work reaffirms that our identities as African women in law—and beyond—are not only multidimensional but…

Why We’re Craving Connection in a Digitally Connected World

Blog, Mental HealthAugust 5, 202591Views 0Likes 0Comments

Exploring the paradox of modern loneliness and what it really means to be seen It’s August 2025, and when the month began, I shared on my LinkedIn page that I’d be focusing on the theme of connection. And now, as we turn the page into a new month, I find myself reflecting more deeply than…

What Does Psychological Care for a Judicial Officer or Judge Look Like?

Blog, Mental HealthJuly 28, 2025132Views 0Likes 0Comments

By Muthoni Njagi Kenyan Mind and Justice Digest | Magistrate | Therapist | July 28, 2025 Judges are human. Yes, we wear robes. Yes, we carry the enormous responsibility of interpreting and applying the law. But beneath the bench is a person — often overwhelmed, frequently indoors, always thinking, and silently grappling with life’s…

July 25th: Judicial Wellbeing Day—A Milestone for the Mental Health of Justice Workers

Blog, Mental HealthJuly 25, 202599Views 0Likes 0Comments

Today, July 25th, marks an extraordinary milestone in the world of justice and mental health: Judicial Wellbeing Day. Officially recognized by the United Nations, this day is dedicated to acknowledging and supporting the psychological and emotional well-being of judicial officers across the globe. Here in Kenya, the Chief Justice has directed that all courts take…

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Are You Raising a Gen Z or Alpha Child? Why You Need a New Kind of Parenting

Blog, Mental HealthJuly 21, 2025119Views 0Likes 0Comments

By Muthoni Njagi | Kenyan Mind and Justice Digest | Judicial Officer | Counselling Psychologist There’s something I’ve been meaning to say, and I’ll say it gently—but directly: The way you were raised will not work for the world your child is growing up in. Today’s parenting landscape is almost unrecognizable compared to a generation…

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💸 Lessons About Money I Wish I Was Taught As a Child (And What I’m Now Teaching My Own Children)

Blog, Mental HealthJuly 14, 2025141Views 0Likes 0Comments

By: Muthoni Njagi | Magistrate | Counselling Psychologist When I think back to my childhood, money was never an open conversation. It was discussed in hushed tones, during a crisis, or in the middle of arguments. For many of us, money wasn’t just scarce—it was sacred, secretive, or shameful. It was used to control, reward,…

🛡️ When Trust Turns Toxic: A Wake-Up Call to Protect Our Children From Grooming, Abuse, and Silence

Blog, Mental HealthJuly 7, 2025142Views 1Like 0Comments

Keywords: grooming, child abuse prevention, teenage vulnerability, teacher misconduct, parenting tips, religious abuse, Erik Erikson, trauma, autonomy, how to talk to kids about abuse, psychological manipulation 💔 A Shocking Exposé—and a Personal Wake-Up Call In July 2025, Africa Uncensored released one of the most disturbing investigations in recent memory—“The Teacher and the System” by journalist…

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The Worst Career Advice I Ever Got: “Stay in Your Lane.”

What Law School Didn’t Teach Me About People — Psychology in Law

How Far We Have Come: Storytelling, Legacy, and the Rise of African Women in Law

What Does Psychological Care for a Judicial Officer or Judge Look Like?

July 25th: Judicial Wellbeing Day—A Milestone for the Mental Health of Justice Workers

Are You Raising a Gen Z or Alpha Child? Why You Need a New Kind of Parenting

💸 Lessons About Money I Wish I Was Taught As a Child (And What I’m Now Teaching My Own Children)

🛡️ When Trust Turns Toxic: A Wake-Up Call to Protect Our Children From Grooming, Abuse, and Silence

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