You’re probably going to quit your New Year’s resolution.
And that’s okay.
Most people do. Research consistently shows failure rates hovering between 80–90%. Not because people are lazy or weak, but because most resolutions are built on performance, not psychology. We try to change our lives the same way we change our phone wallpaper. …
We are taught to celebrate wins loudly.
Promotions. Billable hours. Closed cases. Fully booked calendars. Staying strong. Pushing through. Not quitting.
On paper, it all looks impressive.
But here’s a truth I’ve come to learn through clinical work, conversations with professionals in law, and my own lived experience:
not every win is healthy, and not…
1st January 2026 — Evening Reflections
This evening feels familiar in the best way.
I’m back in this community. Back on these streets. And I am honestly glad.
I took a much-needed break over the holidays, away from posts, opinions, algorithms, and the constant pull to “say something useful.” I rested. I spent time with…
A Kenyan woman’s personal journey from relaxers to micro locs; exploring Black hair as identity, hair trauma, workplace pressure, and how to teach daughters to love their hair.
Growing up in Nairobi, my hair was thick, long and bushy. It was a living thing that needed time, patience and a village. Wash days were a…
Happy new month, and welcome to the very last chapter of 2025.
Where did the time go? Honestly, I feel like I blinked in January and opened my eyes in December. This year moved fast, and it moved deep. The pace has been dizzying, my head has been spinning, and yet here we are.…
A reflective look at my first experience as a Moot Court Judge at the Supreme Court of Kenya, exploring advocacy skills, legal education, and the future of young lawyers.
From 12th to 14th November 2025, the Supreme Court of Kenya hosted its Annual Moot Court Competition, bringing together 16 universities for one of the…
By Muthoni Njagi | Kenyan Mind & Justice Digest | HealthHourTherapy | November 2025 Edition
November is here, which happens to be my favourite month of the year. Perhaps it’s because it’s my birthday month, or maybe because it always brings with it a quiet kind of reflection. This time, I’ve found myself thinking deeply…
Photo by David Alberto Carmona Coto
When we think about trauma, what usually comes to mind? For many, it’s vivid flashbacks, haunting nightmares, or symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Yet trauma wears many faces. It can show up in the body as chronic tension, fatigue, or insomnia; in the mind as anxiety, irritability,…
Today is a public holiday in Kenya and I’m prioritizing rest. Is that laziness? I think not.
In fact, ever since Friday last week was declared a public holiday in honour of the late Hon. Raila Odinga, I’ve chosen to slow down intentionally. After a busy few months, I finally gave myself permission to do…
Have you ever caught yourself thinking that mental health issues only happen to “certain people” those far away, on the news, or in another world entirely?
I once did.
For a long time, I believed that people struggling with depression, anxiety, or other mental health challenges were somehow different from me or those around me.…
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…
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…
