The five qualities of an effective communicator
Communication plays an important role in our personal and professional lives. From organising your family to presenting to the B...
You are in debt? You can still switch careers – Here’s how!
There can be times when you think of switching and changing your career. However, it is imperative to note that change often comes...
How to use credit card debt to your advantage
Let’s talk about credit card debt. This article is not aimed to tell you to stop using your credit cards. The fact is that debt...
How to find discounts and benefits when traveling as a student
Students who choose to pursue their education in a foreign country, away from the support system of their family and friends, are...
Five simple ways to save money for your future
We live in a very precarious age where consumerism has defied sound reasoning and it is rather getting worse as most educational i...
Managing money: Why do I keep accumulating debt on things I do not need
You are staying in a fancy house; you drive the best car. You have the most expensive clothes, and you are going out every weekend...
Don’t just stand there – invest!
This pandemic has taught us many lessons. One of the most important is how quickly life can change. Another lesson is how impo...
How saving money can actually save you
Covid-19 has had a profound impact on people’s lives. It makes you wonder what is important in life. Being good with finances is...
Three things to do as a young working person to start building wealth
When I first entered the workplace, I wanted to ensure that I was working because I enjoyed it, and not because I needed to work....
Your journey to financial self-discovery
There comes a time in everyone’s life where we realise: “Hey! I need to plan for my financial future!” Some catalysts to thi...
How to pivot in life and stay financially sound
So you made a mistake in the major you chose or what you want to do for the rest of your life *queue existential crises*. What to...
From your very first salary, pay yourself first
The very first time you receive a paycheck, pay yourself! What do I mean by that? Well, you need to get into the habit of seeing y...
Gaining perspective on food allergies
Having a food allergy is common, but we don’t know as much as we would like about the condition. It’s an emerging issu...
Mental health from the perspective of an unemployed graduate
Mental health is one of the aspects that play an important role in the well-being of an individual. For years, the mental health c...
5 ways to stay creative in your everyday life
Life is not going to stop happening just because you want to stay creative; this means that you will have to be intentional about...
The importance of celebrating life’s little goals
I am going to start by sharing a little personal experience. I had the most stressful and hectic weeks in my third and final year...
Navigating self doubt using compassion and trust
I don’t know how to do this. I can’t do this. What if I fail? We have all been there, we all have critical inner thoughts tha...
Advice from a nurse on how to stay calm in difficult situations
“My Father needs help!” I remember as the man stood alongside his elderly father, and I stood before them, tired, hungry, and...
KPI (key performance indicators) as success metrics with Sherri Williams
Have you heard of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) but are not quite sure what they are and how to use them? KPIs are an extremel...
Maintaining Meaningful Connections: Advice for Keeping in Touch with Your Network
Personal and professional development depends on networking in great measure. However, the actual worth of networking is in preser...