Learn the art of self promotion
Validate your claims. Do not claim to be somebody you are not. Being flagged as a con is not something you want.
By Nancy Nzalambi 3 years ago
Learn the art of self promotion
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Three habits that will improve your life
You can’t pour from an empty cup. And as a woman, caring for your health should be a priority. We look at three simple habits that you could develop.
By Nancy Nzalambi 3 years ago
Three habits that will improve your life
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I am woman, hormonal and beautiful
“You are very hormonal,” is a statement often said to women in a derogatory fashion when she exhibits an ‘unpalatable’ amount of emotion.
By Nancy Nzalambi 3 years ago
I am woman, hormonal and beautiful
How to create a culture of acceptance at work
Besides Covid-19, gender-based violence (GBV) is another global pandemic manifesting in physical and sexual forms which are documented as widespread
By Nancy Nzalambi 3 years ago
How to create a culture of acceptance at work
Harness the power of social intelligence
They may be book smart, work diligently but they flop at maintaining relationships with their networks.
By Nancy Nzalambi 3 years ago
Harness the power of social intelligence
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Asking for a pay rise in the time of Covid-19
As if asking for a raise is not intimidating enough, we now have to consider the effects of a global pandemic that has transformed our work places.
By Nancy Nzalambi 3 years ago
Asking for a pay rise in the time of Covid-19
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Brands and bad publicity
Researchers from the Stanford Graduate School of Business found out that in some instances, negative publicity can increase sales...
By Nancy Nzalambi 3 years ago
Brands and bad publicity
Of combined oral contraceptives, Covid-19 and blood clots
Contraception pill can be safely used up to the age of 50 with careful monitoring in women who smoke
By Nancy Nzalambi 3 years ago
Of combined oral contraceptives, Covid-19 and blood clots
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Does it matter what cooking oil you use?
Avocado oil offers a great option for high heat cooking due to its high smoking point.
By Nancy Nzalambi 3 years ago
Does it matter what cooking oil you use?
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Habits that could be holding you back
If you are spending too much time on a trivial matter, chances are that it wasn’t good enough from the start.
By Nancy Nzalambi 3 years ago
Habits that could be holding you back
The unlikely link between UTIs and preterm births
The urine chemical composition during pregnancy contain more glucose and amino acids creating a conducive environment for microbial growth in urine
By Nancy Nzalambi 3 years ago
The unlikely link between UTIs and preterm births
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What’s the right age to be taken seriously?
Sometimes, being the youngest person in your team keeps you at a disadvantage despite having a considerable number of years of experience
By Nancy Nzalambi 3 years ago
What’s the right age to be taken seriously?
When cheering for colleague’s success is hard, and what to do
In some of these events, deep down, you may feel negative emotions; resentment, envy, disappointment, anxiety.
By Nancy Nzalambi 3 years ago
When cheering for colleague’s success is hard, and what to do
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Pregnant? This is what you should know about cholesterol
Pre-eclampsia is one of the hypertensive disorders in pregnancy that cause maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality
By Nancy Nzalambi 3 years ago
Pregnant? This is what you should know about cholesterol
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Finding happiness: Money is great, but there’s more to life
According to research, giving money more priority as compared to time actually undermines happiness.
By Nancy Nzalambi 3 years ago
Finding happiness: Money is great, but there’s more to life
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Being your own boss is great, but be ready for a marathon
It takes blood, sweat and tears to build a business from scratch and bring it to a profit-making venture.
By Nancy Nzalambi 3 years ago
Being your own boss is great, but be ready for a marathon
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 When should you be worried about delayed milestones?
Better parent-child relation, higher education and lower levels of maternal depression have a positive impact on a child’s development.
By Nancy Nzalambi 3 years ago
 When should you be worried about delayed milestones?
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Stay woke: When a boss is toxic and what you can do
If you feel that you are being used as a pawn, or a mere pair of hands, set healthy boundaries that keep the micromanager away.
By Nancy Nzalambi 3 years ago
Stay woke: When a boss is toxic and what you can do
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How alcoholism trickles down generations
35.7 per cent of all alcohol users in Kenya divert resources to buy alcohol and most of them consume alcohol during weekends or social events
By Nancy Nzalambi 3 years ago
How alcoholism trickles down generations
Getting through the January blues
December and January have the same number of days but the latter feels like the slowest month of all.
By Nancy Nzalambi 3 years ago
Getting through the January blues
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It could be a hernia, not a fat belly
Postpartum hernia can be described as a bulge under the skin, usually due to increased pressure on the abdominal wall because of pregnancy
By Nancy Nzalambi 3 years ago
It could be a hernia, not a fat belly
The dangers of a dysfunctional placenta
Placental insufficiency is a rare but grave complication that occurs when the placenta is damaged or doesn’t develop properly.
By Nancy Nzalambi 3 years ago
The dangers of a dysfunctional placenta
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Why giving advice doesn't work
Even if your intentions are good, intending to help and not to put someone down, you may come off as a presumptuous and judgemental person.
By Nancy Nzalambi 3 years ago
Why giving advice doesn't work
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The heavy price of holiday magic!
Take charge of your finances during this season. Make a budget and stick to it.
By Nancy Nzalambi 3 years ago
The heavy price of holiday magic!
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How pregnancy and childbirth accelerates aging
Advanced age is also considered one of the predictors of frailty, illness and mortality.
By Nancy Nzalambi 3 years ago
How pregnancy and childbirth accelerates aging
End of year parties: Tamped down, stamped out
These concerns cannot be taken for granted. Furthermore, money is tight. Party remotely? How much fun will that be?
By Nancy Nzalambi 3 years ago
End of year parties: Tamped down, stamped out
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Do you have an overactive bladder?
Sometimes, individuals may not be able to make to the bathroom before urination.
By Nancy Nzalambi 3 years ago
Do you have an overactive bladder?
Rebrand yourself: Shake off the pandemic blues
Pandemic-riddled 2020 has brought forth the perfect storm to assess your skillset and areas for improvement.
By Nancy Nzalambi 3 years ago
Rebrand yourself: Shake off the pandemic blues
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Networking: How to remain authentic to your connections
Networking is about interacting. It is about connecting with people to form authentic long lasting business allies.
By Nancy Nzalambi 3 years ago
Networking: How to remain authentic to your connections
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Workplace activism: Speak up without burning bridges
Workers through their unions or individually, find themselves at odds with their employers where there are conflicting interests.
By Nancy Nzalambi 3 years ago
Workplace activism: Speak up without burning bridges
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Prenatal exposure to pain killers, harmful to babies
These findings continue to reckon the growing body of evidence that paracetamol should be used cautiously and ibuprofen avoided during pregnancy.
By Nancy Nzalambi 4 years ago
Prenatal exposure to pain killers, harmful to babies
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The villain in incomplete tasks
We procrastinate, saying it will be done tomorrow, the task was too ambitious or any other reason to push it over.
By Nancy Nzalambi 4 years ago
The villain in incomplete tasks
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Less sex linked to premature menopause
Scientists observed that women who engage in sexual activity weekly or monthly have a reduced risk of premature menopause
By Nancy Nzalambi 4 years ago
Less sex linked to premature menopause
Say what you mean: Master the art of expressing yourself
You will find yourself uttering numerous words just to communicate a small issue matter.
By Nancy Nzalambi 4 years ago
Say what you mean: Master the art of expressing yourself
Rediscover the why of your work
What gap does your job address and how does it address the things that matter most in life?
By Nancy Nzalambi 4 years ago
Rediscover the why of your work
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The aggressive cancer that targets young African women
TNBC constitutes approximately 20.2 per cent of all breast cancer cases.
By Nancy Nzalambi 4 years ago
The aggressive cancer that targets young African women
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Taking leap into consultancy? How to do it right
The job market has become competitive, traditional career paths are diminishing and the lack of job security is becoming the new norm.
By Nancy Nzalambi 4 years ago
Taking leap into consultancy? How to do it right
The age of sex drive boosters
Viagra; the tiny blue pill with “big” outcomes is one of the most popular drugs among men where matters sexual performance enhancement are concerned.
By Nancy Nzalambi 4 years ago
The age of sex drive boosters
Is a colleague’s negative attitude rubbing off on you?
Is your colleague’s negative attitude rubbing off on you? Do you find yourself displaying some of their behaviour and qualities?
By Nancy Nzalambi 4 years ago
Is a colleague’s negative attitude rubbing off on you?
How your choice of contraceptive could affect your sex drive
Most Kenya women -approximately 47.0 per cent - preferred the injection because it requires fewer trips to the clinic and is discrete
By Nancy Nzalambi 4 years ago
How your choice of contraceptive could affect your sex drive
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