When I first started my business Chykeann Consults, I thought success meant having as many customers as possible. We had a marketing team who ran after everyone. My believe was that the more clients we had, the happier we would be. That was true but beyond that happiness was the exhaustion that came with chasing […]
Something happened at my workplace recently and I realised that the path from gratitude to entitlement is shorter than I thought. One lady had car trouble and was offered a ride home by her colleague, a guy. She was so grateful and kept thanking him, even bought him coffee the next morning to show her […]
Yesterday, my daughter came home with homework on cultural festivals. She invited me into a discussion and asked about the festivals I have experienced within our indigenous culture. I asked her to get a pen, and together we made the following list. I felt happy to have witnessed all of these and to be able […]
Hey young one, I want you to always remember something really important, your light is stronger than anyone else’s shadow. Sometimes, other people’s shadows fall on you. Maybe it’s their anger, their worries, or their doubts. And sometimes, it feels heavy, like you’re carrying something that isn’t even yours. You might even start asking, Wait… […]
To Parents of School Children, As you prepare your children for the new academic session, it is also important to consider how to balance their schoolwork with family responsibilities. Holidays, especially the longer ones, often provide parents with valuable opportunities to bond with their children and engage them in domestic duties. However, it is natural […]
Years ago, I remember standing in my kitchen one morning, trying to make breakfast and my heart was racing for no real reason. I felt like I was stuck in a life that looked fine from the outside, but inside? I was limited and lost. I kept trying to make changes. To set new goals, […]
We often read about the wins of those who have made it. The signed deals. The finished project. The healed relationship. The breakthrough. The fun. And all the stage moments. But the truth is, people need more than just the outcome. They need the story. They need to know what it really took. So you’re […]