Tenacity to Purpose

I've always found it hard to just slow down and rest. Even as a young child, I was involved in everything possible. Sports, cultural evening, concerts, camp. If you can name it, I probably did it. Resting has never come easy to me. I think that I partly get it from my dad because he works so hard, always has. I've also always found it hard to totally switch off from the world. I once forgot my phone at home and I honestly couldn't function. I don't wear a watch, so you can imagine that my orientation was way off for the day. As a student, if I miss one email from a lecturer or an announcement about the venue for my next lecture, you can see how that has the potential to mess up my day. I have found out though, that not resting has a way of catching up with you. It catches up with you physically, mentally, emotionally, relationally and spiritually. One could literally work themselves into a nervous breakdown, a stroke or a coma. That was a bit dramatic, but I think you...

On the topic of success , I have plenty to say. Not because I have succeed in a lot of things, but because I've failed and opened myself up to correction. As I mentioned last week that the definition of success that I found in the dictionary left a lot to be desired . M y sisters did such an amazing job of opening up to us and letting us into t heir world and their thinking with regard to this phenomenon. I was really inspired because they all made it clear that success is not only tied to financial security, which is what most people equate success to. Here’s what I have to say about success. From a very young age I knew that my definition of success was not the same as other people . I decided long ago that I would never subscribe to the world's narrow view of this phenomenon. Even when I was applying for university, salary packages were never a deciding factor for me. Standing a few months away from graduation I now wonder whether that was smart or not. But the...

For a couple of weeks now I’ve been grappling with what success looks like, what success means to different people. Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines success as a favourable or desired outcome; also: the attainment of wealth, favour or eminence. I was not satisfied by this definition because I felt that it was not an inclusive enough definition. It was too broad and too narrow at the same time. I like picking people’s brains, and I am blessed to be surrounded by sisters who continue to add value to my life. So I picked four beautiful minds in an attempt  to get a better picture of this success thing. Featured on today’s blog is my beautiful and awesome sister, Refiloe Mathibe. My best friend of 13 years, Kearabilwe Mollik. My sister from another mister, Shaana Muro. And my homie with the brightest smile, Beauty Ngcobo. These are the questions that I asked them, and this is what they had to say: What's your definition of success? What's success to you? How do you not ...

I think that every student has experienced what is known as the last paper syndrome . When you know that you’re about to reach your finish line, you’re about to face the last hurdle but you just don’t have the energy to start studying. Last Paper Syndrome or LPS , as defined by Syahmi Sazali, is a mental distraction for those who are having their last paper but already have the feeling of starting their holiday early and not studying at all. AT ALL . Procrastination reaches exponential levels and everything except actual studying is done. I know people who even start packing their bags to go home instead of studying! That’s how intense last paper syndrome can be. I think that last paper syndrome can be seen in many areas of our lives. Think about it. When you’re cooking an elaborate Sunday lunch and you get down to having to make that last salad. Does that thought of rather skipping it not cross your mind? You probably convince yourself and say “nah, if I add one more salad the pl...