STARCHILDS THOUGHTS

My experience was amazing and it was all because I had the most amazing people taking care of me in Nairobi. I appreciate everyone who made me feel so welcome and special. I hope to visit soon. THANK YOU :) :) Sending Hugs and Love.

I had the most amazing experience in Nairobi and wish I could return. I enjoyed my time there. Super happy I got to meet my new friends and catch up with old friends. I got in some networking too. It is the best place to reset and hope I return soon.

Travel is really exciting and addictive. I really enjoyed my first experience on a plane. Thank you to Harun for making it so simple for me. I wish I stayed longer in Nairobi but there is always next time. To more adventures and trips for the new year. In the sky is where I am meant to be and I could not be happier when I am there. 

Bad things can happen. It is how you face them that shows who you are. I am definitely a fighter because despite how things went I knew what I wanted and I was willing to fight for it. You can do a lot with any amount received as long as you know how to use it. " Things turn out best for the people who make the best out of the way things turn out" - Art Linkletter

Being excited is one of those strong emotions we all feel at one stage in our lives. It is my favorite emotion because my eyes light up and my smile has my teeth showing. It is also a very strong emotion. Do not be afraid to express your excitement in the way that makes you feel most comfortable. I am not very showy about my positions, but I celebrate and am excited in different ways. Embrace your emotions and celebrate them. Do not dismiss them because of what others may think.

It is a funny thing because it can bring out the best in some people depending on how you choose to view it. I think the trick is to take it and see what you can learn from it. Use its power to your advantage. It’s the smallest nudge in the right direction. Diamonds are made under tremendous pressure choose your tremendous pressure. Then overcome it and conquer it. Also, remember that when you want something look at the whole picture, not just the results or the moment of success. Understand that it is a journey and they are not easy at all but very doable.

Graduation is definitely the best time of the year for every student. Since it is very close to exams for university and matric students, I think it is the right time to wish everyone well for exams. Believe in yourself and have faith. It feels terrible now but there is light at the end of the tunnel. You can do it !!! Do not lose heart just work hard.

The end of an unforgettable journey has come. I loved being a Google Student Developer Lead for the University of the Western Cape. Unforgettable journeys are the hardest goodbyes. It was so hard to say goodbye because this one is a huge part of who I am. It was never easy but the challenges made it more enjoyable. I have a new family and I can’t wait to share my life with them every step of the way. Whenever goodbyes are hard seek this quote by Dr. Seuss "Don’t be sad that it’s over, be glad because it happened".

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To all the women out there Happy Women's Day. I think that women resemble strength, kindness, and ambition. They really do a lot and are masters of multitasking. They are powerhouses and definitely are empowering figures in my life.

Feedback is important for growth, however good feedback is a chance for improvement. Always aim to give good feedback to others and listen for it as well. Remember to prioritise receiving good feedback. Being aware of what is good for you is being mindful of your needs. When something sounds like bad feedback remember you do not have to listen to it.

Everyone experiences this and it is not limited to anyone or a specific industry. It is truly a mixture of not knowing, failure mindset, anxiety, comparison, and strategy. It is the feeling of not being good enough irrespective of what you have achieved or accomplished. Comparison of yourself to others fuels this feeling of feeling not good enough. It dampens your confidence. Practice subconsciously controlling your thoughts and place your energy into aspects like why you love your job or any hobbies you might enjoy.

Creators really put a lot of effort into their work. They deal with a lot of hate sometimes and it's important to remember that aspect. Appreciation really goes a long way. Kindness can mean the world to someone. Show your favorite creators some love this month. Wish them well and tell them what you love. It’s the thought that counts.

Everyone feels envy or jealousy at some point in their life whether it's early in life or later. Remember that the emotion pushes you away from those you love and it is important to identify when you may be experiencing that emotion. Being aware of how this emotion affects you and those around you strengthens the self-control you have over your emotions. Also, address why and how can you stop feeling that way to keep those who you love around you. This is one emotion you need to control to protect you from losing people in your life. Start managing it before it gets out of control and if you need time away make sure you take a break.

Words are powerful and can have a huge impact on those around you. Remember to be delicate with your words and opinions. Others do not necessarily understand what you are saying when you express your thoughts. It's important to remember that what you say subconsciously says a lot about how woke you are about others’ feelings and situations they going through that they do not necessarily disclose with you. Just be mindful about anything that comes out of your mouth and think first before voicing anything.

Feeling broken is more than just the mind absolutely everything hurts at that moment. It's more than just being negative you feel everything negative while you are broken. Positivity is just such a hard concept to embrace, talk about and even act on in this time. Find what works for you even if it hurts because others can cause you more pain or make it more difficult to get through. To anyone who feels this way you are not alone.

Betrayal hurts the heart the most because you opened up your heart to trust. Sometimes the way you feel cannot be reversed. Be careful about your information for future purposes and the people who you think you can trust are often the ones you cannot. When someone shows you who they are, believe them, because it's probably true. Practice respect on all social media platforms and confidentiality with information as well.

Failure is inevitable just do not let it define your life. It's a moment in your life not your entire life. Try to stay optimistic I know its hard but its better than seeing everything as red. Most importantly it is ok not to be ok. It is perfectly normal not to have everything figured out.

Choose progress over perfection because perfection simply does not exist. Perfection is the enemy of progress and it stunts your growth as well as your experiences. It prohibits you from starting because you will always look for when you have everything in order to start. The list of excuses becomes never-ending. By starting you are making progress from just thinking about it to actually taking action and that right there is growth. Always aim for growth in every area of your life because it's real. 

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Control is actually a temporary act of power. It's not a quality you will possess for everything and that needs to be accepted. When situations happen that are out of your control remember to focus on what you have control of and just focus on that aspect. Remain calm when situations paralyse you and try to be adaptable to the events happening around you.

Do not let the presence or absence of others change who you are ,what you stand for and your beliefs. Remain strong in who you are and do not let the presence or absence of individuals change anything.

Team work makes the dream work. Selection of the right team is a game changer for success. Those are the people who stand by you during challenges and are there to celebrate all of your achievements. They make everything possible and the power of team work is greater than you know. The right team can do anything they put their mind too.

In tough times it is really hard to remember the things we are grateful for in our lives.This is a reminder to be mindful and aware of everything you have right now and will get in the future.Remember to say "thank you "often instead of "I want".Stay obsessively grateful for life and all that it has to offer.

Passion is the light you have for the thing you love and it should not disappear. If you truly love it you never lose the love you have for it.Passion is the energy to do what excites you and your responsibility to keep that energy during the tough times as well.

Everyone experiences the difficulty of being patient during many different situations.There is no guideline on how exactly to practice patience or what it means to be patient.Although the definition used here is a great pointer to what it means.Being patient requires strength, belief, calmness and positive thinking.Being patient actually means that the mind is at peace with waiting and is not worried or fearful no matter the outcome.

Everyone is on their own journey and has their own timeline. Your timeline is unique to you ,own it, be proud of it and let it be.There is no such thing as behind as we all move at different paces in this life and that is perfectly ok. Remember that your journey is yours and explore it, experience it and enjoy it in your time.

Leadership is definitely a responsibility for those who choose to be leaders. It is a wonderful experience and I share the three things I learnt about it. Simon Sinek created the perfect definition of leadership and this is what he says "Leadership is not a license to do less. It is a responsibility to do more."

Give grace to yourself when you go through tough times its not just for others to benefit. Be kind to yourself and do not beat yourself when things do not work out .You would be kind to your friends all the time what makes yourself any different. Speak words of affirmation to yourself and love yourself through any stage you may find yourself in not only the good times.

Friendships are vital for companionship and advice. They get you through the tough and best times of your life. They see the best in you when you can't. Keep those friends close that are loyal to you and distance will not be a weakness.

The start of a new adventure. Tune into my podcast every Friday at 8pm to hear some stories ,thoughts and advice for every week. The music will rock your world and will have meaning to what I share. See you every Friday :).