Nathan Machoka

8 Ways Gratitude Can Make Your Job More Meaningful and Rewarding

The COVID-19 pandemic marked a pivotal shift in global workplace dynamics, leading to a wave of resignations as employees re-evaluated their job satisfaction and sought environments where they felt more valued. This phenomenon, widely known as the Great Resignation, continues to influence corporate cultures and employee retention strategies. Recent research underscores the critical role of ...

Nathan Machoka

Words of gratitude and appreciation written on rocks sitting in the grass.

 6 Practical Tricks to Organize Your Closet

Some people are okay with three pairs of pants and a few T-shirts, while others are the complete opposite. A full closet makes them happy. These people may find it difficult to donate or give away some or all of the clothes they don’t use. However, the challenge arises when this abundance transforms your closet ...

Nathan Machoka

Interior of a well-organized closet.

The Growing Trend of Plant-Based Meats: A Health-Conscious Choice

Many people worldwide are becoming increasingly concerned about their health and cautious of what they consume. People are moving away from animal meats to plant-based meats in their quest to stay healthy. Some people consume plant-based meats for ethical, religious, and health reasons, while others consume them purely by choice.  Recent research has underscored the potential ...

Nathan Machoka

Grilled soy burgers on a plate with sliced tomatoes and cucumbers.

7 Health Benefits of Using Sesame Oil

Sesame seeds, known scientifically as Sesamum indicum, are not just tiny grains; they are packed with nutrients and have been used by humans for centuries. These seeds are a great source of protein and can be pressed to produce sesame oil, which is popular in cooking, cosmetics, and even medicine. Sesame seeds come in various ...

Nathan Machoka

Sesame oil in glass jar sits beside a wooden bowl and scoop filled with sesame seeds.

How to Hold People to Accountability While Empowering Them

Accountability is not just a buzzword; it’s the backbone of effective team management, ensuring that goals set with precision are met within the stipulated standards and deadlines. It’s the magical ingredient that propels teams toward success. For leaders, this means not only setting the stage with clear objectives, but also keeping a diligent eye on ...

Nathan Machoka

A business team meeting.

9 Reliable Strategies to Improve Your Singing

At Nspirement, we’ve explored exceptional singing talents such as the Ancient Chinese sensation Xue Tan, Classical Music stars like The Three Tenors and Maria Callas, and modern virtuosos such as Malakai Bayoh. You probably have your favorite singer whose voice gives you goosebumps whenever you hear them singing. But is singing a natural talent or ...

Nathan Machoka

A soprano and tenor singing opera.

7 Evidence-Based Reasons to Learn Knitting and Crocheting

Crocheting and knitting are age-old crafts often associated with grandmas, winter evenings, and Christmas. But it doesn’t have to be so. Today, many studies have shown that the benefits of these crafts go beyond creating beautiful scarves, socks, winter hats, or throw blankets. These two skills are great tools for both mental and physical self-care. ...

Nathan Machoka

A woman knitting.