35 And Thriving: Murugi Munyi Shares Her Biggest Life Lessons

Kenyan influencer and podcaster Murugi Munyi recently celebrated her 35th birthday, marking the milestone with heartfelt reflections on her life journey.

Taking to social media, the married mother of three shared 35 life lessons she has learned so far—pearls of wisdom gained through experience, growth, and self-discovery.

Murugi, who has been a voice of empowerment for many through her content on self-love, motherhood, and personal development, emphasized the importance of resilience, gratitude, and authenticity.

  1. 1.Growth begins at the edge of your comfort zone.
  2. 2. Protect your peace at all costs.
  3. 3. What’s meant for you won’t miss you.
  4. 4. Energy doesn’t lie—trust your gut.
  5. 5. Rest is productive.
  6. 6. Boundaries are love, too.
  7. 7. Be so confident that it’s contagious.
  8. 8. Gratitude shifts everything.
  9. 9. Move with purpose, not pressure.
  10. 10. You don’t have to explain your “no.”
  11. 11. You are the main character—act like it.
  12. 12. Some people are lessons, not lifers.
  13. 13. Pour into yourself first.
  14. 14. Fear is just excitement without breath.
  15. 15. Softness is strength, too.
  16. 16. Your joy is your responsibility.
  17. 17. Alignment over hustle.
  18. 18. Not everything deserves a reaction.
  19. 19. Silence is also an answer.
  20. 20. Stay in rooms where your name is spoken with love.
  21. 21. Release what no longer serves you.
  22. 22. A healed version of you deserves love, too.
  23. 23. Small consistent steps lead to big wins.
  24. 24. Speak kindly to yourself.
  25. 25. Take the risk or lose the chance.
  26. 26. Time spent enjoying life is never wasted.
  27. 27. The right people feel like home.
  28. 28. Bet on yourself, always.
  29. 29. Done is better than perfect.
  30. 30. Love should feel easy.
  31. 31. You don’t need permission to be happy.
  32. 32. Laugh more, stress less.
  33. 33. Give yourself grace.
  34. 34. You are worthy—period.
  35. 35. Life is happening for you, not to you.

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Her lessons resonate deeply with anyone navigating life’s ups and downs, reminding us to embrace the journey confidently and gracefully.

Murugi Gichovi

Murugi Gichovi is an experienced content creator who loves all things entertainment, in the local and international scene. She enjoys art, music, reading, writing, and photography