School’s out! Books are closed, the uniform is put away, and it’s time to take it easy. The last thing any student wants to see is anything that even resembles school right now.
But guess what? The key to a stress-free break is a little bit of fun organization. Time to map out your best holiday yet!

STEP 1: Break it down

Take 10 to 20 minutes and list everything you want to do—the fun stuff, new hobbies, and the work you can’t miss out on doing. This could look like:

• Adventure & Fun: (e.g., Visit shags/upcountry, learn different places in the CBD with family, enjoy the cartoons/movies you’ve been wanting to watch)
• New Hobbies: (e.g., Learn to make mandazi or chapati, draw a comic strip about a matatu ride, read a novel by a Kenyan author)
• The “Must-Not-Forgets: (e.g., Clean your room and keep it organized, help with chores around the house, make sure time for holiday homework is scheduled)

STEP 2: Track your days

The holidays are the best time to build positive habits that you enjoy. Use a fresh page in your notebook to create a simple tracker. You can track things such as:

• What new thing did I learn/try today?
• Did I spend time with my family and friends?
• Was I able to practice a new hobby?
• Are there any chores I haven’t done today?

Your takeaway? A little bit of organization ensures your holiday is spent on what matters most: resting, creating, and having fun – yaani kucheza-cheza! Every day you complete a fun goal, give it a satisfying tick!