Kampala-Socialite and media personality Sheila Gashumba has urged Ugandan youth to embrace mental strength and personal resilience, warning against overreliance on public sympathy in the face of life’s challenges.
In a candid message shared with young people, Gashumba noted that life is often unforgiving and requires individuals to develop the mental toughness to confront hardships independently.
“Life is hard, and people will not always be there to help,” she emphasized, encouraging young Ugandans to prepare themselves mentally for both success and setbacks.
She stressed the importance of self-reliance, urging young people to learn how to rise after failure rather than giving up or resorting to harmful coping mechanisms such as substance abuse.
According to Gashumba, mental resilience is a conversation that needs more attention, especially among the youth, noting that not every day brings joy or comfort.
“Not every day is Christmas; sometimes life feels like hell,” she said, adding that young people should train their minds to focus on the bigger picture and long-term goals.
She concluded by advising the youth to think beyond the present, plan for the future, and build strength that will sustain them through the years ahead.
