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On Noticing Behavioural Changes and Instinct.
Listen to your instinct and be aware of personal changes
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Nigeria @ 57: 10 Things I Love About Nigeria(ns).
So this is the first light hearted post I have written in a while (actually since August 2017) but I feel like doing this will be rejuvenating plus Nigeria turned 57 on the 1st of October, so it’s just right. Normally, this post should have been written and published on the 1st of October but I guess I was not up for it. Today is a public holiday and I have a bit of time, so why not…. You must already have guessed, I am a Nigerian (Nigeria is located in West Africa). My state of origin is Anambra which is the Eastern part on the map of Nigeria. The Easterners…
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8 Helpful Ways to Uplift Your Mood During Sad Times
Wouldn’t you just love to wake up each morning, smile, say ‘all is well with the world’ and kick start your day smoothly? If your answer is yes and your mornings are just fine, then you probably do one of the things I mentioned in ‘8 Ways to literally have a Good Morning’. However, this post goes further than just finding ways to ensure you have a good morning. It involves discussing ways we can uplift our mood during tough times. For example, when you wake up each morning and remember the loss of a parent, family friend and how our loved one will never be able to call us…
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Finding Purpose In Your Pain
Lately, I’ve had to brace up and get back to reality. I’ve had to resume going to the office again and attend church on sunday. I even attempted going for a 10 year old birthday party just to try and soothe how i feel. Have I mentioned that once you lose a loved one, everything stops abruptly? Your schedule, routine and everything that used to matter becomes irrelevant. Going back to work has been difficult. Why? Because not everyone understands that you do not feel like laughing at their jokes (which is supposed to make you feel better) or how unsettling giving a recount of what happened makes you start…
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Meaningful Moments you should Never take for Granted.
Recent events in the past weeks have made me think a lot more about life choices (past, current and future). I feel like I am currently happy with what I have done with myself so far but is it really enough? Do I need to do more? Have I been spending my time well? Have I been spending my time with the right people? Have I reached out to the people who matter? Have I asked for help from the right people? Do I reciprocate the love I receive? Do I treat others badly because they have treated me badly? Do I need to spend more time having a relationship…
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When God Gives You Lemons
Did I hear you say make lemonade? I feel like my faith and trust in God was literally tested earlier today in church. It’s the first Sunday in September which translates to thanksgiving in church. If you are not familiar with thanksgiving in a Nigerian church, then think gorgeously dressed men and women with cheerful faces, excited and ready to dance happily to lovely gospel music in all language possible. I had spent the better part of August gathering strenght from inspirational teachings and podcasts and songs that soothe the mind but I had never really practised ‘Thanking God in/for my current ordeal’. This was my chance to put into…
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When Tomorrow Comes
When tomorrow comes And my alarm goes off But I’m scared to wake up Scared of the truth that awaits me each day The truth that he’s not a door away The truth that he’s not a call away The truth that he’s not a flight away Or even a road trip away Maybe if I sleep a little longer There might be a miracle It’s probably a dream that feels real Maybe if I ignore my alarm All this might go away They say truth hurts But they didn’t say it hurts this much My truth hurts And accepting it is my biggest task
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Dear August
You hit me the hardest in all my years on earth. It’s the last day in August I don’t feel lighter or better. The way I feel about you now and will feel about you in years to come is not any fault of yours neither is it mine, but you now hold a date i always have to remember. Usually, I would get excited about saving dates on my calender but this one brings tears to my eyes. Painful tears because even if I decide not to save the date, it will forever be etched in my mind, soul, heart, body….every part of me. Dear August, you started out…
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4 Reasons why worrying is good for you.
Some days ago while going over an issue that got me a bit unsettled, a friend said to me ‘why do you always say and think the worst things’. I did not argue about this statement because it is at least 80% true. I am among the people who refuse to accept that worrying is 100% toxic. I have the tendency of always anticipate possible results and when I air my views, anyone who does not understand automatically thinks I’m hurting myself by worrying too much. Maybe I do worry a lot , but I feel like it is an important process that helps you manage your expectations. The truth…
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Why you should consider a Public Speaking Course.
Late last year, I enrolled in a public speaking course and that was probably one of the best spontaneous decision i have made in the past. Basically, it wasn’t planned for. I got bored and needed something to keep me busy. The first public speaking session had us genuinely answering one question. Would you rather express yourself by writing or speaking publicly? As you might have already imagined, majority of the students said they express themselves better by writing as against speaking publicly. There were lots of excuses ranging from I don’t need public speaking in my job or I work behind the camera or I work as an editor…
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