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Photo by Aviz Media on Pexels.com With the continued rise of opportunities presented by the digital world, and the plethora of platforms offering space and opportunities for people to earn a living from the comfort of their homes, freelancing platforms have multiplied with a multitude of freelancers flocking to such sites to showcase their skills and outbid their contemporaries. Simultaneously,…

Let’s be honest, every single one of us is carrying some kind of baggage and in a lot of cases, they are overloaded with emotional, mental, spiritual, financial and physical demands… sometimes all five before breakfast. Some people glide through life with a cute little carry‑on, organized, zipped and labelled, whilst others are dragging around a suitcase that’s been through more drama than a…

Growing up in a big household where items owned never truly belonged to you but got shared or handed down to younger siblings, I learnt the art of letting go quite early. The things that I appreciated most and guarded jealously were those novels that I bought with my meagre pocket money that my dad gave me in the days and what I earned from doing odd jobs. I have always viewed material things as…

A new day, new week, new month or new Year are wonderful reminders of God’s goodness and mercy. Each New Year offers time to reflect and to move forward in God’s purpose and promises in your life. The past year may have brought plenty of unexpected challenges for you, but the beginning of a new year offers renewed hope and commitment. You can look forward to the coming year as you recall God’s…

2025 was going well, until it wasn’t. On the 21st of December, exactly one year into her battle with breast Cancer, my younger sister died. I am truly short of words. I feel so pained and aggrieved. She had her life stretched in front of her. She had dreams and aspirations that we talked about. We were so full of hope based on all the efforts and indications. How things went down so swiftly…

I haven’t been posting as much for various reasons. I needed to take a mini pause. Sometimes, you pause in life to recount your plot and your steps. You pause to trace and ensure that you are still walking in alignment with your aspirations and goals. Sometimes, we stop running on auto and pause to take a deep breath, to review things with a clearer mind and regain or retain our vision. The…

Every time I scroll the streets of social media, one’s eyes and ears are flooded with gut-wrenching and horrifying news that befuddles the mind. Whether news from Nigeria, UK, South Africa, US etc. There’s always some gory story of man’s inhumanity to man, but in these cases, it’s mostly women that are the target and victims of predatory men.  Empathy is almost ziltch.Self-serving Immediate…

If you want to build strength, improve your overall fitness, and prevent injuries, then you should focus on muscle recovery. It can be tempting to overtrain at times, in the hope of fast-tracking growth.  But rest is absolutely necessary, allowing muscles to repair the microscopic tears that are caused by exercise, and this will result in stronger, more resilient muscles. Knowing how to recover…

The school year is almost done over here, and I am left with so much mixed feelings. I am thankful for the fact that I will get some downtime to relax and rejuvenate as well as pursue my personal interests and passion. I most definitely won’t miss the early morning rush, though I still plan to wake up early and start my day with early morning walks and some work on personal projects. So, instead…

No, it is not a biased view because I am a woman, but because by virtue we are more empathetic, considerate, peaceful, and it does seem that we have more commonsense right now. Hear me out and after, you can argue with your keyboard. I am tired of waking up each morning to one ugly news or bombing and goodness knows what; all perpetrated by narcissistic men with inflated egos, trying to show…

Yeah, I have been sitting for a while, waiting for this thunderbolt of passion to hit me; waiting for a groundbreaking sense of urgency to drive my fingers to zeal and relentless pursuit. But, ding-dong, it’s never going to happen. Months and years have passed by and that thunderbolt is still somewhere doing bench press and is probably worn out from too many reps. I laugh at you without mirth.…

When I was much younger, I was never too comfortable in my own skin. At some point, I felt too tall and lanky and at other points, too busty and whatever not. Gradually, I learned to do things with false bravado and doing them scared. I worked hard at trying to fit in by shrinking myself just to be liked by others. My naivety was painful and I ended up being used or abused. Life is a real…

Cooking in the kitchen can be an enjoyable experience for many people. For some, it is an opportunity to destress after a long day at work, while it can be the reason behind their stress for others. Not only that, but your cooking experience will also depend on how prepared you are. The best way to be prepared and safe is to follow a certain criterion to ensure the meals made are high-quality.…

More times than we can count, we feel let down, disappointed and even hurt when our expectations are not met by others. It is so normal to have expectations from people around us. If you work, you expect to be paid by your employer. If you are in a relationship, you expect to be treated right by your partner and the list goes on.  However, over the years, I have learnt to curb my expectations…

Photo by Ketut Subiyanto on Pexels.com Writer’s block occurs when we lose the habit of writing waiting on inspiration to hit us so that we can come up with a blockbuster and an unputdownable creative piece. I have come to understand that it is simply not so. Writing is like every other skill and craft that requires practice. The more you do it, the better you become at it. Waiting on your…

“New week, new beginnings! 🌟 Embrace the fresh start, let go of last week’s worries, and step into the unknown with courage and curiosity. You are stronger than you think, braver than you feel, and smarter than you know. Make this week count and make it yours! 💪🏼✨

Photo by energepic.com on Pexels.com Right about now, there could be things in your life that you’re sorely disappointed and unhappy about. Things that are delayed. Things that don’t seem fair. Things that fell apart. Things that hurt. Numerous things… You have done everything as right as you think you can do them, yet the results are not adding up. You simply don’t understand why things cannot…