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When tis no longer light,The bottle close to my lips at nightMy mind wanders to a time pastWhen folks in me they put trust.Days when the bottle wasn’t so dearAnd my brain be so clear.Days when my children delighted in their PopWhen I couldn’t touch even a drop!How did it come to this?Could someone explain to me please?Why do I love the bottle so?Why do I care less about my flow?Dear momma tried…

Questions to Ask Yourself When You Are Not Okay Emotionally

You might be going through a difficult time. You could be going through financial problems, burn out, heartbreak, end of a marriage, disappointment, frustrations at work and so on.

And your will to hold on could be ebbing away with every passing minute. You are aware that you are not fine emotionally, and you wish to catch yourself before you sink further into the abyss of hopelessness.

How…

Oversharing Personal Details: Are You Ready for the Repercussions?

You have most likely found yourself giving someone confidential information only to find it all over. The sense of betrayal is intense.

 You must have also endured the discomfort of listening to a random person go on and on about their intimate life details.

With the advances in technology, information travels fast. It is even easier to collect and disseminate personal details in…

Choose to Enjoy Your Life

Most of the time, you needlessly complicate your life. Therefore, you end up not loving the life you live. You don’t enjoy your days. But again, life does not come with a manual. Let us see ways you can make your day to day experience more enjoyable.

Nine Ways to Make Your Day to Day Living More Enjoyable

You owe it to yourself to make sure you enjoy your life. Wake up each day, looking…

Power Your Life: Twelve Empowering Questions to Ask Yourself

The right questions transform your thoughts from limiting to empowering. Reflecting upon your life by constantly asking empowering questions can help you get more meaning out of life. Questions guide the focus of your life.

Which are some of the empowering questions you need to be asking yourself?

 Let us find out.

Which are the Disempowering Questions

Many of the stresses you face in…

To Be or Not to Be Productively Meaningful or Meaningfully Productive: Your Choice

You have a choice of how fantastic or mediocre your day will be. Your mindset dictates the kind of day the universe hands to you.

Fortunately, there are simple actions you can do today that will make the day turn out to be meaningful and productive for you; and for those who interact with you.

Stay with me to find out.

Why You Should Take Deliberate Steps to  Make Your Day a Fantastic One

Reopening Schools for Teenagers in the Pandemic: Eleven Ways a Teacher Can Help

In most parts of the world, schools have reopened or are reopening after the pandemic. It is a time full of uncertainty, anxiety, and fear of the unknown for parents, students, and teachers.

The epidemic has affected each person differently. Many parents are grappling with economic hardships, while most teachers are dealing with pandemic-related issues.

The young ones might not be the face…

As We Celebrate World Mental Health Day 2020

2020 has been a unique year. All of us found ourselves plunged into the deep end of the coronavirus pandemic.

All our lives have changed in some way.

Some have had work, and school routines disrupted. Others suffered a reduction or total loss of income. Busy lives were interrupted, and family members found themselves forced to share a small space.

Cases of physical, mental, emotional,…

Emotional Intelligence: Why it Matters and Ten Ways to Cultivate it

Who kicked the cat?

‘We are dangerous when we are not conscious of our responsibility for how we behave, think, and feel.’ Marshall B. Rosenburg

Please take a moment and think about it. Who are the people who influence you positively? The loud and abrasive or the calm and empathetic?

 I’m not too fond of it when someone shouts at me. I believe that you are like me. Abrasive and loud people…

Life Hack 101: Thirteen Ways to Live Your Life in Love and Light

Life is for the living. Life should not feel like drudgery.

You should enjoy your life.

Most of the time, you are consumed by the business of making a living and you forget to make a life.

Align your life in love and light.

 Let us see how.

Why Love and Light?

You are a ball of energy that sends out vibes to those you interact with.

Your spirit also can receive energy from…

Seven Simple Ways to Make a Person’s Day

How many people feel better after an encounter with you?

 I am sure you know of people who leave your spirits high after interacting with them.

What magic do they use?

Read on to find out how you can brighten someone’s day.

Why Is It Essential to Brighten People’s Days?

A genuine connection with others is vital in today’s world.

How do you feel when you try to talk to someone…

Six Simple Ways to Boost Your Charisma

I am sure that we have all encountered a charismatic person. They walk into a room, and all attention turns to them even before saying a word.

You might not be sure what makes their presence noticeable because they might not even be physically attractive.

Charismatic people have a compelling aura that makes people believe in them.

Why is it essential to develop charisma?

Is charisma…

Three Effective Ways of Managing Stress and Anxiety

Mental wellness is vital for productivity and happy life. Yet, mental problems are usually not taken seriously by most people.

A headache, a cold, a sore throat, a broken limb, or other physical health issues receive a lot of attention. But stress and anxiety are viewed as a part of normal life in today’s fast-paced world.

Why is it challenging to deal with mental health issues in our…

The Bridges in Our Lives to Nowhere : Lessons from Choluteca

You build many bridges in life. Any time you need to meet a need, you build a bridge. Bridges help connect us with meaningful relationships, more money, better habits, and generally a stress-free life.

But sometimes, we might be forced to abandon some bridges we built painstakingly because, well, the bridges lead to nowhere anymore.

How Can a Bridge Lead to Nowhere?

The Choluteca Bridge

Six Simple Ways to KISS Your Life for Mental Wellness

What is KISS?

Keep It Simple, Stupid.  Yes. Keep your life so simple it almost looks stupid. Let us admit it. Our lives are needlessly complicated. We are forever struggling to make ends meet in stressful jobs while at the same time managing families and giving attention to endless distractions from social media.

We are permanently connected via our phones, but the connection with the self…

Lessons Learned in My Article Writing Journey

I started my professional article writing journey in August 2020. After an intensive five days of training, I felt ready to search for writing jobs. I started working in the same month of August. About eighty articles later, I must say that I am no longer a newbie. I also want to share the lessons I have learned along the way.

Qualities of an Excellent Article Writer

Most people can string…

My Journey as a Newbie Writer

I have always been passionate about three things: reading, writing, and conducting research. There is never a time when I am not reading a book. I have written articles in True Love East Africamagazine that have won me cash, a phone, chocolate, and many other prizes. As a teacher, at times, I have to speak to students about various topics. I research thoroughly to prepare for the talks.…