The thing about the reasons I’m about to share is this: initially, they never seem strong enough until you’re neck deep and suffocating in a relationship. But it’s always good to notice it immediately and walk away. And even if you’re neck deep already, it’s never too late to take a detour and change course. Read More…
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Natural Remedies for Constipation
Constipation is a condition in which bowel movements are as infrequent as once a week or more. When one is constipated, stools are hard, dry, or lumpy and unusually large. Stools are also difficult or painful to pass. Other times, not all stool have been passed. It’s usually caused by a lack of exercise, insufficient Read More…
To Embrace GMOs or not
A few years ago, in a nutrition class I took on Food and Health, we briefly delved into GMOs and the professor taking the class said something puzzling. He said, “You may have your concerns about GMOs, but taking them is much better than not taking any fruits and vegetables at all.” GMO, which stands Read More…
Managing Stress vs. Eliminating Stress
Everything around you, within and outside your life can be a stressor, from relationships with colleagues and bosses to family members and even friends. All too frequently, most of the information being shared out there teaches us to manage stress rather than get rid of it. You see, stress cannot be managed. If you do, Read More…
8 Tips on How to Accomplish Daily Tasks
The year is still new, and everyone is still dripping with excitement from the buzz of new beginnings, fresh starts, and hope for better results this year. Everyone is bustling with a positive vibe and energy towards accomplishing tasks. Some may struggle a bit in this area as the new year’s euphoria gradually disappears and Read More…
New Year Resolution: Yes or No?
As is usually the case with people, this discussion always comes up as the year is ending and well into the new year. Over the years, some have come to the conclusion that it’s a complete waste of time, mostly due to the fact that it never really worked for them.While others, on the other Read More…
Gratitude
The year has finally come to an end, and we are thankful to the higher power (God) for keeping us. Towards the end of the year, there’s always this evaluation and introspection we do. We analyse our activities and output in the year and determine if we did well or not. Goals, ambitions, and visions Read More…
Celebrating Christmas in Other Countries
A few years ago, my immediate younger brother, who wasn’t in the country at the time, happened to be in Scotland studying for a Master’s degree and couldn’t make it home for Christmas. So we could only talk on the phone and via chat messages. I asked him what Christmas was like in Scotland. I Read More…
The Commercialisation of Christmas
Let me start by saying the more popular a religion is, the more likely it is to be commercialised.How did this all start? The church in Rome was the first to celebrate Christmas on the 25th of December. This was in the 4th century, during the reign of Constantine. To weaken non-Christian traditions, Saturnalia was Read More…
Nigerian Christmas Menu
It’s going to be Christmas in a few weeks, and the pressure, excitement, and anxiety are already in the air. Thanks to the harmattan that just showed up a few days ago, serving as a constant reminder that we’re in the season. The excitement is mounting daily, and even my daughter is already counting down. Read More…