HYPING TO FIT IN?
I recall a time during childhood when someone mentioned that they had an air conditioner in their garden (open space). Recalling this story made me laugh now that I am older and wondering why someone would cook up such a story, especially when someone else refuted the person’s claim. As…
DOWNGRADING TO FIT IN?
A long time ago, someone told me a story about a lady who was considering giving up her educational pursuit so that she can keep her relationship with her partner. She had completed her OND (Ordinary National Diploma) and wanted to proceed to the university but her boyfriend whom she…
THE MAKE UP PROCESS
Have you ever had your make up done professionally? During the process of mixing different substances from concealer to foundation to blusher etc., you wonder what the result will be. While having someone do my makeup recently, I checked the mirror and took pictures during the process. Initially, the process…
DON’T LET CIRCUMSTANCES BEAT YOU DOWN
Don’t let your present circumstances beat you down. I remember seeing a patient who struggled with drugs, but they had been clean in the past but somehow got back to it. I reminded them of their past success and encouraged them that they have that power within them to make…
HOW TO BUILD MENTAL RESILIENCE
I remember going through several challenging moments eg, losing my dad & sister, and failing professional exams. My resilience pulled me through those difficult moments. Mental resilience is very crucial to our wellbeing. Resilience is the ability to adapt well to life stressful or traumatic circumstances in areas such as…
