To go from college student to worker in the labor force is no small feat. Here is how to crack the code. — To be employed as a youth in Nigeria is no easy feat. Many Nigerians struggle to get the traditional office job. I was in the category of Nigerians who struggled to get a good role. After my NYSC, I would say that it took me about 2–3 years to get…

‘‘Personally, I don’t mind it if someone says that I live with disability because I do. Now, another person might not want to be referred to as living with disabilities. …

To keep churning out words, you must be inspired and disciplined. Details included… — Photo by Greg Bulla on Unsplash We are already six months into 2022 and now seems like a good time to check back in with our goals. In the start of the year, my goals were to focus more on my writing and publishing on Medium and LinkedIn. So far…

As we maintain our looks and body, so we must maintain a good state of mind because without it, we cease to be well. — In a country like Nigeria, the topic of mental health can still be seen as taboo, yet placing emphasis on mental health is needed because it is a nation that is plagued with challenges that can lead to severe emotional toil. Personally, working on my mental health has led me…

Maureen was raped by armed robbers under gun point. She assumed that the robbers were there to steal and run away but they took much more from her. What annoyed her the most after the incident was that she was told to be silent, to not tell anyone. …

The best tricks to get you back up and running again, aka get your groove back — Photo by Daniel Thomas on Unsplash I consider myself to be a passionate person. When I go after things, I feel very strongly about it because I care. However, even though I’m a passionate person, it doesn’t mean that I don’t have moments when I feel drained. I have moments…

The gift of life is focusing on the now and not what will be… — I recently completed ‘The Power of Now’ by Eckhart Tolle. I’ve heard about this book for a while, and I was glad to have read it because I found it to be such an enlightening read that all could benefit from. In the ‘Power of Now,’’ the author truly makes…

Warning: It doesn’t always feel like a joyful stroll along the park. — Photo by Katia Mk on Unsplash Growing up, I struggled with comparisons. It felt as though everyone had it better than me. It felt as though everyone’s lifestyle were more satisfying that mine. I felt this way in spite of the fact that I had the privilege of being in…

We all deserve to be treated with that TLC. Tender Love and Care. Here is how to do so. — Photo by Yonas Bekele on Unsplash Being compassionate matters. It sounds obvious but in life, it’s not always as straight-forward as we want it to. I found that with myself, I am quick to show compassion and love to others, but I can get critical about my own shortcomings. I…