Taking the road less travelled is complicated… — These days, more people are in the pursuit of happiness and therefore, we all know it is important to find and pursue your passion. We also know the benefits of the pursuit of our passions. That it would lead to making our lives fill happier, more meaningful and more fulfilling. …

Start with what makes you smile. — We all desire happiness. It is universal and it is human to want to be happy. However, happiness is not easy to come by. Life happens. We go through sadness. We go through disappointment and setbacks. Life happens and sometimes happiness can seem far away. However, just because happiness seems…

The big advice for you is that you are Human. — Photo by the Author. I recently came across a picture of mine at my family’s house. It was an old picture from my elementary school days. It was one of those graduation pictures that you take as a child. As I looked at this picture, I smiled. I remember the…

Bullying happens at school and in the office, here is how to recognise it and stop it. — Photo by Christina @ wocintechchat.com on Unsplash When we think about bullying, we imagine a kid in the playground and others pushing them around. We assume that bullying happens only during your childhood but it can also occur in the workplace. Unfortunately, I have experienced workplace bullying, whether it is…

Your Mental Health is Connected to your Overall Wellness — Photo by Jeremy Stewart on Unsplash Our mental health impacts our life greatly. When we are in a good state of mind, it affects how we live and function. One of my favorite things to do to maintain my mental health is to exercise. When I exercise, it helps me…

Sexual Assault is not only a woman’s problem but an issue for everyone — April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the theme of this year’s Sexual Assault Awareness is “Drawing Connections: Prevention Demands Equity.” This April’s campaign calls on all individuals, communities, organizations, and institutions to change ourselves and the systems surrounding us to build racial equity and respect.

Let’s All Join Brene Brown and Let the World See us as We Are — Photo by Prince Akachi on Unsplash When you think about the word “vulnerability,’’ you can often associate it with negative connotations such as being weak or emotional. I used to associate vulnerability as a form of weakness. Yet, I’ve come to accept and embrace my vulnerability. I’ve also learned that…

This is what every aspiring female professional should know! — Vivian Ogochukwu Nwaocha is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the National Open University of Nigeria. She has had an exciting career filled with adventures, lessons learned and breakthroughs. Vivian started off as an engineer. …

FYI, You Matter Whether Anyone Agrees Or Not — Having self-worth in the world is not an easy thing. This is because we live in a world that often wants to make us feel less than. We live in a world that tries to put us in a box. There are many ways that the world can make you…