Feminism – the fight for the rights of girls and women – has been going on for centuries. And, there has been great progress indeed. However, some issues still hold back the movement from fully emancipating girls and women from Patriarchy. One of these issues I believe is that some extreme, unfair, and unrealistic views … Read more
Too many adults are not happy. They dislike the responsibilities that come with adulthood. They’re dissatisfied with (the position they are in) the society and systems we’ve built and live in. Rather than being internally driven, they’re pushed to act by societal pressure. From work to relationships, life often feels like a chore. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
Last week I caught myself doing something I don’t like. I showed off. It wasn’t planned, but it happened, and it made me think hard about why I did it. I went to visit a friend in her shop. My phone was low on battery, so she offered to charge it for me. As I … Read more
Limiting beliefs are thoughts that you have about yourself and the world that hold you back (from doing or experiencing things you could have otherwise). It’s heeding the thought, “This thing will not work out therefore I should avoid it”.
Limiting beliefs blocks off your morale and creativity – it stops further thinking or effort – because the thought of a negative outcome has already been taken as a conclusion or fact.
I know you want to. You might have even tried. Yet, a part of you is scared, worried, uncertain…Part of you resists. Yes, you’ve imagined the future with someone. You’ve shown care. You do care. They too may have shown their interest. They might have even encouraged you to take the next step. You see … Read more
Disney finally made an animated series centred around Nigeria, for Nigerian Kids. But, sadly, like a clear mirror showing you just how pimply-faced you are, the series didn’t sit so well with me. The series, Iwájú captured what lack of empathy resulted in: The Series started off by showing a gross disparity in wealth distribution … Read more
My Facebook feed has been increasingly flooded by things I spent an ungodly amount of time engaging with as a kid. There was a video of my favourite video game back then and many stunning car pictures. And, even though I am no longer that into games or cars, I still felt nostalgic and couldn’t … Read more
If you’ve ever found yourself pondering, “What do I do with my life?”, “Why do I waste my time?”, or “I feel I am wasting my life”, chances are that you are a mindful person who is looking to make the most of their lives. While pondering such questions can be difficult and unsettling, it’s … Read more
Sex is arguably the most emotionally charged activity most people engage in legally. It’s primal, personal, and requires crossing many boundaries to experience. Barring abuse, it involves knowing someone intimately in a way most of the world never will. So, it’s understandable that we attach great significance to it. When you learn that someone you’re … Read more
We like to think we’re free. No chains bind us at birth, and we can (practically) do whatever we want, right? Not quite. When you look around, you can tell that everyone is constrained to a certain degree and some far more than others. The Laws of the countries we reside in restrain us. Our … Read more
