5 Reasons Why You Do The Things You Swore Not To Do
Romans 7:15 is a verse from the Bible. It says, “I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do, I do not do. But what I hate, I do.” The verse is part of a passage…
Category Emotional
“I don’t want to be at the mercy of my emotions. I want to use them, to enjoy them, and to dominate them.” ― Oscar Wilde
Fake Friends Fake: How To Tell Your Friend Is Fake
Late last year, I realised I was feeling undervalued, used, and even disrespected by my friends, even though none of them had done anything specific to warrant those feelings. It was my own unmet expectations for constant calls, support, and…
Why Do We Still Have LGBTQ+ Individuals In Nigeria?
Did you choose what turns you on or did you simply find yourself attracted to it? When I was a kid, I ran around the neighbourhood naked. The adults and older kids sometimes chuckled and asked me to put on…
Self-rejection: Why You Avoid The People And Things You Love And Want.
Sometime last year, a friend I hadn’t seen for years came to visit their sibling in a town close to where I was staying. And, I happened to also have something to do in that town, so, we decided that…
How To Stop Feeling Like You’re Falling Behind In Life?
Ever scroll through social media and feel like everyone’s winning except you? I know that surreal feeling of watching time and your peers fly by. They’re getting married, having kids, leaving the country – achieving all the “adulting” milestones. Don’t…
Why It Is Okay To Quit; But Never Okay To Give Up.
Thrice upon a time, “the toughest man alive” attempted to break the Guinness World Record for the most pull-ups in 24 hours. The initial record was held at 4,020 pull-ups. On his first attempt, when he got to 2,500 pull-ups,…
They Call It Selfish, I Call It Self-love
Many times I have been called selfish for putting myself before others. I used to feel wounded by such remarks, but not anymore. This is because I’ve learned to love myself, rather than trying to please others in hopes of…
See Finish: 7 Tips To Counter Contempt Through Familiarity And Maintain Respect In Your Relationships
Back in the day, there was this girl in our neighbourhood who turned heads. She became the “ass-pirations” of most dudes at the time. Long story short, she was the talk of the town. And she loved spending time with…
Purpose: The Most Important Thing You Can Do With Your Life.
So many people feel a void in their lives regardless of their financial status, relationships, health, looks, or accomplishments. Billions of people have faced, are facing and will face an existential crisis. And, often, they all boil down to one…
How To Be Happy Amidst Constant Challenges In Life.
We’re often inclined to think we will be happy once we get something, somewhere, or overcome a challenge. But, like a mirage, that bias is only an illusion that gets us racing forward and onward. Whilst this is good for…