In this ted talk on happiness, Psychologist Csikszentmihalyi discusses how a state of heightened focus and immersion in activities you enjoy can bring about pleasure and lasting satisfaction. But this is only possible so long as we keep challenging ourselves.
The affirmation ” I am God’s Gift to humanity” has been my daily mantra since my teenage age> I unapologetically affirm and own it because I truly believe that my name (Gift) wasn’t mere coincidence, It was predestined for me because I am what I am- A Gift given to this world and since I know this, I constantly strive to impact meaningfully on the lives of others, to inspire others to be their best self
Here are ten types of female friends that I have in my life and every woman should have in their corner.
Omar Chindah, on a quest to change the breakfast narrative in Nigeria.
I started when there was a rise in the Dollar. I used to work for a UK based lifestyle firm and when there was a hike in the dollar and a lot of inflation in the country, I knew it was going to be quite stressful. I quit my job because I was going through a lot of anxiety at that time. I was out of work for about a year and I was travelling during that period. And at that time, I saw a lot of businesses and I was intrigued.
With the rise and high demand for fashion blogging, there are several Nigerian fashion bloggers that are competing to have an influence over what Nigerians choose to wear every day. Although fashion bloggers are lifesavers,…
View PostHello everyone, Gift here. Today we are introducing a new section called LADIES WHO RULE. This section is targeted at profiling and celebrating women who are taking giant strides and fiercely designing a life they love, be it their career, business, activism etc.
On our first feature, our staff writer, Rachael interviews a determined lady- Ayomide Akande who at just 22, is currently running her Doctorate degree.
I believe everyone has that friend- The one who is always organized and goes by their day prepared and focused? Sometimes it’s easy to get sucked up into their seemingly perfect life. You spend donkey hours wondering if this person is a secret superhuman (I know that sounds weird, but let’s blame it on Marvel). Well, I hate to break it to you, but it’s time you woke up and smell the coffee. That friend of yours is just as human as you are. The only difference is they’ve hacked the code of living a truly intentional and organized life. Well, there’s no secret to it. All it takes is proper planning and actualization.
2020 is the year I started freelancing and working remotely which has made me realize the essence of setting priorities in my life. The first time I heard about setting priorities for myself was when I missed a deadline for a job and I gave my supervisor a reason why I could not meet the set deadline. I heard it again during a heated argument with my sister, and it was at this second instance I really got to understand the meaning and the importance of setting priorities in life.
