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  We sometimes take for granted the power our thoughts have on our overall existence. Yes, I meant that. This is not solely to motivate you but to bring to your consciousness how we haven’t been using the very powerful tool we can ever have to live a happier life and improved well-being. A positive thought is basically having an optimistic mindset. The positive outlook enhances good relationships, draws success into your life, and increases the happiness hormone i.e., Serotonin, Dopamine, Endorphins (why do I need drugs to be happy?). It's a mindset that can be cultivated. Can we remember the concept of the half-empty, and half-full glass? Essentially, what this concept shows us is that although none is wrong, however the way we answer this question-reflect our general view on life and even our attitude towards ourselves. For example, when there is a crisis situation, different people would respond to these situations in different ways. Typically, either look for a way out of the

If you ask me, I believe a little bit of fear is normal. In reality, fear is essential to our survival because it triggers our natural desire to defend ourselves against danger. Imagine there is no fear, how would we know or recognize something dangerous, and help us make a safer choice? You know, like the fight or flight response that energizes you to move away from the threat. The issue here with fear is that sometimes, we become fearful of things that aren’t actually dangerous, like speaking in public for example. Your fear of public speaking might prevent you from advancing in your career especially if you plan on becoming a journalist or say a lecturer. In fact, in whatever sphere of life you find yourself in, fear has the power to limit us if we already condition our minds that this thing is a danger. And not forgetting the fear of the unknown which has stopped so many people to become even much more than they can imagine. Here is why... It is human nature to avoid emotions that

Today I'd want to discuss the topic of embracing forgiveness. So, what exactly is forgiveness? To each person, forgiveness can means something different. In general, it entails deciding to let go of resentment and ideas of vengeance. Forgiveness may also be defined as the tranquillity and understanding which comes from blaming less, taking life less personally, and modifying your grievance story. You can choose to cling onto your rage, bitterness, and ideas of retaliation when someone you care about offends you, or you can choose to forgive them and go on. Is there anyone who hasn't been hurt by another person's words or actions? Either your parents frequently chastised you as a child, a coworker who ruined a project, or your spouse who had an affair. Perhaps you've been through a traumatic situation, such as being physically or emotionally abused by someone whether close or distant to you. You may experience lingering resentment, bitterness, and even a desire for venge

Humans are considered to be social beings  that   are  advantageous for survival. For instance, humans have grouped together since the Stone Ages to repel an intruder, or while one group member hunts for food, another defends the young. The connectivity that people create is what social wellness is all about. The strength of our relationships with others (particularly with family members) significantly impacts the type of support we receive during tough times. What exactly is social wellness, and why is it even essential, is the topic of today's post. The ability to develop and maintain relationships with others is referred to as social wellness. Isn't it that simple? Yes, indeed... In essence, it is the ability to interact with others and encourage healthy communication inside these relationships. The path to social wellness, like all journeys, starts with a single step. Viewing relationships as a component of your entire well-being can help you change your mind. Your perspect

Our words as much as our actions have a way of beautifying or otherwise damaging our relationships. Looking back at the post on marriage and divorce, if partners could imbibe the habit of always genuinely complimenting each other, making each other laugh and genuinely happy, the rate of divorce will take a downturn; I mean who doesn’t want to be with someone that compliments and makes them feel good about themselves? I tell you something; Men love compliments as well… ladies that is a secret tip to win him over. LOL! So, one may be wondering how then can I say something nice. Well, I will give a few steps to saying something nice and being intentional, I believe you will exercise due diligence to research on ways to improve communication with others. Here are some steps; Acknowledge an accomplishment, appreciate an aspect of someone’s personality, thank someone for being there, praise someone’s effort not just the outcome, comment on someone’s qualities not just their appearance, leave

Welcome again to another article I consider important in today's world. Sit back and let me take you through the ride... Ever heard of the Thumper’s law or Thumperian principle??? It says "if you can't say something nice, don't say nothing at all," When it comes to using words, they are truly powerful; words have the power to lift a Nation and can inspire or destroy someone, so having the ability to think before you speak is something you shouldn’t be taking advantage of but many people do not recognise how powerful words are. Hmmmm.. or should I say they ju st choose to ignore the facts that words are really powerful? Let me know your thoughts in the comment section. Saying something nice is about lifting one’s co-workers, family members, friend s  acquaintances, and even foes, with genuine kind words. It takes discipline. In some cases, one may feel some kind of negative way towards others, saying something nice doesn’t necessarily mean putting those negative be

Hello everyone,  Over one decade, social media has become a household name, especially since the advent of Facebook in the mid-2000s. You would agree with me that social media has since grown and become a powerful tool for expression of interest, education, lifestyle and even determining public opinion on both trivial and serious issues like the next president of a nation. However, social media might be viewed as a "double-edged sword." It has aided people in expressing their thoughts and feelings and receiving social support; nevertheless, it has also been related to psychological difficulties. It is therefore important that we understand how social media can impact our well-being as its increasingly negative impact is becoming worrisome.   Let me start by stating that social media use influences people's mental well-being in light of building social support and connection. People can utilise social media to deepen ties with existing friends and create new friendships on

When you look at your body, what do you think, how do you feel and how do you react because of your body? The answer you give to yourself is what we call Body Image. We all have unique and different ways we visualize our bodies. It is so because we are simply different people, from different backgrounds, societies, families, etc. which will contribute to what we think is the most ideal body type. Sometimes, they may see themselves realistically, however, some may see themselves in a different way to how others see them. Today we would be talking briefly about why you need to find beauty in your body, and your skin and how it can positively affect your mental health. Essentially, people may likely get a sense of inadequacies and other negative emotions if they believe their body/skin does not match the ideal body that they have in their mind. Sometimes, preoccupations with this thought can lead to bigger problems like body dysmorphic disorder. I would explain that; body dysmorphic disor

In today's world, people get validation by showing off their marital status. Some go into marriage for economic reasons, political reasons and or to strengthen a lifelong prestige with families. If you ask me, I would say the essence of marriage is getting lost as the years roll by that even venturing into that fairyland becomes a dread to many of us. And so if the essence of a thing is lost, then there is going to be a lot of problem with handling it. Some people even have bragging rights over being in the shortest marriage in the world... Unbelievable! Looking back at the design of marriage for humans, it was meant to foster love, companionship and for many procreation. Even around the globe, many people celebrate St. Valentine's day, if you must know, the reason for that day was because one person defiled all odds and rules to continue to strengthen what he believes was the will of God for mankind... Marriage. Be you a Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, atheist, etc., there is tha

Hello everyone, it feels good to be back again with this topic which I feel is interesting and enlightening. I am sure many of you reading this must have heard the slogan "laughter is the best medicine". For a moment I had to ask myself why is laughter referred to as medicine. Can it really heal? The answer is not far off you know...Why would someone pay so much money to go watch a live comedy show? By the way, comedians are making a lot of money from making you and me laugh. Why are there so many skit makers springing up everywhere around the world? This is because laughter has a lot of potency to the point that it has now been commercialized or monetized. We all laugh; some more than others, but it is a universal human characteristic. It makes people happy and brings them together.  Although there is some controversy about whether laughter is a learnt or innate trait, most experts will reluctantly admit that laughter is not a learned behaviour. Laughter is universal, despit