In the embrace of Nigeria, a land woven with threads of history, culture, and opportunity, I found myself awakened to its profound beauty during my recent visit. With each step across its vibrant tapestry, I treated this journey as if it could be my last—a heartfelt tribute to a nation that cradles my identity and […]
10 Tips for Coping with Self-Motivation Struggles
In a world that emphasizes productivity and constant achievement, struggling to find self-motivation is an increasingly common challenge. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, lost, or even guilty when faced with tasks that seem insurmountable. However, everyone experiences dips in motivation at some point, and the good news is that there are effective strategies to help […]
Judging the Oppressed and Marginalized for Their Oppression and Marginalization
In a world that prides itself on progress, diversity, and inclusion, the irony often lies in the way we perceive and judge those who are oppressed and marginalized. People facing systemic injustices and societal barriers are frequently subject to scrutiny, blame, and stigmatization for their circumstances. This judgment creates a cycle of oppression that undermines […]
Finding Joy Amidst the Chaos
With the backdrop of global challenges—from climate change to wars, social unrest and economic uncertainty—it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and despondent. However, the arrival of summer presents a unique opportunity to focus on optimism, fun, and personal accomplishments, reminding us that even in difficult times, joy and growth are possible. In most cases, […]
Coping with Depression: Why I Created This Online Course
In today’s fast-paced world, mental health has become a crucial aspect of our overall well-being. Recognizing the increasing prevalence of depression and its profound impact on people’s lives, I felt compelled to create an online course titled “How to Cope with Depression.” This course is born out of a desire to provide support and practical […]
Maintaining optimism when hope fails: A guide to resilience.
In a world often marked by uncertainty, challenges, and setbacks, maintaining optimism can feel like an uphill battle. Hope is a powerful motivator, but what happens when the light at the end of the tunnel dims? When hope fails, it can be easy to succumb to despair and pessimism. However, cultivating a sense of optimism […]
A mirror worth looking in
There is no adult in perfect physical health, nor is there one in perfect mental health. To claim otherwise is unhealthy. If that were true, there would be no need to take the precautions that we take against infections or even the common cold, and there would be no need to treat any ailment. But […]
Fear! (Part II)
The seeds of social rejection are sown and nurtured through stigmatization, labeling, and myriad forms of discrimination. Every act of group stigmatization arises out of the desire of a dominant group to establish, exercise and maintain its dominance over less powerful or marginalized groups. The elements of stigmatization include negative labeling, social separation of groups, […]
Fear! (Part I)
For a very long time, we have known from studies that human nature would almost require us to do anything that we think might protect us from real, imagined or clearly perceived dangers. The other side of that is that, out of a desire for the preservation of organized society, we are under the requirement […]
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