Archives Tag: Lifestyle
Getting More Sleep through Power Naps
April 19, 2022
The demands of work and other responsibilities have gotten so many people miserable that they are just only winging it and swinging by. Now to be in such a condition in a hectic environment such as Lagos, working a 9-5 and commuting from the Mainland to the Island daily, would mean a near death sentence. … Continue reading Getting More Sleep through Power Naps
By adedoyin
For The Love Of Ankara
April 19, 2022
In recent years, we have encountered the spread and death of many fashionable attires, but Ankara remains undefeated in the game of fashion. With its brightly coloured patterns which are available in different shades, this fashion trend has not only found its place in West Africa, but also in the hearts of Nigerians. Old or … Continue reading For The Love Of Ankara
New Year Resolutions: What Difference Does it Make?
April 19, 2022
Personal experience and observation have revealed that New Year resolutions hardly work out perfectly. You would agree with me that many resolutions are broken even before the first month of the year elapses. Perhaps it is the way we have tuned resolutions to be; resolutions do not particularly look like they are practical goals we … Continue reading New Year Resolutions: What Difference Does it Make?
By adedoyin
The Importance of Friendship on the Intimacy Ladder
April 19, 2022
A level of self-awareness is wired into every human from a tender age. Children, for instance, will become aware and conscious of their environment, know their parents, realise they have a name and note the presence of their sex organs. Sexual awareness, particularly, intensifies when puberty kicks in around the age of 10-14 for girls … Continue reading The Importance of Friendship on the Intimacy Ladder
By adedoyin
Owambe, Wild Partying and Being Happy-Go-Lucky
April 19, 2022
Owambe is a Yoruba word which slowly crept into the sociology of most urbanised Nigerians. The Ijebus are especially known for their love for wanting to celebrate every single thing with a party. At owambe-type events, it is typical to see guests who don’t mind dancing like crazy to music by rare and expensive local … Continue reading Owambe, Wild Partying and Being Happy-Go-Lucky
By adedoyin
Coping with Madhouse Lagos
April 19, 2022
“In a madhouse, inmates scramble to reserve a space for their own fiefdom.” -Wokinda Saresihn, 2015 When you hear someone, in a rural area and fresh with ambition, say “I wan go HUSTLE for Lagos”, say a prayer for them that they might succeed and not be caught in that perpetual gyre of urban confusion. … Continue reading Coping with Madhouse Lagos
By adedoyin
Marriage: Taking Nothing For Granted
April 19, 2022
Is Marriage Overrated? Responses always vary to this question. I believe this is largely because a great marriage is one of the BEST things that can happen to a person, and a bad marriage is one of the WORST things that can happen to a person. It makes sense, then, that some decide not to … Continue reading Marriage: Taking Nothing For Granted
By jehonwa
Fast Cars and the Fast Life: The Craze and Allure
April 19, 2022
Driving in Nigeria is an extreme sport. Thus, the allure to own fast and big cars is a major craze. Combine both of those and put them on Nigeria’s narrow, pothole-ridden roads and you have a big mess. Sometimes racing around town and nearly knocking down pedestrians is like a thrilling scene in the blockbuster … Continue reading Fast Cars and the Fast Life: The Craze and Allure
By adedoyin
Personal Hygiene beyond a Time of Ebola
April 19, 2022
The Ebola outbreak in 2014 took Nigerians by surprise. Not only did it result in panic, but it also impacted vastly on our attitude to cleanliness and human contact – at least in the time of the epidemic. Being a highly communicable disease, mere contact with an Ebola victim’s personal belongings could very well mean … Continue reading Personal Hygiene beyond a Time of Ebola
By adedoyin
Why the Love for Your Partner May Dwindle Over Time
April 19, 2022
Much has been said about how the intensity of romance and love dwindles with time between a couple, but not many have sat down to consider the way the human mind interprets love over time. Some, still in a frantic struggle to maintain a 1-year relationship, are amazed by couples who have remained married for … Continue reading Why the Love for Your Partner May Dwindle Over Time
By adedoyin
How You Can Stop Worrying About What Others Think of You
April 19, 2022
A famous painting depicts the profound story of a young boy, Icarus, who fell to his death and the events surrounding this tragedy. In the right-corner of the painting, the young boy can be seen tumbling to his death, while on the left-hand corner of the painting all seems to be well; the city looks … Continue reading How You Can Stop Worrying About What Others Think of You
Excitement Abound As Shoppers Look Forward To 5th Edition Of Simply Nigerian Fair
April 19, 2022
The diverse and popular retail fair, the Simply Nigerian Fair (SNF), will hold its highly anticipated 5th edition on Sunday, November 18, 2018. Shoppers can pick up early Christmas gifts at the fair which boasts of high-quality products and services. SNF celebrates the best of Nigerian creativity and entrepreneurial talent, showcasing goods and services in … Continue reading Excitement Abound As Shoppers Look Forward To 5th Edition Of Simply Nigerian Fair
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Digital Gadgets and How They Affect Interpersonal Relationships
April 19, 2022
There used to be an era when the curse on attention span was the television. In fact, it pushed a major religious sect in Nigeria to rename the television a ‘Satanic Box’. Now, it is the era of mobile phones, iPods and tablets and the various contents which come with them. The strange thing is … Continue reading Digital Gadgets and How They Affect Interpersonal Relationships
By adedoyin
Video Of The Week: Dealing With Self-Doubt
April 19, 2022
In our video of the week, Bukie of the Kitchen Muse, a food and motivation Youtuber, gives actionable steps on how to overcome self-doubt. Everyone faces self-doubt from time to time but cultivating the right mindset makes a whole lot of difference. Watch the video below:
Did You Know? Intensive Lifestyle Intervention For Type 2 Diabetes
April 19, 2022
Diabetes is a life-long disease that affects the way the body perceives and handles glucose. In a flawless system, the pancreas releases insulin to help the body store and use sugar and fat from our daily meals. However, diabetes occurs when the pancreas produces little or no insulin, or when the body does not respond … Continue reading Did You Know? Intensive Lifestyle Intervention For Type 2 Diabetes
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