Facing our reality — It isn't a stretch to say that most times, we cower from sometimes overwhelming and chaotic realities to guide our subconscious to a different reality, a fantasy if you will, of what our reality should be. The bread and butter of motivational speakers and spiritual gurus are often centered on…

Why you should buy frozen fruits and vegetables — Inflation has caused the price of groceries at your local grocery store to rise, irrespective of where you live. If fresh fruit and vegetables make up the majority of your diet, chances are you may have a hard time purchasing these items or you may have to cut back on…

4 Things you don’t have to have figured out by 30 — Age is just a number is all well and good until you hit your thirties. Then everyone and their grandmother start asking intrusive questions like when are you going to get married? Have you saved enough money for a down payment? As a result, you panic, especially if you’re nowhere…

Can weightlifting make you bulky? — The ideology that lifting weights will make you bulky doesn’t seem to be going anywhere very soon; it is still very much a thought that is believed by many women today. No one can blame them either, society has over-glamorized a slim-toned body and equated it with what a feminine…

Inclusivity and diversity — The pandemic has drawn a line in the sand that separates people with the same values from those with differing values and ideologies. You can’t help but notice that there has been a rise in broken friendships and relationships in the last year or so because of this. From the…

Learning to grow from rejection — As someone who joined medium only 3 months ago, I am relatively new to the ins and outs of the site, but I have experienced a few things that have left me feeling discouraged; we are all human after all and rejection hurts a little, especially when it comes to…

Benefits of jump roping — Jump rope is no longer confined to the playground; nowadays, it is considered a wonderful cardio exercise. From movies like Rocky Balboa and Ali, to athlete and celebrity spaces, jump rope exercises have become a viable go-to form of cardio for all fitness levels, with many health benefits to boot. …

Being passionate about your jobs is not a requirement — These days, It isn’t uncommon to be inundated with advice about turning our passions into careers or following our passions. Truth be told, there are merits to doing this such as higher job satisfaction, job performance, and in some cases higher earning potential. …

Tricks for keeping your health on track this holiday season — It’s the festive season again and you know what that means. Despite the pandemic, some of us will be celebrating with friends and family, some will attend a lot of parties, and some might just spend time getting away from all that. Consequently, we can also call “the season of…