There are many opportunities in each day to be happy. Daily happiness is possible with the support of a few personal tips which are within each person’s reach. The best part is that one happiness habit is enough to give the level of happiness of ten. You don’t have to use all of them. You can find one that resonates with you and that will make all the difference. Don’t miss out on these 5 common ways to naturally boost Serotonin “the positive energy” hormone. 1. Positive evenings When you get home from work, talk about the best thing that has…
Author: Onyinyechi Nwanunobi
You can create a personal self-care spa day in the comfort of your home with this simple checklist. Part of the appeal of a spa and sauna is that you don’t have to do all the work. Surrendering to the masseuse or masseur and other spa personnel is welcome after a period of stress, tension, and skin build-up. This is something we can all use in this day and age. The best part is it is possible to have a spa day at home with a few products and kits. Your face, hair, feet, hands, and mind will thank you…
Your body will resist weight loss so you have to rely on yourself to maintain the lifestyle and behavioural changes to get results. Weight management is a personal choice for a healthy life. The body, on the other hand, will fight against the necessary changes. Especially extreme weight loss. This is why 90 percent of people who lose weight gain it back according to Northwestern Medicine. Sustainable weight management is possible through understanding how your body responds to weight loss. This will help you set realistic expectations on your weight loss journey. Here’s what you may not know about weight loss and the…
Honey is a natural sweetener that can be beneficial for weight loss. Here’s how: Honey is highly enriched with Vitamins and Minerals. Raw organic honey’s living nutrients boost the body’s capacity to burn fat by accelerating metabolism. To burn more calories, consume honey first thing in the morning and just before bed. Important compounds in honey help in weight loss by limiting appetite. Therefore, honey is the finest food to lose weight. You can put a spoonful of honey in your glass of water or your cup of green tea. With its many health benefits, honey is an excellent alternative…
Delay in menstruation without pregnancy is possible, but the causes or reasons might not bring you happy news. Every woman’s menstrual cycle is different, on average, women get periods every 28 days. This cycle can be either longer or shorter. irregular or shorter period cycles are a few period issues, missed period is also a very common problem. But a missed period isn’t always a sign of pregnancy. Missing a menstrual cycle occasionally is fine, but if it continues to be missed for several months, there may be a problem. While most of you may think it is because of…
What you eat has a significant impact on your body and health. Very few people, however, know that what you consume also affects your energy level, mood, and memory. A healthy well-balanced diet can do wonders for your brain health. Eating healthy foods encourages good blood flow to the brain. Essentials like antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals support your brain health. Hence, it is extremely important to add foods to your diet that can boost your brain function. Here are some foods that are great for improving your brain health: Egg yolk One simply can’t miss out on…
If you’re looking for a way to make some extra money, or if you have an older adult in your life who needs home care, you might consider becoming a caregiver. But what does it take to become a caregiver, and is this career path right for you? Why Become a Caregiver? These are some of the main reasons people become caregivers: Practical necessity. Some people choose to become caregivers not because they’re looking for a new career, but because they feel practically required to become a caregiver due to a family member’s illness. If you have a parent who…
Following Chidi Mokeme’s remarkable comeback, we take a look at five faces that frequently graced our screens back in the 90s and early 2000s. Every now and again, we crave for the good ole days of Nollywood when certain esteemed and gifted actors had us spellbound with their talent. While some have stayed totally off screen to pursue other paths, others occasionally make special appearances Millennials gather round, this is for you. Sorry, Gen Zs. 1) Saint Obi Saint Obi was known for his great roles in Nollywood action films in the 90s and early 2000s. He started his career…
No matter what has happened to you in the past, no matter what state you’re in at any given moment, you have the power to turn your life around and pursue your goals and dreams by adopting an empowering attitude and taking the actions necessary to move forward. Nothing bad ever happens without equal or greater benefit in return. Pain comes to teach us if we become frustrated, we’ve lost the lesson. We can then turn those lessons to blessings by teaching others and helping them in any capacity that we can. We can do this y changing our mindset…
Ever since the enforcement of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s policy of integrating new notes, automated teller machines (ATMs) have been flooded with people trying to withdraw money. The last time I saw that many people at the ATM I was at the university, and since then, portable point of sale (POS) machines have been everywhere. Almost everyone has discarded bank ATMs, and go POS machines to withdraw. But with the new policy, everyone is rushing to back banks to get new notes and POS operators are charging exorbitantly. Here is how people act when they want to withdraw at…
Florence Nwanzuruahu Nkiru Nwapa was born on this day, the 13th of January in 1931 in Oguta, Imo state. At a time when going to school at a young age was a prestigious achievement, the 22-year-old gained admission to University College, Ibadan in 1953. Upon graduation, the 26-year-old headed to Scotland to earn a diploma in education. After her education at Edinburgh University, the 27-year-old landed a teaching job at Queens College Enugu. Her job allowed her to have time to pursue other interests and so, Nwapa wrote short stories. She sent one of her stories to Nigeria’s international literary…
Buchi had a very interesting and quite difficult life and that reflected in her novels. Even though 25th January is always the anniversary of Buchi Emecheta’s death, it’s better late than never to remember such an icon. If you went to secondary school in Nigeria then ‘Second-class Citizen’ and ‘ The Joys of Motherhood’ were certainly a book you read, but what do you know about the author? Buchi Emecheta was born Florence Onyebuchi Emecheta on July 21, 1944, in Yaba, Lagos. 1. Her mother was a former slave girl Her mother Alice Ogbanje Ojebeta Emecheta was sold into slavery by…