Would you say that your efforts always translate to the result you get? Let’s say you have a bunch of tests coming up, three over the next three weeks. For the first week, you read for 5hours before the test and get a B. So, you think if you spent 7-8hours each on the next two that should net you… Read More
Seven daily productivity habits to win the day
How you start your day matters. You probably know this and maybe rolling your eyes at how obvious it was. I probably would if I were you. Yet, we can’t deny that knowing the ‘obvious’ doesn’t necessarily translate into creating better habits. We may often find ourselves asking ‘how can I be productive every day?’ or ‘what are the best… Read More
How to manage your time in 2022
You have probably heard that time is one of the most important if not the most important resource. “It’s really clear that the most precious resource we all have is time.” Steve Jobs Which means how we use our time matters. It is a key measurement of our progress and future prospects. The need to manage our time is further… Read More
Five life skills to develop in your 30’s
Growing up, did you ever imagine what your 20’s and 30’s would look like? I know I wanted to live a happy and meaningful life. I wanted to be the kind of person who did things without obsessing about what others were thinking and saying. To live without fear. Ha! It all sounded well and good. But I didn’t always… Read More
Five must-have apps for Christian women
We are often at our most reflective during the beginning and ending of a year. We find ourselves taking stock of what we have done and what we could have done. This is a great exercise but can lead to disappointment and lethargy if it’s not channelled properly. As we are still a few short months into the new year,… Read More
Four things to consider before you spend money
There is no doubt that the way we spend money matters. For many personal finance enthusiasts, the first tip about spending is to ‘spend less than we earn’. We can do this by asking ourselves ‘why‘, before we make a purchase. I like to call this the needs test We are encouraged to ask ourselves – Why am I buying… Read More
15 must-have tips to manage your money in 2023
It all started with a “windfall”… Just at the end of last year, I had some payment delays that took six weeks sort out. When I finally received this payment, it felt like an unexpected windfall. I went berserk… like a kid who had been let loose in the mall after weeks stuck at home. I spent and spent and… Read More
Three ways to maximise your single life in 2023
I have heard people say 2020 was a difficult year for single women. Do you agree? It’s true that the restrictions on movement meant there were limited opportunities to meet other people. How did you navigate your love life with everything that was going on in 2020? You probably have some stories to tell, and I hope we catch up… Read More
Three ways to increase your productivity level when you’re down
It had started off like any other day, I had to – get up, get ready, work, interact with colleagues and friends, get into Lagos traffic on the way home, try to interact with family, and sleep early enough to start again the next day. On that particular day, each task seemed like an insurmountable hurdle, I was uncharacteristically anxious… Read More