Self-care is skincare, I’m slowly embracing this truth. For work, I have been creating content about skincare products, the different kinds and their benefits. That work prompted me to think about my own skin and the care it was not getting. So I decided to get myself a stash. I bought the Clean and Clear […]
I recently saw a post about motherhood being lonely, and mamas not finding time for themselves and friendships. What gave me pause, were the comments in support. Essentially, the post and caption to go with it highlighted a women’s struggle to maintain friendships and care for herself. She was so consumed with being there for […]
Today, October 10, is World Mental Health Day. The day, observed globally, provides a platform for raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. The World Health Organisation notes that World Mental Health Day, also “provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues […]
PCOS, have you heard about it? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, maybe you’ve heard about this? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS, according to PCOS Challenge, “is a serious genetic, hormone, metabolic and reproductive disorder that affects women and girls. It is the leading cause of female infertility and a precursor for other serious conditions including obesity, type […]
Happy Friday! How was your week? Mine was filled with quite a few WTF moments. Let me tell you about them. FIRST IMPRESSIONS – I attended a virtual meeting for a new group I’ve joined. The meeting featured a “Speed Networking” session. For those of you who don’t know, like speed dating that allows you […]
There is this super savvy young man that I know, and, am privileged to have as a friend on Facebook. He’s equal parts wit and wisdom; someone I can count on to make me laugh and to provide his frank and even-handed perspective on timely issues. So naturally, I’m drawn to this Facebook posts, including […]
As we embrace the new normal, a lot of our activities – such as meetings, webinars, trainings, and the like – will continue to happen virtually, using Zoom. While there are other services that can be used, many persons and companies have gravitated towards Zoom. But how do we ensure that we are fully utilising […]
It’s World Breastfeeding Week, actually it’s the end of it. World Breastfeeding Week is observed annually from August 1 – 7. The week is really a global campaign to raise awareness and galvanise action on themes related to breastfeeding. This year World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated under the theme: “Support breastfeeding for a healthier planet”. […]
I’m part of a book club, which helps me to keep up with my reading. Whilst looking for a new book, I came across “Don’t Overthink It: Make Easier Decisions, Stop Second-Guessing, and Bring More Joy to Your Life” by Anne Bogel. The name was perfect, it reminded me of my “Let’s Overthink About it” […]