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BATTLING YOUR CHILD’S WORST ENEMY
You may think your child’s worst enemy is that bully that picks on him in school, or the teacher that gives enormous homework, or that Aunt that never wants to baby sit. You may feel it’s his own self that would eat a dozen- mangoes and end up feeling sick or yell endlessly when it’s time to switch the TV off. Sometimes you feel like you may be the worst enemy. When you continually say no to her ,with tears running down and her face scrunched up like waste paper as she asks for just one more hour on the beach. It’s a sore feeling knowing she is going to…
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HEALING TRANSFORMATIONS
If you were to select a motto or make a statement that is truer to the heart. This must be it; I will stay true to myself. Recently I thought it was about time to have hair again. I spent 5 hours getting the most beautiful crochet twist braids done. I loved it but my body rejected it. My body reminded me that i needed to stay true to myself. For this reason I chose to share this story! Since 2016 I have enjoyed my many hair transformations. Annoying many, thrilling a few and of course I shone on the spotlight for being ‘crazy and reckless’ Poor me i never…
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EMBRACING THE ROCK; LIVING YOUR FEAR
Take me back to when I made a pilgrimage to Olumo Rock, In Abeokuta, Ogun State- Nigeria. ‘Olumo’ means all the troubles and sufferings were over! I had for years wanted to visit the Land of my ancestors, now been reclaimed home to me by virtue of marriage. Just a brief insight into my interest and desire to visit this popular tourist destination; my paternal great-grandmother is Nigerian married to a Sierra Leonean. My maternal grandmother born in Sierra Leone of a Nigerian father married to a Sierra Leonean. I am a Sierra Leonean married to a Nigerian. My Nigerian..ness can be traced back to ‘under the rock’- the City…
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DO WHAT YOU LOVE
Growing up as the daughter of a teacher I had no interest in the profession. In fact I wondered how anyone could stomach so much activity, noise and energy in one space. At that time teaching was the last career option that I would choose. Nevertheless I loved books and reading, instructing and taking charge.I found every opportunity to babysit for families and to help in informal school settings. My Mama loved her profession but I did not see it bring any material rewards for her. She was overworked with minimal pay that was nearly always delayed. The system did not reward it’s teachers neither were they appreciated for investing…
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3 AWESOME TOOLS THAT CAN TRANSFORM YOUR ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE
‘Culture is the organization’s immune system.’ — Michael Watkins Every entrepreneur’s dream is to grow a company that outlives them; every existing organisation’s hope is that their vision comes alive. In creating systems that work we must create an atmosphere that generates a love for what we do. Over time we have come to accept that people enjoy doing what they are passionate about, they will take risks for things that speak to their hearts. Understanding this innate desire in every human being is essential to stimulating welcomed behaviours. While it is difficult to determine whether attitudes can be changed, we believe that our ways of working could assimilate the company’s…
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PASSION AT WORK
The passion at work feature showcases hardworking women who lead at the workplace. An intimate encounter with one of the women who lead at the award-winning hotel; Radisson Blu. We caught up with Ms. Martie Nell who is the Regional Finance Director at Radisson Blu while she was visiting their Sierra Leone office to talk about her journey as female leader in the workplace. Be inspired. Ariana Diaries: What two to three words have defined your career as it’s progressed, highlight your journey to leadership within Radisson Blu. Martie: Embrace Change • Support your team • Adapt Quickly Ariana Diaries: What do you value most in life, achievement or purpose? How…
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THE UNCONVERTED WAYS OF A SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICT
I am so guilty of wanting to share my beautiful moments with the world all of the time. I want my loved ones and family to be involved in my day and it has to be real time. For me REAL TIME ensures that other people share in my joys; funny moments and they get to feel the thrills as they unfold. On the spur of the moment posts are my favorites. I love to express myself through social media, it has inspired so many people around me and I have benefitted enormously in terms of developing confidence and belief in myself. I love the fact that social media opens…
