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10 UNIQUE APPROACHES FOR WORKAHOLICS ON WORLD SELF-CARE DAY 2024
Self Care is not a luxury, it’s a priority! World Self-Care Day, celebrated annually on July 24, is a reminder to prioritise our well-being amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life. For workaholics, this can be particularly challenging. The relentless drive to achieve can often overshadow the essential need for self-care. However, integrating self-care into a busy schedule is not only possible but also crucial for long-term success and happiness. What then is this selfcare? I dare define it mindfully for your self-reflection and grounding purposes. Self Care is an intentional and compassionate practice of nurturing oneself. It encompasses being fully present and aware of one’s thoughts, emotions, and…
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WOMEN’S WELLNESS- HERE’S HOW DR. CAROL LABOR TURNED HER BROKEN CHORDS INTO SYMPHONY
Dr. Carol Labor is a mother to four children ages ranging from 14 years to 29 years old. Secondly, she is a survivor of complex trauma , this fuels her passion and her purpose. Professionally,Ā Ā Dr. Carol is a Doctor of Public Health with over 29 years combined professional experience, with 11 years in international development in Sierra Leone, the country of her birth. Dr. Carol left Sierra Leone at the age of five, returning for the first time almost 40 years later. Her professional experience is inclusive ofĀ Principal Consultant of the Womenās Wellness Group (a woman-owned minority consulting firm); and Senior Consultant and Permanent Representative to the United…
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SIX POWERFUL WAYS TO GAUGE YOUR CHILD’S BACK TO SCHOOL VIBES
Back to School! It’s been in the air heavily for the last few weeks.Ā The bitter end to holidaying, the fun sort of disappears when you think of the school runs, packed lunches not forgetting figuring what to wear. Oh how we dread going back to school after the holidays. Well for most of us , the ordinary parents who try to be just that. Nothing magical but real authentic: we nag when we have to , read a story when we can’t wiggle out of it and serve packaged meals (all those nuggets and fries, just the thought makes you want to sign up for confession everyday). Their is…
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GREAT IDEAS ON EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING FOR MOTHERS WORKING OUT OF THE HOME
I have had 2 babies in the space of 2 years which means that for the last 2 years, I have been either pregnant or breastfeeding. When I got pregnant with my first child, I honestly gave not much thought to how I was going to feed the baby. I was more interested in the cute little outfits and baby paraphernalia; which are on the market in abundance. I was ooh-ing and aah-ing over cute little rompers and wondering whether I should get wipe warmers (donāt get them. Thereās absolutely no point to them). I downloaded an App (Pregnancy+) to keep track of my babyās development and I am truly…
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IBRAHIM YUSUF BANGURA SHARES ON HIS ROMANCE WITH THE WEIGHT ROOM
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Ibrahim Yusuf Bangura is known to many as āBelozā. He is an outstanding young lawyer who wears many hats. Dabbling in politics when required or showcasing his artistic talents on the worldwide stage whether it is acting, comedy or MCing. Quite an odd combination for many, but you may be intrigued by the finesse with which he conveys his passions. When he is not Ā traveling, swimming and making people laugh, Ibrahim dreams of being in a position to influence the lives of many and put Sierra Leone on the map in a very positive way. We have a feeling that it would either be through politics or entertainment. When…
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ALL I NEED IS SEVEN MINUTES TO TELL YOU WHY I THINK SEX IS A BEAUTIFUL THING
In Africa as in many other places, sex is a taboo. Open discussions around sex are frowned upon, itās no secret though that we indulge in the practice. This is confirmed by current estimates which indicate that roughly 83 million people are being added to the worldās population every year. ā UNDP While this might be a deterrent, we must admit that babies are not the only by- product of sex. Research has shown an increase in productivity and happiness for people that have regular sex. Sex is important; it is a subject that must be discussed by all. More so with the current increase in sexually transmitted diseases, with…
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READING BETWEEN THE LINES: 8 QUOTES FROM NOMPUMELELO AFRIKA GCABA
A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, the man who never reads only lives once – George R. R. Martin Growing up with a love for books, Nompumelelo Afrika Gcaba has lived many lives through the stories she read. Nowadays she fully embodies the above quote as her mantra for life . She leads a colourful life, wearing many hats as a writer, activist and feminist.Ā Ā Nompumelelo is a passionate speaker who has addressed thousands of audiences in different parts of Africa and has appeared on numerous programs including Television programs such as The BBC Africa News. She is an avid activist for women and girls…
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UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH ‘MAKA DUNKA’- MOHAMED ALIE JALLOH
As a young boy growing up, Maka became interested in basketball and started playing during his secondary school days. With a lot of determination and passion, Maka, under the mentorship of Patrick Sundifu found himself playing for the 1st division at the National Basketball League. Maka reached the height of his basketball career in 2011 where he played at an international friendly match against NPA Pythons of Liberia. He continued playing and has participated in several local and international basketball games and training including Guinea and UK. Maka is the PRO for the Sierra Leone Basketball Players Union and is also a member of the Cannon Royals Basketball club in…
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MEET YAKAMA MANTY JONES- A YOUNG LEADER, INSPIRING PORTFOLIO CAREERS
Yakama Manty Jones is a Sierra Leonean woman with a passion for education and development, both in the personal and economic sense.Ā Having being groomed from an early age by her parents, Sanah Jonhsen Mara and Zaria Amina Mara on the importance of education, she finds everything that has to do with learning and acquiring new knowledge and skills very attractive. So over the years, in the formal education space, she pursued learning with great tenacity. Ā At no point did she ever want to have less than the best possible grade in any subject.Ā So you can imagine how frustrated she was at receiving C grades in arts and crafts.…
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ATTENTION PARENTS: THESE TWO THINGS WILL MAKE YOU MASTER PARENTING
My childhood was exciting, I had parents who were middle-aged and were liberal for the most part. Nonetheless been in a nuclear family setting gave me a guided view, with set intentions and a narrow perspective on life. Everything was pretty much black and white. I relied heavily on emotional support from family, teachers and friends. Words of affirmation, triggered the best in me. The good thing was I found great escape in reading about different worlds, cultures and philosophies. At a young age, I learnt about other children from different backgrounds, orphans, children living in deprived communities and those from dysfunctional families. This opened up my eyes to another…
