BLOOM AND GROW

I've gotten to the point in my life where I know that I don't need to compare myself to others and one of the things I would tell my younger self is, "relax, everything is going to be Ok".  Comparison is what we do when we think our lives are less than desirable. However, it's not the best way to lead through life. So, instead of comparing, try these strategies.  Review Rather Than Compare:  I check what my counterparts have done or are currently doing. In life, you make decisions based on what's in your purview. For example, If a couple of your former classmates are applying to a certain university abroad or taking a particular certification, it might be wise to look at those opportunities as well and determine whether or not they are for you. It's about maintaining a competitive spirit even though you work at your own pace in life. There is no race or price. Doing this also helps you understand what your real capabilities are.  See how far You've Com

This is a post about finding it and getting there. I mean discovering your purpose and actually living the life you were created for.  In fact, I started this blog because I wanted to document my own blooming process and create a community of people interested in discovering and becoming themselves.  So, the following steps are simple and would help you figure out what you are meant to be doing with your life.  1. Follow Your Energy:  Chase the things that make you happy. Or satisfied. Or hopeful. For me, it's not even one thing and that's OK.  Whenever I am reading a really good book,  working out, and volunteering, I feel like I'm doing something important. And that's what your purpose should feel like.  It should make you feel good.  For most of us, the challenge is finding a way to earn a living from the things that bring us joy. Before we figure out how to even do that, we must, first of all, accept ourselves and the things we are called to do. Nothing is insignifi

Developing good financial habits is the key to wealth and abundance. It's not about how much money you have currently. It's about having the right mindset about personal finance.  It's time to break these bad habits and begin the work of developing better ones.    1. Living Paycheck to Paycheck.  Whether it is because you love to spend all the money you earn or because jobs offering better pay are scare, this situation is dangerous.  The first step to financial freedom is getting out of this cycle. So, first, find a job that allows you to put some money aside for personal development and financial investments. Also, spending everything you earn is going to make you broke and in debt in the long run.  2. Not taking Control of Your Career:  Even if you have a good job and all is going steady for you, don't settle for good, there is always a next level to step into. keep improving your body of knowledge and continue networking.  3. Hoarding Money and Never Having Fun.  Thi

I've had a rough couple of days. My car broke down on Monday and I've had to spend a lot more money than I budgeted on repairs and other family expenses. So, I understand that it might be difficult to muster the courage to make lemonade when life hands us lemons.  However, I know for sure that regardless of the hand that we are dealt,  we are responsible for our actions or reactions. No excuses.  The following tips could help you set your mind right and get your focus back.  1. Have a Plan.  Having a to-do list is one of the most important productivity hacks out there. When things are difficult, it might be hard to pick a task and begin work on it because you are nursing the pain of whatever is going on and thinking about the other things you are yet to work on. Writing things down is actually deligating the mental work of remembering to a sheet of paper.  Call to Action : Write everything you have to do down and start with the easiest for you to do.  2. Sleep.  Take a nap. Sle

I know for sure that the best way to set yourself up for success is to change your mindset about life and money. So I thought very well about how I would spend 25,000 Naira if I was to spend it on personal development. Here are a few of my recommendations.  1. Wide Awake: The Future is Waiting Within You By Erwin McManus  Erwin covers everything from activating your potential to understanding your value system and creating a future bigger than you. I read this book a few years ago but it is still one of the best books I own. I bought it at a thrift shop; can you imagine? Anyway, here are a few quotes from Wide Awake.   "If your dreams become the future of humanity, would this be a better world?" "Sometimes the limitations you are willing to accept establish the boundaries of your existence" "Dreams are your palette but life is your canvas" "The world we create in our heads is the world we will create through our actions" 2. A Gym Subscription:  T