This post was originally published on 27/09/2020 and updated 03/10/2021. In a previous post about being truly happy, I shared that at the beginning of lockdown due to Covid-19, I started speaking to a psychologist; this was one of the best decisions I had made in a long time. This experience changed me immensely and … Continue reading Is it time to set some boundaries?
Is it time for growth?
Do you ever get the feeling that you have outgrown where you are and would like to step into a new chapter of your life; where you can do new things but in a different way to how you have always done things? If that is you then you are not alone - I have … Continue reading Is it time for growth?
Can’t believe it’s been a year already – a massive thank you for all your support!!!
The year 2020 was a challenging year for the whole world and I was no exception - while we all shielded from the COVID-19 virus, I was forced to face myself and address issues I had ignored for years. As I went through the self reflection in lockdown, I decided to see a therapist after … Continue reading Can’t believe it’s been a year already – a massive thank you for all your support!!!
How many sexual partners must a woman have?
When I was growing up, there was a toxic trend where boys/men would have sex with a girl and go round telling their friends about their experience with said girl. It would not be long before everyone in the neighbourhood/school would be aware of what had transpired between the girl and said boy - In … Continue reading How many sexual partners must a woman have?
Is it time for a reset?
Last week, a colleague of mine drew my attention to the fact that it’d been a year since we first went into lockdown. I had become so used to my new normal that like many people, I had lost track of time and was simply waiting for lockdown to be lifted so we can meet … Continue reading Is it time for a reset?
Tis the season to slow down and let your hair down.
The year 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone around the world - we have witnessed some heartbreaking scenes of people dying from COVID-19 and some shocking natural disasters worldwide. While the pandemic raged and natural disasters happened, life continued in whatever form it took with all of us having to adapt and make … Continue reading Tis the season to slow down and let your hair down.
Have some self respect!
I recently went shopping with a friend I had not seen for a while - when we saw each other, we caught up on what was happening in our lives. We spoke on a variety of issues including our mental wellbeing. One thing that stood out in our conversations was that we were both on … Continue reading Have some self respect!
Make sure you are looking after you.
The UK is going back into some form of lockdown for a month and no one really knows if the month will be enough to stop the rise in covid cases. These are uncertain times and more and more of us are finding ourselves isolated more than ever. I have been talking with friends and … Continue reading Make sure you are looking after you.
Friends today, Enemies tomorrow!
Due to covid-19, I have not had a chance to socialise much with friends and I believe this is the case for many friends across the world. A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to meet with a few friends - we shared a meal and updated each other on what was happening in … Continue reading Friends today, Enemies tomorrow!
Are you truly happy?
Like most Africans who practice christianity, I always end the year in church welcoming in the new year. However, at the end of 2019, I decided to stay home and not go to church like I usually do. Sacrilege! I know, very out of character from how I have been conditioned to behave and act. … Continue reading Are you truly happy?
Koya Nkrumah 