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Feeling Mentally Exhausted? How to Avoid Burnout as a Entrepreneur

Feeling Mentally Exhausted? How to Avoid Burnout as a Entrepreneur

I am an excellent self taught baker! Quite honestly, whenever I put ingredients together to create a masterpiece, it takes me to the height of fulfillment. Little did I know – that there is so much more to business success than what I learnt theoretically from Business Management 101 in university.

Now one of the gains of venturing into your own business is freedom. Not only do you get a say…

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My Journey So Far: I found Strength in a Hopeless Place

My Journey So Far: I found Strength in a Hopeless Place

Looking back at the time I spent in university, I have always been a step ahead (which boosted my inner strength to think/act faster). Well up until I completed my postgraduate program as well as the mandatory youth service in my country – Nigeria. Bear in mind that through the course of all this, I had only gained less than 2 years work experience. It still wasn’t enough to increase my…

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THAT OTHER NIGERIAN GIRL: A Hijabi's 'Bookish' Love Story

THAT OTHER NIGERIAN GIRL: A Hijabi’s ‘Bookish’ Love Story

“She read books as one would breathe air, to fill up and live” – Annie Dillard”

It should be noted that I am the ‘She’ Annie Dillard had in mind when she wrote down that legendary sentence (Don’t drag this table with me please!).

My name is Aisha Yusuff and since my involvement with books is apparent from the title, I’ll jump to other details. I recently graduated from university where I studied…

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RAMADAN GIFT AND HAMPER IDEAS - GUEST POST

RAMADAN GIFT AND HAMPER IDEAS – GUEST POST

The month of Ramadan is just some days away. I am really excited and I can’t wait for all the forgiveness, goodness, gifts, and blessings that come with (the Holy month) Ramadan. Indeed, our Lord is ever merciful.

Not only does it uplift our level of faith as Muslims but it also fosters love among us all regardless of our (race or creed) tribe or colour.

It’s actually saddening that over the…

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BUILDING YOUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS: WHY AND HOW?

BUILDING YOUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS: WHY AND HOW?

Building your communication skill is beyond talking as many would think. Communication isn’t just about talking, in fact, talking only contribute about 10% to your communication skills. More than verbal communication which is talking, non-verbal and written communication are other types of communication skill you must garner. Most times, our body language and appearance alone gives us the edge…

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HOW HAPPINESS IMPACTS YOUR EFFICIENCY

HOW HAPPINESS IMPACTS YOUR EFFICIENCY

“Happiness radiates like the fragrance from a flower and draws all good things towards you” quoted by Mahesh Yogi. A happy mood births the best of one’s ability as it allows one to flamboyantly and easily engage in doing things. When you are happy, you become attracted to the good things and everything around you become elevated. Likewise, every successful action in our lives is a function of how…

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BUILDING CONFIDENCE IN WINNING OVER PEOPLE

BUILDING CONFIDENCE IN WINNING OVER PEOPLE

In recent times, the world has been evolving from the notion of qualifications to the presentation. The norms are changing and people who have the highest degrees aren’t the only one at the top anymore. The pedestal now accommodates people with extra value and confidence to stand with it. Clement Stone once said “The world is full of dreamers. There aren’t enough who will move ahead and take…

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Oat Meal Raisin Cookies - Buttery, Chewy and Crisp

Oat Meal Raisin Cookies – Buttery, Chewy and Crisp

Does anyone get bored of eating oat? You know it’s good for you but you get sick of eating the same thing over and over again. For me, my adventure started when I got a very big jar of rolled oat. Initially, all I used it for was homemade healthy banana bread which I loved but eventually got tired of. I was determined to find other ways of using oats so I checked out a whole lot of videos on…

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DO MORE: THE HABIT OF SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE

DO MORE: THE HABIT OF SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE

As opposed to expectations, successful people are not aliens neither are they gods. They are simply human like everyone else. In fact, you may be more beautiful/handsome or presentable than they are. However, they are different in terms of the extra things they do. To be successful is not to be lucky, it is a consequence and a fruit of continued labour. The art of success is a culture whose…

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NUFAESAH - WORK WEAR FOR THE MUSLIM WOMAN

NUFAESAH – WORK WEAR FOR THE MUSLIM WOMAN

Over the weekend, I was invited to the Private Launching of Nufaesah First Collection. And I must say, I was very impressed by the quality and style of the outfits. As such, I decided to have a mini interview session with the creative director behind the brand, Nafisah Oseni-Wahab. Nufaesah is a clothing brand that was founded in 2016. They are a ready-to-wear brand that caters to Muslim women.…

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SOCIAL MEDIA WEEK LAGOS 2018: TOP LESSONS LEARNT FROM IT

SOCIAL MEDIA WEEK LAGOS 2018: TOP LESSONS LEARNT FROM IT

Wondering what the hype is for Social Media Week Lagos 2018! Well, it is basically a conference. One that affords inspiring creatives the opportuning to BE MORE in the world we are today. The SMWLAGOS2018 is literally scheduled to hold from February 26th to March 2nd, 2018. That is a week of mind-blowing With my interest in involving myself more in the community; I felt this is another great…

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INSPIRING AFRICAN MUSLIM WOMEN BLOGGERS

INSPIRING AFRICAN MUSLIM WOMEN BLOGGERS

Hello everyone. MUSLIMWERS is back and I’m sorry it didn’t come up as promised last week but hey, it’s back and even better. So, I got some really good feedback about this movement/project. Especially how inspiring it has been to some people. Thus, I decided to do something new. I took it beyond the shores of Nigeria! MUSLIMWERS is now an African thing because there many hardworking African…

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 STOP FEEDING YOUR MIND AND SELF OF NEGATIVE THOUGHTS  

The mind they would say is the limit. It is the master, guide, and director of the body. The state of the mind determines to a great extent what you can achieve. And is by far the energy, strength, and power you need in every instance. Looking through sayings about the power of reasoning, we would realize what a great tool our mind is. As quoted from Buddha, “The mind is everything, what you…

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MUSLIMWERS - ALL ABOUT CELEBRATING EFFORTS

MUSLIMWERS – ALL ABOUT CELEBRATING EFFORTS

If you haven’t read the maiden post of the inspiring “MUSLIM WOMEN BLOGGERS – MUSLIMWERS; check it out HERE so you will understand better .Let me start by saying a very “BIG THANK YOU” to everybody that supported this initiative. The support has been massive. As such, I have decided to make this movement constant. So, every Friday, this space will be dedicated to celebrating and commending the…

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FIVE UNDOUBTED REASONS WHY BLOGGERS FAIL

FIVE UNDOUBTED REASONS WHY BLOGGERS FAIL

Prior to my starting a blog, I had quite a number of bloggers around me. All of them complained about one thing – how their blogs were just consuming their time and energy without making them enough money. They claim to be doing everything right and still not getting the results they desire. I never gave a thought to their complaints because I wasn’t blogging at that time. Now that I do, I have…

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Muslim Women Inspiring Nigeria in the Blogging World

Nigeria, blessed with many inspiring and aspiring men including women doing great and making us proud home as well as abroad. She (Nigeria) is not short of gifts and the ever dynamism of her colossal talents have been helped with the multifaceted ethnics, religions, and tribes. Divided we fall, united we stand. Thus, I am always happy. The ecstasy meets no boundary when I see or hear of Nigerians…

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Coordinates Styled To SHE-EO Talk Show Conference in Lagos

COORDINATES RELATED POST; HOW ABOUT YOU GIVE IT A CHANCE You will agree with me that January is running so fast right. How has it been for you? Personally, I have been trying to involve myself in the community. More like, sourcing for upcoming event/seminar/festival/summit that will not only empower me but also give me the opportunity to add value as well. So far, it’s been quite exciting as I…

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