Nwamaka Johnson

If you are a gregarious and fun-loving person, you understand the frustration of going long hours, days, or weeks without social interaction. Even introverts acknowledge the need for human connection, though they may find excessive interaction overwhelming. This recognition explains why they maintain friendships, even if their social circles are small. (You can see the […]

When people say seize the opportunity to do this or that, they fail to understand that these opportunities are not always there for all to see. Sometimes, it takes a person with a deeper insight to see a hidden opportunity. Why? Some opportunities do not appear as such, in fact, most times, they come with

It may be difficult to say the truth in situations where saying such could lead to a disadvantageous outcome. Despite this disadvantage, it is still better to give a true and correct account of what you know, because sometimes in trying to hide the truth, you may end up saying words that can further implicate

It is forever a good gesture to give out compliments. These compliments, especially when given genuinely can make the recipient feel good. Of course, they may not say so, but it happens. So, if you see someone wearing a nice perfume, cologne or anything you fancy, compliment them about that subject you fancy. (You can

If you believe in something, preach it, talk about it to anyone who cares to listen. By so doing you are passing on information of “what works” to other people. I agree that it is not all cases that work for one that would work for another, but in most cases where someone recommends something

Form the habit of writing down your thoughts or feelings at a particular time. This may help you understand your growth or what you should be thankful for in the future. We live life in stages; you can only graduate to stage three when you have finished the first and second stages. Sometimes, looking back

Bottling up certain emotions may not be the best for you. If you feel angry, by all means, control it, so you don’t cause more harm to yourself and the object or subject of your anger. Certain emotions like hurt, loss, etc., require some form of expression so you can recover quickly, or heal from

Starting a new venture can be challenging, because even though you have done your research, your diligence etc., there is still a possibility that something you did not plan for may happen. This may be due to insufficient information at your disposal during your planning stage or maybe because you did not properly conduct your investigations

Time is the only constant factor that applies to every human being. We all have twenty-four hours of the day. So many other factors, such as our background, opportunities, environments etc, are variables. So, as much as we like to say we are busy, the question is “busy with what”? While some people can get

If you have a nudge about something, why don’t you pause and investigate that feeling, instead of shifting it away? Many people have averted big mistakes, simply by investigating a ‘certain’ feeling they had. If something doesn’t feel right, then maybe it’s because something is not right. Find out why. It may eventually be nothing,