Nwamaka Johnson

New Year Musings

It is a new year. A fresh dawn for everything new; new ideas, fresh starts, new beginnings.  It is a clean slate without offences, guiles etc. So on this fresh note, start your year. (You can see the video version of this here- https://youtu.be/tc2HNTSml2A) You can start by envisioning what you would want your year […]

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As The Year Winds Down…

May you find all that your heart desires, may you truly receive all the good you have given out and may you be given your due. These are my wishes for everyone as we round up the year and begin the new year. It is natural to feel a bit disappointed about the targets you

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It Is Time

Every time you give yourself reasons why you can’t do what will make your life better, you unconsciously resign yourself to defeat. It is not that the reasons your mind has articulated as limitations to those actions you intend to take are wrong; it is rather your unwillingness to act despite those limitations that will

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Dealing With Rejection

It is heartwarming to find out that the people you love and cherish feel the same way about you. Nobody thrives on unrequited love and unreturned affections. As much as some people do not talk about this and feign it doesn’t concern them, it actually does concern people than they would care to admit. (You can

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Self-Reflection

Reflection is the serious, deep consideration or thought about one’s actions, life experiences, beliefs, or any specific subject matter. Sometimes, the result of your reflection may be a resolve to do something better, or, if the opportunity still presents itself, to right some wrongs. If you desire a progressive life, then you must form the habit

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Treat People Right

Do what makes you happy. Do what you feel like doing; nobody should dictate your happiness. Many people are used to hearing this statement. While it is good to say that to uplift someone’s spirit when they are feeling low, this consolatory message is not ideal in every situation. You can’t wake up to hurt

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Trust Your Gut

Trust your instinct. If you feel something isn’t right, it is probably because something is wrong. Investigate it. It may probably be nothing after you have made your findings, but it is better to be safe than sorry. (You can see the video version of this here- https://youtu.be/hVQBHXqRoxk) It very important for everyone to understand the

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The Process of Becoming

People in the production/manufacturing industry may be able to explain to you the process it takes from getting raw materials and transforming them into the finished products we all appreciate. Most of the time, those raw materials are not in a state that can easily satisfy the final consumer, which necessitates the process of turning

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Keep Building

To make a lasting impression on people you meet, you have to leave them with a good experience. No one forgets the person who treated them kindly when they needed it most. Of course, this also applies to the opposite emotion; people tend to remember those who mistreated them during their times of trouble. Just

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