It’s not easy to forgive when you’re betrayed or mistreated. Forgiveness is quite difficult when you’re hurt by a trusted ally or friend. It’s often said to forgive and forget, but this isn’t as easy as it seems. However, forgiveness is a beautiful gift you can give to yourself and the offender. It makes you…
Most times, we show kindness to others and forget to be kind to ourselves. You speak harsh words to yourself and beat yourself up for the mistakes committed. Judy Belmont penned: “Forgive yourself for not having the foresight to know what now seems so obvious in hindsight.” Being kind to yourself means you let go…
Introduction A leader is someone who can rally people around him or her and make things better. Leadership is a trusted privilege given by followers. A leader is expected to reciprocate the trust and confidence bestowed on him/her, by ensuring that the followers are given due priority in all ramifications. Good decision-maker He must be…
Nagging can be defined as an incessant complaint by a partner about someone’s habit or behavioral pattern in a relationship. It is a common cause of most broken relationships. It can start with a salient or hushed remark about simple issues like food, dress, or housekeeping. The question is: “How then can one handle a…
Life is all about helping others to succeed and never about taking advantage of others in our quest to succeed. Unfortunately, the passion to succeed at all expense sometimes becloud our human nature. The greed to be on top at all costs can sometimes make some individuals forget the pain and suffering those they trample…
Accept yourself the way you are. It’s easier said than done, but I love what Brennan Manning said: “When we accept ourselves for what we are, we decrease our hunger for power or the acceptance of others because our self-intimacy reinforces our inner sense of security. We are no longer preoccupied with being powerful or…