It took a long time to understand and utilize meditation as a mom. I never thought I had time or space to meditate the way I used to before having children. Yes, I used to meditate before having children (crazy, huh).Photo by Trevin Rudy on UnsplashMeditation Before KidsThroughout most of my school years, I would go outside. My teen years were spent roaming around heavily wooded areas at my local park and developing neighborhoods a couple of streets down from my dad’s house. I felt free and c...

It took a long time to understand and utilize meditation as a mom. I never thought I had time or space to meditate the way I used to before having children. Yes, I used to meditate before having children (crazy, huh).Photo by Trevin Rudy on UnsplashMeditation Before KidsThroughout most of my school years, I would go outside. My teen years were spent roaming around heavily wooded areas at my local park and developing neighborhoods a couple of streets down from my dad’s house. I felt free and c...

Raise your hand, paw, or tail if you’ve ever dealt with parental depression. Good. Now, raise your hand if you’re still going through that depression. It’s okay to be honest. Today felt impossible to handle, but I handled it. Well, I didn’t handle it on my own. In fact, my kids and husband helped in their own ways.Woke up to depression…I didn’t start my day sad and gloomy. Honestly, I made myself get out of bed; I did some early morning journaling, and then hid in the bathroom for an hour. Th...

Raise your hand, paw, or tail if you’ve ever dealt with parental depression. Good. Now, raise your hand if you’re still going through that depression. It’s okay to be honest. Today felt impossible to handle, but I handled it. Well, I didn’t handle it on my own. In fact, my kids and husband helped in their own ways.Woke up to depression…I didn’t start my day sad and gloomy. Honestly, I made myself get out of bed; I did some early morning journaling, and then hid in the bathroom for an hour. Th...

In Nigeria, shopping is more than a transaction; it's an opportunity to build relationships and strengthen community ties. Brands that use local fabrics like Ankara or Nigerian music in their ads connect better with consumers because they appeal to cultural pride. These strategies build trust and loyalty.SubscribeBrands gain an advantage by running campaigns that are respectful and understanding of local culture. For example, Nigerian food brands' success stems from their ability to...

In Nigeria, shopping is more than a transaction; it's an opportunity to build relationships and strengthen community ties. Brands that use local fabrics like Ankara or Nigerian music in their ads connect better with consumers because they appeal to cultural pride. These strategies build trust and loyalty.SubscribeBrands gain an advantage by running campaigns that are respectful and understanding of local culture. For example, Nigerian food brands' success stems from their ability to...

In 2019, my husband introduced me to Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. I wasn’t a solid gamer. The most gaming I’ve done was Adventure Quest (AQ), Adventure Quest Worlds (AQW), Maple Story, and GaiaOnline. He and I played together off and on. Sometimes I would wait for him to go to work before starting a match. Other times we would sit down and play together until our win streak was ruined. By 2022, our worlds were turned upside down when we found out our son passed away.Belerick the Emerald Guardia...

In 2019, my husband introduced me to Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. I wasn’t a solid gamer. The most gaming I’ve done was Adventure Quest (AQ), Adventure Quest Worlds (AQW), Maple Story, and GaiaOnline. He and I played together off and on. Sometimes I would wait for him to go to work before starting a match. Other times we would sit down and play together until our win streak was ruined. By 2022, our worlds were turned upside down when we found out our son passed away.Belerick the Emerald Guardia...

Journaling Prompt: Write a letter to your past self. What will you include in that letter?Dear Kitty Darcy, Remember when you told yourself you’re going to be the governor of Texas before turning 30 years old? Yeah, that dream died in less than 6 months after graduating high school. Honestly, I’m proud that you didn’t move forward with politics. Your life’s purpose is way more valuable than being an adult toddler in a business suit. After high school, you ran into some interesting things and ...

Journaling Prompt: Write a letter to your past self. What will you include in that letter?Dear Kitty Darcy, Remember when you told yourself you’re going to be the governor of Texas before turning 30 years old? Yeah, that dream died in less than 6 months after graduating high school. Honestly, I’m proud that you didn’t move forward with politics. Your life’s purpose is way more valuable than being an adult toddler in a business suit. After high school, you ran into some interesting things and ...

I loathe seeing the words “what is on your mind?” prompt every time I write my post. There’s so much on my mind, it’s hard to pick one or two things to talk about! Like, could you be more specific about what you want me to release from my godforsaken mental paradox? Anyway, let’s chat about something valuable.Using writing or speech prompts to explore what’s on the mind!So, the other day I was very depressed. The other day, I wrote the first paragraph and certain other notes about my mini “id...

I loathe seeing the words “what is on your mind?” prompt every time I write my post. There’s so much on my mind, it’s hard to pick one or two things to talk about! Like, could you be more specific about what you want me to release from my godforsaken mental paradox? Anyway, let’s chat about something valuable.Using writing or speech prompts to explore what’s on the mind!So, the other day I was very depressed. The other day, I wrote the first paragraph and certain other notes about my mini “id...

Getting the Home School Essentials by Hari G. Darcy (C) 2024Alas, school is out and these kids are finished learning for the summer. Ha, sike, you can’t press pause on your education or learning new things in your life. As a homeschooling parent, my small kiddos and I do not follow the “quid pro quo” with the public schooling system, their schedules, and so on. In fact, this is the perfect time for me to stock up on certain school supplies and other learning essentials for my mini homeschoole...

Getting the Home School Essentials by Hari G. Darcy (C) 2024Alas, school is out and these kids are finished learning for the summer. Ha, sike, you can’t press pause on your education or learning new things in your life. As a homeschooling parent, my small kiddos and I do not follow the “quid pro quo” with the public schooling system, their schedules, and so on. In fact, this is the perfect time for me to stock up on certain school supplies and other learning essentials for my mini homeschoole...

This generation is experiencing a hyper-connected world, filled with advanced technology, faster processing times, and lots of trending entertainment. From smartphones and Apple watches, to virtual reality and 4K streaming TVs, the tech we use today plays a serious role in how we eat, grow, live, and engage with other people. Still, parents have a harder time balancing their child’s needs from their wants. Excessive screen time can stimulate the neurobiological system, resulting in various be...

This generation is experiencing a hyper-connected world, filled with advanced technology, faster processing times, and lots of trending entertainment. From smartphones and Apple watches, to virtual reality and 4K streaming TVs, the tech we use today plays a serious role in how we eat, grow, live, and engage with other people. Still, parents have a harder time balancing their child’s needs from their wants. Excessive screen time can stimulate the neurobiological system, resulting in various be...

Psychotherapy is the study of mental health through open and private discussion between the therapist and the client. People are using basic therapeutic approaches to resolve some of their mental health issues, like depression, anxiety, behavioral and emotional disorders, bipolar affective disorder, OCD, and more. With advancing technology and online services, psychotherapy is increasing in relevancy, accessibility, and flexibility.How is psychotherapy relevant?There’s a looming social stigma...

Psychotherapy is the study of mental health through open and private discussion between the therapist and the client. People are using basic therapeutic approaches to resolve some of their mental health issues, like depression, anxiety, behavioral and emotional disorders, bipolar affective disorder, OCD, and more. With advancing technology and online services, psychotherapy is increasing in relevancy, accessibility, and flexibility.How is psychotherapy relevant?There’s a looming social stigma...

Journaling Session #1: What are your long-term goals and why? In the next three to five years, I see my family living in a large house with lots of land in the front and backyard. We will have lots of outside time! I see us building treehouses, tents, an in-ground swimming pool, tire swings, and more. My second long-term goal is being a speaker for TED Talks. I believe there’s more to the mental health game than what we know. Plus, I see myself reviving the Malcom X philosophy—black separatis...

Journaling Session #1: What are your long-term goals and why? In the next three to five years, I see my family living in a large house with lots of land in the front and backyard. We will have lots of outside time! I see us building treehouses, tents, an in-ground swimming pool, tire swings, and more. My second long-term goal is being a speaker for TED Talks. I believe there’s more to the mental health game than what we know. Plus, I see myself reviving the Malcom X philosophy—black separatis...

Leadership styles vary widely between countries, culture, and teachings. In today’s global economy and technology, Russian and American leadership styles offer strong similarities and differences. Breaking down these differences helps shape upcoming leaders to focus on success and the quality of getting there in diverse business environments.Leadership Tone: Directive vs. ParticipativeGuards and officers awaiting their next unit task in an organized manner / Photo by wd toro mc on UnplashRuss...

Leadership styles vary widely between countries, culture, and teachings. In today’s global economy and technology, Russian and American leadership styles offer strong similarities and differences. Breaking down these differences helps shape upcoming leaders to focus on success and the quality of getting there in diverse business environments.Leadership Tone: Directive vs. ParticipativeGuards and officers awaiting their next unit task in an organized manner / Photo by wd toro mc on UnplashRuss...

Cross-border payments are improving global connections for Nigerian businesses and entrepreneurs. From creatives selling their work to international clients, freelancers creating and executing gigs to increase household income, to small businesses importing essential materials, the complexities of foreign exchange and payment systems can prevent valuable growth and progression. However, fintech advancements, digital storytelling, automation, and AI are paving a way to make these processes sim...

Cross-border payments are improving global connections for Nigerian businesses and entrepreneurs. From creatives selling their work to international clients, freelancers creating and executing gigs to increase household income, to small businesses importing essential materials, the complexities of foreign exchange and payment systems can prevent valuable growth and progression. However, fintech advancements, digital storytelling, automation, and AI are paving a way to make these processes sim...