Joanne Lawrence

It is often said that to take care of others, you need to take care of yourself first. However, a lot of people are at a loss on how to do this. The concept of self-care only started to gain traction in recent times, and now, more people are joining the self-care trend. To get on this train and,...

The challenges of living in the 21st century are more stressful than many ever imagined. One day, you are all energetic, motivated, and ready to face the world with its many obstacles; the next day, you are downcast, feeling negative, frustrated, and wouldn't even want to get out of bed. At this point, you need to realize that you...

Sometimes, many women struggle with low self-esteem, neglect to shower praises on themselves, engage in negative self-talk, neglect to show themselves love, and pay no attention to positive affirmations. The modern woman is saddled with a plethora of responsibilities; family, work, domestic duties, kids, and a whole lot more. A majority of these women believe they can and should...

Have you ever been in a situation where a friend or family member asked something of you and you were surprised that would ask such? It does not have to be a bad or absurd thing, just something that is completely antithetical to who you are as a person. It is not unlikely that this will happen to you,...

Communication is a multifaceted endeavor that requires a number of skills. Having all the necessary skills for good communication is what determines if you are a good communicator. One of such skills is listening as it requires much more than people like to think it does. Concentration, trying to understand and interpret whatever is being said by the speaker...

The world runs on conversations, it is how relationships are built and fostered. They are also a great way to learn about the lives of those you see on a regular basis. However, in the bid to be friendly, it is important that the conversations you have are enthralling enough to hold the attention of other people. Awkward conversations...

Without a doubt, there is a strong relationship between motivating yourself, setting personal goals, and achieving anything in life. From Usain Bolt to Steve Jobs and Bill Gates, the world is littered with examples of people who set personal goals for themselves and famously achieved them. Setting personal goals ensures that you have specific objectives you can use as personal...

In life, there are lots of reasons to be thankful and grateful but while some people understand this and practice it, there are many others who are actually struggling with the whole concept. They ask questions like why should I be thankful or show gratitude? What should I be grateful for? And what if I am not thankful and...

One popular fact that you probably know by now is that most human communication occurs through body language. In a world like ours, particularly when it comes to dating, understanding body language is a valuable skill, especially to determine if men, who are notoriously known as poor communicators, are interested in you. Think of a person’s body language as the...

When a relationship ends, or maybe is in its dying stages, you know your ex or soon-to-be-ex has moved on, yet, you still pine for them, struggling to acknowledge the finality of the journey. You frame the dilemma with positive language, saying things like “they are the one” or “you are fighting for what you want.” You don’t seem...

In a world primarily designed for social interaction, it can be challenging for antisocial people to lead a fulfilling life, especially when it comes to jobs. Thankfully, in recent years, that has been changing, thanks to modern technology and the rise of new industries. If you don't want to deal with people, there is now a long list of...

Only a few things are as frustrating as striving to say something to someone who can't make meaning out of what you are telling them. While universal languages like English, Spanish, Arabic, and the rest of their kinds have gone a long way in bridging the communication gap across the globe, there are critical communication barriers that still engender...

It's quite a difficult task to write the perfect thank you note to your boss. Those moments usually come with a lot of tension as you want to be sure that the words you are writing are appropriate and convey your appreciation in the best way possible. A good number of people might ponder on the idea but never...

A business thank-you note is a type of correspondence written usually to a customer or client to express gratitude for a patronage or service opportunity. Business thank you cards are typically printed on official company letterhead, but in some instances, they could also be handwritten. Letters and notes are almost a thing of the past and currently, they hardly hold...

Feeling lost in life is a perception of life spiraling out of your control, not knowing what you are doing with your life and the direction your life should be headed. It is a very frustrating and unpleasant feeling, experienced by many people at a point in their lives marked by a lack of purpose, direction, or fulfillment. Feeling lost...

Work dresses are the clothing your wear in professional and office settings. The appropriate selection of workwear is guided by the type of office environment you work in, and the purpose for which your presence is needed. With the world embracing remote work a lot more in recent times, work attire may no longer be of immediate concern to many....

How well do you know me is a quiz game designed to be played between friends or family members where they are asked a set of questions with the aim of testing and revealing their knowledge of each other. It is taken for granted that family members and friends should naturally know each other well. After all, they must have...

Getting your life together is to start living life in a reasonably good, sensible, and responsible manner without being confused or foolish in daily decision-making. Getting your life together is not easy to achieve, no matter how much support or plans you may have. The numerous things we go through in life can be overwhelming and make you feel like...

There are many ways to say I love you without actually saying the words. You can do this through a variety of everyday actions that express love. Though there are times that you may not feel the need to actually say the words I love you to your partner for some reason best known to you. In this case,...

Heart-touching birthday wishes for sons, daughters, or parents are a wonderful way of showing your family member how much you love, care, and appreciate them, especially on their birthdays. Despite 'Happy birthday to you' being one of the famous chants in the world, used to express wishes to loved ones, either family members or friends, still, remembering to say happy...