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What are some positive things to tell a child? A lot of parents are homeschooling due to the global lockdown of schools, and as much as we dont admit it , sometimes we just want to scream our heads out. Kudos to all the teachers, we appreciate you even more during these times.  Positivity has a way of boosting a child's moral. A child models what they see and its important as a parent, aunty , uncle or gran to encourage the youngsters around us. Child are faced with peer pressure, low self esteem and negative words around them. Think about your childhood- do you remember a situation where something negative was spoken to you and how does it make you feel to this day. Some humans tend to remember the negative memory compared to the positive . The more positive input the greater the positive output. 1. You are helpful A lot of adults take for granted a child that is helpful, with opening the door, picking up items from the floor, tidying up or even clearing up the table afte

In this time of great uncertainties due to impact of Covid-19 , we need to be smarter with money , time and resources .  People with lots of money are finding it difficult to source for certain items. Did you know that as of June 2018, people in the UK owed £1.6 trillion, with the average household debt including mortgage at £58,540. The next time you feel alone in your debt you can remember that your neighbors , friends and families are in the same position. 1. Reduce outgoings. This is the time to evaluate all the monthly subscriptions and expenses. Review your bank statements, direct debits and standing orders and ensure you map out your need versus want to survive financially. This could be cutting out your biweekly cleaner, gym membership that you never used, magazine subscriptions, even savings needs to be evaluated. 2. Analyze Incoming. How has Covid-19 affected your weekly or monthly income. If your employer is generous enough to grant work from home that sounds grea

All things Green - Money  Been thinking about money lately and the life of an entrepreneur.  I have been conducting a lot of research and realize I created a business where there is low demand.  Zestee Treats is a small business I kick started back in 2017 while on maternity leave. I created this to incorporate healthy meals into events, by providing fruit platters, fruit carvings and fruit desserts as part of the catering service.  Zestee treats is based in UK, where the weather is cold 80% of the time, fruits tend to be more expensive in the winter, and people tend to opt for indoor or small-scale parties.  I came upon this great movie on Netflix titled - 'She Did That ' and it’s a documentary about female entrepreneurs around the world and how they have managed to create  multi-million dollar business with little or no much support from the banks. This reignited the spark within me and I cannot wait to see how my future  business venture would grow and insp

All things Virus ( Coronavirus and your health) Fighting all kinds of Virus including COVID-19 aka Coronavirus. Everyone is buying hand sanitizer and anti-bacterial hand-wash to help compact the growing spread of COVID-19. Here is some simple tips on how we can all reduce the spread of this virus. TIP #1 - When you sneeze, lift your elbow and sneeze into your cloth , if you are not fast enough to get a tissue. avoid spreading droplets to others around you and do not sneeze into your palms. TIP#2 - Make your own  hand sanitizer , all you need is an empty clear container, Isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol)70% or more and 100% aloe Vera gel, you can also opt for raw aloe Vera . TIP #3  - Wash your hands at least 4 times a day, before a meal , after a meal and ofcourse after each bathroom run. Use anti bacterial hand wash for 20 seconds, wash in between your fingers and the back. TIP #4- Everyone is advising to avoid touching your face but as humans this is an almost i

How are you feeling today ? Happy, sad, angry, fearful, tired, bored, calm, hyped, or just a mix.  Whatever you are feeling at the moment is a phase. Remember, emotions and feelings are temporary. Research suggests doing the things we love, tends to change our emotional state. Pick up a musical instrument and play a random tune, read a book, sing a song, exercise, cook a new meal, visit a friend that makes you laugh, pray, meditate, dance to a fun music or challenge your mental skills with games and puzzles. There so many things to do and loads of information out there to provide support during an emotional roller coaster episode. Check out  Emotions  on healthline for additional information.  The key to managing our emotions is through self -control. For the christians, this is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and it is vital to help us navigate through difficult situations.  More information available on  Self-control  . Reach out to your local mental health services if you feel o

This poem by Maya Angelou puts it all in words- Happy ladies day and we should celebrate everyday.