What Are You Waiting For?
Time waits for no one. This is a phrase that I grew up with and continue to live by. In recent times, I have come across people who live by this phrase and I have admired them as they have
Mindfulness in Motion: Presence in Daily Life
How many times do we drive, eat or drink without remembering the journey, flavours or even when we took the last sip. That is life for many of us but it is time for that to change. The art of
Reflecting on a Year of Passion: Celebrating ‘Yemi’s Food Stories’
It's been a year and a day since I started food writing; this was something I wanted to do before I started 'Purposefulme Blog'. It's only taken 6 years before the stage was finally set up to pick something I intentionally
Embrace Resurrection: A Call to Purposeful Renewal
Easter is more than hot cross buns, eggs, bunnies and chocolate. For millions, it's a key part of the foundation for their faith and for all of us, there are lessons to be learnt from the Easter story. It's a story
Walking in Their Shoes: A Purposeful Perspective
Empathy! This is a word we throw around but not always one that underpins everything we say, do or decide. To be a force for good at any stage and on any stage, empathy has to be a conscious and active
A Purposeful Journey: Strategies for a Successful Year
As we start the new year, it's vital to reflect on past lessons, embrace adaptability, set SMART goals, prioritize well-being, and foster connections and collaboration. Despite potential challenges, purposeful choices and resilience can turn them into opportunities. 2024 will be
A New Year – Embrace the Fresh Start
As the new year arrives, it's a time of fresh beginnings and new possibilities. Embrace the chance to reset, set new goals, and grow. Reflect on gratitude, clarify your vision, and declutter for a purposeful start. Surround yourself with positivity,
Guess Who is Six today!
PurposefulMe is six years old today and what a journey. From days of not knowing what to write, managing busy schedules to writing whilst commuting, it has been my joy to write every week. My reflections include previous lessons being deployed
Conquering Imposter Syndrome: Unleashing Your Authentic Self (Part 2)
In this concluding post, we look at the pervasiveness of imposter syndrome and ways to overcome it. We all have to deal with imposter syndrome at some point and must learn to reframe negative thoughts quickly. The right mentors, cultivating
Unleashing Your Inner Creativity: Embracing The Art Of Possibility – Part II
The post covers several obstacles to creativity, including the strive for perfectionism, self-doubt, negative self-talk, overthinking, comparison, and fear of failure. Suggestions include accepting imperfection, mastering self-doubt, overcoming negative self-talk, avoiding overthinking, not comparing oneself to others, and embracing failure