Reshaping Failure: Viewing Setbacks as Stepping Stones
How do you view mistakes and errors - as failures or steps towards success? For many, the fear of failure is a real one and they would prefer to stay the same rather than trying something new and risking failure. We must
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
Embrace the Power of Positivity: Crafting Your Emotional Masterpiece
What is all the hype about positivity or positive thinking? Is this something we need to pay attention to or a passing fad? This post explores the importance of positivity and the need to embrace it.
Authentically Me
Authentically Me! Not an easy claim to make. It has taken me many years to get to a point where I live my life without fear. As I reflect on the past year, I have learnt many lessons but my
Celebrating Women and Mothers
This week has shone a light on women with International Women's Day and Mother's Day happening within days of each other. This is a day to thank all the women and the mothers who have shaped and continue to shape our
Unleashing the Power of Critical Thinking for Good
Critical thinking isn't often taught even though it is an essential skill. We must learn to unleash the power of critical thinking to navigate the increasing complexities of our world. For personal and collective good, critical thinking must be prioritised
A Holistic Approach to Nourishing Body and Mind
Given the flu season that we are in, there is a need to nourish our bodies to boost our immunity and improve our chances of recovery if we do fall ill. With mindfulness and a balanced diet of nutrient-rich foods,