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How to Show Kindness During Hard Times – by Christiana Jolaoso “In a world where you can be anything – be kind.” Everyone needs a sense of connection to someone or a community. And it is kindness, service, and care that build a community. In a time like this, when COVID-19 makes people feel a sense of disconnection, we need to show kindness to each other. Take a look around you; there are many ways to help others. That older man stays alone in a big house. His neighbor is too busy to mow their lawn, and that friend can’t find time for grocery shopping. Reach out to them. It’s the little things that matter. Here’s a little secret… Showing kindness in your time of need may be all you need to shrink your problems. This means that the satisfaction we get from helping people is good for our ...

How to Love Yourself in 2021 and Beyond by Christiana Jolaoso Coming into the New Year, you may have written out your New Year resolutions. Loads of new habits, action plans, and so much more. But did you include self-love? This might be a good time to add that to your to-do list for 2021. The year is still budding, you know. So, let’s get on. What Exactly Is Self-love? Without understanding the true meaning of self-love, you may not know how to love yourself. Self-love is not self-absorption but a state of knowing who you are. It involves understudying yourself to understand what your core needs are. Meaning you’re in tune with your inner self and have discovered who you are. You have also accepted you. Self-love means having regard for yourself. It connotes choosing your well-being and happiness-not settling for less than you deserve. The state of ...