by Funke Akoni | Sep 5, 2025 | Inspiration, Tips
This piece is culled from an article by Praise Fowowe Welcome to September, which is the season in Africa that many whisper about with trembling lips, the so-called “Ember months”. From Lagos to Lusaka, from Accra to Addis, you’ll hear mothers caution their...
by Funke Akoni | Aug 22, 2025 | Retirement, Tips
Retirement is meant to be a season of rest, travel, and enjoying the fruits of decades of hard work, not a time spent anxiously checking whether your savings will stretch through the month or relying on your children. The real joy of this phase lies in sustaining the...
by Funke Akoni | Aug 15, 2025 | Inspiration, Retirement, Tips
Retirement is not the end of the road—it’s the beginning of a brand-new chapter. It’s your chance to explore passions you’ve set aside, learn new skills, and enjoy life at your own pace. In this second part of our series, we’ll look at simple yet fulfilling...
by Funke Akoni | Aug 1, 2025 | Inspiration, Tips
Each of us is a unique individual, shaped by our thoughts, experiences, and perspectives. We live in our own minds, interpreting the world through a personal lens—and yet, in many ways, we are all more alike than we may realize. Because we cannot read other...
by Funke Akoni | Jul 25, 2025 | Inspiration, Tips
If we want to enjoy a happy and fulfilled life—especially in our golden years—we must learn the value of slowing down. Many of us are so used to wanting things done right now that we’ve developed a habit known as instant gratification. While it may seem harmless on...
by Funke Akoni | Jul 11, 2025 | Inspiration, Tips
We all have a voice in our head. Sometimes, that inner voice can be uplifting and helpful. But other times, it whispers—or even shouts—negative thoughts like “I’m tired,” “I’m not good enough,” or “I’ll never get it right.” The tricky part is that no one else hears it...
