Are You in a Dead-End Job? 6 Ways to Avoid a Dead-End Career.

The worst thing that could possibly happen to a professional person is, knowing how much potential you have to excel but finding yourself stuck in a dead-end job. Don’t let it happen to you, try using these 6 tips to help you maneuver out of a seemingly hopeless career downturn.

The Power of Collective Action: How One Neighbor’s Effort Changed an Entire Community

“Sometimes we learn the most from the least expected places” I was reminded of the call to love recently when my neighbor’s light pole (Liberia Electricity Company, LEC) fell. The wires laid across the path I drove on every morning to work and every afternoon back home. Every time I drove over it, I thoughtContinueContinue reading “The Power of Collective Action: How One Neighbor’s Effort Changed an Entire Community”

The Truth About Carbs and Weight Management

I’ve always struggled with my weight. Growing up, I was always the youngest and almost always the biggest. Whenever I told people my real age, they didn’t believe me. So I grew up overly conscious about my weight and always on some crazy diet. Every time I started one “lose weight quick plan”, guess whoContinueContinue reading “The Truth About Carbs and Weight Management”

Five myths about postpartum weight loss and the truth

Postpartum is the period immediately following childbirth and up to six months. The World Health Organization (WHO) describes the postnatal period as the most critical and yet the most neglected phase in the lives of mothers and babies; most maternal and newborn deaths occur during the postnatal period. The postpartum period can be divided intoContinueContinue reading “Five myths about postpartum weight loss and the truth”

Can you really lose weight drinking “Slim Tea”?

Weight loss can be achieved by any body willing to practice a balance of exercise and diet. Though some people may need some suplement or medical intervention, the majority of us do not need it. Yet, many of us are so willing to ingest slim teas, vinegar, and other substances that may be harmful to our bodies all with the hope of losing weight “quickly”.

Seven tips to help you build healthy eating habits

Studies have shown that planning and preparing meals in advance can have a more positive outcome on eating properly. When meals are planned in advance they are readily available when you are ready to eat. Practicing meal planning and prepping will help you keep track of all the calories being consumed on a daily basis and make you more aware of the types and quality of food being consumed. In the long run, you will spend less time and money but still get high quality meals on a daily basis.

Overcoming Fear: Embracing Love and Wisdom

You see, fear taught me that I wasn’t good enough, that my voice didn’t matter and that I needed people to like me. Fear told me not to try, not to explore, not to be. Fear told me I’m too young, too smart, and too beautiful to try. Fear said do enough to be here but don’t try to stand out.

Key Reasons Businesses Fail: 5 Mistakes to Avoid

If you are doing any of these five things, its probably why you’re not experiencing the type of growth you would like to see. Perhaps it’s time to structure or restructure your business strategies, policies and practices in a way that increases your competitive and comparative advantages. Say no to standing on the sidelines and get your business on board the growth train today. 

Defining Your Career: Employment or Entrepreneurship?

Growing up, we are told to pay attention in school, make good grades, graduate and then find a great job. Nobody ever told us “develop your mind and create your own employment”. Because of this lack of balance and perspective, many people are stuck in jobs they were not meant to do and certainly do not enjoy doing, all because this path was the only option they saw for earning a living. In fact, many of us do not understand the difference between the “entrepreneurial path” and the “employee path”.

Entrepreneurship Trends in Liberia: Opportunities and Challenges

Entrepreneurship is a trending topic in Liberia nowadays. From hearing people refer to themselves as entrepreneurs to actually being introduced to innovative products; the trend is going viral. Every day, we get introduced to an entrepreneur with an innovative idea hoping that he can contribute to change in the Liberian business environment. We also seeContinueContinue reading “Entrepreneurship Trends in Liberia: Opportunities and Challenges”