Working from home...

It's been 10 days since the WHO declared COVID19 a global pandemic. 

Some organizations have had to shut down 

while others have their staff now working from home.

Working from home is not the preferred way of working 

- especially when your children are home from school.

So it helps when everyone is helping 😊...

"I could have gotten that for you."

That was the statement I heard from a young lady after an older man had bent down to pick up something that dropped from his hand a few years ago. When I saw that I wondered whether it wasn't better for the lady to have said nothing rather than say she could have helped. 

Spring forward

Yesterday was the first day of Spring and I know that it may not quite feel that way in these days of #SelfIsolation and #SocialDistancing.

However, there are many things you can do to spring forward.

What are some of those hobbies you put off until when you have time? Well guess what? You have the #GiftOfTime now - unwrap it and make something beautiful out of it.

What about those people you have been planning to catch up with? You can have video calls, virtual coffees and even virtual family time (not if you're all in the same home of course).

Talking about family time, how are you spending your time with your family? Board games are one way to ward off boredom and bond as a family. (@adaleke #101 Quips and Quotes)

You can and should be deliberate and spring forward...do not let the environment replace enjoyment of life.

Celebrate yourself!

Today – March 8^th - is International Women’s Day.

On May 12^th 2019, when my family members and I were wishing each other “Happy Mother’s Day” (the second time that year) on our WhatsApp platform, someone asked,

“Haven’t we already said: “’Happy Mother’s Day!’?” Some of us proceeded to explain the difference between Mothering Sunday and Mothers Day.

The bottom line was: Women are celebrated several times a year – besides on their birthdays and at Christmas.

International Women’s Day sets the global “celebration of women” ball rolling. This year, I couldn’t help but wonder how many of us wait to be celebrated rather than take the time to celebrate ourselves. 

I believe that “The way you treat yourself, teaches others how to treat you. Treat yourself with love and respect.”[1]

So do something for yourself... celebrate yourself - you are worth it. 

Happy Women's Day!!!

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[1] 101 Quips and Quotes that will charge and change your life by Ada Adeleke-Kelani; autographed copies can be ordered at: https://discoveryourbrilliance.blogspot.com/