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(iStock/frimages)       Terror, panic, agitation, anxiety... these are just few synonyms to describe this feeling.  Fear and self-doubt are powerful and unpleasant human emotions caused by a threat of harm or pain. I also like to call them man's worst enemy. Many of us have goals and dreams that we can't stop thinking about and dying to achieve but Mr Fear and Miss Self-doubt wouldn't let us be great. Let's take a look at this;

Happy Monday my BeGracefuu blog readers, I hope this content meets you well 💪🙌. It's the first day of the work week, which means we are extra determined to achieve some success before or by the end of the week #amiright Speaking of achievement, let's talk about Goal Setting. The easing of the lockdown has commenced (in some countries) and we are feeling the urge to do things with our lives again. Well here are some helpful tips accomplish setting goals. High Motivation It will be impossible to set goals that have low values and importance to you. Motivation usually comes with a sense of urgency and 'I cannot wait' attitude, without the impulse, you'll be setting yourself up for frustration and disappointment.

    Welcome to the month of July, I pray it is way better than June and that it give us a new reason to be happy. That being said, please be careful out there, the coronavirus is still very much around and active, ignore bearers of false news and take your safety very seriously 💜. Below are some historical events to look forward to this month: Gif by Mia Page July 1st - Canada Day, a national holiday in Canada, formerly known as Dominion Day. July 4th - United States Independence Day🎉🎩 July 6th - International Kissing Day 😘😘 July 14th - Bastille Day France

1. Table salt is the only commodity that has risen dramatically in price in the last 150 years.

1. MADAM C.J WALKER: (Dec 23, 1867 - May 25, 1919) Known For - Developing line of beauty and hair products for black women. 2. GARRETT MORGAN: (March 4, 1877 - July 27, 1963) Known For - Inventing Smoke Hood popularly called "gas mask" and Hair processing and straightening solution. 3. MARIE VAN BRITTAN BROWN: (Oct 20, 1922 - Feb 2, 1999) Known For - Originating Home Security Systems along side her husband Albert Brown.

1. JANE AUSTEN (16 Dec, 1775 - 18 July 1817) Well Known For -    Sense and Sensibility (1811)                               Pride and Prejudice (1813)                               Mansfield Park (1814)                               Emma (1816)                               Northanger Abbey and Persuasion (1818) 2. CHARLES DICKENS (7 February, 1812 - 9 June 1870) Well Known For -    The Pickwick Papers (1837)                               Oliver Twist (1839)                               Nicholas Nickleby (1839)                               The Old Curiosity Shop (1841)

1. In the U.K and Australia, Friday is sometimes referred to by the acronym "POETS DAY", which stands for "piss off early tomorrow's Saturday". 2. Friday the 13th can be considered lucky for some people but in the western world it's often a day of superstition, so the fear of Friday is called paraskavedekatriaphobia. 3. It is considered unlucky to begin a voyage on a Friday in the maritime world.

1. MYO ARMBAND Myo armband is a great technology invention which can be used both in video games and during surgeries. It is a inflexible pod which consists of rubber cords holding sensors in place. In the future, these armbands can be 3D printed on a global scale. At first, this armband could only be used while connected with a USB cord, but in 2018 it’s become mobile. Now with a couple hand movements you can accept a phone call while driving. Surgeons can now perform operations much more accurately and successfully.

1. FEMINISTS BURNED THEIR BRAS During the 1960s, the women's rights movement demanded equality with men, promoting equal pay and access to contraceptives. But the myth that hippie feminists burned their bras in protest actually comes from the media, not from the protesters. The bra burning myth traces back to protests against the 1968 Miss America Pageant. During the protest, women threw their bras, girdles, mops, and cookware into a garbage can, declaring the items "instruments of female torture." A New York Post article took liberties with the truth and invented the "bra burners" to link the women with war protesters who burned their draft cards.

Thinking of the perfect baby names can be really difficult, especially when both parents cannot seem to agree on one. Sometimes it turns out well and other times they end of picking something out of the blue and not properly thought about, which may leave that child scarred for life. So below are some funny baby names i came across on the internet enjoy. 1. Voldermort Like what were they thinking.... but hold on isn't that a name that mustn't be mentioned.

1. Wednesday is named after Woden, the most important God in the German pantheon, often identified with the Norse God Odin. 2. Woden and Odin are also associated with the Roman god Mercury, which is why the French call Wednesday Mercredi and the Spanish Miercoles. 3. The Japanese for Wednesday translates as ‘Water day’ as the planet Mercury was known as the ‘water star’. 4. In German, Wednesday (Mittwoch) is the only day of the week not ending in ‘tag’ (day).

1. MAKE A TO-DO LIST As humans we tend to put a lot of pressure on our brain by memorizing a lot of things, it turns out good for some but majority tend to forget. It is important to always write down the things we need to do, in order to keep track of them all. Get a diary, a piece of paper or a to-do list app.  2. PUT NEEDS ABOVE WANTS Needs point out to something you need for survival (important, urgent) while Wants refers to

1. Amazon Prime Student Actively enrolled college students can sign up for a free six months trial on Amazon Prime. Amazon Prime includes free two-day shipping for eligible purchases, unlimited streaming of movies and TV shows with Prime Video and more! 2. Quizlet Quizlet is a web-based and mobile study application that coach students through flashcards, games and tests. Studying for tests through quizlet becomes more productive and successful. Users can upload and download flashcards, modify users’ flashcards and find definitions created by other users.

Social media has proven to be an important tool in our daily lives, it makes communication easier and many other benefits but as good as it is, it comes with its cons. It is mostly used by teenagers especially the naive ones or the ones that would do anything to be famous. But in the quests of becoming famous there have been and still are so many dangerous challenges introduced into the internet sphere. Some have claimed lives and some have left permanent scars. It is important for parents to caution their children and keep an eye or both eyes on them. Disclaimer!! Do Not Try These At Home. 1. The Fire Challenge This dangerous activity requires the participants to voluntarily douse themselves with flammable liquids and set themselves on fire. I believe we all know how this is going to end.

Stereotypes are a widely set or fixed overgeneralized belief about a particular group or class of people. This post is not meant to demean men or paint them in a bad light but to bring awareness to the issue of "degrading women".  1. HOME-MAKERS   It is popularly believed that women are expected to be the ones taking care of the children, cleaning, cooking and putting the house in order while the men just take care of finances. Moreover in some cases the women are expected to do all while the men just sit back and be "king".

Phobia is a type of anxiety disorder, defined by a persistent fear of an object or situation. There are so many known and unknown phobias out there, which one is yours?? 1. ABLUTOPHOBIA The persistent, abnormal and unwarranted fear of bathing, washing or cleaning.

Superstitions are beliefs not based based on human reasoning or scientific knowledge but is connected with old ideas about magic or something supernatural. Many of us believe in them and we always take caution when needed. Today I am breaking down some of them. 1. Break A Mirror If you break a mirror, you'll have seven years of bad luck.

Millennials  (also known as Generation Y) are the generational demographic cohort following Generation X. There are no precise dates for when this cohort starts or ends; demographers and researchers typically use the early 1980s as starting birth years and the mid-1990s to early 2000s as ending birth years. (wikipedia)

1. Real Estate - The profession of buying,selling or renting land, buildings or housing. I will definitely be going into this when I make money, i feel it's one of the safest and lucrative ways to invest. Take all that excess money that you have, buy a land, build anything you want on it be it shops, stores or a house and rent them out trust me you are set for life. By the way the location and sometimes structure depends on how profitable it will be but nevertheless it's a really good investment idea.

1. It Reduces Bloating Bloating may indicate a build up of gas that needs to be released. Feeling bloated can be highly uncomfortable and often times it happens after having a big meal. Passing gas can lessen any bloating.😉