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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;

This post is dedicated to those of us that haven't braided our hair in a really long time. As in my hair is pleading and begging for a makeover and now that the lockdown is over, I cannot wait to grant my hair its wishes. So if you are in my shoes, which of these will you be rocking?

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.

Happy Sunday, beautiful people. It is the first Sunday in the new month and I just thought I'll post this in the attitude of gratitude.

W here do I even begin.. When the lockdown was announced on the 13th of March, hmm I am not even going to lie to you, I was excited. The truth was that I needed a break professionally, emotionally and socially and it seemed like it was given to me on a platter of gold. I was so elated, I thought with this quarantine, I will make myself happy and achieve some fantasised goals; I planned on really focusing on my blog Taking new classes online Re-starting my YouTube channel Sleeping more Worrying less

I think we can all agree that 2020 so far, has been mind blowing (not in a good way). It's been mentally and emotionally frustrating but *Still we rise*. But it is also good to know that the covid situation is gradually being contained at least in most countries, and people are now permitted to travel across countries again. PS: This doesn't mean it's over, so please continue to adhere to the safety rules and always put on a face mask. That being said, if you are still holed up in the house with nothing to wear like me but cannot wait to go shopping again then this post is for you. 1. PUFFY SLEEVES This style is trendy and I personally like it. It can be found in stores like Zara and H&M  

I don't know about you, but I love it when it rains at night. I love the noise of the gusting wind, the nerve calming smell of the rain water when it touches the ground, the chilly but soothing air and the mellifluous sound that accompanies it. In this moment, like most people, all I want to do is snuggle under a blanket with a cup of hot cocoa, whilst watching a show on Netflix or listening to some mellow music on my phone. There are so many songs out there for this type of situation but I have compiled just a few for your listening pleasure. Comment or react below if you are with me on this one. Here we goooo https://unsplash.com/@argtone

1. MATCHING SETS- 2. A KNIT MIDI DRESS -

1. POF Free online dating and matchmaking service for singles. 3000000 Daily Active Online Dating Users. PlentyOfFish is an online dating service, popular primarily in Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, and the United States. It is available in nine languages. The company, based in Vancouver, British Columbia generates revenue through advertising and premium memberships. 

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. AVOCADO, HONEY, COCOA MASK Honey is anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial, Cocoa is a skin soothing anti-oxidant, Avocado is super hydrating to the skin. How To Use 1. Mash one quarter of an avocado in a small bowl. 2. Stir in one tablespoon cocoa powder and one tablespoon honey, mashing and mixing well. 3. Apply the mask to your clean, dry skin for 10 minutes. 4. Wash off with warm water, then moisturize as per usual. 

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. SMELLY SHOES Most people are victims of this problem especially after walking around all day and sweating. If you fall into this category, place a few dry tea bags inside each shoe to absorb the smell. If they are not just smelly but also wet, fill them with a mixture of baking soda and rice and leave for a few days. 2. TOO TIGHT SHOES Here's is how to stretch your new shoes when they feel to tight. Stuff each shoe tightly as you can with wet newspaper. Let the shoes dry then remove the newspaper.

As freeing and fun as being an adult can be it sometimes comes with a lot of baggage, anxiety, failure, disappointment especially the ones no one prepared you for. 1. YOU "FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT" I am sure many of us has heard of this phrase, as an adult in other to succeed you have to put on a brave face, optimistic mind, imitate confidence and sometimes kiss ass which majority of the time is killing you deep inside. 2. YOUR BODY FALLS APART Say hello to wrinkles and fine lines, really bad acne, very painful period and so on. As an adult you get to the position where you have to do your medical check up regularly and limit your junk food intake because your body just can't contain them anymore.

1. WALNUT BUTTER, AVOCADO AND TOAST I chose walnut butter because it contains less calories and damn it tastes so good with avocado and toast. Spread the nut butter on the toast and chop half avocado on it, you can also sprinkle any seeds of your choice. 2. EGG MUFFINS Who knew eggs could be made into a muffin. This yummy food takes about 20 minutes to prepare and it gives you the proper filling to kick-start your day. Whisk your eggs with any veggies of your choice (preferably spinach) with bacon/ham and cheese, pour the mixture into muffin tins, then bake for 15-20 minutes. 3. PEANUT BUTTER, BANANA AND OATMEAL SMOOTHIE Blend frozen bananas, oatmeal, peanut butter, coconut milk, Greek yogurt, honey and some ice cubes. This combination contains a lot of fibre, vitamins, magnessium and healthy carbs to keep you going. Keep in mind that you might pee a lot. lol. 4. FRUIT AND VEGETABLE SALAD BOWL This is one of my favourites because it contains all the nutrients

Studying can be really hard and worthwhile but paying for it can be quite a struggle, that's why many people drop-out of school. But dropping out shouldn't be the end of the world, thanks to our God-given or acquired talents we can be successful in life. 1. FOOTBALLING It is very rare to find a university that offers footballing as a course because as we all know that it requires talent and discovery by talent scouts and you are good to go. Don't forget that they make a lot of money, take for example football stars like Neymar, C.Ronaldo, L.Messi. Average Income ( £2.3million a year) 2. MAKEUP  ARTISTRY Gone are the days when makeup artistry was lame and degrading, these days it's the in thing

I recently watch a 2016 American horror movie titled SPLIT  concerning a guy with 23 different personalities and i must say i was completely overwhelmed by the story because i have never seen anything like, also the actor(James McAvoy) did a fantastic job. After watching this movie, i wondered if there were actual people like that, maybe not as extreme and dark as portrayed in the movie. So i went digging and discovered BPD(Borderline Personality Disorder). It is real ya'll, it was reported that over 4 million people are suffering from it in America alone. According to mayoclinic.org a personality disorder is a type of mental disorder in which you have a rigid and unhealthy pattern of thinking, functioning and behaving. A person with a personality disorder has trouble perceiving and relating to situations and people. This causes significant problems and limitations in relationships, social activities, work and school.

What are your Pet Peeves - Things you find annoying. 1. Messy Toilets This is number one on my list because i get panic attacks when i see or smell dirty toilets. Because of this i have difficulties using a public bathroom. 2. Making A Big Deal Out Of Nothing We are all guilty of this in one way or another. Some of us go overboard when we see harmless bugs or when we don't get a joke and we take it too personal.

1. BUDDHA BOWLS It is also known as hippie bowl, macro bowls, power bowls and grain bowls. Buddha bowl is loaded with different kinds of vegetables (raw, roasted, fried or boiled), sitting on a bed of whole grains like rice, quinoa, cous-cous etc and sometimes topped with nuts and meat. Get your recipe HERE  

1. PORTO PORTUGAL Porto has all the charm of towns which happily cohabit with their river. You can stroll along the River Douro (river of gold) in Cais da Ribeira, fly over it by helicopter or discover Porto's architecture, its amazing landscapes and magnificent bridges by taking a cruise on this majestic river. Porto is also a sea city and in the briefest of time a tram will bring you to Foz do Douro’s gentle beaches face to face with the Atlantic. Enter the sumptuously cool Palacio da Bolsa, and walk through history with Portuguese adventurers, follow the country’s trade routes and be stunned by the treasures which they brought back. Remarkable buildings such as the Sé Catédral and its terraces offer superb viewpoints over a bustle of markets, grocery stores, bars, restaurants…