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Lifestyle/Travel Archives - SISIKUNMI https://www.sisikunmi.com/category/lifestyle/ Live. Learn. Inspire Fri, 14 Oct 2022 20:24:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.sisikunmi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/cropped-cropped-cropped-wp-1604087001228-1-32x32.png Lifestyle/Travel Archives - SISIKUNMI https://www.sisikunmi.com/category/lifestyle/ 32 32 I quit my job and went on a vacation https://www.sisikunmi.com/lifestyle/i-quit-my-job-and-went-on-a-vacation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-quit-my-job-and-went-on-a-vacation https://www.sisikunmi.com/lifestyle/i-quit-my-job-and-went-on-a-vacation/#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2021 08:40:00 +0000 https://www.sisikunmi.com/?p=2808 Dramatic headline, I know. It got you to open this so mission accomplished. Lol. So, I came up that title the day I decided that I was going to resign from my last job. I did not have another offer on the table at the time but I knew it was time to move on. I also wanted to take a pampered break after. I was actually worried because typical advice is to have an offer in hand before leaving a job. I guess that’s why it’s just advice sha. Yh, it helps. But there are some situations where it can’t be applied. Also, on my part it appeared as though my decision to resign triggered some offers. It then seemed like I had a ‘good’ problem. I’m still somewhat in that process of deciding where to settle for now so I am praying for wisdom to make the right choice (please pray along abeg). I know that this could have turned out way differently. Plus, I don’t or won’t even fully know how this is turning out until I’m months down the line. Anywho, lemme not overthink this part and just flow. My plan was to resign, and then go for a short vacation locally. However, that didn’t (or hasn’t) happened yet. I didn’t want to go on this break alone. I wanted to go with a couple of friends because I genuinely didn’t want to be left alone with my thoughts. Stuff came up (typical adulting) and my friends couldn’t make the trip any more, so I have put it on hold for now. Also, I got a temp job in the final days of my notice to my former employer, so I am not exactly as free as I thought I would be. I still want to take that break though. I actually need to take the break. A new friend has accused me of being a nerd with no time for anything else. In his words, all I do is ‘work, research, write’ on repeat. Lol. This is not exactly true sha but I know I have to slow down small even as I’m trying to achieve more. Here are some of the things I’ve learned over the past momths: The fact that something worked for someone doesn’t mean it will work for you in exactly the same way. Life is random. There are some factors we can’t account for. There’s no silver bullet that sorts life out. We just have to keep putting one foot in front of the other while making the best of currently available information. There’s a need for regular reviews of plans for our life. Sometimes, detours would have to be made based on the current landscape and that is fine as long as the destination stays in focus. In some cases, the destination also changes. That is fine too, as long as the change didn’t just fall upon us but we had some agency in allowing the change happen. Looking forward to what the next phase holds. I still need that vacation though, so if you can plug a sis that would be more than welcome! 😁😁 Have a splendid September!, Sisikunmi P. S.: There were 5 Sundays in August and I published 5 posts! Even though I didn’t publish all on Sundays, I’m still super excited that I was able to meet the quota. I’m glad I chose to start this and have been consistent even when I don’t feel like it. 😊

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]]> https://www.sisikunmi.com/lifestyle/i-quit-my-job-and-went-on-a-vacation/feed/ 2 The Battlefield of the Mind https://www.sisikunmi.com/lifestyle/the-battlefield-of-the-mind/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-battlefield-of-the-mind https://www.sisikunmi.com/lifestyle/the-battlefield-of-the-mind/#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2021 14:41:00 +0000 https://www.sisikunmi.com/?p=2807 Last week, I wrote about choosing to believe. It’s been a rollercoaster. An important aspect of choosing to believe despite odds is the mindset. I have realized this much more this week as I navigated life and all that comes with it. A lot really goes on in the mind. In a bid to recenter my mind, I spent the week listening to some recordings of Joyce Meyer, the author of the Battlefield of the mind. The woman was actually brutal in her teachings. Lol, I spent a good while laughing as I felt subbed at several points in the tape. One point that Joyce emphasized severally was how this ‘battle’ is a continuous process. It is easy to feel energized in the few hours after listening, and I did. But the real test of understanding is in the days and weeks after. And I was tested. I passed on some days and failed on others. But I keep pushing. ‘We suffer more in our imagination than in reality.’ The quote above is one that a friend posts regularly on his status. And it has made much more sense in this period. I laugh at myself sometimes when, after stressing and thinking over a ‘simple’ thing, it ends up going way easier than I had pictured. We truly suffer more in our imaginations. Some of these stem from overthinking. Although this may have some pros as it can allow us to avoid certain mistakes, I have found that it may have more cons. It’s ‘overthinking’ that can make one dwell endlessly on either a thought or a task without making much progress. While Joyce Meyer is a Christian preacher, making her book fall under the ‘Christian books’ category, I believe the book has general lessons that can be applied by anyone. Here are some quotes/tips that I think stand out: Our past may explain why we’re suffering but we must not use it as an excuse to stay in bondage. You cannot have a positive life and a negative mind. One of the greatest revelations of my life is: I can choose my thoughts and think things on purpose. In other words, I don’t have to just think about whatever falls into my mind. You can suffer the pain of change or suffer remaining the way you are. You’re not crazy if you talk to yourself. In fact, your thoughts are “talking” to you all the time. And the way you talk to yourself is one of the most important things in your life. You can never get beyond what you think—especially what you think of yourself If you only do what is easy, you will always remain weak. Positive thinking doesn’t just happen. It’s something you have to do on purpose. Anytime we step out boldly to make changes, we take a chance that we might fail. But the only way to get better is to try. Winning the battle in the mind is a continuous one, not a one-off. I’d say it’s like a war with multiple battles that we fight through our lives. It’s not enough that we won it last year, we must win it today. And tomorrow. And every other day after. To positive thinking, Sisikunmi

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]]> https://www.sisikunmi.com/lifestyle/the-battlefield-of-the-mind/feed/ 2 I renewed my Nigerian Passport without connection; here’s how (2) https://www.sisikunmi.com/lifestyle/getting-a-nigerian-passport-part-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=getting-a-nigerian-passport-part-2 https://www.sisikunmi.com/lifestyle/getting-a-nigerian-passport-part-2/#comments Sat, 13 Mar 2021 08:25:00 +0000 https://www.sisikunmi.com/?p=2697 I recently renewed my Nigerian passport through the self-application process and it didn't end in tears. I wrote about the process here. (second half)

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]]> https://www.sisikunmi.com/lifestyle/getting-a-nigerian-passport-part-2/feed/ 4 I renewed my Nigerian Passport without connection; here’s how (1) https://www.sisikunmi.com/lifestyle/getting-a-nigerian-passport-part-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=getting-a-nigerian-passport-part-1 https://www.sisikunmi.com/lifestyle/getting-a-nigerian-passport-part-1/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:59:16 +0000 https://www.sisikunmi.com/?p=2664 I recently renewed my Nigerian passport through the self-application process and it didn't end in tears. I wrote about the process here.

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]]> https://www.sisikunmi.com/lifestyle/getting-a-nigerian-passport-part-1/feed/ 2 Life is already happening https://www.sisikunmi.com/lifestyle/life-is-already-happening/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=life-is-already-happening https://www.sisikunmi.com/lifestyle/life-is-already-happening/#comments Sun, 20 Sep 2020 11:30:00 +0000 https://www.sisikunmi.com/?p=2342 If life were a race where a gunshot indicates the start, then the gun was probably shot the second we came out of the womb. The clock started ticking then, and there's no stopping it until the day we take our last breath.

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]]> https://www.sisikunmi.com/lifestyle/life-is-already-happening/feed/ 2 Lockdown diaries: Mini book review. https://www.sisikunmi.com/lifestyle/lockdown-diaries-mini-book-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lockdown-diaries-mini-book-review https://www.sisikunmi.com/lifestyle/lockdown-diaries-mini-book-review/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2020 16:20:39 +0000 https://www.sisikunmi.com/?p=2206 One thing I've been able to achieve in the past week is reading two really awesome books. When I shared a section of the book on my WhatsApp, someone commented that I read really good books. My reply? - I have friends who recommend really good books. This is just a side note to emphasize the importance of those around you and the influence they can have. In this post, I'd be sharing lessons from both books and I hope you can get something positive too.

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]]> https://www.sisikunmi.com/lifestyle/lockdown-diaries-mini-book-review/feed/ 8 Life Lately: 5 months post-housejob + NYSC https://www.sisikunmi.com/lifestyle/life-lately-5-months-post-housemanship-nysc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=life-lately-5-months-post-housemanship-nysc https://www.sisikunmi.com/lifestyle/life-lately-5-months-post-housemanship-nysc/#respond Sat, 28 Mar 2020 09:47:00 +0000 https://www.sisikunmi.com/?p=2380 Doing it my way, I believe I will have a better NYSC year experience as I will do something in line with what I want. So if for any reason you have been delayed, or like me, you intentionally delayed your NYSC mobilisation, know that you can make the most of it and no time spent waiting is wasted, if you use it right.

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]]> https://www.sisikunmi.com/lifestyle/life-lately-5-months-post-housemanship-nysc/feed/ 0 Vision Boards – A better way to achieve your set goals. https://www.sisikunmi.com/lifestyle/vision-boards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vision-boards https://www.sisikunmi.com/lifestyle/vision-boards/#comments Sat, 11 Jan 2020 14:36:00 +0000 http://sisikunmi.com/?p=751 Have you been hearing about vision boards and wondering what the rave is about? Well, Sisikunmi is here to explain all about it, and how you can go about creating yours!

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]]> https://www.sisikunmi.com/lifestyle/vision-boards/feed/ 2 Cervical Cancer Prevention: What you need to know about getting screened and vaccinated. https://www.sisikunmi.com/lifestyle/cervical-cancer-prevention/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cervical-cancer-prevention https://www.sisikunmi.com/lifestyle/cervical-cancer-prevention/#respond Tue, 07 Jan 2020 08:54:00 +0000 https://sisikunmi.wordpress.com/?p=474 January has been tagged the month for promoting awareness on cervical cancer and its prevention. This is a good step towards fighting the disease, however, awareness without action gives similar results as a lack of awareness will. This is why, in addition to sharing information about the prevention of the disease, I have also pointed out things to do in order to take action. Please feel free to ask any questions as regards what I share here and I will answer to the best of my ability, or refer you to those who have the right answers.

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]]> https://www.sisikunmi.com/lifestyle/cervical-cancer-prevention/feed/ 0 Money talks || Cures for a lean purse – IV https://www.sisikunmi.com/lifestyle/money-talks-cure-for-a-lean-purse-iv/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=money-talks-cure-for-a-lean-purse-iv https://www.sisikunmi.com/lifestyle/money-talks-cure-for-a-lean-purse-iv/#respond Fri, 15 Nov 2019 12:50:39 +0000 https://sisikunmi.wordpress.com/?p=293 Welcome back! We have now come to the last post in the ‘Cure for a lean purse’ series. It’s been a thrilling journey so far. In case you’re just joining in, you can catch-up on all the saving, investment and retirement tips we’ve discussed so far. Let’s get into the last, but definitely not the least important cure. #7 ‘Increase thy ability to earn’ ‘The more wisdom we know, the more we may earn.’ Arkad. There’s a saying which recently became popular which goes ‘Dangote still they find money’. Mr Aliko Dangote, the richest man in Africa still finding ways to increase and secure his net worth. This is true for most of the richest men in today’s world. Even when their net worth can be unbelievably massive. It doesn’t matter what you ear, you need to increase your ability to earn. Back to curing our lean purses, increasing your ability to earn is an important part of increasing one’s income. Sometimes saving and investing just isn’t enough. I had a discussion with a friend recently where she asked about platforms to invest which will give high ROIs. After listening to her, how she had a lot of responsibilities – personally and family-wise. After listening to her, I told her that what she really needs to do is to find a way to earn more than she does at the moment. So how exactly do we increase our ability to earn? I’ll outline various ways that I have come across. I acknowledge that it might not be so easy to earn more, it is always worth a shot. • Improving your abilities and getting promoted/ asking for a pay raise at work • Getting a side hustle: freelancing, starting a small trading business • Turn a hobby you’re good at into something profitable There are definitely more ways to do these and if you have any, you can please drop them in the comment section below. Increasing your earnings and applying the principles we’ve learnt in this series to whatever income comes from it will significantly help to cure a lean purse. As we end this series on curing a lean purse, I’d like to say that while making and having money is something we all desire, we shouldn’t tie our happiness to it. Odd as it may sound, do your best to be happy at whatever stage you are. Happiness is determined by you, no matter what life throws at you. Also, it takes time to build wealth. As I learnt from the book ‘The millionaire next door’ by Thomas J. Stanley, millionaires are made not necessarily by how much they earn but by how they live. Applying the 7 cures we’ve discussed might not yield results overnight, but if we stay consistently at it, 5, 10, 20 years down the line, we’d be grateful we did. “Wealth is more often the result of a lifestyle of hard work, perseverance, planning, and, most of all, self-discipline.” ― Thomas J. Stanley, The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy Thank you for staying with me throughout the 4 posts in the curing a lean purse series. It was a pleasure to write the posts, and knowing that people read and were inspired by them makes my heart full. If this is your first time on the series, you can go here to catch up on all the other posts. Also, subscribe to this blog to get instant personalized updates on new posts. Not all of my posts focus on money issues, but I’m certain that you’ll find the other categories of posts as inspiring. Till next time, Sisikunmi

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