Most of us spend a lot of time inside our own mind —worrying about the future, replaying events in the past, and generally focusing on the parts of life that leave us dissatisfied’-Patricia Harteneck. Thoughts are said to be products of experiences in and around our lives. They are causes of emotions either pleasant or otherwise. You are who you are today because of your accumulated thoughts over the years. Put simply, to change your life change your thought process or pattern. However, I know there are certain naughty thoughts we struggle with for a long Thoughts come back to us not to punis ..read more

Dr. Olubukola Adenubi, a member of the Nigerian Women in STEM (NWiSTEM) and the Acting Head, Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State, has been selected as a temporary adviser of the Vector Control Action Group of the World Health Organisation (WHO). This article was featured in our Yuletide season’s special edition 2019. The Yuletide season is a time often associated with vacations, family reunions, merry-making and giving back to communities. It is also a time that can be ve ..read more

Greetings, dear readers and followers of The MHM Magazine! To say it’s a privilege to be invited to join the phenomenal powerhouse of a team here as your newest Senior Contributor would be an understatement. I am STOKED to be here. You don’t even know! If you’d asked me if I thought I’d be writing for this truly impactful and important platform and publication even just a few short years ago, the answer would probably have been “No.” With this article and portion of my story, I’ll elaborate: Kate Pearl I’m a (now grown) little biracial girl, old millennial, British-born, 3rd-gen Windrush Grand ..read more

Signs to Look for in a Relationship that May not Work Manipulation by Partner: We need to look carefully for signs of manipulation from our potential partner. Early on there will be “Tells” of manipulation such as sulking when there are disagreements and you are not in agreement with your partner over things that are not of great importance, faking tears and “acting” upset when things do not go their way, but be careful not to accuse your partner of false tears unless there is obvious evidence in case you misjudge them. Withholding affection, sex or attention when you don’t do what they demand ..read more

Juanita Headley is an internationally recognized anti-human trafficking speaker, TEDTalk speaker, author, and licensed New York attorney. As a humanitarian volunteer, she has a wealth of experience gained from living amongst and serving the formerly incarcerated and indigent communities. Through the art of storytelling, Juanita simplistically explains child abuse and commercial exploitation in an engaging and informative way, leaving audiences educated, empowered, and inspired. Described as “a champion for human decency” by David Arquette, Juanita has singlehandedly held global screenings of ..read more

Before proceeding, here’s what transpired over the weekend. I’ve always struggled with fragile health, a condition that’s persisted for as long as I can recall. Just last year, I underwent surgery and have since been under the care of that same doctor. Unfortunately, it hasn’t been a positive experience for me. Despite the surgery, I continued to experience the same pains that led me to undergo the procedure initially. Two nights ago, the pain became unbearable, prompting me to take matters into my own hands by overdosing. Contrary to the beliefs of those around me, my intention was never to e ..read more

Writing down your vision and goals is a powerful practice that can significantly enhance your chances of success. Here’s why: Clarity: When you articulate your vision and goals on paper, you gain clarity about what you want to achieve. This clarity helps you stay focused and motivated, guiding your actions towards your desired outcomes. A Quote by Ella Fitzgerald Commitment: Putting your goals in writing creates a sense of commitment. It’s like making a promise to yourself to pursue and achieve those goals. This commitment can help you overcome obstacles and stay dedicated to your objectives ..read more

Pelumi Nubi, a Coventry University student, decided to leave her PhD studies to undertake an extraordinary journey from London to Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling metropolis. Despite facing criticism for her decision, Pelumi’s determination only grew stronger. Currently, at the age of 29, she finds herself in Morocco, her fifth stop out of twenty along her route, having traversed through France and Spain. Her plan entails spending another two months on the road before reaching her final destination in Nigeria. To keep expenses low, Pelumi has ingeniously converted her £3k Peugeot 107 into makeshift a ..read more

Gavin Rossdale is opening up about how he and Gwen Stefani choose to parent their kids in their own ways. The Bush frontman sat down with Adrianna Costa on the Not So Hollywood podcast, where he revealed that he and his ex-wife take different approaches to raising their three sons: 17-year-old Kingston, 14-year-old Zuma and nine-year-old Apollo. “I think you can go one of two ways,” he said. “You can either do everything together and really co-parent and see how that goes, or you can just parent. And I think we just parent.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos ..read more

Olympic track and field star Allyson Felix called attention to the Black maternal mortality rate following the death of teammate Tori Bowie due to complications related to childbirth. “The medical community must do its part,” Felix wrote in an essay published by Time on Thursday. “There are so many stories of women dying who haven’t been heard. Doctors really need to hear the pain of Black women.” Bowie was found dead inside a Florida home on May 2. According to an autopsy report from Florida’s Orange County Medical Examiner’s Office, Bowie died while about 8 months p ..read more