Woman-Incorporated

Why Worry?

2019-10-30T12:00:00.001+01:00

Why Worry?

Worry misses the point of life beacsue it is illogical and a waste of time. So why worry?

Worry does not empty tomorrow of it's sorrows But it empties today of it's strength. So why worry?

Worry never did make your problems go away instead it brings about new problems. So why worry?

Sir Winston Churchill once said "When I look back on all these worries, I remember the story of an old man who said on his death bed that he had had a lot of trouble in his life most of which never happened".

So why worry; about that promotion that you think passed you by, or that job that is taking too long to come or that business idea that is taking to long to bear fruit. Truth be told worrying won't change anything it would only compound your fears and anxieties and mess up your health.

Let tomorrow take care of itself, focus on your today and how you can add value to others in anyway.

Why worry?

WINC

CLEAR OUT THE NEGATIVE CLUTTER

2019-06-28T15:20:00.001+01:00

https://www.health.com/mind-body/stop-negative-thinking

When is the right time to start making Babies? - Baby makes Three

2016-03-21T19:37:00.001+01:00

I am sure lots of couples often as themselves this question "When is the right time to start making babies?".

I too wondered but did not worry too much about it, though family worried and asked severally if all was okay with us....as I was till not pregnant after 6 months+ after marriage.....lol.

Luckily the baby did come and made us three after 18 months of marriage and I felt the time was just right...not at all too late. If i had planned it deliberately i may have wanted the baby to make us 3 after 24 months or so.

Really! I believe any new couple needs time to acclimatize with living together or sharing a home...remember they are from two different backgrounds and there a lot of learning and adjusting to be done...ask me I know. But that is strictly my opinion and it may not hold any water when they have been living together in the same space long before marriage.

In Africa our extended families plus the society at large puts a lot of pressure on the new couple as everyone expects them to start popping out babies in a minute and these seemingly innocent inquiries, advice or solicitations mounts pressure on the couple.
Some are able to resist this pressure but many cave under this pressure and begin to run here and there hunting for answers to unknown questions and this puts enough stress on an already stressful situation.

As for me I totally filtered out all the baby talk till I was good and ready to hear them. The reality is that there is no right time to have babies. Each couple should be left to make their own way.
Not forgetting that Fate, God and Health also has a hand in your baby making abilities as the couple may be ready but the baby won't be forthcoming.

So, When is the right time to make babies? Well there is no right time...Each to his/her own as the saying goes. You decide when it is right for you.....in other words be the master of your own fate.

WINC

Ebola: Another Nurse Who Had Contact With Liberian-American Patrick Sawyer Dies In Lagos | Sahara Reporters

2014-08-14T15:24:00.001+01:00

Ebola: Another Nurse Who Had Contact With Liberian-American Patrick Sawyer Dies In Lagos | Sahara Reporters

Google knows my Name and Recognized my Birthday, I am Digitally touched!!!

2014-06-05T00:42:00.003+01:00

I surprisingly got on my laptop a few minutes after midnight and opened my chrome browser and saw birthday cakes and gifts wrapped instead of the usual Google sign of the day and stupidly thought to myself do they know its my birthday and viola as I moved my mouse towards one of the cakes the following text popped up "Happy Birthday Consolata!" and I was so touched...my second birthday greeting was from Google....Digitally touching I must say!
See screenshot below

Wishing all fellow celebrants today a Happy Birthday too!!!

WINC

Six Tips for a Healthy and Happy Marriage

2014-05-18T12:46:00.001+01:00

Six Tips for a Healthy and Happy Marriage :: Catholic News Agency

Can a Hashtag Offer Any Help to Abducted Girls?

2014-05-10T20:55:00.001+01:00

Can a Hashtag Offer Any Help to Abducted Girls?

How to Get Kate Upton's Abs Without Doing Crunches: Health & Fitness: glamour.com

2013-10-29T14:05:00.001+01:00

How to Get Kate Upton's Abs Without Doing Crunches: Health & Fitness: glamour.com

I Am Inspired!

2013-05-08T00:12:00.000+01:00

I am inspired to help

I am inspired to think new thoughts and dream new dreams hoping to improve on the work or the deed I did the day before in other to leave a positive impact in my job, career or life without due recourse to self gratification :-).

I am also inspired to put my lettering design scribbles scattered all over the place to good use creating beautiful artistic impressions that people would enjoy someday soon.

Lastly and most importantly I am inspired to go on striving to make a difference that would positively change my corner of the world and hopefully transcend even further to other places where crying abounds by the unconditional loving I enjoy from my amazing kids as it gives me so much hope for our tomorrows...

What are you inspired by?... Pray Tell!

WINC

Pope Francis of Argentina Emerges as new Pope

2013-03-13T22:41:00.002+01:00

Pope Francis the First

Easy Healthy Diet Tips for Pregnant Women

2013-02-20T21:30:00.000+01:00

Pregnancy Diet Tips

It is very advisable to eat healthy and well during pregnancy for the sake of your unborn baby, for your health, for minimal physical discomfort and complications that could arise during these 9 months.

Find below some helpful tips that could get you safely through the long months.

Orange Juice in Pregnancy

Drink Orange Juice: Feel free to enjoy your orange juice. Half a cup is fortified with Vitamins C and D . Orange Juice can provide half of your daily requirements of Vitamin C and 15% of your Calcium needs.

Don't Drink Fizzy/Sugary Drinks: Drink Low Fat Milk, Water and Juice instead of sugary/fizzy drinks which would fill you up with empty calories and leave you with so much gas and discomfort. When you fill up of sugary/fizzy drinks you leave no room for nutritious drinks. Too much sugar is also detrimental you your unborn child and could also result in pregnant induced diabetes.

Fresh Foods in Pregnancy

Eat Fresh Foods: Try to eat fresh foods instead of frozen foods as frozen foods contain an astronomical amount of salt and fat and this would not in any wait aid your pregnancy or your health or the health of your unborn baby.

Whole Grain Cereals in Pregnancy

Eat Whole Grains: Eat whole grains or instant oatmeal for breakfast or at other times as they are fortified with essential vitamins and minerals including Folic Acid which is very important for neural development in your baby. Remember to leave some single serving packs in your desk at work for easy reach. They could also help with pregnancy constipation and help bowel movements.

How is your pregnancy coming along are you reaching for all the wrong foods and drinks?

WINC

The Secrets of Thin People

2013-01-22T07:29:00.001+01:00

Is this for real? I really wonder.
This means that thin people think about food very differnetly from the heavier set humans.
Well, read the article and let me know what you think.
The Secrets of Thin People | Yahoo! Health

Don't forget to Share you thoughts in the comments!

WINC

Having Fun with the Kids

2013-01-22T01:58:00.000+01:00

We were occupied ourselves a while ago by letting our creative genius run wild. Lol! My son wanted us to do something creative and he wanted my full participation.

See some drawings and handwriting designs from my I and my Son below. The Next Picasso is surely on his way I tell you.

Mum's Handwriting Impression 1

Son's Handwriting Impression

Son's Ice Cream Man

Son's Rock Start

Mom's Handwriting Impression 2

Mom's Handwriting Impression 3

Have fun doing stuff with you kids whenever you can as it is a major bonding experience I tell you.

WINC

The BiIking Lengend dethroned - The Lance Armstrong Story

2013-01-16T09:00:00.000+01:00

The Biking Legend Dethroned - The Lance Armstrong Story

It's a pity the way Lance Armstrong was brought down to his knees. In one fell swoop he was dethroned, dishonored, stigmatized, ostracized and humiliated; dragging his loved ones with him.

From long weekends biking with George Bush to dinner with the underdogs? This is not how it was meant to go down.

What happened that led him down this road of lies, cover ups and fraudulent dealings?

What will his confess to Oprah on Jan the 17th? Will all be admitted or has the truth be really embellished by the press.
Is he being maligned by disgruntled unsuccessful former team mates who have long fallen by the way side or it is simply the time for truth.

Fame is surely not for the faint hearted. We cannot even imagine what he and his loved ones are going through now. All in All they are humans and must be at their lowest ebb.

We must all remember that nothing is hidden under the sun and that one day " Monkey go go market e no go return"

How are the Mighty Fallen!!!

Well let's see how this pans out.

WINC

Live and Let Live or Don't Live and Die

2013-01-11T11:37:00.001+01:00

Serenity!

Imagine the serenity and peace of mind one would have if you learn to Live and Let Live.

More often than not we think that others should think, act and live like us, so we just can't accept their "idiocracies" and sometimes unbelievable behavior or actions.
Remember that YOU have your own unique peculiarities and though you think them cool someone else may not think so.

There are also instances when you would feel insulted maligned or even down right abused. Then what do you lash right back at the offensive person and imagine you will feel good or better or do you ignore them and their stupidity and move on with your live.
What of when it is a spouse or partner that is setting you off with their annoying habits, their refusal to listen or their intended insult for your person?

What do you do? Do you get angry and give him or her as good as you get and also nag and complain about it for as long as you can to anyone who cares to listen or do you walk away and let him or her cool down and pick up the issues another time?

Sometimes in real life this is hard as we are quick to retaliate when we feel we are been undermined, abused or misrepresented.
And more often than not we actually have an immediate retaliatory outburst when this happens [Since most of us mere humans don't have the patience of the biblical JOB]. But thereafter do you then push the incident out of your mind and move on or do you keep rehashing it and twisting and turning about at night thinking about how you well maltreated or ill-treated by you significant other or friend and go on to worry endlessly "holding in the bitterness to the detriment of your health and state of mind".

Well! You must learn to "Live and let Live" so that you can have a good life, the freedom to laugh and live and a state of general well-begin.
I also strongly believe the the "Aura" around your person is also more attractive to others when your mind is in a good place.
This is hard I know but I too can tell you that in my experience when I live and Let Live my soul is free, my heart light and my mind can focus on new things and I can dream again.
It is daily struggle but I try and so must YOU.

Let us know what you can't just Live and Let Leave in your life today[I mean forgive and forget or move on from].

WINC

All Hail 2013 - Happy New Year

2012-12-31T22:59:00.000+01:00

With wide open arms we welcome 2013 forgetting instantly the weight of 2012.
Like a mother we wrap her in delicate warm clothing to keep her safe and sure.
Ready at any moment to breastfeed her at the sound of any cry.
Watching, caring and teaching as she grows day in day out.
Hoping and praying that she would grow up healthy and strong.
Hoping our efforts at best would leave imprints in her heart and soul.
Trusting that she would grow up and in turn care for us as we have done her.
Oh Babe what a prize you are, bringing new hope, new dreams, new cares and new worries.

Thoughtfully we cuddle you hoping for the best at last.

Happy New Year!!!!

2013 New Year Fireworks

WINC

Do you Feel Unappreciated as a Mom/Mother?

2012-12-27T22:18:00.000+01:00

Is this one of those days when you wonder who has these kids/children? When you want to pull your hair out because no one is listening to you or heeding you instructions and they don't appreciate you and all you endless sacrifices?

Well! We all experience this in our motherhood journey at one time or the other. As humans we just would appreciate a thank-you every once in a while for being the unpaid nanny, the over-used chauffeur, the unlicensed doctor/nurse, the bone tired dry cleaner, the sweaty cook, the unrepentant housemaid and of course the teacher who teaches every subject. We wear so many hats at times it seems an impossible task

You have practically sacrificed everything for your kids/children and motherhood and you feel they don't appreciate this fact by their obvious nonchalance, their disrespect, their obvious selfishness or their refusal to do as you ask or to help you around the house.

Methinks this is the bane of every mother and not really any thing personal as kids must be kids and as they grow through different stages they are influenced by friends in school, adults around them, what the see in books or watch on Television.
The funny thing is that they more often than not appreciate our mothering and really miss it when we are not around but just take it for granted and don't really think they need to show Mom" that they appreciate her. They just assume that as Mom you should know that you are important in their lives

So the onus rests on us mothers to watch like "hungry hawks" the outside influences and to correct them whenever we hear any negative language and or see any negative action from our kids/children.

The reality is that kids/children must be kids [they are the same the world over] and more often than not they rely on their parents for guidance and direction. So early on it is advised that we as mothers and parents should always try to point them in the right direction in work and play while they are with us at home as this will would be a key determinant of how they turn out in the future.

In other words start telling and teaching your kids/children important facets about life so that the future will tell your story.

Most importantly appreciate the little things they do for you around the house and they would gladly do more and this also means they appreciate you and love to help.

But key things to really watch out for with our growing kids are;

Friends they keep
Parents of friends they keep
Surrounding adult influences within and outside the family
Books they read
Movies or TV programs they watch.
Habits they copy from others

As mothers we must know that we would lead and teach by example so don't do stuff or say negative things in front of your kids if you don't want them to repeat these at a later day.
Kids/Children are like magnets and they soak up every and anything around them good and bad so we must be extra careful of all the internal and external influences in their lives.

Most importantly kids thrive on schedules, so very early on try to get your kids on a schedule which would include work and play activities as this would guide them daily and in the right direction.

All in all we must never tire of mothering as this is actually a life long job, my Mom is still mothering us even in her sixties. As a mother you just cannot retire from motherhood so relish it and hope and pray you turn out successful, dynamic and loving kids/children who love and appreciate you dearly anytime any day.

Was this insightful? Let us know if you have any peculiar motherhood experience.

WINC

Making Christmas Merry

2012-12-25T22:48:00.002+01:00

Today is is the BIRTH of LIFE!!!

Birth of Life

Jesus came to share our human lives that we might share his divine life.

We should be willing to share with others HIS undying Love that we have received so generously.

This is the REASON for the SEASON.

So in all the Merriment let's spare a thought for those in need around us around us and in any way give of ourselves, time, food or gifts this season.

A lonely soul during this season would die for even one soft hello or a big hug from you or me.

Merry Christmas All!!!!

Wishing you a Christmas that is Merry and Wise plus a double dose of Santa's goodies throttling down your chimney for you and yours. So go on make Christmas Merry by showing and sharing all around you.

WINC

True Friendship

2012-12-17T23:46:00.001+01:00

True Friendship is as old and warm as your favorite cozy sweater with holes.
It can easily be lit up like candle after a long spate of darkness and it would continue to burn.
It does not keep count of wrongs or supposed ills committed by the other.
It does not expect any form of payment for good deeds or acts of kindness.
It can withstand all kinds of weather even hurricanes and volcanic eruptions.
True Friendship is valued far above a Lottery Win.
It is an antique of far more value that the latest designer shoe or dress.
It is that classic unique jewelry that is timeless that you can wear time and time again.

See more Jewelry HERE

True Friendship rocks!!!

15 Tips for a Successful Marriage

2012-07-20T12:40:00.001+01:00

Make your partner a priority

Every marriage is different, but the best marriages all share love, respect and joy. Maintaining a healthy and vibrant relationship isn’t always easy, but there are several things you can do to keep yours on track. These 15 tips will help your marriage thrive.

Remember when you were first married, and you were each other's whole world? That feeling isn't sustainable forever, but don't let your partner slip to the bottom of your priority list after kids, job, friends and hobbies. Remind your spouse -- often -- that he or she is important to you.

Read full peice here 15 tips for a Successful Marriage

What if ??

2012-06-28T00:49:00.001+01:00

What if the Sun Shines all day and Night? Then our world would Shrivel up and die!
What if the Oceans were Frozen over? Then Seals would Stand Tall above all Animals!
What if our Roads were Paved with Gold? Then Queens would Rule all Nations!
What if all Roses were Blue? Then only Love will fill our Hearts!
What if Pigs could Fly? Then Humans would Walk on their Heads!
What if Water and Oil did Mix? Then Fish would Swim Ashore!
What if all Dreams came True? Then Magic would Cease to Exist?
What if Animals could Talk? Then the Future would not be so Bleak!
What if the Turtle could run faster than the Hare? Then Fate wouldn't Stand a Chance!

What if Women were Men? Then our World would be peaceful and true!

What if? What if?? What if??

WINC

LOVE IS?

2012-06-26T18:48:00.000+01:00

Love is Selfless and Endless
Love is Getting Involved and Bothered.
Love means you Care and Act like I matter
Love means I am With you all the Way and I Got your back.
Love does not Worry about Time or Place
Love does not Care who is Watching or Listening
Love will Fight to get you Fairness and Justice
Love will Worry when you Tarry and Sorrow
Love is Wholesome and Real
Love is Felt and Enjoyed

Love is????

WINC

Slow Lane To Nowhere: Time to hit the road !

2011-08-02T20:32:00.000+01:00

A good friend of mine is embarking on a worldwide journey on his faithful Land rover. Join him on the Slow Lane to Nowhere blog and be part of his escapades, experience and adventure.

It starts now. See below!

Slow Lane To Nowhere: Time to hit the road !: "This is it. Enough talking. Time to hit the road, or rather the sea. I managed to track down the only company running ferries to Iran, th..."

Amidst the Chaos lies Hope! I tell You..

2011-07-26T02:03:00.006+01:00

Some days I wonder what our world is coming to; from the Boko Haram's deadly mayhem and bombing across the northern part of Nigeria to the Norwegian mass murderer who ruthlessly took the lives of over 70 teenagers in a crazed attack to the unfortunate yet unexplained death of 27years old multi- Grammy award singer Amy Winehouse and beautiful 26 year old Motunrayo Agbaras, you really wonder what next. What more can go wrong in our world you wonder?

Why are people so self seeking, perpetuating hatred amongst their brothers and sisters. Why are we seemingly not satisfied with our lot? Even when so many others look up to us and wish for our lives we are not satisfied we feel like failures and think the way out is to end it here and now so that the inner unbearable pain in our souls would stop. What happened to us? How did we get this far out? When did life in itself become so inadequate?

From Bin Hammam's disgrace and life long ban to Sepp Blatter's accused dictatorship and inevitable 4th win of the FIFA presidential elections yet again, you wonder is there more to FIFA governance than meets the eye. Is the leadership of FIFA looking out for our worldwide football community which despite all the chaos around us creates bonds between all kinds and classes of people or are they seeking selfish interests. I wonder! I really wonder!!
When two elephants fight the grass usually suffers as the victim. What more would be unearthed in this battle of the Titans?

With the alleged rape accusation against the disgraced IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Khan nicknamed "the great seducer" by Guinea born Diallo which a shady background, you really wonder what other powerful people have used their power and privilege to escape justice or how easy it is to target the high and mighty in the hope of some financial gain/pay-off. Who is telling the truth here. Is Dominique just a target for disgruntled political allies or is there some real truth behind all these allegations?

Uruguay's COPA America triumph which earned them the cup for the 15th time gives us hope that after five long years of waiting and trying they have once again emerged victorious clinching the coveted the title and that we can also hope for some victory after the storm.
Just keep calm and retain control of any situation you find yourself and I am sure you would emerge victorious. There would be many lulls and maybe even some wrong moves but trust and hope that God has a plan for you and that every experience is meant to teach us something or build something good in us.

Today around us the world seems to be so chaotic from man-made to natural disasters to worldwide economic crisis and the major collapse in financial sector a while back the negativity seems to be escalating beyond reason.

Despite all these happenings we should retain our sanity by pausing for a moment to be thankful for our lives, our loves, our work and so much more because we have been largely spared in all the mayhem and foolishness been perpetuated and experienced around the world.
Though this maybe be hard in the face of so much adversity.With the Great American Nation's inability to pay off its looming debts one cannot help but wonder if the mighty are so shaken with the world happenings what would happen to the lowly.

Ahhhgrrrrh Chin Up!!! Lets keep our fingers crossed praying and hoping but letting God do his "magic" in our lives and in the world around us.

Remain Safe Ya All!! Spend your time doing good and spreading hope to the hopeless.

WINC

Female Hormones Have a Mind of their Own; Mine sure do!

2011-06-18T00:11:00.001+01:00

We women are burdened with so much; motherhood, wifehood, sisterhood, nursing, housekeeping, bossy Bosses, and our "Crazy Hormones".
Do you know the typical female has hormones that start to function from childhood through puberty and motherhood but their potency starts to diminish as we get older towards our menopausal period..
Our hormones if we let them can even enslave us...

Two major ones I and many other women would be used that practically control our lives are the; progesterone and oestrogen
Oestrogen: Is active during puberty stimulating breast, vagina and fallopian tubes development. As well as growth spurts and the distribution of fat in a girl's body.
Mine did not really kick into action until after my mid- teens and for some others their development starts way early even before they enter their teens.
Progesterone: This becomes really active during pregnancy and in the relaxation of the pelvic ligaments and muscles to allow childbirth.
In my first pregnancy both hormones were so low and the pregnancy was threatened. I had to take 8 hormonal injections over the course of 8 weeks to keep my pregnancy safe. Talk about hormones that act the way they want!!!

Both hormones are responsible for regulation our periods.... oh lala and they sure play havoc with our bodies here.
They also most importantly increase in levels during pregnancy and help keep sustain a pregnancy.
After pregnancy they drop drastically in levels even at times leading to postnatal depression in women.... Oh you poor being not womankind again... and it goes on an on.

Right now I am experiencing some hormonal changes which are not typical at this time of the month. And I start to ask my self all those funny questions we ask ourselves when our body changes.

Funny enough so many things bring about hormonal changes in a woman; pregnancy, stress, diet, weight loss, weight gain and so much else that you would wonder how we manage to remain sane.

Are we Enslaved by our hormones? No! I feel we are empowered to do what no man can every naturally achieve with our very eclectic, reactive hormonal bodies.

Tell us how crazy you hormones behave at times!!!

WINC