Mind Your Health

“This relationship only stressing me out.”                                                  “This wuk is bare stress.” “I fed up with all dis stress in meh life.” Sound familiar?

Do you sometimes feel like you’re overloaded with stress? As if your boss is constantly getting on your last nerve?

A couple weeks ago, in the column about ‘Raising our boys the right way,’ I made mention of how important it is for parents to have an open door policy when it comes to communication with their children.

“Why you deh suh sad all de time man?” “You ain’t talking to nobody… you just deh by yuhself.’’ How many of us can relate to using these expressions towards someone we know and care about?

Living in a patriarchal society means that many boys become men who believe they are powerful and privileged.

“I don’t think I’m attractive enough.” “I’m exhausted from looking after the kids.” “I’m stuck between having a baby and putting it off to pursue my career further.” Thoughts like these are what make women unconsciously discredit themselves.

  For many, Christmas is the most awaited time of the year. It is a time to enjoy with our friends and family.