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philips-afolayan
Philips Afolayan
Creative Writer • Educator • Psychologist
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Nigeria
July 14, 2021
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philips-afolayan
HiveGhana
1y
CHESS: A GAME THAT TRANSCENDS BORDERS
I have always been a lover of games because they are forms of entertainment and help me bond with people. Although I derive joy from numerous games, chess remains my favourite. Chess goes beyond a mere
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Hive Learners
1y
GETTING BACK ON TRACK: HOW I OVERCAME THE ELECTRICITY ISSUE IN MY AREA
Earlier this month, the electricity in my area developed some issues due to a malfunction with the electricity transformer. It affected my activity online as I could only use my phone for only a short
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We Are Alive Tribe
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GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFT OF LIFE
I am very grateful to be alive and healthy despite some experiences I had recently. Few months ago, I started feeling somehow but I thought it was something minor since I hardly fall ill. Considering that
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HiveGhana
1y
PARENTHOOD: MY VISIONS AND ASPIRATIONS
The early years of a child go a long way to determine a lot about how such a child will turn out: his personality, likes, hobbies, habits, aspirations and achievements. While I was an undergraduate, I
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HiveGhana
1y
CRACKS IN THE WALL: HOW LACK OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION CAUSES MISTRUST IN RELATIONSHIPS
Trust is one of the most important qualities that strengthen relationships. Without trust, it is virtually impossible to build a relationship or even keep a marriage. Over the years, I've realized that
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Self Improvement
1y
MY JOURNEY TOWARDS BUILDING CONSISTENCY
For a long time, I struggled with consistency in several areas of my life. Many times, I knew the tasks I needed to do and how I was to do it yet it seemed as if there was no motivation to do them. So
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Hive Learners
1y
THE HIDDEN POWER OF SINCERITY
Personally, sincerity is a virtue I hold in high esteem. We often blame people for many things without trying to understand the intention behind their actions. I strongly believe that when people make
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Freewriters
1y
A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS
"Damn!" I swore for the umpteenth time. I was completely fed up of the entire situation. Having been in business for about three years, I had gone from one failure to another and I was at my
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Hive Naija
1y
THE RIPPLE EFFECTS OF SINGLE PARENTING
While growing up on the streets of Saw-mill, Ilorin, I had a neighbour whom everyone knew in the area because of the incessant fights and noise that comes from their apartment. Even though I was a little
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philips-afolayan
Writing Club
3y
CHOICES: TINUKE'S DIARY
EPISODE 3 Husband? It was too much to bear and I couldn't think straight. "Can I give you his contact number so you can speak to him directly?" The woman asked. I felt I might be jumping to the
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Writing Club
3y
CHOICES: TINUKE'S DIARY
EPISODE 2 As Richard drove by, it seemed I could see an ugly smile on his face. Or was it my imagination? The face that had previously been my muse now became so despicable. I glared murderously at his
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Writing Club
3y
CHOICES: TINUKE'S DIARY
An interesting story about Tinuke, a young Nigerian in her late twenties as she encounters several twists and turns.
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ecoTrain
3y
CAN SPIRITUALITY AND TECHNOLOGY LIVE TOGETHER
In explaining my view on this topic, it is imperative to define the two key words in order to make my points clearer. This is necessary especially as I have realized that most of the misconceptions and
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Market Friday
3y
BLENDING WITH THE TIMES // TRYING TO SURVIVE THE ECONOMIC SITUATION
The recent economical recession in Nigeria has made many people resort to buying foodstuffs and other essential needs in smaller quantities. Lately, prices have hiked and it has become increasingly difficult
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Freewriters
3y
RESOLUTION FEVER: WHAT IS SO SPECIAL ABOUT NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS?
Every new year, it has become the habit of many people to make a list of decisions they hope to begin at the start of the new year. These decisions are commonly called 'New Year Resolutions'. Some write
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GEMS
3y
MY AWESOME CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE
I always look forward to the Yuletide season every year. After all the hustle, bustle and stress of the year, the festive period is always a moment of fun, enjoyment and happiness. We value the bond of
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Freewriters
3y
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MESSAGE: THAT YOU'RE STILL FIGHTING MEANS YOU'RE WINNING
Image source It's a wonderful Christmas season and I have a special message for you as a new year draws near: Quitters are losers. That you're fighting means you're not giving up. That you're still facing
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OCD
3y
DOES FAMILIARITY ACTUALLY BREED CONTEMPT?
An English saying suggests that 'absence makes the heart grow fonder' while another states that 'out of sight is out of mind'. One does not need a soothsayer before realizing that these quotes are
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OCD
3y
PROCRASTINATION
source I think a lot. And for some years now I have been wondering about a particular thing. The difference between 'procrastination' and 'waiting for the right time'. A popular quote talks about 'striking
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OCD
3y
PROCRASTINATION
source I think a lot. And for some years now I have been wondering about a particular thing. The difference between 'procrastination' and 'waiting for the right time'. A popular quote talks about 'striking
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