ELIZABETH ODUWAIYE LIFESKILLS COUNSEL

When I say music, I mean the right kind of music oooo.  Like seriously. How?  For me, whenever I need inspiration, all I need to do is play the right kind of songs. When I'm in a sad mood, music helps me to feel lively again! Sometimes, when a Gospel music is on, lots of important things that I need to do are being brought back to my remembrance. THAT IS ONE OF THE REASONS WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO PICK THE RIGHT KIND OF SONGS. Some songs will lead you to sin. Why? Because of bad lyrics. Some can even reduce your self-esteem. While some will give you the inspiration or idea you need for the next level. SO, CHOOSE YOUR SONGS WITH CAUTION!  Today I'm going to share with you my play list . See this as a privilege please (just a candid advise 🤷🏻). I will start with the play list I had last December because it may bless someone. As for the ones for this year, I just started the compilation.  Here they are: (December 2022 & January 2023 play list). I hope these helps YOU: LAST DEC

My name is Olugbemiga  Actually, during my growing up years, I was referred to as Olu.  Almost every one who called me Olu back then, didn't know what the full name is. Some people even thought it was just a nickname.  So, here you have it. It's my birth name and it is Olugbemiga in full. It is a Yoruba name meaning 'God has promoted me' and it literally means 'God has lifted me up'. I was given that name because immediately after I was born, my dad's delayed and long awaited promotion which was long overdue was given to him. This name was given to me by my late paternal Uncle; Rare Admiral Oladipupo Oduwaiye (Check my previous post for more juicy gists about him. (Also always stay tuned to this space and you will be blessed). The name Olugbemiga or Gbenga for short is masculine, it is mostly given to male babies or children. But that was the name I was given 🤔🤔.  I believe my uncle had to shun the masculinity of that name and focus on the meaning and dept

 Come, let me gist you...  I just heard the full story this year; on the 28th day of August 2022 to be precise. I have always known as it was mentioned in between discussions from time to time that I have been carried into an airplane as a baby but I wasn't privy to the full gist. So, I asked questions.  My uncle of blessed memory made it happen!  Let me tell you about my uncle; his name is Rare Admiral Victor Oladipupo Oduwaiye. He was a very famous man in his time. A man who dined with the crème de la crème of the then Nigerian society. He was very wealthy but humble and kind. This man was full of love, kindness and selflessness. He was good natured and was a people-person. He embraced others; no matter their financial or social status.  He helped improve the lives of a lot of people and my dad was a beneficiary.  He was contributory to my father's education and initial progress in life as a youth. He made sure even after my dad got married, he was a support system for him in

 Sometimes, even though we need help, we need to ignore our needs and reach out to others.   That is one of the greatest ways to fulfil God's commandment and He sure gives REWARDS for obedience. - - Image 1: A young man and a baby he rescued Image 2: Sometime later. Can you spot the difference in his own looks too. He sure looks better than he did before he helped the child. Image 3: Owwnnn! See how the rescued baby looks now🥺🥺🥺🥰❤️. Simply beautiful!  Take note that by helping others, you are actually helping yourself. Elizabeth Oduwaiye --Touching the world POSITIVELY, one person at a time.

 Very few films can drive home lessons that makes me pause and do some critical, analytic and mind thundering reasoning about life, team work, progress or vision. The movie; 'Rise' is one of them.  "Rise" is based on the real-life story of the Antetokounmpo family who lived in Greece.  The family name is actually Adetokunbo.  Adetokunbo is a Nigerian name from the Yoruba descent. It means 'The King has returned from across the seas'.  The name Adetokunbo was later misspelt as 'Antetokounmpo' after going through the Greek auto-correct merciless screening 🤣.  The movie is majorly about the  brothers @giannis_an34, @thanasis_ante43 and @kostas__ante13 , the first trio of brothers to become NBA champions in league history - Giannis and Thanasis while playing for the Milwaukee Bucks and Kostas as a Los Angeles Laker. I was so touched by the series of events that took place in this movie. It is worthy of note that It is based on a true life story. And I am

 Facing reality Reality check Not being in denial... That is the consciousness every mother of male child(ren) need to possess in raising their sons. Train them to be good sons who will eventually be excellent husbands and fathers. Train them with that mindset (whatever/whosever you want them to become in future; start imbibing the training now) and when they grow up, the new family they build will BLESS you! Have a picture in mind (vision) of what you want your child to be and start working towards achieving that vision NOW. EVERY GOOD PARENT IS A VISIONARY, DON'T BE AN EXCEPTION. AS A PARENT , YOU ARE A CREATOR. So, have a mental picture of what the end product of your creation will look like and START WORKING. May GOD help us so that we do not fail in our parental responsibilities. Elizabeth Oduwaiye --Touching the world POSITIVELY, one person at a time. #lifeskillscounsel #parenting

Have you heard the saying "Time is Money"? That phrase is essentially true. Unfortunately, time doesn't always equal money though. Time is continually passing but that doesn't mean you are continually making money. Making money depends on how you manage your time and what you do with it.  Very long time ago, there used to be a Nigerian singer who said in the lyrics of his song; "time na money, use your time well". This simply means time is money, use your time wisely. Despite the truth in those words, till date, there seem to be no one else who sings, or preaches about time management.  I have noticed that it is what we need most, that is most times less-talked-about or not talked about at all, then, and the irrelevant things are easily discussed and given more priority.  The issue of time and how to manage it is hardly discussed, yet it is one of the most important subjects that ought to be discussed, because time is essential to life and living. Anyone who