Lifestyle & Culture

What We Should Do in 2026: Focus on the Inner Self

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9 months ago

January 7, 2026

The inner self refers to our behavior, attitude, and reaction to something or a situation. These are things we have gradually stopped considering, as we now focus more on the outer self—material things, impressions, fashion, and lifestyle.

This problem cuts across almost every aspect of our lives: relationships, workplaces, church, and friendships. We often drop the inward version of ourselves for the outward and refuse to take a deep look inside. While this may sound cliché, it is truly needed.

There is a growing trend of accepting ourselves “as we are” or making excuses for our behavior—saying we do not need to change or that we are not the problem. In some cases, people even admit they are the problem but still refuse to change, claiming, “This is who I am.”

The honest truth is that we can change. If we remain the same inwardly, we will always end up in the same place and never grow. Even if the outside improves—money, status, or lifestyle—your mindset and attitude may still remain exactly as people have always known them to be.

So what’s next? Should we be satisfied with only the outward appearance? How then will you truly be happy with yourself when you are alone?

Lifestyle & Culture

10 Random Inventions You Won’t Believe Actually Exist

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1 week ago

October 3, 2026

Ese Ohwofa

Some inventions are designed to solve very specific everyday problems, while others are so unusual that you may wonder who thought of them in the first place.

Here are 10 interesting inventions and products from around the world:

Butter Stick – A container designed to let you apply butter like you would use a glue stick.
Baby Mop – Clothing designed with cleaning materials so a crawling baby can wipe the floor while moving around.
Toilet Paper Hat – A wearable tissue dispenser designed for people with allergies.
Toe-Tip Umbrella – A tiny umbrella designed to protect your feet from rain.
Self-heating Lunch Boxes – Lunch boxes that can heat food without needing a conventional microwave or stove.
Umbrella-Bag Combination – Designs that combine rain protection with a way to carry or store the umbrella.
Bizarre Phone Cases – China has become known for unusual consumer products, including oversized and toilet-themed phone cases showcased at Taobao’s “Treasured Uglies” exhibition.
Smart Everyday Gadgets – Chinese innovators have developed unusual products aimed at solving specific problems in areas such as food, healthcare and family life.
Folding Shopping Carts That Double as Seats – A practical design that allows the cart to become a small seat when needed.
Heated Delivery Boxes – Heated boxes used on delivery scooters to help keep food warm during transportation.

Lifestyle & Culture

Lifestyle Poll: Which Aesthetic Is Your Vibe?

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2 weeks ago

September 26, 2026

Ese Ohwofa

Lifestyle & Culture

How to Balance a 9–5 Without Burning Out

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6 months ago

April 16, 2026

Ese Ohwofa

When people hear “9–5,” they often assume there’s no room for anything else except work and weekend rest. It can feel like your entire day is already taken. But if you really think about it, there are still small pockets of time you can use without overwhelming yourself.

Let’s talk about productivity in a simple, realistic way.

Your day doesn’t start at 9am and end at 5pm. There’s the time before work and the time after. The question is: what are you doing with your 6am–9am and 5pm–9pm?

6am – 9am: Keep it light
This is a good time to ease into your day.
You can: