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Philips Afolayan

@philips-afolayan

Creative Writer • Educator • Psychologist

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Philips Afolayan
@philips-afolayan Sep 29, 2023, 1:24 PM UTC

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 me…

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Philips Afolayan
@philips-afolayan Sep 19, 2023, 11:24 PM UTC

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 shor…

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Philips Afolayan
@philips-afolayan Sep 1, 2023, 9:25 AM UTC

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…

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Philips Afolayan
@philips-afolayan Aug 31, 2023, 5:46 PM UTC

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,…

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Philips Afolayan
@philips-afolayan Aug 30, 2023, 8:06 PM UTC

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 th…

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Philips Afolayan
@philips-afolayan Aug 29, 2023, 1:16 PM UTC

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. S…

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Philips Afolayan
@philips-afolayan Aug 28, 2023, 3:56 PM UTC

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 mak…

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Philips Afolayan
@philips-afolayan Aug 27, 2023, 3:53 PM UTC

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 wits' en…

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Philips Afolayan
@philips-afolayan Aug 26, 2023, 9:15 PM UTC

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 li…

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Philips Afolayan
@philips-afolayan Mar 30, 2022, 6:19 PM UTC

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 wrong…

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