Suicide

Someone I once knew committed suicide and I had a lot of questions after that, so I decided to do a research on what suicide is and what causes it. In my research I discovered that according to the World Health Organization more than twice as many men die due to suicide than women. Suicide rates among men are generally higher in high-income countries and for female in lower-middle-income countries. The cases are usually higher among people between the ages of 12 years to 40 years.

What is suicide? It is the act of intentionally causing one’s death. This is usually triggered by mental health issues, physical disorders and substance abuse. Some suicides are impulsive acts due to stress, relationship problems or harassment and bullying. Those who have previously attempted suicide are at a higher risk for future attempts.

Limiting access to methods of suicide such as drugs and poison, talking to someone and seeking professional help have proven to be effective ways of suicide prevention if you feel or suspect you might be suicidal. Suicidal thoughts usually come in a dominative way, so acting on them as soon as possible is the best way to deal with it. Also, sharing on suicide and being nice (being there for someone and assisting in times of need) could be your contribution in saving a life. You can also tell if one is suicidal by noticing changes in their behavior and habits.

So according to me #StewieLeSavage before considering suicide as an option, think of all the opportunities you’re going to miss out on, all the people you’re going to hurt and lastly, ask yourself if it’s worth it. Don’t be a victim!!!

Anxiety

These past couple of months I’ve been suffering from severe anxiety and it has not just affected only me but everything around me. What is Anxiety? According to Mayo Clinic, it is an intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Fast heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating and feeling tired may occur.

In my case, I knew I had anxiety after doing a research to why I would regularly feel restless, wound-up or on-edge which led to me having sleeping problems. I was having difficulties in concentrating which led to me being more irritable and disturbed by being around people for a long time so I would isolate or intoxicate myself to stay focused. I was always worried about almost everything and this caused me to have regular headaches and unexplainable pains which led to me self medicating. Why am I telling you all this? Because you or someone close to you might be going through the same, so this could help you in early detection. Seeking assistance at an early stage helps you deal with it before it could consume both you and your future. It comes with both permanent and temporary dangers such as addiction, extreme mental health problems or even the worst suicide.

It can be treated or dealt with by you taking up the initiative to either stay positive, avoid toxic situations, look after your physical health (exercise and eat healthy), journal, do things that put your mind at ease( things you love or used to love), talk to someone you trust or seek professional help. Stress, trauma, body changes, geographical location, nervousness, intoxication or effects of drugs are listed amongst the causes of anxiety.

Get help

So according to me #StewieLeSavage don’t be a victim, only you can help fight anxiety by seeking assistance or providing assistance. Help make the world a better place. Don’t forget to share with a friend or two and also press follow to stay updated on new posts.

Goals and Goal Setting

Conversations on goals are always disturbing, not because goals put pressure on us but because we put pressure on ourselves by setting goals beyond our limits.

What is a Goal? It is defined as the desired states that one seek to obtain, maintain or avoid. Basically something you want to accomplish in life. When we set goals we envision, plan for, and commit to achieving these desired results. Goals can either be short term or long term depending on how big or small they are, they should also be relevant and realistic to you as the person setting them. How do you set goals for your life? First understand your priorities so they guide you in knowing where to start, e.g from personal development to career to finance to spirituality to relationships in that particular order or in an order that you decide depending on your priorities. Your goals must be Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic/ Relevant and Timely or Time-bound (S.M.A.R.T). Using the S.M.A.R.T objective provides a clear road map for evaluation purposes. Factors such as Geographical location, health related issues and natural disaster have influence on whether you achieve your goal on time or not but that shouldn’t hinder you from dreaming and working hard towards achieving them.

So according to me #StewieLeSavage one should have clear objective to why that specific goal so as to understand it’s relevance, this will also determine whether it’s achievable or not. Please click follow for more content to come.

The Year Planner!

Often at times in the beginning of a New Year we worry on how the year is going to turn out. Just like now, how is this year going to turn out? Well it’s going to be a bad year and it’s going to be your worst. Why? The big question.

How is it going to be a good year without you planning and programming for it? Planning? Yes, it helps shape your year to what you aspire it to be. If you sit down and fold your hands then Mother Nature will also sit and watch you suffer but a little contribution from you pushes all forces of the Universe to directly attend to you. How do you plan for a great year? Evaluate the previous one and ask yourself these questions. • Did you have any goals? • Were those goals met? • What were the hindrances? • What did you achieve? • How did you do it? • What were the highlights of your year? The answers you will get will help you understand if those goals were achievable or not and this will help you set new ones for the year ahead. What are goals? Please click follow to get an update on my next post on Goals and Goal Setting.

So according to me #StewieLeSavage this can possibly be the best year of your life if you properly plan for it! HAPPY NEW YEAR❤❤❤

The Principles Of Tagging People On Social Media

I’ve been randomly tagged by people on social media and had no other choice but to remove the tags because their posts were not relevant to me, so now I updated my accounts to approve tags before the post shows up on my feed. Tagging is a great way to show up in people’s notifications and to encourage engagement but if done the wrong way, it can also create wrong impressions.

After some failed posts, I decided to do a research on where I went wrong. I’ll be sharing the results of my research with you now, with hopes that it also helps you consider who to tag, when and why.

If you’re using a photo in your post( and the photo is a good one) and the person is in the actual photo or they captured it, go ahead and tag them( with their consent of course). When sharing someone else’s content, make sure to tag them and give credit. It makes them feel good and it motivates them. Then on original posts, tag people on posts that give value to them and is of relevance to who they are or what they do. However,be sure to add context as to why you’re tagging them. Be mindful that you’re not just mining for reactions and reposts because you’ll wind up turning people off of you and your content.

So according to me #StewieLeSavage context is really important when it comes to tagging so you don’t come across as a nuisance

Are young people capable of playing key roles in achieving SDGs?

For years now young people have been sidelined in food production, yet they have been at the core in the struggle to end climate crisis, biodiversity loss, food hunger, poverty, water and health security. COVID-19 coming into play, threatening livelihoods and axacerbating nutrition related diseases. This calls for young innovative ideas to solve the problem at hand.

Are young people capable of playing key roles in achieving SDGs? Yes, if given correct platforms at the correct time. Mark Zuckerburg at 19, created Facebook a platform connecting billions of people and a major playground for strategic activism. If one young person could connect the whole world from the comforts of their homes, imagine what a thousand young people with opportunities could do? A look into Gugulethu Mahlangu a young South African farmer changing lives even during the COVID-19 Pandemic which has seen the closing of some institutes which couldn’t adapt thus threatening a lot of livelihoods and pulling a strain on Sustainable Development Goal number 1 which focuses on ending hunger by 2030. The digital world is too complicated for the older generations but it has proved to be a safe working space during this pandemic. This creates more need for young people in all institutes for them to balance the digital spaces.

Food security, according to the World Food Programme, is when people have “availability and adequate access at all times to sufficient, safe, nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active life”. Rising temperature, change in rainfall patterns and an increase in the frequency and severity of disasters is threatening food supply and access, especially for the world’s most vulnerable – many of whom rely on agriculture for their livelihoods. Climate change is caused by the humanity’s increased use of fossil fuels, deforestation and increasingly intensive agriculture. All these can be reduced by the introduction of new innovative ideas and this is where young people come in. A look into Greta Thunberg, the 15 year old from Sweden sparked a global movement of school age students demanding greater action from government to fight climate change. “I want people to know that not only privileged people are aware of climate change.” said Ayakha Melithafa our very own young African. Imagine a world run by youths.

So according to me #StewieLeSavage, I think young people are more capable of handling everything when given platforms because every case study shows all the abilities of young people in their diversity. Young people are today and tomorrow’s leaders, so let them lead.

The Suicide Note

Graphics by Stewie Le Savage

Where were you?
When I cried in silence
With fear of exposing my tears
With fear of letting my voice out
“What will people say?”
Is all I could think of

Where were you?
When they called me names
With their sharp voices
Names that cut deep
Causing uncomfortable sensations in my body

Where were you?
When I laid there inert
With tears rolling down my cheeks and
And the vociferation of my thoughts

Where were you?
When that rope separated my soul from the body
Death calling me in great excitement

Look at you now
In tears, trying to convince yourself that you cared
You had a chance to be there
But you ignored it
Now as I lay lifeless
Detach yourself from those emotions
Allow my soul to rest
Don’t cry for me

Stewie Le Savage

Where most feminists go wrong

Graphics Credit:Stewie Le Savage

Feminism? The belief in social, economic and political equality of the sexes. The black and white definition which most feminists don’t follow. According to them feminism is taking life from men and giving it to women. Most feminists believe in empowering the girl child and ignoring the boy child, forgetting that one day these two would want to build a life together. Focusing on the victim does not solve the problem but focusing on the perpetrator does.

Patriarchy? A system of government in which men hold the power and woman are largely excluded from it. Most of these men are raised by women who teach them that they are superior than women from a very young age. Imagine a world where the boy child is taught that he’s equal to the girl child, there’ll be zero patriarchy and no need for feminism.

So according to me #StewieLeSavage empower the boy child to empower the girl child.

Where most feminists go wrong

Graphics Credit:Stewie Le Savage

Feminism? The belief in social, economic and political equality of the sexes. The black and white definition which most feminists don’t follow. According to them feminism is taking life from men and giving it to women. Most feminists believe in empowering the girl child and ignoring the boy child, forgetting that one day these two would want to build a life together. Focusing on the victim does not solve the problem but focusing on the perpetrator does.

Patriarchy? A system of government in which men hold the power and woman are largely excluded from it. Most of these men are raised by women who teach them that they are superior than women from a very young age. Imagine a world where the boy child is taught that he’s equal to the girl child, there’ll be zero patriarchy and no need for feminism.

So according to me #StewieLeSavage empower the boy child to empower the girl child.

How About You Stop Complaining And Start Working

Many at times we venture into a business without doing a full research on it and when it fails we start blaming the economy, racial and tribal wars. Ever wondered why some people in the same area as you suceed in the same business? They took it seriously and it returned the favour!

The first question you have to ask yourself before venturing into a business is “Why am I doing this?” document every response you’ll get and that will guide you. “What will I benefit?” this will give you reasons to continue with this business idea but before proceeding, consider the Risks associated with it. If they are more than the benefits then I think you should consider changing the idea.

You gain nothing from complaining but you gain more from working. Stop pointing fingers and start finding solutions. Accepting defeat and starting afresh doesn’t mean you are weak, we all learn from our mistakes.

So according to me #StewieLeSavage change starts from within. Life is what you make it, so be the change.