Stephanie Linus Daily

Tag: Inspiration

  • My Inspiration Behind The Hygiene First Campaign

    Ever since the launch of the “Hygiene First – My New Habit” Campaign, I have been inundated with a lot of questions about the inspiration behind it.

    First off, I want to thank you all for your support and encouragement. It means a lot to me that the feedback from everyone has been very positive. I’m glad that we all recognize the importance of practicing good hygiene in our homes and communities.

    So, back to my inspiration. I was recently asked this question in an interview with ThisDay and I want to share that response with you today. Here it goes:

    I could name several habits we collectively practice that got me seriously thinking about this, but the most important thing that struck me is this: we’ve settled for less as a people. We don’t demand better because we don’t even know that we deserve better in our society. We’re not paying attention to certain actions, which eventually become our habits and have huge consequences on our lives. There’s something fundamentally wrong with our thought process that needs to be fixed.

    The whole essence of this campaign is to awaken our consciousness about our personal and community hygiene. We want people to pay better attention to the habits that affect our health and environment and make better choices. It starts with our behavior. We want everyone to know that the cleanliness of our environment is not someone else’s responsibility. It is our collective responsibility as Nigerians to put in the work and achieve clean and healthy communities that we’re all proud of.  

    Several years ago, I earned a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Calabar and I didn’t know while studying that I’ll end up running a national campaign on hygiene. The need for this is urgent and its benefits would be widespread.

    Read the full interview HERE

  • Forgive Yourself…

    All of us make mistakes at times. As humans, we’re imperfect.

    We’ve all done things we’re not proud of. However, stewing in remorse isn’t a productive way to cope. As difficult as it may seem, letting go of guilt and shame is a necessary part of moving on from any mistake or embarrassment.

    Unfortunately, the decision to feel miserable for the rest of your life can have tragic consequences. And not always in obvious ways. A lot of people struggle with self-condemnation or self-blame because they’ve either done something they feel was wrong and they feel guilty, or because they feel that they’re wrong or defective in some way and they feel a sense of shame. No one can beat us up better than we beat ourselves up.

    When we try to forgive ourselves, we’re trying to release something that feels like it is part of us. We’re releasing who we were in the moment that we did whatever it was.

    It’s time for you to remind yourself that you’re doing the best you can. I would love for you to let go of the burden you might be carrying around so you can learn how to forgive yourself and start to experience some freedom in your life.

    There’s a season for our suffering and regret. We have to have that. But the season ends; the world moves on. And we need to move on with it.

  • 5 Things I Love About Mondays

    It’s Monday!

    Yes I know we are still in very uncertain times around the world, but hey, the start of another work week is always a good opportunity for us to press that reset button, accomplish things and tackle our goals head on.

    So, let’s jump right into it! Here are 5 reasons why I absolutely love Mondays!

    1. Lists! Mondays for me is a day of writing those important lists. I’m a firm believer of organization. You can get a lot done when you know exactly what you want out of your day and week.
    2. You start afresh with renewed energy and motivation. No matter what happened last week, Monday always seems like a fresh start.
    3. You’ve got a whole week ahead of you to achieve your goals. Set goals about how you want your week to look like on Mondays and enjoy a fulfilling week ahead.
    4. Mondays give me an opportunity to push through those difficult tasks I thought I couldn’t achieve. There’s this burst of energy that tells me that I am able and constantly working at conquering my fear.
    5. It’s a beautiful day to be you! Be happy to be living and grateful that you get to experience such a wonderful day!

  • Quote Of The Day

    It’s a new day to set dreams, imagine possibilities and achieve them! Do not build up obstacles in your imagination. You will never go to any place without first seeing it within your mind so unleash the power of your imagination today.

    Have a great day!

  • You Are Unstoppable!

    What do Unbelieveable, Unbreakable and Unstoppable have in common?

    They all begin with U!

    You are unstoppable, not because you do not have failures or doubts, but because you continue despite them.

    Start where you are. Use what you have.

    If you get tired, learn to rest, not quit.

    You can handle whatever life throws at you.

    You are stronger than you think, and the future holds great things for you.

    Believe in yourself and you will be unstoppable!

  • Welcome to the month of August!!!

    Happy New Month!!!

    It’s a beautiful new day, welcome to the eight month of the year, the month of August!

    I pray that this month shall signal the start of amazing things for you and your loved ones. It’s a special month of God’s goodness and grace. Has God promised you anything? Hold on tight to those promises and they will very soon come to pass. God is never late, He is always on time. This is your set month for the fulfillment of His promises so step into it with joy and gladness.

    I wish you the very best this new month.

  • Do You Really Know Who You Are?

    Have you ever wondered how important it is to really know who you are? Trust me, it’s more important than you think.

    Finding that uniqueness in you that would ultimately lead you to purpose and fulfillment. And you can only discover that by trying.

    It may sound cliché but knowing who you are is the key to unlocking that door that you desperately want to open. Knowing who you are will help you when it’s time to fight. Fight for the career you want, fight for the messages you want to pass across, fight for the people who mean the most to you and fight for the kind of world you want to live in. Finding or discovering your passion and following it can lead to opportunities that you have never imagined.

    For as long as I can remember I wanted to be an actress. I wanted to tell stories and make people visualize those things I could only see in my mind. Pursuing this creative streak led me to activism – activism led me to speak out for the marginalized in our society using my artistic skills – then led to meeting people all around the world who connected with my vision – and ultimately, that vision led me here today. You may have a similar career with the person seated next to you, but how you execute your tasks must be different from that person.

    Being normal will never make a person extraordinary. Don’t play it safe and don’t be afraid of criticism. I’ve had more than a fair share of that. When I decided to make a socially relevant movie about fistula, people told me it would be a flop. They told me I would lose money and that no one would be interested in it. To make matters more complicated, I decided to name the movie ‘DRY’. You can imagine – they concluded that it would be ‘DRY’ before even seeing it! Today, that vision has not only changed lives and educate people around the world but has birthed a movement for maternal health and women empowerment that I hope would someday outlive me.

    To achieve excellence, you need to stretch out of your comfort zone. I’m not promising you that your efforts would always end in success. You would fail a number of times, that I can promise you. But you see, that’s the beauty in it. The journey. Don’t miss that. The journey IS the destination and greatness belongs to those why try. Life is about growing and learning new skills that you will carry with you for the rest of your lives. There will be times when you feel like you cannot possibly go on. There will be times when you think you are backed against the wall. Fear is going to be a player in your life, but you get to decide how much. There will be obstacles along your way, but stay on that path, your own unique path, and you would surely get what you desire. It is the difficult days, the ones that challenge you to your very core that will determine who you are.

  • His Grace Will See You Through

    When we face difficulties, it’s important to remember that our words have power:

    “The tongue has the power of life and death” (Proverbs 18:21).

    So while it might be tempting to say, “I don’t know how I’m going to make it…” the truth is, “I will make it with God’s help because God promises, “For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength” (Philippians 4:13).

    The grace of God will find you. No matter where you’ve gone or how far you’ve drifted nowhere is out of the reach of God’s grace.

    No matter what storm you face, God will see you through. He is faithful.

    I say unto you, keep praying and trusting in God. Do not turn right or left, but press on straight ahead. Do not give up, His grace will see you through.

    2 Corinthians 12:9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.”

    I pray that God’s grace will be sufficient for you this day and always.

    When you’re facing hard times, what scriptures do you lean on to remind yourself that God will see you through the storm? Please share them in the comments.

  • Monday Motivation: Get Up & Show Up!

    It’s a brand new week, lovelies…. time to get up and show up!

    We’re already almost halfway through the year. How are you doing with your goals? You might not be exactly where you want to be yet, however, with the right motivation, you can turn that attitude around and get excited for Monday to begin so you can feel a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment in your life.

    I hope these quotes inspire you as you step into the day and the new week!

    “People who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.” 

     

    “This should be the spirit every Monday. Know that something good will always happen.”

     

    “You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off of you.”

  • SUNDAY THOTS: Be Encouraged!

    No matter what comes your way, God is not surprised. Your challenge was not sent to defeat you; it was sent to increase you.

    Difficulties and obstacles are God’s challenges to faith. When hindrances confront us in the path of duty, we are to recognize them as vessels for faith to fill with the fullness and all-sufficiency of Jesus.

    God never takes away something from your life without replacing it with something better.

    I hope these words encourage someone who might be going through some difficult situation. Hold on and trust God in ALL situations. You will come out better. Be encouraged!