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Pearl Akazue (née Osirike) is a multipotentialite. She is passionate about teaching, research and writing. She holds a First Class B.Sc. and M.Sc. degree in Biochemistry and a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cell Biology of Infectious Diseases.
Aside from her scientific interests, she loves reading/listening to motivational books, handcrafts, and anything creative. She also enjoys spending time with her family. She is happily married with three adorable kids.
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10 Tips For Writing Your Thesis
Writing a thesis can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. In this post, I share 10 practical tips that helped me (and many others) stay organized, focused, and sane through the process. From protecting dedicated writing time and leveraging tools like Mendeley, to letting go of perfection and embracing progress, these strategies are designed to help Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students complete their work efficiently without losing sleep—or their minds.
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Creating Beautiful Memories with Your Toddlers: 3 Practical Tips for Busy Parents
Are you feeling busy, busy?? Well, let me start by saying no matter how busy you get, you should never be too busy for those you love – especially your kids. Can you remember what you were up to two… Read More ›
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Motherhood and Its Many Hats: Discovering the Unexpected
Being a mom can be extremely tasking, but it is also super rewarding. We all have things that stretch us to our limits, but let me tell you, motherhood takes the cake! As a mother, I have been stretched to… Read More ›
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Setting Your Children Up for Success: Lessons from the Man after God’s Heart
This morning, I was pondering on the life of David – the man after God’s heart. He earnestly desired to build God a house, a noble desire. He lived in an extravagant palace and was deeply concerned that the house… Read More ›
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2 easy steps to make your dream life a reality, no matter where you are!
What does your dream life look like? Imagine you can live that life without having to work a day in your life. Pure bliss! Picture these scenarios. You can travel anywhere in the world without worries while earning a sizeable… Read More ›
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The ‘one thing’ that shocked me in my early years of marriage
“What is one thing you wish you knew before marriage?”. I get this question all the time from ladies-in-waiting and young couples. I can understand why this question is asked; I had the same question myself several years ago. I… Read More ›
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5 ways to learn effortlessly on LinkedIn
In an earlier post, I shared tips on making the most of your LinkedIn presence and standing out from the crowd. But, besides networking and growing your personal brand, did you know LinkedIn also provides attractive opportunities for learning and… Read More ›
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Want to do something worthwhile with your life? Get a life!
Apart from your work, do you have any other interests that set your heart aglow and make you come alive?? This question is very important. If you haven’t given it a thought, take this as your clue to do so… Read More ›
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Reading will become more enjoyable if you stop doing these 5 things
Two weeks ago, I shared on social media that I was on my third book for the year. Many people found that pronouncement mesmerizing – understandably so 😅😅. Inspired by the reactions to that post, I discuss 5 probable reasons… Read More ›
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Advice to my Younger Self
If you were to give one piece of advice to the younger version of yourself, what would it be?? I’d start 😊 “Don’t be afraid to take that first step.” I know you tend to overthink things; you want to… Read More ›
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5 Ways to Make the Most of Your LinkedIn Presence
When it comes to networking for professionals, LinkedIn is the place to be. It boasts of the world’s largest career development and social platform for professionals, with about 875 million users worldwide. Irrespective of your field of study, career stage,… Read More ›
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Start your toddler’s day right with these 5 easy steps
As adults, we know how we start the day sets the tone for the rest of the day. We are intentional about doing those things to set us up for success for the rest of the day: having our quiet… Read More ›
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6 actionable steps to maximize 2023
The year 2023 is still young. Today is the 12th of January, which means we are well into the second week of the year. It also means that we have fifty weeks left before the year ends. It is typical… Read More ›
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The Unexpected Date
As a young girl, I had a mental picture of how I wanted my love life to look, and I wasn’t going to settle for anything less. I imagined how I’d meet my ‘prince charming.’ We would fall in love… Read More ›
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My PhD journey: final lessons
It was 11:59 pm. A few hours earlier, I laid on my bed to get some sleep, but sleep eluded me. I had a lot on my mind – so much that I fought hard to hold back the hot… Read More ›
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10 random (fun) facts about me
Recently, someone asked me to tell her something about myself that she doesn’t know already 😅😅 “That’s the most difficult question to answer,” I thought to myself because, first of all, I don’t know what you already know. Secondly, what… Read More ›
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My favourite apps 2023
It’s a new year, and considering we all strive to be more productive and organized, it can be helpful to have a toolkit of apps at our fingertips. As someone always looking for ways to increase productivity and get more… Read More ›
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3 remarkable people skills I learnt from my husband
Marriage is such a beautiful thing. It provides unrestricted access to that special person you love, which also presents a unique opportunity for you to learn from each other. I have been married to my best friend for a little… Read More ›
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3 easy ways to spice up your relationship with your spouse every day
Want to spice up your marriage? It’s easier than you think. Here are three daily habits that cost nothing but mean everything.
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5 tips for teaching the word of God to your toddlers
Teaching toddlers anything can be challenging. When it comes to God’s word, we must be intentional about keeping it fun and exciting; otherwise, they lose interest. Here, I share five tips that I find help a great deal. Keep it… Read More ›
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