My name is Ayo. I am autistic. If you have met me before, you may not have realised this. I am what is often referred to as a "high masker." For me, this means that, from a very young age, I received subtle and overt messages from society that my natural way of being was … Continue reading Unmasking Ayo – Series Introduction
Tag: self-improvement
Reflections – Unbiased Podcast
I was recently interviewed for the unbiased podcast with Karen Barrett and we had really interesting conversations, which you can listen to here. I was asked a question I am asked a lot: How do I deal with challenges... as a women in STEM, a young, black women in politics. There is the short form … Continue reading Reflections – Unbiased Podcast
You are not a Robot – Staying Mentally Healthy
Today is world Mental Health day so I thought let's talk mental health and mental resilence. It's often not spoken about due to stigma but it affects everyone across their lifetime. According to the Mental Health Foundation, 1 in 6 people in the past WEEK experienced a common mental health problem. Please see the Mental … Continue reading You are not a Robot – Staying Mentally Healthy
But you are already worthy
I was thinking on my commute this week. What would life look like if everyone knew that they were worthy and worth it? I am talking about low self-esteem, bad self imagery and negative self talk. Low self-esteem can look different for everyone. Its hyping yourself to get through the day but internally not believing … Continue reading But you are already worthy
Creating a Life with Purpose
I turned 25 this year. 25 is a significant number in that it’s a quarter of a century and therefore a good point to reflect on where you are, what you have experienced and the trajectory that your current habits will take you for the rest of life*. *However whatever age you are, it worth taking … Continue reading Creating a Life with Purpose
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