A New Chapter

Yaaay, it’s my birthday!

I’ve not always been one to anticipate birthdays, but turning 33 feels different—it’s brought with it a fresh perspective on living in the present and embracing life fully.

So, why this blog? And why now?

I’ve ruminated on this idea for years, driven by my deep love for writing. Growing up, I wrote in so many notebooks—stories, reflections, random thoughts—that would’ve made for really good blog posts. But I was scared. Scared to share pieces of myself with the world. Scared of being judged for my decisions. Scared of being seen.

In 2021, during a slower phase of my PhD, I gave this idea another shot. But life, as it does, got in the way—again.

Then came the last year: an unplanned sabbatical after completing my PhD, the birth of my son, and a move to the second country I’ve called home since leaving Nigeria. It was a whirlwind, but somewhere in the stillness, I found moments of reflection, creativity—and now, execution.

I wouldn’t have imagined that the quiet would birth something I’m both terrified and excited to share.

“There’s no perfect time to begin—just the courage to begin from where you are.”

The birth of Be Lifestyl

The idea of Be Lifestyl first came to me on a sunny day in my tiny studio apartment in Birmingham, England. It was a symbol of my growth through the PhD journey, the solitude and self-discovery of living alone, and the highs and lows of figuring out adulthood. “Be” felt like the perfect word—it captured the essence of blooming, evolving, and simply being.

Strangely, the heart of BE still rings true today. But the past year has shown me that in every stage of life, we need things that help us stay grounded—tools, practices, spaces.

This blog is me choosing to start from where I am, not where I “should” be. It’s me accepting that there’s no perfect time.

Because life will always throw us something. A curveball. A delay. A detour. And in chasing the next thing, we often forget how far we’ve come—and how beautiful becoming really is.

This is an invitation

I’m building Be Lifestyl not just as a brand, but as a philosophy and platform—a place for grounded, honest, and intentional living.

Let’s be real—life is wild. Economic shifts, digital overload, and the pressure to outdo previous generations is exhausting. And yet, we keep going.

If you’re feeling the weight of it all, I hope this space becomes a soft landing. A reminder that you’re not walking alone.

This isn’t about glorifying mediocrity—it’s about celebrating the entire journey: the wins, the detours, the stillness, and the becoming.

Can you imagine a world where everything happened exactly as planned? How boring would that be?

What’s ahead

Over time, I’ll share resources—starting with snippets from my mindfulness cards—that have helped me stay centered in the midst of change.

So, if you’re in a season of change, stillness, growth, or rediscovery—welcome.

Let’s walk this path together, one mindful step at a time.

Tools that help me stay grounded—coming soon to Be Lifestyl.

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