Weaponized incompetence; a popular manipulation tactic that is characterized by someone pretending to be incompetent in a particular task just so they can rid themselves of the task. The perpetrator accomplishes this by purposefully performing poorly at tasks assigned or claiming inability to perform certain tasks so as to avoid responsibility.
Category Archives: EATING DISORDERS
Why You Need to Ditch Your Comfort Zone for Love
I once heard a guy scold ladies who lock themselves in the whole weekend then proceed to say that they are single and just find love. “Where do you expect to find a man to date you? You don’t expect a man to drop like manner from heaven? Or magically appear on your doorstep with a bouquet of flowers and ring, proposing to you and you live happily ever after?” Actually, all these are pretty decent ideas that most ladies wouldn’t mind. It would save us the hassle of engaging in small talk that barely leads anywhere but the gutter.
A Tale of Identity: John’s Struggles as an African Abroad
It started off with the snoopy guard at a convenience store following him around suspiciously and a pat down as he left the store which the guard said was “standard procedure” but all the white folks left the store at their own pleasure. John didn’t let this misdemeanor get to him though, he expected it but what happened next, took him by surprise.
Break Free from Toxic Relationships with the Grey Rock Technique
The Grey Rock method is a strategy of protecting yourself from abusive or toxic friends, partners, co-workers and family members. It entails becoming unresponsive to abusive or manipulative behavior so that the perpetrator loses interest. Abusive people thrive on attention and validation.
Why ‘Being Delulu is the Solulu’ Matters for Youth
Everyone has an absurd story of how they have witnessed a Gen Z and confidently call out someone older in whatever set up for an injustice they had observed. In a recent trend, Gen Z came up with the mantra “being delulu is the solulu”. When we talk about delusion, it triggers a different reaction from different generations. The older generation will probably say, “that’s a terrible way to live, just go out there and work like the rest of us.” However, the younger generation have a contrary opinion. With the new world order, things are not favorable for the young generation. Learned but no jobs, more liberal but misunderstood, and more confident but considered entitled. Now this is where the mantra comes in and serves it’s purpose.
JOMO (Joy of Missing Out)
JOMO refers to the pleasure that is derived from living a quiet or independent way without the anxiety of missing out. You tend to focus more on what makes you happy and what makes you contented.
TOXIC CRAVINGS!(Pica eating disorder)
Pica is an eating disorder which is characterized by the feeling of compulsion to eat non-food items and may consume dangerous items. They are unable to stop themselves from consuming these items that have no nutritional value whatsoever. It mostly affects pregnant women and children. Pica can lead to lead poisoning and in most cases it is usually temporary.
ME + FOOD = MY NOXIOUS BOO(Binge eating disorder)
Binge eating disorder is an eating disorder in which one frequently consumes unusually large amounts of food and lacks control to stop the excessive eating. Excessive overeating becomes a regular occurrence and the embarrassment about overeating follows. Bingeing victims are three times the number of Anorexics and Bulimics combined.
ME + FOOD = TOXIC(Bulimia Nervosa)
Bulimia Nervosa is a psychological eating disorder that is potentially life threatening as it involves secretly bingeing and purging in order to get rid of the extra calories. The patient eats large amounts of food in one sitting and lack control which result to overeating. They use unhealthy means to purge like, inducing vomiting or misusing laxatives, using weight loss supplements, diuretics or enemas, excessive fasting and working out, and strict dieting. The patient is preoccupied with body weight and body shape.
I CAN’T GET ENOUGH!(Emotional eating)
Emotional eating is the tendency to eat in order to escape, to numb, to change or to amplify feelings. You tend to seek comfort in food. The aftermath of emotional eating is the feeling of guilt or shame and cycles of excessive eating that eventually lead to weight gain.
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