tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46387283015106071082024-02-07T06:09:25.022+01:00Raphenzo's BlogPersonal Development, Self Empowerment, Motivation, Inspirational Quotes and ArticlesRaphenzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02122440327706482003noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4638728301510607108.post-21535680229040473482019-07-20T17:08:00.002+01:002019-07-20T19:55:45.323+01:007 Ways to Stay Mentally Strong In Your Busy Life / Most People Will Never Know<br />
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of us go through life not realizing the toll it takes on us. We mask our
emotions and we feel this overwhelming urge to give up when things don’t go
right. I have seen a lot of situations where people resort to drugs and alcohol
just to ease themselves out. Some even go as far as ending their lives since
there’s nothing to fight for. This article will help in keeping our minds in
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grateful about your success. It is imperative for us to celebrate our success often.
This keeps the mind <a href="https://raphenzo.blogspot.com/2017/01/how-your-mentality-plays-big-role-in.html" target="_blank">mentally</a> strong. Unwind and have fun, life is not to be
taken that hard. If you are grateful about your success, it will give you the
zeal to do more. Most people don’t think of rewarding themselves after they
have achieved a milestone such as a promotion or a new job. This is
counterproductive, having a couple friends over to celebrate with you or going
out to have fun on a Saturday night will help in reducing the stress level in
the brain. Not to mention social interaction will give you a sense of
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">Stop comparing
yourself to others:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Why do you look at
other people’s life and compare to yourself? This puts unnecessary pressure on
you, and there will be pressure to meet that person’s expectation. Despite the motivational this gives us, there are side effects. Take a look
at your hands, are they equal? NO. That’s to say no two people are the same, we
are all built differently, have different destinies etc. We see so much teens
and young adults swayed by what they see online. The advent of social media has
indirectly affected us. Always stay in your own lane and focus on your own goals.
Your journey is different from every other person.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">Be
positive: A positive mind can withstand the test of time. To stay mentally
strong you have to be optimistic in every situation. Positivity increases your self-esteem
and removes all sorts of bad energy and vibes which will result from failure.
The richest and most influential men and women in the world had a <a href="https://raphenzo.blogspot.com/2016/10/the-power-of-positive-thinking-to-your.html" target="_blank">positive</a>
mindset. Even when they failed they kept on trying until they succeeded in
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">See Also : <a href="https://raphenzo.blogspot.com/2016/11/3-simple-steps-to-remain-positive.html" target="_blank">3 Simple Steps To Remain Positive Despite Setbacks</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">Spend some
time alone: it’s important to have time alone; this will heal your mind after a
busy week. Just taking a moment to plan your life, going through every situation
that has happened will help you in making better decisions. You can ponder on right
or wrong decisions taken in the past. Meditation is key, that’s why monks and
priest practice this act. It’s also widespread truth that yoga helps in keeping
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argue with strangers: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is
self-explanatory. You don’t need all those drama in your life. Arguments can be
a good mental exercise but only when it is healthy. When we argue we increase
our brain activity, the cortisol levels rise which affects our emotions. 90
percent of the time, our emotions gets in the way of our sense of reasoning due
to our passion for the subject matter. The increased stress in the brain doesn’t
help in the long run. My advice is to stay out of unnecessary arguments which
won’t bring any money to you except you’re a lawyer and its part of your job.
Study shows that most arguments outside these echelons are detrimental to our
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and throw away things you haven’t used in a long time: Our environment affects
us in ways we do not know. A sane mind needs to breath. Decluttering helps in
this regard. Clear out your room and house regularly. Take out things that are
not in use. You can host a garage sale and have a few dollars back for the old
stuff. We are so engaged in our busy life that we forget to get rid of old clothes,
wares and appliances’ etc. there’s always someone out there that will need it.</span></div>
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the gym: I decided to put this last but it’s also important. Working out
controls your stress levels and keeps it in check. Focusing on you and having
that work out is great for your overall mood and mental health. Sweating it out
in the gym is another way to keep your mind off things that don’t matter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you don’t know what to do in the gym you
can hire a gym coach and go through series of routines. You don’t necessarily
need a gym membership to work out, 20 minutes every morning running around the
block, doing some push-ups and cardio can be all you need to keep your mind
mentally strong in a busy life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">Doing the
above, will help keep a sane mind and improve your mental health. There are
other things you can <a href="https://raphenzo.blogspot.com/2018/11/10-things-to-remember-in-life.html" target="_blank">practice</a> to have a strong mental health which I didn’t list
above. Have a planned routine and practice the points above. In time it will
become part of you.</span></div>
<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for reading. if you loved this article please share on the various social media</div>Raphenzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02122440327706482003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4638728301510607108.post-58238222690215840572019-04-24T04:54:00.003+01:002019-04-24T04:59:03.100+01:00Article That Will Change Your Life – Principles Of Life Challenges<br />
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;">Are you experiencing setbacks
and obstacles every other day? My advice is to stay true to you, read signs and
make appropriate decisions to curtail the situation. Time has a way of healing
our wounds and if we persevere in hardships then we can rejoice in success.
Motivations and inspirations come to people in difference scenarios and
situations, some people are inspired by art, some by influencers and role
models and while others by what they see or hear. These key motivators play a
role in centering our thoughts to important things.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;">In life things get awry and
bad especially when you put your mind into doing things for the best and give
your all when faced with erring situations. Do not give up because that is the
universe asking you to be strong and ready for future challenges, sometimes it
can be a way for the universe to mold your life in such a way as to prevent any
future problems and occurrence. Weeding out whatever will cause you more pain
later in <a href="https://raphenzo.blogspot.com/2018/11/10-things-to-remember-in-life.html" target="_blank">life</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;">It was a rainy evening today
and a bad one for me. I was working and there just seemed to be something off
about this day. From nagging customers to incorrect orders, everything just
seemed off. I did the best I could do in such situation. Most times days are
not going to go as planned and eventually you think back and realize there are
some things you could have done better. Every man has a responsibility to take
care of issues but not everyone is mentally capable of doing what is right in
the given situation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;">I got home feeling terrible
and while lying down on my sofa, I realized I should have done better, these didn’t
put me down but it’s a yardstick to avoid such occurrence in the future. I
thought of how things would have gone better if only I did this or that. I was
feeling bad already before I started work and it affected my day generally.
This bad mood spread and created a chain reaction to every single interaction I
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;">It’s obvious that whatever we
project to the universe it returns to us in other ways. If you’re a happy and
positive person then you can hardly go wrong in this game called life. If you’re
grumpy fellow who is hard to please, then you should expect a lot of tough
choices and issues coming your way, and besides we all know karma is a bitch. I
wasn’t in the best of mood that evening and you see how it turned out for me. Nobody
is perfect we are all humans and are susceptible to mistakes. We are frail and
infallible. We love and have hearts which makes us unique but weak when it
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;">We continue the fight in this
game called life, we try to trust one another and love the most because that’s
the only sane way to go through this cruel and brutal world full of killings
and hatred. But what happens even in that little world of ours, we are betrayed
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</span>You guessed right, we become devastated and confused. We question ourselves,
our loyalty and decisions. This I can say is a painful scenario because we wish
we didn’t start loving in the first place. My advice in such situations is to
pick the good out of it and forget about the bad stuff. I ask myself questions
like; what did I learn from this? What can I do to prevent this from happening?
I do a thorough examination of conscience and whatever I deduce from it. I use
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;">Most men are a poor judgement
of character; we don’t want to see the bad in people just because we want to
protect our interest. This is normal because the human mind is structured this
way. Great things will only happen if we have a control of our mind and channel
the over flowing resources to work for us. Life throws us a lot of test but our
ability to use these test and learn from them is what matters. Channeling our
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for reading. if you loved this article please share on the various social media</div>Raphenzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02122440327706482003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4638728301510607108.post-74712732160789096932018-11-23T05:43:00.002+01:002018-11-23T05:43:27.975+01:0010 Things To Remember In Life<br />
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with an article that will bring my readers to reality. I just had to write this
piece because it’s something that affects everyone despite race, gender, color,
sex or disposition. I took months from writing due to personal issues that were
beyond my control. In living your best life, there are certain rules to follow
to be happy, these are little rules which I will just outline and they are
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 200%; margin: 0px;">The Past is the past: I made this my first rule
because it’s what holds a lot of people back, when things happen in our lives,
we tend to ponder and become sad especially when it’s a bad experience due to a
mistake or poor decision we took. The past cannot be changed so why not suck it
up and move on. You learn from the experiences and move on. Most people can’t
move on from the past that’s why they resort to all forms of negative actions
such as suicide, crimes etc. there’s a reason why it’s called the past. Be
strong and stop wallowing in your foolishness.</span></div>
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about other people opinion. The moment we stoop so low to listen and allow
peoples comments and views affect us then we become slaves to them. This is an
inherent character seen among our young ones especially in high schools. This
can stick with them for life and cause a stigma which will in turn lead to low self-esteem.
Be proud of who you are despite whatever flaws you may have. Don’t listen to
people who do not have the power to make or mar you.</span></div>
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fingers are not equal so is our journey in life. Do not compare yourself with
your friends because it’s going to make you feel like a failure. Appreciate
life and go with your pace, do not use this as an excuse to not seek an
education or get a job. You might notice your friends getting a master or
getting married, but that’s how life is. Your time will come just keep focused
and be strong and be ready for it.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 200%; margin: 0px;">Things get better with time: Time heals all wounds;
eventually everything will fall into place and make sense. Time is a factor
that cannot be challenged. Even great men were not born great, they developed
themselves and worked hard to be recognized in the society and it was all a
factor of time. Give it your best and time will tell where you will be in 5 to
10 years from now. But why not plant the seed of success today.</span></div>
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thoughts create <a href="https://raphenzo.blogspot.com/2016/11/3-simple-steps-to-remain-positive.html" target="_blank">positive</a> things. When we find ourselves thinking positively it
impacts positively in our lives. I do this all the time and it has helped. Try
to be optimistic and see how things turn out to be good.</span></div>
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attitude has earned the best deals for us. Never give up even if the situation
is dire and needs a life line. Keep on hustling and never <a href="https://raphenzo.blogspot.com/2017/12/6-things-to-quit-right-now.html" target="_blank">quit</a> because if you
quit you fail. Keep on going and the universe will reward your hard work
eventually. Remember Quitters don’t win.</span></div>
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us because it leads to sadness. Action people accept the failures and move on.
Pondering on issues puts a break in our lives. Hence it is important to think
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we are good to ourselves and to others we attract favours from the universe. It
is free to be kind. Positive energy begets positive outcomes. As we mark
Thanksgiving today go out there and give the less privilege some food and
clothes to keep them warm. Many of us have a lot of spare clothing we don’t
use. Give them out; unclog your closet and show someone love today. </span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 200%; margin: 0px;">Smiles are Contagious: Smiles are contagious
and it helps uplift our spirits and that of others. It relaxes our nerves and
makes us look beautiful. When we do not smile we push people away and keeping a
sad demeanor won’t do you any favours as it makes you miss your luck and opportunity.
So keep smiling and affect someone’s life positively today.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 200%; margin: 0px;">Happiness is found within: There’s a lot to be
happy about, for instance looking at this scenario, if you have food in your
fridge, clothes on your body, a roof over your head and a place to sleep, you’re
richer than 75% of the entire world. If you have money in your wallet, a little
change and you can go anywhere you want, you are among the 18% of the world’s
wealthy people. If you are alive today with more health than illness, you are
more blessed than the million people who will not survive this week and die. Life
is not about complaining a pain and sorrows. It’s about a thousand other
reasons to be grateful and happy. So why are you not happy?</span></div>
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can actually “READ” this message and understand it, you are more fortunate than
the 3 billion people in the world who cannot see, cannot read or suffer from
mental retardation. There you have it 10 things to remember in life. Keep
striving and one day you will be where you want to be. </span></div>
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decided to write about time management, I am guilty of this too always doing
things at the last minute and sometimes sucking up when I am not able to
complete the days job. So I came up with some time management
skills that I adopted which helped me meet up my schedule and become more
prompt and efficient. Successful entrepreneurs wake up early in the day, some as
early as 4.00 am to plan their day and make the best out of it. It all depends on
your mindset and what works for you. Some become more active in the evening and
some in the morning. Am not going to dwell on the cliche of whether early birds are more
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may often feel like there is not enough time in a day. Perhaps you even find
you constantly have to work late hours to hit your deadlines. Maybe you even
feel too busy that you miss meals and sleep. These are all classic signs that
you may not be managing your time effectively. Benjamin Franklin once said that
time is money. Just like money, time must be managed properly. If you manage
time properly you find the right balance between your work, leisure and rest
time. You effectively accomplish the things that matter most in your life. On
top of that, you reduce your stress level and feel a lot happier. To help you
manage time more effectively, here are ten proven time management skills you
should learn today.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Goals: Goals give you a vision, focus and destination to work towards. They
help you have a clear mind on where you want to go and how best to manage your
time and resources to get there. By setting goals, you are able to identify
what’s worth spending your time on and what’s a distraction to avoid. Start by
asking yourself where you want to be in six months time. You can go further and
look at where you want to be in the next year or even decade from now. Set
personal and professional goals that are realistic and achievable. This is a
crucial step toward ensure you manage your time better. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Prioritize your goals: Prioritizing cannot be overemphasized when it comes to
effective time management. It can be difficult to know what tasks to tackle
first, especially when a flood of tasks all seem urgent. It is, however,
relatively easy to prioritize activities if you have clear goals already set.
Ask yourself three basic questions to know what tasks should take first
priority: Why am I doing this task or activity? How does this task help me
achieve my goals? To what extent does this task I’m doing help me achieve my
goals? Do the most important things first.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Keep a Task List: A task list (or “to-do list”) is a reminder system that tells
you when you need to do what. Keeping a to-do list helps you remain organized
and on top of things. It helps break things down into small, manageable tasks
or steps so that you never forget to do the important stuff. Don’t try to
remember everything you need to do in your head. In most cases, trying to
remember everything won’t work. Instead, keep a to-do list. A simple daily,
weekly or monthly planner on a note pad or diary can do. Write down the things
you need to do, including meetings, appointments and deadlines. Prioritize
items on your list by listing items in order of importance from high priority
to low priorities items or highlighting urgent or important tasks on your list
with an asterisk. Cross out completed tasks as often as you add new tasks on
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Schedule Tasks: A schedule defends from chaos and whim,” says author Annie
Dillard. If you are a morning person and find you are at your most creative and
productive early in the morning, schedule high-value tasks in the morning at
your peak creative/productive time. If your creativity and energy picks up when
the sun is setting, schedule high priority tasks then. Your “down” time can be
scheduled for less important tasks like checking e-mail or returning phone
calls. Understand your rhythm of peak and dead times and schedule tasks
appropriately to make the most of peak times. Remember you don’t find time for
important things; you make time for important things best by scheduling.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Focus on One Task at a Time: You get more done in the least time possible when
you toggle between talking on your cell phone, browsing the internet and
jotting down notes, right? Wrong! According to a study published by the
American Psychological Association, you actually spend between 20 and 40
percent more time when you multitask. Besides costing you time and efficiency,
multitasking can also reduce the quality of your work, you don’t get on top of
your workload by multitasking. Focus more on completing one task at a time.
Completing tasks in sequence one at a time leads to better use of time, says I
find out that doing one task at a time saves me on time besides, I allow my
brain focus and rest in between as so many things can go wrong when you
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Minimize Distractions: Whether it’s client e-mail alerts, phone calls from
friends or IM chats with prospects while working, distractions are a hindrance
to effective use of time. Distractions break your concentration, lower your
productivity and often prevent you from completing important tasks on time.
They can also cause stress .Identify what is distracting you from doing core
tasks and put a stop to it. Kill that television and turn off your Internet
connection and IM chat. Put up a “Do not disturb” or similar sign at the
entrance of your dedicated work space to prevent interruptions. Just do
whatever it takes to minimize distractions. This ensures you take control of
your days and maximizes your productivity.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Overcome Procrastination: Procrastination to me is a sin however you may think
of it, I don’t like doing that because I tend to forget to do that it later. I
believe in just doing it when it comes. Edward Young, the English poet best
remembered for Night Thoughts, once said procrastination is the thief of time.
Don’t put off tasks that you should be focusing on right now and let
procrastination steal your time. Remind yourself that the best time to do
somethings is usually NOW. Push yourself a little harder to beat
procrastination and get what needs to be DONE. An effective strategy to beat
procrastination is to tell yourself you are only going to embark on a project
for a few minutes, say ten minutes. Once you start the project, your creative
juices will start flowing. You will then find you want to continue with the
task and quite possibly take it to the end. The trick to beat procrastination
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Take Breaks: Unless you are Superman, you can’t sustain working long hours on
end without burning out and sacrificing on quality. However tempting it may be
to work to a deadline for 8-10 hours straight, take breaks in between work.
This way you give your brain valuable time to rest and recharge. Taking breaks
from work is not time wasting. It is smart time management. You produce top
quality work when you are well rested. Squeeze short breaks in between work for
down-time. Ideally, take a five minute break every hour or two to rest and
think creatively. You may set an alarm to remind you when your break is due.
Stop working and just sit and meditate at your desk or go out for a cup of
coffee or short walk. Don’t forget to give yourself ample time for lunch too.
You can’t work optimally on an empty stomach.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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“No”: This is my favorite one , One skill that many high achievers like
President Obama, Bill Gates have mastered is the gentle art of saying “no” to
things that are not a priority. Saying “no” to things that are not a priority
allows you to focus on those things that are really important. You only have
exactly 24 hours in a day to do the things that matter. If you don’t learn to
say “no” to things that are not important, other peoples’ priorities will
precede your own and you will be swamped with far too many projects and
commitments. Say “no” amicably to everything that doesn’t support your values
or help you achieve your goals. You have the right to say “no” no matter who
you are talking to. When you get better at saying “no,” you put you time to
good use and defend yourself from rushed work, poor performance and work
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Delegate Tasks: The old adage by 17th century author John Donne that no one is
an island still holds true today. You can’t manage everything on your own.
Sometimes it is prudent to let other people help you with tasks, especially
when you are swamped. You save time, reduce stress and accomplish a lot more
when you assign tasks to the right people. Relinquish your grip on the wheel
and grant authority with responsibility to qualified people. Delegating is not
dumping. Give tasks with consequences. This way you promote accountability and
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we have doubts in our minds when it’s time to make a very serious decision that
will go a long way in affecting our minds? What holds us back from saying yes
to a potential date? What influences our response and our decision making? All this
lies in our mind, it’s the fear of failure and the unknown. Most times I tell
my friends that the worst thing to do is not to do it. </span><span style="font-family: "garamond" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "garamond" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">It’s better to go for what we want rather than
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these sound intuitive, but can be overwhelming at the outset. If you have
trouble deciding what comes next, it may be because you have not decided what
you want. You might have studied for several years, or been in a relationship
even longer, before realizing that you did not want to continue. Sometimes
because of sunk cost bias, we will forgo the opportunity we truly desire
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list out the pros and cons of both your options, you will see the pros of one
getting longer than the other – usually, your innate desire or your gut will be
making the decision for you. Go with your gut and just leave everything else to
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are like a dynamo. When you make one decision, it paves the way for other
situations to occur, which you will then have to deal with. Making a tough
decision in life can have many ramifications. Taking certain paths can affect
your finances, your relationships, your friendships and your career. Think
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stuck between two choices, the best thing I do is take a day or two to weigh
the pros and cons of each choice. What can really go wrong if I make a wrong choice?
The decision lies in the ability to withstand the effects if I make the wrong
choice. If making the decision will give me more experience and expose me to opportunities
to learn then I will choose that above any other. Every day in life we are
faced with one decision or the other like a toxic relationship, bad job,
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but have you ever said to yourself, “oh, I could never do that because what
would so-and-so think?” That mindset is keeping you stuck. In fact, I would
argue this is the most common, most socially-acceptable way we keep ourselves
stuck. Most of us are living our lives to impress someone else, all the while
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makes you better and happy, do not fret and second guess yourself on what
others will think. Life is not a race it’s rather a journey and we are free to
take detours and shortcuts with the end goal in mind. So make a choice today
and if you’re stuck do what I advised in this article. When we do nothing and
procrastinate, things will just get worse. Remember we miss 100% of opportunities
we don’t take.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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this question - working hard or working smart. I have been a proponent of the
first scenario and I can categorically say working hard has its pros and cons
while working smart is the way of life of the successful men. When you work
hard and break your back for a </span><span style="font-size: 24px;">meager</span><span style="font-size: 18pt;"> pay cheque you are drained at the end of
the work week. But the reverse is the case when you work smart, you will have
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considered to be the cornerstone of achievement. You work hard at something,
burn midnight oil, sweat and out run everyone else around you, to reach your
goal. Maybe it's school, or grad school, or looking for a job. Maybe its
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hundred thousand times and drilled into our heads - "if you want to
succeed, work hard". "You have to burn midnight oil". "Life
is not easy; you have to work very hard to achieve something ". I
completely am a fan of this thought, yet so many of us miserably fail at achieving
our goal even after working so hard at it. We sometimes fall just short by
inches, left to bite the dust. I have personally tasted this failure, even
though I worked so hard at things. I just did not succeed. What was wrong? Was
I not working hard? I was working very hard! So what was wrong! Oh no, was it
about being smart? Being smart is about making smart choices. It’s about making
the right decision, the right step or the right choice.</span></div>
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the ladder real fast. They also are the ones that have great cars, lot of
money, and everything else the rest of us desire. Right? These are people that
played smart and won big times. Seems so easy. But does that also mean they did
not work hard to be where they are. Consider some very famous people, your idols,
and your heroes. Did they just work smart and not hard? My honest opinion is they
worked very hard. They worked so hard that we cannot even imagine what they
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , serif; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 200%;">People, who are successful in
business life, work, or a profession typically go through hell before they
can reap the rewards of success. Take the example of musicians, training for 8
to 12 hours a day is not uncommon among the top highly paid musicians in the
world. Similarly performers, artists, professionals spend hundreds of hours honing
their skills, without taking any shortcuts to perfect their art and to stay at
the top. As you reach the pinnacle of success, you start making fewer mistakes.
As you grow more experienced, you make fewer errors and these results in
something that saves you lots of time, effort and energy. You have now become
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , serif; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 200%;">You now play smart! Working hard or working
smart cannot be separated from each other. Even when working hard you have to
make smart choices. You cannot just wake up one day and say to yourself,
"Today I will make smart choices". No, you should be saying that to
yourself every day and work "hard" on it. Give anything your best
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get what you want, because the desire to achieve something is only as strong as
the smallest distraction that can take you away from it. Be smart about setting
your goals and planning how to achieve your goal. Be smart about making choices
in life and then work on making those choices spring you good things. Work hard
in making smart choice and work even harder to learn how to make smart choices.
Make mistakes but be smart enough to learn from them. Try to be smart in making
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people, that you have to work hard and pay your dues, even if it means being
miserable. For some reason people seem to think that they have to be
miserable for the first few years of their work life in order to get to where
they want to be; either professionally or personally. Lots of younger
people have this notion that if they work hard that everything will be okay and
fall into place for them. This is the wrong way to go about trying to
succeed. There is a fine line between working hard and working smart. I
used to think this way and the first few jobs I had out of college were
horrible. Everyone used to tell me, “well kid, you have to pay your
dues,” to which I would reply, “why?” and the response I always got back was,
“you just have to.” This is the most illogical, useless, counter
intuitive and counter productive type of thinking that boxes you in and makes
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who work smart have different measures of success. Those that work hard usually
evaluate success based on inputs such as the number of hours they work and the
number of tasks they accomplish in a day or in a week and ultimately seek a
large paycheck. Typically hard work means something like 60 or 70 hours a week
(sometimes 80 or 90), working at home in the evenings and weekends, and
continuously juggling multiple projects in a frantic attempt to get them all
done. This is not hard work; this is simply poor management of your time and a
clear lack of understanding of your strengths and skills. Not
to mention the inability to balance your work life and your personal life.
I don’t have anything against people that work hard and slave away day to
day, it’s just not the type of person I want to be. There are many
successful people in the world who call themselves hard workers, and that they
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evaluate success based on the amount of discretionary time they have to do
whatever it is they want to do. Smart workers don’t focus on inputs they
focus on prioritizing in order to achieve the most valuable outputs in the most
efficient ways. Smart workers usually have a much better work-life
balance, are entrepreneurs, are able to identify their strengths and
weaknesses, and manage time effectively. For example, a smart worker will
realize that they are more productive during a certain time of day and will
batch their tasks based on difficulty to match with when they are most
productive. A hard worker has a long list and just checks off tasks one a
time as he goes down the list. There isn’t a better or worse way to get things
done it’s based on preference. Personally I’m not capable of bulldozing
through a long list of tasks, working ridiculous hours, and sacrificing my life
for a paycheck, it’s just not me. I don’t really admire people that make
a ton of money and work ridiculous hours (if I want to make a ton of money I
can just get two full time jobs and sleep 3 hours a day), I admire people that
are successful yet still have discretionary time and a solid work life balance.
I think there are a few key things that can help people work smart (if they so
desire) Understand your strengths and weaknesses and try to take on projects
that match your strengths while delegating or outsourcing projects or
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tasks; focus on completing the most important tasks that will have the greatest
impact on whatever it is you are doing. Prioritize and manage your time
effectively, this means understanding when you are most productive, what tasks
take you the longest time to complete, etc. Batch the hardest most
tedious tasks with the times you are most productive. Check email only twice a
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , serif; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 200%;">I batch my email time and when I’m not checking email I’m actually working
on getting things done that need to get done. The trouble with email is
that when you send an email you get one right back and email then becomes this
glorified chat messaging program (which it isn’t). I let people get ahold
of me on skype if they really need me but email is only at 11 and 4. Don’t
waste emotional currency in return for financial currency. What I mean
here is don’t work at a job that makes you feel miserable just because they are
paying you well. Now, you can’t just up and leave a job that is
responsible for your financial security so the smart thing to do here is to
start saving and aggressively looking for another job that you can transition
to. Pick up some small side projects on Craigslist (or wherever) just to
supplement your income. When you have enough money to cover your expenses
from side projects (or saved up cash), then you can quit. Education is your
best friend. Working smart is all about understanding the big picture.
You need to constantly learn and evolve your skill set so as to make work
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decided enough is enough. You don’t want to take it anymore. The overwhelming
stress of what is happening pushes us to surrender our will power to the strains
of life. By this post I am going to give six (6) things you need to quit right
now and stop doing as it’s a recipe for failure and it will breed contempt and
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try to please everyone:</span></b><span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 150%;"> We are what we think, you determine what
people think about you, you are unique and being yourself makes you original. The
moments you try to be someone you’re not then you have missed the point. A lot of
people spend half their lives trying to please everyone and gain approval of
everyone. This is not meant to last as the people you’re trying to please will
see through your pretense. Learn to be original and stop living in the image of
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of change:</span></b><span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 150%;"> The only thing constant in life is change. Change is what
makes us human. Living in your comfort zone will not see any improvement in
your life. If there is a way to better your life it’s important to make
decisions that will improve your situation. Every time we see people who fear
the unknown and they are pessimistic of outcomes of their decisions. You have
to quit the fear of change because the most successful people in this world are
people who are not ready to sit back doing a 9 to 5 job but are ready to break
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in the past</span></b><span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 150%;">: Let
by-gones be by-gones. The man who lives in the past is definitely not ready to
move on in life. We are products of our past but are not supposed to be defined
by it. We find out some people who have achievements and are still mesmerized
by it but fail to move forward due to that. There are some people who refuse to
live their lives due to issues in the past like the loss of a loved one, job
etc. this has a drastic effect on them that they are stuck in their own world. To
be successful in life one needs to move on from these situations. If this is
not done then it won’t be possible to concentrate and take the chances that
come in the future. Quit living in the past from today and start living your
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yourself down</span></b><span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 150%;">: I keep on asking myself this question why are
people so pessimistic? 70% of goals are never achieved because they are dead
even before starting. We are so scared of repeating mistakes that have happened
in the past. But why do we do this to ourselves? Do we hate ourselves so much? We
are all guilty about this if you look at it. Putting yourself down won’t help
us to achieve what we plan to do in life. Learn to overcome your fears and take
any opportunity that comes your way.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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situations</span></b><span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 150%;">: This goes together with living in the past. Most times we
find ourselves unable to leave our current position in life because we scared
about the next possible step. Overthinking a possibility will take us nowhere
rather it will present more complications on why we shouldn’t take that step. Make
a decision based on the facts right in front of your face. If you overthink it
then you will have a thousand reasons not to take that step. I am not saying
you shouldn’t think before leaping but I am saying you should not dwell on
situations because 90% of the time it’s already past and thinking about it won’t
change the outcome.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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your needs last</span></b><span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 150%;">: we all have needs in life. The moment you
start putting people before you, you miss living. Always love yourself and take
care of yourself as much as you can; this will boost your self-esteem and
ensure that you’re on top of your game and not behind your mates.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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today am deciding to bare my innermost thoughts and pains. I know a lot of my
readers share the same thoughts. Once in a while this comes on you like a heavy
boulder on your shoulder. That feeling that there is no need living again. The
thought of not continuing when all efforts to make it fail. Why does no one
talk about quitting? Is it a rationale to prove you are a failure? No. it’s a
normal human feeling which should not be ignored but expressed. I most times
reminisce the Greek god; Atlas who was made to bear the weight of the heavens
on his shoulder as punishment for defying Zeus and leading the titans into
battle against the Olympians. That takes serious guts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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down on my sofa and I reflect on my life and bang” there goes the phrase “I
want to quit”. Right now. I want to quit, because I’m tired. My head is fogged
up, and my coffee</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "garamond" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">as good
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because I woke up this morning before dawn and my limbs ached. I want to quit
because I can remember what it feels like to have more money than I needed, and
to lose it, and to remember it like a kick in the gut today. I want to quit
because the way back in is long, hard and unforgiving. I wonder why no one
talks about quitting anymore, it’s crazy thinking of it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">I want
to quit because business is tough, it’s always tough. I’m staring into a mirror
12 hours a day and daring the reflection to make one wrong move, to make one
wrong call, knowing that what I do fails or flies on me. I want to quit because
I want to sit in my room, playing game and eating, listening to Despacito,
doing whatever I can, anything I can to distract myself from the ticking clock
and the pressure I’ve always felt to do more, work more, try harder. Why does
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I’m terrified that if I risk everything, I’ll die poor too. I want to quit
because I stand a good chance of failing, every time I take start a new endeavor,
every time I build a product or start a business or crack open a new dream, and
I’ve failed enough times that I don’t want to feel the ground drop out from
under me again. Quitting is what everyone should reflect on sometimes to blow
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">I want
to quit because startups are hard, they’re unforgiving in their statistical
chances of disaster, and I know deep down that I’m not a visionary leader or a
tech genius, just a guy with big ideas and a decent serving of guts. And I’m
not sure that’s enough. I want to quit because I got an email from a reader
calling me a self-centered asshole because I wouldn’t talk about his problems
and solve his issues, and I got a DM from another one who thinks I’m a “vapid
waste of space”</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "garamond" , serif;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "garamond" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">even
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into being average and not trying. If I didn’t try, I could switch off that
part of my brain that wants to, and find a comfortable job and get tired and
get done. I want to quit because writing means baring a piece of my soul every
day, and holding it out to the world and saying hey, what do you think of this?
…and sometimes, asking whether it’s been worth it, trying to open myself to it,
and feeling vulnerable. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to quit because I hate putting in effort, and I want to be lazy, and I don’t
want to be productive, and I don’t want to get fit, and I don’t want to stay up
late trying to push my dreams over the line. I want to quit because I’d love to
re-watch every season of Game of Thrones, and that seems a lot better than
blogging and banking. I want to quit because JK Rowling is a better writer than
me, with more credibility and authenticity and characters that people love and
a series of books that shaped the childhood of millions. I want to quit because
James Allen is a better writer than me, with inspirational ideas, messages and
game changing concepts that have built thousands of entrepreneurs.</span></div>
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quit because I’m not either of them, and I’m not Stephen Covey, or Paul
McCartney, Richard Carlson or Richard Branson. And no matter how much I read
articles that list the 10 things they have in common, the 5 morning routine
tips that made them successful, the 25 quotes that inspired them, the 50 best
decisions they ever made or the 20 traits that helped them achieve their
dreams, I’ll probably never reach their level. I want to quit for most of the
same reasons that you do. Because we’re all struggling to make it in a world
that often doesn’t listen, waiting for the right hand, or the right moment to
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heroes we’ve set ourselves, and there’s a thousand things we’d rather fucking
be doing. But I don’t quit. I don’t quit every single day, when I wake up and I
want to. I didn’t quit for years, writing blog posts that nobody read, freaking
out in panic attacks and deleting them before I would calm down and start all
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directed at the school teenagers who spend their time doing things that don’t
matter. Many Nigerian students see the freedom which has been given to them as
an opportunity to unleash whatever has been holding them down. Most have been
caged for so long by their parents and see this as an opportunity to do what
they have been visualizing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">When I was in
school I heard a lot of things such as finishing with a good grade and all. I
was excited and was filled with a lot of aspirations and dreams to finish with
a first class or a 2.1, these were known as good grades and was going to give
an edge in the market. Anything short of this was considered absolute failure
and waste of time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">However, this
doesn’t mean that graduates with a 2.2, third class or a pass won’t get jobs,
but it is what they do after school that will determine how fast you can get a
job. This are not laid down rules but pointers that can be followed to secure a
dream job.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">See Also:<a href="http://raphenzo.blogspot.com/2016/08/7-tips-for-job-hunters-after-job-loss.html"> </a></span><span style="border: none 1.0pt; color: #00838f; font-family: "garamond" , serif; font-size: 16.0pt; padding: 0in;"><a href="http://raphenzo.blogspot.com/2016/08/7-tips-for-job-hunters-after-job-loss.html">7
Tips for Job Hunters after A Job Loss</a></span><span style="font-family: "garamond" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">This is not
rocket science but a simple thought process. Take time to ask yourself what you
can do, most times talent doesn’t happen unless it is put to test. Examination
is not a true test of knowledge so don’t be discouraged. Look for other attributes
and skills that you possess and put it into good use. Only then can you
evaluate the response you get when applying for jobs. Most jobs nowadays don’t
even look at grade they look at your soft skills, what you can bring to the
table. Explore this and come up with a compelling CV.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">Your mindset
is everything, if you feel you are a failure then indeed you are a failure.
Never back down if you finish with something less than expected because there
are people who even didn’t attend school but are doing well outside. You are
who you think you are. When I was in school, I know some of my mates that
didn’t show up for their convocation ceremony because they felt like failures.
If your mindset is down then you can’t achieve anything. Dust your cv and start
doing something.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">This cannot
be overemphasized, education is evolving and so is the recruitment market. Most
Hr experts do not joke with this aspect of recruitment. There are a lot of professional
certifications out there. Look for the body that’s related to your course of
study, register and become certified. The funny thing is that these courses are
not expensive to do. This makes you become a member and increases your chances
of been recognized since you will meet people who are already experts in the
field.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">Communication
is a must if you want to sell yourself. 2.2 or less is not the end of life it
is only a motivating tool to do better than people with a first class. You must
be fluent in communication and your relations with others should not be rigid
but flexible. Soft skills will go a long way to improve your ability to get
that contact to your dream job. When it comes to situation when the interviewer
is what stands between you and your dream job, it’s your communication skill
that will bail you out in such situation. Interaction with others is a plus in
this situation. Even if you the shy type try socializing with people and boost
your confidence it will go a long way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">Just like my
earlier point on socializing this comes next. After building the contacts via
communication channels then have a networking attitude. This is
an ongoing process that can come up when you are in a meeting
with professionals in your field of studies or other avenues. Social media is
Great Avenue to carry this out such as Facebook and LinkedIn which is for
professionals. Have a good profile and attractive bio displaying your
qualifications and experience.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">This is not
immediate but a gradual process. Most recruiters go to this medium to check for
qualified and sound candidates to fill up necessary positions. Instead of
wasting your time in dating sites and other irrelevant sites. Sign up today and
start selling yourself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "garamond" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">Experience is
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">There’s is a
saying that you cannot give what you don’t have. What you know and can do
cannot be taken from you. Experience gives you an edge over other candidates
looking for the same position. Most companies don’t want to spend money
training and the rest, they prefer candidates that they can employ immediately
and they hit the ground running immediately. In as much as its difficult
getting a co-up or internship in the multi-national companies, there are other
places that you can volunteer to learn and be an expert. These advice goes
especially to the youths and teenagers in higher institution in Nigeria, if you
are doing your IT, try and learn all you can at that given time and try to
maintain good relationship with the management of where you worked.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">Lastly,
ensure you drop your CV everywhere you go. Print hard copies and share
especially job recruitment websites. Opportunity can come anytime, be prepared
for any job pending when you get to a stage when you can select the jobs that
you want. Give your CV to friends to share to different employees and tailor
your CV to the company you are applying too. Do not forget to pray for grace
not withstanding as there are graduates that have gotten six figure jobs in
places where they do not know anyone or even qualified.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Being an ardent football fan for one of the biggest football clubs in Europe. I sat
down one afternoon watching my favourite team playing and could not erase a
thought from my mind. I kept thinking of one word “Mentality”. I kept observing
the spectators and I could see the joy and pride amongst the supporters. Even the
commentator was making a remark about the winning mentality of the team and yes
the word struck to my brain like glue. It was only normal for me to pick up my
laptop to start writing. Now what is this mentality I am talking about?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Mentality
is a salient framework by which we are being are perceived by any one we come across.
How your mentality plays a big role cannot be over emphasized. Mentality can be
defined as a way of thinking or the ability to think and learn. Our mental capacity
directs our ability to communicate and socialize with people around us. If you
have a mentality of a child then you will be perceived as a child. Even if you
are a full grown adult, if you think like a child then you will be treated as
such. I have seen people been referred to as children, the funny thing is they take
offense because they are definitely not children but it’s not their fault as
they grew up that way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Your
mentality cuts across various aspects of life. If you have the mentality to be
poor then definitely you will be poor. If you have the mentality to be rich
then you will be rich. Your brain is like the software of the body, whatever
command you give to it; it will act towards achieving that. Goals don’t just
manifest themselves they are a product of our thinking. Your mentality drives
your actions. Your mentality makes things happen. If you have a mentality to be
successful, then opportunities will present themselves for you to achieve that.
Have you seen a situation when you wish for something to happen positively and
it just happens like that without prior notice? That is our mentality working
for us. Make a decision today to have the right thoughts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 150%;">The
word”mental,” which means of the mind, or how your mind works can be measured
through various test such as IQ test or through schooling test. Our mentality
can improve as a result of experience too. As we grow through life we learn
lessons which affect our mentality whether for good or bad. The mentality of a
company or a business venture will have a say if that company will grow or not.
The mentality of the founder needs to be instilled on the workers so that they
can play into the strengths of the company. The mentality of the company is
seen in its ideology which will also play in the core values. If the mentality
is nothing to write home about then in no time will that venture be a shadow of
itself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Keying
into this will go a long way in ensuring you live a life of your dreams. Success
doesn’t come easily, it needs to be acquired and only if the mentality is right
for it. That feeling when a football team makes that last minute equalizer or
even a winning goal against all odds, that’s an example of a winning mentality.
The zeal to never give up despite all odds is what differentiates the men from
the boys. Even in other kind of sports it’s only common to see successful teams
at the top of their games because of the collective positive mentality of the
team and staff. This plays a big role in all their games throughout the season.
Having a winning mentality does not start in a day it is something gained
overtime and with experience.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Your
mentality defines you to a great deal. You are a product of what you think and
do. Your decisions are influenced by your mentality. It is warped around it
like the web of a spider. Why do you
want to be a loser when you can be an amazing person with the right personality
and attitude? When your mentality is the backbone of your thoughts then you are
heading in the right direction.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 150%;">See Also: </span><a href="http://raphenzo.blogspot.com/2016/10/7-essential-positive-thinking-practices.html" target="_blank">7 Essential Positive Thinking Practices You Should Know (AnEveryday Guide)</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Positive
thinking and positive mentality goes together if you think positively every
time then you will attract good opportunities to yourself. When you continue in
positivism then your mentality generally will talk for you. People will view
you as a happy person. If you want to start making money you need to have a
rich mentality and work towards that. Most successful people do not have a
mentality of failure instead their mind is programmed towards winning. If you don’t
have a winning mentality today strive to gain some. Begin by erasing negative thoughts
from your mind from there you can start filtering your thoughts one at a time. This
cuts across all works of life the power is in your hands and the decision lies
with you. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Hello readers,
on this chapter of life chronicles, I decide to come back to my home country
and talk about the trending topic of this year which is the emergence of MMM which
has affected everyone as a whole. MMM is a community of people providing
financial help on the principle of benevolence. They provide help to one
another. It was created to fight the unfair financial system. I had to check their
website and understand what they are about and the ideology struck me to the
bone as there are no visible proofs that they are not genuine. Even if the
system is on a temporary break for a month I will use this article to motivate
the participants to be steadfast and not listen to any negative advice or utterance
as this will only make them doubtful.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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started about last year and it has grown widely in the country little wonder
did the number of registered participants tripled in a few months. Every decision
you take whether right or wrong will either make or mar you. For the
participant that donated with his or her spare cash I am proud of you because
the people that are making jest of you today are like stagnant water they are
not making a move to change their financial status but are just waiting to
castigate and ridicule you. Do not listen but keep on striving to be free, to
be the best and the sky will be your starting point. You are better than
someone who did not try at all. Even if you do not succeed at first you will at
second trail.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 150%;">It is
not over not until the head is off, I have been deliberating for sometime why
people act the way they do. Why do people make fun of others? Why do people
derive joy in judging and seeing the downfall of another man? You are in this world to make a mark and
impact others to the fullest. I have been observing what has been happening
recently in my country Nigeria. How there are schemes that promote independence,
and financial freedom. These schemes have been widely accepted as they have the
sole purpose of eradicating the unfair and unjust financial system.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 150%;">This
scheme has been proven to make the average man smile even without undergoing
the hard pressures of life. I see youths embracing these schemes and I see
testimonies about the benefit of joining these businesses. So I decided to see
what it is all about. The ideology of MMM is very sound and it’s proven to have
good intentions for the lay man. The masses can all be paid if everyone
understands how to go about it. With proper rules and fine tuning this scheme
will be embraced by all. I weep for this country as there is already a lot of
suffering for the people. Nigeria is currently on recession and you wouldn’t blame
people for looking for alternative means of income. I for one will support that
boy or girl who has the zeal and ambition to do something for themselves.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 150%;">It is worthy
to note that not all network marketing schemes are safe as some are just there
to exploit and take advantage of people. Fast forward a week ago and I heard
that the system went for a break. Participants could not get help as the
administrations wanted a balance in the system. But as you have it paid
bloggers and media took advantage of this news and decided to make a whole lot
of story from it. MMM has been helping lives and I have prove of that. Further investigation
reveals that the system did not crash as propagated by the media. Instead the
measures were taking to prevent any overload of the system during this festive
season. Why castigate and laugh at the misfortunes of others.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Even the
ordinary market woman will testify that this scheme has changed their life. I urge
everyone to rally around and get people to register and be patient as nothing
good comes easy. For you to become a man then you have to take risk and do
things which you won’t normally find yourself doing. Learn to develop yourself
more than you can think of. Read a book, learn a new language, travel and do
something new every time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Time waits
for no one, the sooner you break the chain that holds you back the better the
chances of breakthrough. I can vouch for fighters with an attitude never to
give up. Life has a lot of things to teach us we just need to tap into it. There
are several opportunities out there that present us with a chance to be
financially free. It is left for you to take a chance or let the opportunity go
begging. MMM took people by surprise but I strongly believe it will rise up
once again. Do not lose hope as it is he who wears the shoe that knows where it
pinches the most. I was talking to a man recently and he told me how he has
tried so many networking schemes and none has worked for him, I advised him
that there is a reason for everything but he started MMM and he benefited from
the scheme. Even in the turn of events that has happened recently I was surprised
that he is still confident about the whole situation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 150%;">However,
keeping an open mind will help everyone. I am not in any way supporting people
to engage in quick money making schemes but engage in business that have sound
backing and a good ideology. If it works for you fine if it doesn’t strive for
more. I urge you not to sit back and criticize people when they are down just
to prove a point instead a little word of encouragement will do the magic. There
are ups and downs in life. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for reading. if you loved this article please share on the various social media</div>Raphenzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02122440327706482003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4638728301510607108.post-20802764545458047912016-11-30T20:25:00.001+01:002016-11-30T21:04:20.867+01:00How To Make The Best Out of Every Situation<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; text-align: center;">
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">“</span>Daring ideas are like chessmen
moved forward. They may be beaten, but they may start a winning game.” – Johann
Wolfgang von Goethe<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Life has its ups and downs, twists
and turns. It throws us into uncomfortable situations when we even doubt
ourselves. Coming out on top is why I have written this article. Even if it’s a
slight advantage, it is important we are at the preferable point. We all prefer when
we are in our comfort zone, where there are </span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 200%;">no issues, we are relaxed and that’s when everything is
termed fine. For instance, if we take a cue from the world chess championship ongoing presently in New
York you notice how the players take time analyzing the situation on the board they think of their opponents
next move, they make plans to outsmart their opponents. Such is life, plan
against the next move.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The end justifies the means but the
present is as important. Most successful people in the world make every
situation count. They don’t see obstacles as setbacks rather they see them as challenges and they fight to overcome
them. Remember; accept there are things
you can’t control and let go. See every situation as a way to boost your self
confidence.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">See also: <a href="http://raphenzo.blogspot.com/2016/09/why-is-self-confidence-important-how-to.html" target="_blank">why is self confidence important (how to improve self confidence)</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Take every action seriously, as there
are repercussions for each. Accept and
love yourself and build your self confidence. Be venerable and connect deeper with
everyone. Everyone is different and diverse and it imminent that you will come across people that will irritate you. Once you can get your emotions under control and in
check, then you can overcome any temptation. If you carry grudges in your mind
then it will be like a baggage in your head. But once you have a mentality that
everything happens for a reason then you will find out that you are free.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 200%;">See also: </span><a href="http://raphenzo.blogspot.com/2016/10/the-power-of-positive-thinking-to-your.html" style="font-size: 21.3333px;" target="_blank">The power of positive thinking to your life </a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Be sure that people also make life
difficult but you have to make the best out of every situation, no matter how
negative. No man is perfect except God and if we put this in mind, you will be
able to tolerate others. Perfectionist always push themselves and have high
expectations they see each situation as a competition with life being their rival.
This is an advantage if you have this personality but there are disadvantages because
they can easily be depressed if things don’t work out.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 21.3333px;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">See also: <a href="http://raphenzo.blogspot.com/2016/09/10-helpful-habits-that-will-ensure-your.html" target="_blank">10 helpful habits that will ensure your happiness</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">One of the things that can contribute in setting one up for disappointment is having high expectations. While having
high expectations can be beneficial in many areas of life, it’s always good to
make sure that these expectations are realistic. This is also a great discussion to
have with kids so they can learn that making the best out of every
situation will ultimately make them happy. Children are very sensitive and they
pick up habits and if they’re wired to be less confident then it will be
difficult for them to comport themselves when faced with similar situations
later in life.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Half the time, a situation happens
that directly influences us, hurts our feelings, makes us feel uncomfortable and
lingers throughout our day, this is so because we let it happen. Let me use a typical
work situation, the instance when your boss replies to you indifferently, be polite and
professional, and let him know that you don’t appreciate being spoken to that
way. Be bold but polite. Maintain your stance and principles. If your boss is someone
of integrity and a great personality it will be easy for him to understand.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Calm responses go a long way to cool
an already heated situation. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can
make the best out of every situation you find yourself by having a plan and a
goal and means to achieve that goal. Even negative situations can end up being
the take home lesson. We learn constantly through experience and practice so if
a situation presents itself more than once we can take advantage of it since we
already know the outcomes of certain decisions we take.</span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /></span>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for reading. if you loved this article please share on the various social media</div>Raphenzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02122440327706482003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4638728301510607108.post-43897468604496787462016-11-11T23:23:00.002+01:002016-11-11T23:28:25.788+01:003 Simple Steps To Remain Positive Despite Setbacks<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-top: 12.0pt; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">"No
matter how things are rough the courage and will power to move on is the
ultimate and it’s what differentiates a fighter from someone who gives up."</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">You
have to remain positive despite any setback. You do not owe anyone that excuse
just for people to sympathize with your cause. There are a lot of people who do
this and rely on an excuse not to be where they are. There is no ordeal in this
world that does not occur without obstacles. Obstacles are a way of life. Set
backs are a constant occurrence in life. There are individuals that keep going
despite some setbacks. They are fighters and they have this will power to never
stop until they achieve that goal. It is the mindset that separates the best
from the rest if you wake up each day with a goal then you would have put into
consideration the obstacles and setbacks that might occur and mapped out
strategies to overcome them. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">"Start
now, start where you are, start with fear, start with pain. Start with doubt. Start
with hands shaking. Start with voice trembling but start. Start and don’t stop.
Start where you are, with what you have. Just… start."</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Your
thoughts and actions need to be positive in order to have an attractive
personality. The way you think has a lot of effect on the way and how you act.
And if one has positive thoughts in his mind then that also gives him the
confidence boost to overcome setbacks. Situations and circumstances in life can
always be full of highs and lows. In order to adopt a positive outlook towards
life, you need to find the brighter side of things and focus on the good parts.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">By
developing our personality we can boost our self esteem and have positive
thoughts which will in turn drive positive actions and finally yield a positive
outcome. There are people who do not have the power to persevere through
hurdles they get discouraged easily when something disrupts the flow. What if
you are faced with a situation where you need to make a decision that will
either make or mar your achievements what would you do? The simple solution is
just to sit back and understand the situation. Then secondly you need to look
for alternative ways to avoid those kinds of situations from coming up then
finally decide on what approach to use to prevent future occurrence of this set
back.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">See
also: <a href="http://raphenzo.blogspot.com/2016/10/the-power-of-positive-thinking-to-your.html" target="_blank">The Power Of Positive Thinking to Your Life</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Follow
these three steps to keep your positivity level high despite setbacks.</span><br />
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</span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Acknowledge
your problem and setback<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">From
the Nigerian Author of the book “ Things
fall apart” we can deduce that things fall apart for things to fall back
together and breakdowns can create breakthroughs. Once we can acknowledge the
set back then we can act towards eliminating it and coming through greener on
the other side. We find out that once we acknowledge the problem and we conquer
our fear we remain more positive, we become wiser and stronger. we have to remain positive despite setbacks.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Stop
pointing fingers<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">This
is a common practice, people tend to apportion blame when bad things happen to
them, and they point fingers at others and blame spiritual attacks. No one is
immune to set backs so stop blaming people by so doing we are in the right
direction in remaining positive.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Time heals
all wounds<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;"> Time heals everything, to remain positive in
life you need to allow time pass and heal us. Most of us are so impatient that
we end up ruining other aspects of our life. Positivism is not something to be
rushed into, take your time and access the situation. By so doing you will achieve
whatever you have set up as your goal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">There
you have it, 3 simple steps to remain positive despite setbacks. You can add
your steps in the comment box so we can share ideas together.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Feel
free to share your own experience on the comment box below.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for reading. if you loved this article please share on the various social media</div>Raphenzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02122440327706482003noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4638728301510607108.post-91274499042277423342016-10-20T00:46:00.000+01:002017-06-21T18:57:01.406+01:007 Fundamental Rules That Will Ensure A Successful Life<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 1.0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;">Living a life of
success is not something that comes easily. Everyone has a different background
and lifestyle. The combination of both determines how successful the person will
be. Some people are born into rich homes, born with silver spoons and this
makes them comfortable. Their future is already mapped out. But do you know
those fortunes and riches may not even determine success or happiness in life?
There are basic fundamental practices which you can practice to ensure a life
of success. Self improvement can occur if we develop our inner self and abide
by these rules. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;">Being successful
is an inside job, because the desire to be successful may lie in your heart,
but the ability to create success lies in your head. The truth is that
‘success’ lives within you all the time, but your ability to access
it depends on your state of mind. The only way we can be successful is to
harness our inner power and desire to do our best in all situations. Always
having a positive mind and outlook will help in making you a success in every
situation you find yourself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;">We all want to achieve success so
we could live a comfortable life—have financial freedom, drive a nice car, and
live in a beautiful house. However, although success can be achieved, it does
not come easy. Is there someone who doesn’t want to be a more successful and
effective person? Well, there are probably some people who would love spending
their days watching TV shows, eating, sleeping, and doing nothing useful. Most
of us don’t dream about becoming such persons. We want to achieve great goals
and be an example for the generations to come. In this article, I am providing
7 fundamental rules to follow to live a successful life; get in tuned with them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;">Commitment
to the journey</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;">They say a journey of a thousand miles begins with a step. If
you are not committed to a journey how will you finish it? For instance, an Olympic
athlete is always seen preparing for the games even if it is in a year’s time because
he needs to be a medalist. Long distance runners (800m,1500m) practice and run
distances just to get prepared, what of triathlons and decathlons runners. That
is how you are supposed to be committed to the journey of life. Are you committed?
Why do u quit? Do you quit because the money is low? Do you quit because you
can't find the right people? When do you say it's over? See your dreams to the
end and do not relent even if a small obstacle comes in between your success.
Challenges come in different forms but once you can single them out then you’re
in the right path.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;">Never
lose hope<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;">No matter how bleak things look.
Hope is the rope that will pull you up. It is your connection, your stairway,
to get your dreams and expectations realized. Never leave the rope of hope.
When you leave the rope then you have given up on that dream. Even the richest
men in the world started from somewhere. Why are you discouraged my friend. Do
your best. Stand up from your bed of slumber and make yourself useful. Take a
roll call and decide what you want to do with your life. If you do not achieve
anything in a day give yourself a dirty slap. Add value to yourself, if not you
will find yourself adding to someone else’s life. <br />
In fact, throw the box out altogether, and start following your heart wherever
it leads you. This can be as simple as following your highest excitement in the
moment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;">3. Manage
your time. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;">Time management is very important
in your life. Time does not stop for any one. That is why it is important to do
something with the time you are in this world. Putting off important tasks
until the last minute can cause you unnecessary stress, and increase the
likelihood of errors and negligence. Manage your time so that you have enough
time to complete tasks effectively. Use reminders on your smart phone and make
use of its electronic timer for better time management. Make a list of all the
things you need to do in a given day, and check off each task as you complete
it. This will help you stay organized and motivated. If you look at successful
people in this world they are organized and work with time. Time management is
important in everyday endeavors. If you have a problem keeping with time ensure
you set it 1 hour before time. This will enable you accommodate excess delays.
I am so guilty of this point but I have made improvements on my time management.
I set up schedules like meetings, appointments one hour before time this is to
make me keep on time even if unforeseen circumstances occur. You too can learn
from time management tactics.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;">4. Be
wary about your environments<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;">The environment around us has a
huge impact on all our levels of consciousness (subconscious and unconscious) .
This includes the place we live in, friends we have, things we read, people we
see and the list goes on. The environment which is our immediate surrounding
consists of different kinds of people with varying characters. Only emulate the
good characters which we come across. Environment is contagious. Thomas A
Edison said he was able to become a successful inventor because he placed
himself in the company of people who were much smarter than him. He was then
able to learn from people who inspired him. We form most of our thoughts in
response to the environments we inhabit. Kindly do this little experiment. Put
yourself in company of people who are into gambling, or participating in other
interests out of your comfort zone, for a period of time. Monitor your thoughts
and emotions during this experiment. Most likely your thoughts will be
correspondent to the environment you subjected yourself to. You will find
yourself doing these things not out of your own will but due to influences
around you. Always be in a company of people who know what they’re doing.
Success is contagious it is only through association that we can have opportunities
to be successful.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;">5. Have a good routine<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;">Having a good routine is a sure
rule of living a successful life. You can surely achieve notable success if you
stick with a well-established routine. However, routine has its way of
undermining your efficiency. If you don’t do anything different, you’ll soon
get bored of your daily activities; no matter how committed you are to the
goals you’ve set. Try something new! Start exercising, visit new places, try
exotic meals, and surpass your insecurities. Meet new people and learn from
them!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;">See Also: <a href="http://raphenzo.blogspot.com/2016/09/10-helpful-habits-that-will-ensure-your.html" target="_blank">10 Helpful Habits That Will Ensure Your Happiness</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;">6. Get
enough sleep and rise early<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;">Early rise stimulates the better
performance of human’s brain; it helps us to understand better essence of
certain problems and find fresh and reasonable solutions for them. But don’t
forget that you need to get enough of sleep, so try to go to bed early. In
addition to the utility of an early rise, it also gives you extra time, which
you can usefully spend on anything you like. Early helps to stimulate our body
and get us that kick to start the day.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;">7. Keep
on learning<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;">To be successful in life we need
to keep on learning every day, do not feel the need to stop learning if you see
something is new to you. Try to see how that can add to your knowledge. Don’t
learn bad things it will only reduce your potential. One doesn’t have to be a leader to be successful in life. So for me it
is most important to constantly learn something new and try to stay informed,
which is not an easy feat today. I see a big difference in older people: people
who are eager to learn into high age, who are interesting and living a quite
full live, in comparison to people who have few interests and start
complaining. – To have lots of interests and never stop learning is very
important for your overall happiness and to be successful in life.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;">There you have it
7 essential rules which will enable you live a successful life. Try these out
and see how things will turn around for good. You can add yours in the comment
box.</span></div>
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stay positive you should learn to allow only positive thoughts rule you. This
is a rejoinder from my previous article about the importance of positive
thinking. To be an optimist or a good positive thinker you need to un-learn
wrong practices and negative thoughts that spoil your mood, learn practices
that boost your morale and leave you lively then re-learn new behaviours which
will make you live the best lives. The following steps below should be
practiced and mastered, till they become part of us.</span></div>
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; text-indent: -0.25in;">Always expect good things to happen, depending on
your dream. If you are focused on wealth creation go for it. If it is success
in life think about it every day always make the right decision when the
opportunity presents itself. Do not doubt or second guess any opportunity that
presents itself. Look for opportunities that will lead to achieving your goal
and pounce on them. The more you remain positive about a goal the more that
opportunity presents itself to you in a platter of gold. Note that you must be
ready to take the risk and make a decision in other to exploit this chance. Any
pessimistic thought will make you loss that opportunity for ever. This positive
thinking exercise will help you in the long run.</span></li>
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; text-indent: -0.25in;">If you have any new project or activity coming
up, stop and visualize the positive outcome of that project. The feel good
hormone should go through your body as you meditate on the success this will
bring you. For no reason should you consider fear or get scared if not, it will
just come true. Kick out any negative thought and go for it. But ensure you map
out a strategy to bring this new project home and reap the benefits. This
positive thinking strategy will put you in a good position to make this project
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "garamond" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; text-indent: -0.25in;">Think positive and remove negative thoughts
from your mind. Replace negative with positive ones and create room for more to
come in. Positivity is essential to
productivity. Any time you find yourself thinking negatively stop and think the
opposite. The more you exercise the mind to produce positive thoughts the more
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; text-indent: -0.25in;">Stop hanging out with negative people. This
people drain you every time you together and they prevent you from reaching
your positivity potential. This is even more difficult if the person the person
is a good friend, the only way is to detach yourself from them because they
will only keep poisoning your mind. Some of them are unwilling to change and
due to this stubborn nature their influence on you can be very strong. Hang
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; text-indent: -0.25in;">Be optimistic every time, no more saying I can’t,
instead change it to I can. Even if you have doubts at the back of your mind
that it is a tall order. You know you can do it if you set your mind to it.
Anything is possible with optimism. We have the power in our hands to make
anything work out for us only by being positive in mind and heart. Let your
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; text-indent: -0.25in;">Do things that make you happy! If you don’t
feel like engaging in an activity, don’t. You should always give room for our
minds to engage in activities that strengthen it. This does not mean you should
neglect other people because their activities does not bring us joy, I am only
saying you should try to keep a level mind and be free, with time you will
realize that even those activities that annoy or bore will be bearable once we
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; text-indent: -0.25in;">Show confidence anywhere you find yourself. Sit-up
whenever you sitting. Walk with head held high like you just won a lottery and
keep your shoulders straight. Express yourself confidently when in social
gatherings. Exercise regularly to keep fit and be healthy. Physical attributes
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Practice
the above exercises and see your positive nature increase everyday till it
becomes part of you. Positive thinking can help you to do your best each day.
It can also help you to look back at things that happen along the way and view
them as positive life lessons. In addition, in sharing positive mood and
positive experiences, you and those around you enjoy an emotional boost.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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these positive thinking exercises help to transform your life. If they work for
you, let me know through the comments box below. If they don’t, let me know
too. Share in your social media so
people can learn from this article.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Positive
thinking is integral to your life. Optimism is the belief that good things will
continue happening and the removal of negative thoughts from the mind. The power of self belief cannot be over emphasized,
if you give your mindset that push then the universe will surely make things
happen in your favour. Positive thinking directs our thoughts and actions into
accomplishing a goal. By thinking in the right manner you will find yourself
working to make that a reality. The mind is very powerful it gives out signals
and receives signals too.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Have
you seen yourself in a situation whereby what you dream about becomes a
reality. For instance you wish for that dream car and you do everything
possible to get it. That is positive thinking; you neglect all those thoughts
that discourage you that you are not good enough to own that kind of car, you
see yourself dreaming and envisaging about driving that same car. One way or the other your mind is channeled
at a goal which is to obtain that car. Looking on and you will find yourself in
that car because your mind put you to work.
There are examples of situations whereby someone even gets you that same
car as a birthday gift etc.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">We
are what we think and what you think determines what you do. No one is created
less than the other. The ability for us to control our thinking will determine
our position in life. The ability to harness that gift and power which is
hibernating in your mind is what distinguishes you from the other. Make a resolution
today to start thinking positively. Start by doing this little step, close your
eyes and examine your life, think of the things you want to change, take note
of them and make a commitment to change those things. It will later become part
of you. When we were children there are things we did not like to do ordinarily
like brushing our teeth but we were forced to do these things because it will
prevent us from germs and diseases and provide a healthy dentition. From time
to time it became part of us and we grew with this practice so is positive thinking
when you start engaging in it little by little it becomes part of you. Your hygiene
is important but so is your spiritual well-being and if both are taking care of
and cemented with positive thoughts then your life will have a positive direction.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%;">A
lot of people are turning to positive thinking as a powerful tool because of
the results which are obvious. There are some extreme cases that even doctors
cannot do anything about they can only advise that it is left for the patient. That
patients will power and positivity is the only chance of his survival even drugs
and other healing methods won’t salvage the situation. The body is a self-
healing entity driven by the inner self and mind. Optimistic people have
discovered that the human mind has the power to turn wishes into reality though
thinking positively. People are using positive thoughts everyday to transform their
lives knowingly and unknowingly, whether something is going to happen or not, it’s
not left to you to doubt but to remain positive. According to a Stanford
Research Institute study- success is 88 percent positive thinking, and only 12
percent education. Therefore positive thinking is an important factor in
succeeding in life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%;">Positive
thinking leads to positive outcomes and it brings your body mind and soul
together which creates positive opportunities for us. To be happy and successful in life, you
should inculcate positive thinking into your life. People that think positively
live a life free of worry and negativity they smile often and have an aura of
positive energy around them they are good companions and always leave the best
reaction on us. They won’t make you feel bad but will encourage you depending
on the situation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">See
also: <a href="http://raphenzo.blogspot.com/2016/10/7-essential-positive-thinking-practices.html" target="_blank">7 essential positive thinking practices you should know</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "garamond" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Positive
thinking helps us go through life with our head help up high because of the
courage to take action when opportunity presents itself around us. The future
is bright for positive thinkers; make a decision today to be one. Choose to be
positive and you’ll feel better, make others feel better. The power of positive
thinking is making a commitment to get the best out of each day. It helps you
to better evaluate whatever situation you find yourself and taking the
positives out of that day. Life is a journey and we learn to get the best
experience out of it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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confidence is the belief that we can do things we normally don’t do when we
find ourselves in unfamiliar territory. Self confidence stems from our inner
self. Everyone is created differently, some people are created shy while some are outspoken. This should not deter us
in being confident when the need arises. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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self confidence</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%;">Low self confidence: This
is a person who has a poor belief in both their self worth and competence. They
basically have constant feeling of insecurity they are timid and mostly shy. Most
suffer from <a href="http://raphenzo.blogspot.com/2016/09/the-worry-article-of-your-dreams.html" target="_blank">depression and anxiety</a>. Low
self-confidence can result in: shyness communication difficulties, social
anxiety and lack of assertiveness <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%;">High self confidence: This
is a person who has a good belief in their competence and self worth. They generally
feel good about themselves and are fun to be with. They are pleasant and have
high energy always. High self confidence can result in: boldness, social
flexibility, assertiveness and <a href="http://raphenzo.blogspot.com/2016/09/10-helpful-habits-that-will-ensure-your.html" target="_blank">happiness</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%;">It is worth noting that not everyone is born with
an inbuilt sense of self confidence. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%;">Sometimes self confidence is hard to
develop maybe due to bad experiences in the past which caused you to lose
confidence in yourself or if you have a low self. Self confidence and self
esteem are used interchangeably. Self confidence can originate from childhood
experiences etc. Someone with low confidence does not just exhibit it at once. Certain
scenarios which have happened in the past have made that person like that and
it has become a way of life for that person. For a child that is always encouraged
by the parents to keep on despite having failed once or twice will always be
high on confidence because he sees every failure as a learning point. Good experience and memories will help boost
the self confidence of that child. Self confidence
is important because it puts us in a positive mood always.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">However
if we are to improve our self confidence, we can read books and study to be
more confident in a particular field of study. For men who put a lot of importance
into body building and can register in a gym and build up their muscles, if
that will boost your self confidence. Self confidence is an inner belief that
you feel and radiates outwardly. Examine yourself, take note of things you won’t
normally do on a normal day then make a resolution to try it out. In case you
find yourself in social events, you should talk to people you meet for the
first time, strike a conversation with them and see how it ends. You might be
surprised by who you meet. If you want to be successful in life, self
confidence will play a great role because it is only through our interactions
and reactions with people that we grow and get opportunities. Let’s take this
scenario for instance you are a marketer in a company and you have to market a
product; how can you convince someone to buy your products if you’re not
confident about yourself or the product you’re selling. So you see, you have to
be confident to market that product. After convincing people to buy you will
find yourself meeting your target which will in turn gain you promotions in
your place of work.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Another
scenario is finding yourself in a situation where you fancy someone of the
opposite sex, but when the time comes for you to strike a conversation with
that person you shy away and that opportunity is lost forever. Next time you
meet that dream partner of yours, be confident on yourself and make a good
first impression. Do not beat yourself
because you missed an opportunity due to lack of self confidence, take it as a
learning point and strive to do the right thing next time.<span style="background-color: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"> Or better still stop beating yourself for
failing or screwing up? It might not be a funny but it won’t help you get
through it. It is much better to recognize that everything, whether it favors
you or not will always make you stronger this is how you practice living a rich
life.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Having
a bad relationship with our body especially for women and young men affects our
self confidence. You see well muscled and trimmed men in bill boards and the
television and want to be like them. There’s nothing bad admiring those
celebrities etc, but it is important we don’t copy them but look at what they
do that conveys confidence and learn from what they are doing right if it is to
visit the gym and get that trimmed body then do it. If it is to be doing sit
ups and pushups for that big chest and six packs then get to work. If it works
for you, then fine. For our ladies we find most loss self confidence easily when
they feel they don’t have that perfect body. We see most with low self esteem
this is as a result of the common craves for this model figure though elusive
to my standards. If you are fat and your body makes you lose your self
confidence then try to work out and loss those fats anything that tickles your
fancy is welcome. Being confident is an ongoing process not a goal, it doesn’t end
when it has been achieved instead it is continuous as you will be faced with
different situations that your confidence will be tested.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">SEE ALSO : <a href="http://raphenzo.blogspot.com/2016/09/8-bad-habits-that-will-steal-your-joy.html" target="_blank">8 Bad Habits That Will Steal Your Joy ( When You Least Expect )</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">An
individual lacking self confidence who receives a low score in a take home
assignment may tell himself, “What else could I expect? I am not good enough
and this just proves it.” An individual with high self confidence who also
receives a low may think, “I wonder where I went wrong? I’ll surely find out
and do better next time.” Even though it is painful and this individual feels disappointed
because of the low mark he doesn’t feel dejected or feel less a person. If we
have low self confidence, then the low score scenario may trigger memories of similar
events in the past and then lead to a cycle of negative thinking. Now imagine
if you now start thinking of the future after such negative feelings have
occupied our minds. These low expectations will discourage you from even trying
in the first place and then you experience another disappointing result and feel negative about yourself again. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Do
not feel guilty or downcast when you make decisions that hurt others. I am not
saying you should be a sadist but you should be confident about our decisions. Monitor
yourself, talk and question your negative statements
about yourself, stop focusing on yourself too much and try to help others. Make
time for yourself and treat yourself often. Don't be afraid to ask others for
what you want. As no man is an island to himself we all need each other to
survive. You can practice these four (4) little steps below to improve your
self confidence.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; text-indent: -0.25in;">Take stock of your achievements and write them down on a list you
will find out you have achieved a lot. It doesn’t matter what kind of
achievements they are in as far they are important to you. Be proud of this
list of achievement you did them all by your own. Focusing on the positives will
increase your self confidence.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Practice optimism every time. Being optimistic is giving yourself positive
assurances that things will go fine Use positive self-talk and affirmations to
reprogram your thinking. "I am a good and worthwhile person". If you
always have thinking that things will turn out good you will find yourself
confidence returning.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">Think about positive experiences and people. Remember good times
and surround yourself with people who have positive energy and make you feel
good. Spending time with people who like us can be helpful. Remove negative
friends, gossipers or people with negative energy from your life they will only
make you bad and cause you to have low self confidence. Now you can see that removing critics from you life will increase your self confidence.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Finally make personal changes to your life. This is an important
step to improve your self confidence. The
first step is to map out and identify what you want to change in our life. What can you change that will make you feel
better about yourself? Are you confident and happy with your job? Does it pay
the dues? Is there something else you'd rather do? What about your
relationships or your social life? If you would like to be more assertive for
example then start working on that immediately. Having done that, it is
necessary to make sure that they are manageable; break it down into smaller
steps or identify a less ambitious change to attempt first.</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%;">A general overview of the above steps will help improve your self
confidence. Take each step and practice it, before you know it becomes part of your
routine and you will start seeing results and your self confidence will come
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Everyone has that habit that makes them different. Habits
control our way of life and it has a great influence on our emotions depending on the
situation. Habits are formed over time. Our thoughts and mind are in control of
our well being. Often times we find ourselves participating in a negative
behavior which we may or may not be conscious of because our subconscious mind
is already used to this negative pattern. These common habits can steal our
happiness if we engage in them. Below are few of the bad habits and how to overcome them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Constant thoughts of the past</span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It is called the past for certain reasons meaning that whatever you do
cannot change it. You find yourself feeling gloomy about a mistake which you
could have avoided. This makes you sad because your mind is now focused on that
sad experience which causes negative energy to form around you. Why do you
constantly re-live your past? Embrace your past and get over it. To relieve yourself from this burden, think
about your present situation, satisfy yourself that things happen for a reason
and let it go.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Worrying about tomorrow</span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We constantly find ourselves worrying about the future when we know we
have little influence on how it unfolds. Live for the presence and be at peace.
I am not saying planning for the future is not a good thing, you can plan for
it but don’t over indulge in it to the extent that it steals our joy
from us. Enjoy the present and know that the tomorrow will take care of itself.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>SEE ALSO: <a href="http://raphenzo.blogspot.com/2016/09/the-worry-article-of-your-dreams.html" target="_blank">THE WORRY ARTICLE OF YOUR DREAMS</a></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Do not worry too much as our lives has been mapped out. Think about how
to make the present beautiful so that the future will be comfortable as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We often give ourselves emotional trauma when we constantly compare ourselves
to other people. We are all born differently and we need to remind ourselves
that all fingers are not equal. In our great quest to be like that friend we constantly wish to be like, we
tend to do things that are not comfortable for us and end up disappointed. We
are all unique in our different ways and we have our own strength and weaknesses.
You will be surprised that the awesome person we are trying to comparing ourselves too, will be
admiring something in us. This habit is common among teenagers in high school. Instead of feeling jealous about that person
why not use that as a motivation to be like that person. Comparing yourself to
others will only steal your joy in the long run.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Yes! You are too serious about life. This is a bad habit that will drain
you of your emotional strength. I wonder why we take life that we have little
influence over to seriously. Live life to its fullest, live everyday like its your last day on earth, unwind and have fun,
relax and give yourself a break from the everyday hassle. We are in this life
to learn and make mistakes and we learn from these mistakes. Anytime you see
yourself making mistakes laugh over it and give yourself a pat in the back because next time you wont repeat that same mistake.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Who cares what you do? We are all in this world to make a mark that is
why everyone is part of a whole. It is our own unique attributes that bring a
complex situation together. Do not live a borrowed life, do not copy or pretend
to be someone you are not. Boost your self esteem and let your light shine. The
moment you discover your self-worth then you will be totally free to impact in
the society. Even if you look at someone as your rival, the best you can do is
recognizing your own strengths, building on it to bring out the real you. You will be surprised how this works like magic.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">Nothing steals our joy faster than the quest for perfection. Failures
are proofs that we are human beings. No one is perfect but we find people that
strive for perfection. They go all the way to make things perfect even though it is through illegal means. if this is not done their urge is unsatisfied. It is only robots that we know are perfect and even robots
malfunction some times. It is necessary for you to embrace your mistake and
live a life of joy. Be a learner and ask questions. it is only by asking questions you
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Working for no pay or pay that cannot cater for your needs and that of your family is disastrous and frustrating. The economic problems and
hardship in the country is enough to make someone go mad. Don’t give up on your
dreams; look for a job that will help you financially. Choose a job you love doing and engage in it.
There is a feeling you get when you are in the wrong industry. for instance, imagine an Engineer working in the bank. Y</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; line-height: 150%;">ou find
yourself working just because there is no alternative. This habit will continue
to ruin your joy except you make a decision to switch to something better. What
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>SEE ALSO: <a href="http://raphenzo.blogspot.com/2016/08/7-tips-for-job-hunters-after-job-loss.html" target="_blank">7 TIPS FOR JOB HUNTERS AFTER A JOB LOSS</a></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">You need to express yourself to ensure relief. This will ensure a light heart. why carry such load of burden about? Bottling up
feelings will allow them to build up and cause problems. if you bottle them up
it will eventually blow up one day. If you are burdened about an issue it is
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for reading. if you loved this article please share on the various social media</div>Raphenzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02122440327706482003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4638728301510607108.post-71678406897177680862016-09-18T13:59:00.001+01:002016-10-05T12:00:36.946+01:0010 Helpful Habits That Will Ensure Your Happiness<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-top: 12.0pt; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">We often think of how our
lives will be impacted when everything is in place. You often dream of that
perfect life with no hiccups whatsoever. However you are burdened with so many setbacks
in achieving this scenario. Your life is a product of your characters which are
also a product of your habits. In this article, I will be highlighting ten
habits that will ensure our happiness. Happiness is already in your ability, we
all have habits, and they either work for us or hinder us. Deep down in our
mind if we should be sincere we can deduce those habits that are working to
serve us or those that are working to hold us back. We are a reflection of our habits.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I made this my first point because of its importance. In this life there is a very strong possibility
that we will be hurt by people as no one is perfect. We all argue and have disagreements.
The best way for overcoming this
emotional prison is to let go. This habit can steal your happiness because it
makes you unstable and the energy and stress you will put yourself through
remembering that person that offended you can be channeled into something better.
Holding grudges will steal your happiness. Conflict is a part of life. Learn to
forgive quickly, forget and live a life free of grudge.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">We should have time for ourselves to unwind. Most of us are always busy with responsibilities
that we forget the motive for living. Living our life like it’s a routine is
not a good way to live life. We forget we have families that need love and
care. We are always busy with work that we can’t even go for a weekend trip to
see our loved ones. That quality time with that special person cannot be over emphasized.
Create time to see them and see happiness revolve around your life. You often
notice people that have garnered all the wealth in the world and still don’t
find joy. This is just one of those little habits you have been indulging
in. If you’re guilty of this pick up
your phone and make a call to that special person and pour out your heart.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">There are various ways of having fun. By fun I mean, hooking up with friends and
cooling off. You can use a Friday night
and hang out. Gist and talk about how the busy week has been. Let off steam and
reduce the bottled up stress in your body.
Dance to music and free up your mind. Be free and be social. Try not to
be too serious, this is the time you need to be that jovial lady or dude not
the serious boss in the office. Connect with your friends and customers. Laugh
uncontrollably as we know it is the best medicine and can do wonders for your
life.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">We should live our life the way we have mapped it out, do not
live a borrowed life. If you are in a
situation that is not okay by you, change it.
You will only be postponing the inevitable because it will still
crash. In other to live a fulfilled life
we should be in the right career. If you are already on the wrong part of life
you can either continue on this part or you make a drastic change. Ask yourself
this question, am I enjoying what I am doing currently? If the answer is no, then it’s time for a
change. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Do not do it to please anyone including your parents. If you
are in a toxic relationship, break up and be with someone that makes you happy.
I cannot bear to see young people waste their life all in the name of pretence.
Real happiness will only come when you rule your life and your habits will go a
long way to tell the whole story.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">It is important for us to be generous at every
opportunity. “Give and it will be given
unto you”. It doesn’t matter how small. There is a certain feeling you have
when you render help to your fellow men and friends. It gives you a sense of
fulfillment when you render alms. If you haven’t been practicing this try it.
Give out and see the effect it has on the person, by so doing, you have lifted
the persons spirit which have in turn impacted on your own spirit as well. This
habit will ensure that your pocket is never dry because in giving you have
invested your goodwill in another person’s life account which will grow and
yield interest in your life.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I usually work out and exercise once in a while to keep
shape. Exercising gives us strength and improves our stamina and well being. To
lift up our endurance and determination we can go swimming on weekends or visit
a gym. Anyone that works for us can be engaged in. It doesn’t matter how long we engage in this
exercise, what matters is our dedication to it. Exercise tones the body, gives
us a better look, shape and keeps the blood pumping at optimum level. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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to a visit in the gym. A regular house chore can go a long way of ensuring we
are happy from healthy living.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Yes! Sleep is important. The body needs to rest in other to
function properly. Sleep when the body
says so. Do not stress yourself out all
in the name of work. In other to live a
happy life, we need to create a good work life balance. Most people I have
spoken with have broken this rule a lot. They have a habit of keeping late
nights and suppressing it with coffee the next day. This is a very wrong habit. If you take a note of our performance output
in a week you will find out that your output is below average this is as a
result of lack of sleep.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Get enough sleep today my friend, it will only ensure you’re
happier in the long run do not worry about tomorrow. Plan your schedules and do
them at the appropriate time.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">You should have an attitude for saving. This will essentially
bail you out on the rainy day. Have a
financial plan and workout how much of your finance will go into capital
projects. Indulging in other forms of
fast money making opportunities will only leave you heartbroken. This occurs 90
percent of the time. Forms of gambling and other wrong investment will steal
away your joy and happiness. Do not make them a habit as it will have a
negative impact. Earn money wisely through investment and business deals. Nothing better than legitimate money, you
live a free life with your family, you are happy and not in any form of fear
and anxiety. If it is illegitimate, you won’t enjoy the money as you will have
issues with the government, cops etc.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The number one enemy of success and happiness is
procrastination. It is the avoidance of
doing a task which needs to be accomplished. It is also means carrying out task
that are less urgent instead of focusing on the important ones. Procrastination
can make us forget what to do at the right time. To ensure happiness we need to
do the right things at the right time. If we procrastinate, we can forget to do
certain things which will result in lost opportunities which can be lost forever. An opportunity lost cannot be gained. Time
waits for no man. Stop procrastinating today and live a happy life of your
dreams.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Find something to make a living out of that is meaningful to
you. Something that you love doing that brings you joy. Find something that you
won’t get tired of doing, whether you are being paid for it or not. Harness your talents and think deep to find
this gift, give life and purpose to this gift. <a href="http://raphenzo.blogspot.com/2016/09/what-motivates-us.html" target="_blank">Challenge yourself</a> to earn a
living from this gift. Work hard to get
it recognized by people. Try to earn a
living from it. This is important for the sustenance of this gift. Do not waver
or lose focus. This is the sure way of being happy doing what you love
doing. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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happiness</b>. If you have not being doing the above, make a commitment and start
today. If you have been doing some of
them, kudos to you, keep it up.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><i>“There
comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic,
nor popular, but he must take it because conscience tells him it is right.” –
<b>Martin Luther King Jr.</b></i></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Do
u usually have that crazy feeling in your gut that refuses to stop unless you
succumb to it. Yeah! That is your conscience pricking you to do something in a
situation. Most times refusing to do this result in a “vague sense of guilt”
about what you should have done in such situations. There’s a saying that goes
that a clear conscience fears to accusation.
Our conscience is like our innermost sanctuary that guides us and
directs our everyday dealings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">A
conscience is aptitude, faculty, intuition or judgement that</span><span style="font-family: "quo white"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"> assists in distinguishing right from
wrong</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">. It can also be understood
as our power to choose what is good and what is evil. A lot of people disregard this thinking
faculty and instead do what they feel like. Conscience can also be known as an inner
voice which you can hear and feel in our head. Before we make decisions
regarding any situation, different consciences are at logger heads, each trying
to be dominating over the other in our head. As a person, you are the
administrator, you own your body and any decision you make will affect that
same body.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "q white"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; line-height: 150%;"><i>“If all the world hated and believed you
wicked, while your own conscience approved of you and absolved you from guilt,
you would not be without friends.” – <b>Charlotte Bronte, Jane Eyre</b></i></span><span 12.0pt="" 150="" color:="" font-family:="" font-size:="" line-height:="" new="" quot="" roman="" serif="" times=""><o:p><b> </b></o:p></span></blockquote>
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<span 12.0pt="" 150="" color:="" font-family:="" font-size:="" line-height:="" new="" quot="" roman="" serif="" times="">Our bodies can be compared to a hardware
component which we are the users/administrators we have the sole power and
authority to make any changes to it. Our soul is the software which contains
our wills, mind and thoughts. Both the hardware and software need to function
together. For us to make good decisions, we must learn to listen to the spirit.
Failure to do this will result in unfavourable consequences. The ability for
us to know when the spirit talks to us then we are in the right part of making
the best decisions in life.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span 12.0pt="" 150="" color:="" font-family:="" font-size:="" line-height:="" new="" quot="" roman="" serif="" times=""><b style="font-family: 'times new roman', serif; font-size: medium;">See also: <a href="http://raphenzo.blogspot.com/2016/09/what-motivates-us.html" target="_blank">what motivates us</a></b></span></div>
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<span 12.0pt="" 150="" color:="" font-family:="" font-size:="" line-height:="" new="" quot="" roman="" serif="" times="">Consciences are usually depicted as a battle in
our mind, inner light vs. inner darkness. The inner light can be represented as
an angel while the inner darkness can be seen as demons and devilish agents
poisoning our mind and causing us to fail. Conscience can be depicted to be our
awareness of the morals. Several factors can influence our consciences such as
peer group, family, social inclinations; society etc conscience can be broken
down into three categories.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span 12.0pt="" 150="" color:="" font-family:="" font-size:="" line-height:="" new="" quot="" roman="" serif="" times="">Types of conscience</span></h3>
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<span 12.0pt="" 150="" color:="" font-family:="" font-size:="" line-height:="" new="" quot="" roman="" serif="" times="">Basically there are three types of conscience<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span>Good conscience<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span 12.0pt="" 150="" color:="" font-family:="" font-size:="" line-height:="" new="" quot="" roman="" serif="" times="">Guilty conscience<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span 12.0pt="" 150="" color:="" font-family:="" font-size:="" line-height:="" new="" quot="" roman="" serif="" times="">False or
bad conscience<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span 12.0pt="" 150="" color:="" font-family:="" font-size:="" line-height:="" new="" quot="" roman="" serif="" times="">False or bad conscience</span></h4>
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<span 12.0pt="" 150="" color:="" font-family:="" font-size:="" line-height:="" new="" quot="" roman="" serif="" times="">In our world today, we see a lot of atrocities
and crime, this are by products of false conscience. You see people being
murdered in cold blood and you imagine what will warrant someone to perpetuate
such hideous acts. These acts are perpetrated by people who have killed their spirit.
The same spirit which gives them the direction to make the right decisions
always, they have shut out that inner voice hence they lack the moral judgement
to ascertain what is right and what is wrong, what is good and what is evil. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span 12.0pt="" 150="" color:="" font-family:="" font-size:="" line-height:="" new="" quot="" roman="" serif="" times="">Guilty conscience</span></h4>
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<span 12.0pt="" 150="" color:="" font-family:="" font-size:="" line-height:="" new="" quot="" roman="" serif="" times="">This type of conscience pricks you and disturbs
your mind, it is usually post incident. After the deed has occurred then you
begin to feel a sudden guilt. It is a voice of guilt in your mind. It causes you
pain and anger. It can be so annoying and <a href="http://raphenzo.blogspot.com/2016/09/the-worry-article-of-your-dreams.html" target="_blank">depressing</a> because you can’t focus and you always
imagine if you haven’t made the wrong decision. The best way to overcome this
guilt is to drop it and move on. In life, it is certain that we will be faced
with certain situations that will need us to follow our heart and spirit. And it
is not assured that our decisions will be perfect. So anytime you make the
wrong decisions, you just need to remove the voice of guilt from your mind.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span 12.0pt="" 150="" color:="" font-family:="" font-size:="" line-height:="" new="" quot="" roman="" serif="" times="">Good conscience</span></h4>
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<span 12.0pt="" 150="" color:="" font-family:="" font-size:="" line-height:="" new="" quot="" roman="" serif="" times="">I call it good because this
tells you the right decision to make. It is the voice of the spirit, the voice
of reasoning, the soft voice that appeals in your inner mind, it is usually
loudest and consistent among the other thoughts. It’s the one that wants the
best for you, the angelic voice. A good conscience is noble and pure and right
in all ramifications. It does not cause grief or pain or regret. It always
leads you to the right part. It leads you to the right decision. If you as an
individual want to be successful by making the right calls then you must learn
how to listen to your conscience.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span 12.0pt="" 150="" color:="" font-family:="" font-size:="" line-height:="" new="" quot="" roman="" serif="" times="">How to listen to your conscience.</span></h3>
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<span 12.0pt="" 150="" color:="" font-family:="" font-size:="" line-height:="" new="" quot="" roman="" serif="" times="">Now we have known the different types of
conscience, you now need to know the steps to use in listening and harnessing
the potentials of your conscience. I recommend two ways to improve our
perception to listening these are: Meditation and Examination of Conscience.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span 12.0pt="" 150="" color:="" font-family:="" font-size:="" line-height:="" new="" quot="" roman="" serif="" times="">Meditation:</span></h4>
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<span 12.0pt="" 150="" color:="" font-family:="" font-size:="" line-height:="" new="" quot="" roman="" serif="" times="">This is a state of mind where you remove
yourself from the environment and meditate .An individual trains the mind and
induces a mode of consciousness, to become identified with that content. Being at
peace with your inner mind’ in this state, you pause and ponder for few minutes
then you will be able to interact with your spirit and ascertain a higher level
of understanding. It takes an amount of practise to maintain the concentration.
People who meditate have a higher perception and comprehension. They know how to listen to their inner voice
and carry on with their judgement. Certain religions make use of meditation as
a means of communication with higher spirits. Christians use it to communicate with God, anytime
you have trouble making the right decision, it is time to meditate.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span 12.0pt="" 150="" color:="" font-family:="" font-size:="" line-height:="" new="" quot="" roman="" serif="" times="">Examination of Conscience</span></h4>
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<span 12.0pt="" 150="" color:="" font-family:="" font-size:="" line-height:="" new="" quot="" roman="" serif="" times="">This is carried out by engaging in a sober reflection
of your life. You need to ask yourself why you act the way you do and the effects
of your decisions on your friends and immediate family. What you could have
done right. There is no exact time duration for examining your conscience it
can take up to thirty minutes or more. The major thing is that you reflect on
your past mistakes and resolve to make the best decisions next time. It is a
catholic practise that prepares an individual for confession. An examination of
conscience is the act of looking prayerfully into our hearts to ask how we have
hurt our relationship with God and other people through our words and actions. The
results of this examination will prevent us from carrying out those same
actions and decisions next time.</span></div>
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<span 12.0pt="" 150="" color:="" font-family:="" font-size:="" line-height:="" new="" quot="" roman="" serif="" times="">Over the years there have been different writings
about what conscience entails and different views about it. We have
philosophical views, religious views and even secular views, each doing justice
to the topic. I must state that in my research all these views point to one
main point which is the ability of man to make the right judgement in any
situation. In the 13th century,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>St
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the application of moral knowledge to a particular case</span>. our conscience plays
a major role in our decisions.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for reading. if you loved this article please share on the various social media</div>Raphenzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02122440327706482003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4638728301510607108.post-13135973746274596202016-09-06T01:18:00.000+01:002016-10-01T23:15:17.911+01:00Life Chronicles Part 3<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;">
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So I started blogging for the past two weeks now and
my experience has been worthwhile. Though it has not been a smooth journey, I
came to realize that it’s easier said than done. Apart from the regular writers
block there’s a whole lot to blogging. After i decided to use blogger offered by Google, I am still learning new things every day. I thought it was going to be easy dishing out
a 400 character post but that’s not the case. To rank in Google search engines it’s
required for your articles to be at least 2000 characters. The more characters the
better. Not to forget that you need quality content. I thought I had lost my
muse after I felt totally blank without an idea of what to write.</div>
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My greatest question in blogging is, how do I know
what niche to specialize on? I am still writing on a variety of things till I
get to know what I am good at. I love to
help and advice people so I am sticking mostly to motivational and
inspirational messages for now. I have
read about the saturated nature of some niches and also how some niches get
more readership and monetary advantages over others. I am sticking to what I know and can use to
impact on my readers. I am still
figuring this aspect out too. I don’t
have a strong social media followership but I tend to share my articles with
facebook and also ask some of my friends to share too. I have concluded that
the hardest thing to do is convincing people to read your content. If you have the trust then you have the followers,
if you have followers you have traffic, if you have traffic then you have the
opportunity to earn a living from blogging.</div>
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Two weeks back, I was feeling I had completed the developments
for a blog. Yeah, I had a good blog
design with a nice template; I had added gadgets to my side bar. I carried out
different changes and tweaks on my side bars to ensure it was presentable, I tested
gadgets and widgets on my site removed the ones that didn’t work. I even
started experimenting with CSS and HTML codes. I came up with a fairly site
which I built on my own with no prior knowledge of website design before now.
Fast forward today, the main question is how to increase traffic to my young
site. After checking countless blogs on how to go about this ordeal I came
across tips from famous bloggers like <a href="http://www.shoutmeloud.com/" target="_blank">Harsh Agrawal</a>. I applied
these tips but only went as far as nipping the bud. </div>
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As if it wasn’t enough, I now learnt that to get
traffic you must know at least the basics of SEO (search engine optimization).
This is the most baffling of them all. From creating a great website to
optimizing the key words, steps you cannot avoid if someone needs traffic in
his site. This would improve my sites rank in Google all things being equal. I can
imagine that everyone wants traffic, imagine spending hours and days
researching for that killer article and after you publish it, no one
comments. It feels like heartbreak. I just
feel the content was not good enough to appeal to my readers or even wasn’t ranking
high in search engines for people to see it. However I continue my quest in
getting a killer content. It was around this period I applied for the Google adsense
program. I wasn’t surprised it was disapproved for insufficient content. I now made it my mission to publish more
articles and get approval when next I applied for adsense, I had also read
about banner adverts and affiliate opportunities for monetization. </div>
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<span style="line-height: 150%;">What about Meta tags and Meta descriptions, a short phrase or sentence that
depicts what an article is about they usually appear under a topic in search engines. It was made up of at most 150 characters, which
may include few key words. Then I heard of Google webmaster tools, I am still
fascinated by it because it is so complex for a rookie like me to understand. I
was required to verify the ownership of my blog; I chose the second option
which required me to place a code in my site for Google to verify. After that, I
learnt how to submit my sitemap. Funny enough, I had this notion that blogging was
all about writing something up and pressing enter just like updating a Facebook
status little did I know I just started my journey more was to come. It wasn’t over
as I needed to add my site to two other big search engines, Bing and Yahoo. I was like, oh! So I need to go through this
daunting task again. I registered
successfully with Bing and added my site map. I heard that Bing and yahoo are
linked so I was glad I didn’t have to add my site to yahoo anymore since I was
registered with Bing already.</span></div>
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A whole new experience to me, but I am enjoying the
journey I have loved to write right from time, what better time to start using
my talent. I have joined other blog groups on facebook to learn more from the experience
bloggers. I guess I have a lot to learn
from them. I follow other blogs that
have high followership and have a high ranking for both Alexa and Google etc. I learn from those sites and see what they are
doing, then use the knowledge to be more creative in my own blog. I also learnt
about writing articles on other blogs as guest authors which will help improve
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In conclusion, it’s not easy being a blogger, most
will quit after the first two weeks especially when their post are ignored
without comments, shares or feedbacks. As we know feedbacks can either be positive
or negative. But a true blogger will strive
until he gets to the top. I strive to improve my blog experience to my mobile
users, Android, Windows and Blackberry. This
is for the sole reason that a lot of people use their phones to do most things
online. I may not have covered up a lot of ground concerning blogging but am writing
my major experiences as a professional blogger. Expert Advises and inputs are
encouraged from my esteemed readers. My source is my mind; I know its good
enough to impact on my readers.</div>
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<span style="line-height: 150%;">Do you know that feeling you get, when you’re disappointed things don’t go the
way you planned. That feeling in your chest like you have a hole in the heart.
You feel trapped and defeated and there is no hope of anything better. The best
thing to do in such situations is analyse the situation because worrying will
not solve the problem. You’re the only one standing in your way. Calm down,
relax, take a chill pill and breathe then tell me why? Why do we worry about
everything? Why do we worry at all? Why do we give ourselves high blood
pressure on situations we don’t have control over.</span><br />
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<b><u>What
is worry?<o:p></o:p></u></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Worry can be
defined as problems or unpleasant things that make you anxious. According to
the Merriam- Webster dictionary, Worry is a mental or agitation resulting from
concern usually for something impending or anticipated. I remember when I was
younger, my mum will be worried about my whereabouts when i go out late then, I
usually feel angry due to her constant calls but now I think bank and laugh
over it because its just her motherly instincts at work, I just tell her not to
worry that I will back soon.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Worry is
like a rocking chair it doesn't take us anywhere. it is like a stagnant pool of
water. What happens to water that is stagnant? It breeds mosquitoes, flies and
it is offensive. These are the side effects of what worrying can do to our
body. It is okay to worry about situations and things that affect us but it is
wrong when we don't act on those thoughts. however, it's better off putting our
body's on auto pilot mode than giving it the stress.<o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u>Causes
of Worry</u></b><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p></div>
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Worry can be
caused by not trusting God to take care of us and any of our life situations.
We are too sure of our personal abilities to do everything. We forget that we
need God to direct our affairs and pilot our lives. Our inner peace is
destroyed when we worry and fret about issues. Even after trying to do it
ourselves we find out that we come up short and the problem still persist
because we are unable to come up with a suitable solution to the problem. In
the bible, Matthew 6:25-26, Jesus says we should not worry about tomorrow that
it will take care of itself. What to eat, drink, and wear. Even the birds of
the air do not worry because the Lord takes care of their needs. We lack faith
that's why we worry about all these things.<o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p></div>
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Worry can
also be caused when we indulge too much on certain problems. Dwelling on it, giving it precedence over other issues. We get
worked up too much and end up panicking even to the extent of losing our
precious sleep at some worst case scenario. This increases the negative effect
of that thought on us. We need to let it go, so it doesn't generate into
another deeper problem. There are definitely some issues that can be solved
immediately and others that cannot be solved immediately. It just lies in
identifying those ones that can be solved now then leaving out those ones that have
potential to cause us discomfort.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u>How to
change the trend<o:p></o:p></u></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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I am not in
any way condemning people that worry; it is a natural human condition. Many
people worry for good reasons known to them. It gives them poor judgement
because their sense of reasoning is flawed at that situation. The panic button
has been set on, they no longer have the will power to relax and analyse the
causative factor. It is the same with our personal lives. Many of the things we
are worried about are things that can be managed with the right decisions. <o:p></o:p></div>
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My previous
post on<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://raphenzo.blogspot.com/2016/09/how-to-overcome-fear-of-rejection.html" target="_blank">overcoming the fear of rejection</a>, I
pointed out various points to overcome this fear and the effects it has on
people. These two topics are linked. For instance, you apply for a job and get
rejected by a potential employer, we find out a chain reaction which starts
with a feeling of disappointment, it now leads to a second phase where you're
worried and depressed. Next is the thought of what to do after this setback
resulting to a slump of inflicted depression. In order to leave a stable life
our stress limits need to be put in check regularly. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Whenever we
worry we should think of ways to solve the underlying problem as I have said
earlier pondering and panicking won't take you anywhere rather it will cause
you stress, depression and more. One strategy we can use is to start by
identifying the frightening thought in your mind, single it out to be sure that
is causative factor. Then instead of viewing it as thoughts and facts, treat
them as hypotheses you’re testing out. As you examine and challenge your fears
and worries you will develop a sane and balanced perspective about the
situation. We should not to bite more than we can chew. Take life easily as it
comes. Do not run after materialistic things too much. Live a simple life and
worrying will be something of the past. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u>Why we
should stop worrying<o:p></o:p></u></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Stop,
listen, and think of the life you have. Have you noticed you’re still
breathing, you’re healthy. When there is life there is hope. Count your
blessings and name them one by one by so doing you remove the stress and pain
you put yourself through by worrying about issues. Worrying causes health
issues it saps you of your emotional energy and can cause headaches from
constant brain stress. Even when situations are dire the only thing you can do
is cry it off that is if tears could make things better. Get up, life is too
short to be worried about what to do. One of the reasons why people engage
their worry is they think, this is an issue I must sort out now, I have to plan
about the next outcome. Oh, I need to buy foods for my dog, oh, the garden
needs pruning, Oh, the school session will soon commence, I need to get my children
fees ready, and there are countless examples of what we worry about. Yes it’s
okay to engage in all this, as it can be termed planning for future occurrence
but why can’t we set a time in the day to think about all these, and then take
actions to solving them one at a time instead of allowing them build up forming
cross word puzzles in our brains. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u>It’s
time to let it go<o:p></o:p></u></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Though it’s
hard to break away from a norm, but you can digest this article and apply some
of the advice I have written above and take it step by step. Take away the
positives and change your life. Always keep a smiling face and worry no
more. Let’s get your comments on your experience with worry and how you manage
it when it comes up.<o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p></div>
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Make a
decision today to stop this from affecting your life.<o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Source:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worry" target="_blank">Worry </a><a href="http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worry" target="_blank">Definition/ Merriam Webster</a>,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.bible.com/search/bible?q=matthew%206:25&version_id=1" target="_blank">The holy bible</a>,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.joycemeyer.org/articles/ea.aspx?article=the_cause_and_cure_for_worry." target="_blank">The cause and cure for worry</a></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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readers. What motivates you to wake up in the morning, dress up and go to work?
What motivates you as a student to rush to school and study your books? What
motivates you as a university or college student to study for your
examinations? What motivates you to apply for a job? What motivates you
to earn a living? What motivates you to strive on with life? What motivates you
to do what you do? What motivates people to be religious? What motivates you to
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cover up the reasons why people are motivated. If I am to get it from my
readers, I will be sure that the answers will be diverse as there are different
factors that motivate people like pay, prestige, making a difference, making
money etc. The reasons are numerous. What motivates you can also inspire you as
an individual. Imagine going for an interview and we are asked what motivates
you? Definitely the interviewer wants to know what makes us tick. What are the things
that define our lives? This is to gain an insight into out personality and to
gauge if we can fit into their organization.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence
- that will enable you to attain the success you seek." Mario
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two key words that go side by side with motivation. They are determination and
commitment. Motivation drives determination. Commitment is the desire to pursue
a goal. Without these driving factors motivation is not complete. Determination
can be defined as a firm purpose or will to carry out an endeavor. Even if
there are obstacles on the way, the strong will to succeed will push us to the
finish line. Life is not a bed of roses. Temptation, trials and tribulations
will rear their ugly head but if we are determined and are committed to the
cause. Then we can finish the race. I still pose the question to you today what
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 150%;">So I am sitting on my
sofa and a thought crossed my mind guess what word struck me first… yea you
guessed wrongly, “fear”. People are scared of a lot of things. I pondered upon
this a lot because I used to be guilty about this too. For instance, when I
think about dating, really, rejection seems like the easiest thing that can
happen to me. Acceptance… expectations… those are what kick my anxiety into
overdrive and make me want to run. It’s so confusing because I want these
situations in the first place. I set myself up to be involved in them. I take
all the steps up until it is action time on my part, and then I am ready to
disappear into a locked room and watch game of thrones until I fall asleep. I<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>am not a psychologist neither a
counselor, am not here to hold your hand and give you that heartwarming embrace
and advice. No, this article is going to motivate you to overcome that fear of
rejection that has been hunting you for a long time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Fear of rejection can be
debilitating and can be a sign of low self-esteem; it can prevent you from
socializing, pursuing friendships, speaking up for yourself, pursuing
relationship and work opportunities. It can turn you to a people pleaser and an
ass licker, always agreeing to everything any one says.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Fear of rejection can worsen your
self-esteem. It creates anxiety and can make you feel depressed. The good
news is that you can overcome your fear of rejection, build your self-esteem
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Rejection to me is a
learning experience; it is not the end but the beginning. After rejection you
learn something from the experience. See it as another chance to do the right
thing. For example, a company is recruiting and you decide to apply when you
know you don’t have the basic requirements for that position. Even if you’re
rejected at the end of the day, you take it as a lesson. You find out that the
fear will eventually reduce as you will grow more confident for future
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 150%;">See rejection as opening
new doors. Re-frame your perception of rejection to see it as an
opportunity. Remember that old adage "when one door closes, another
door opens"? It's true. Being rejected from one opportunity keeps you free
for other opportunities. It may not seem exactly as a good thing for now but
later you may very well look back at this rejection and think, “Thank goodness,
I didn't get that job. I wouldn't be able to do
what I am doing now.” Sometimes we think there is only one path to achieve a
particular goal. Remembering that there is more than one road to a destination
can help you successfully face your fear of rejection. For example, are
applying to a full-time personal assistant position in a pharmaceutical
company, where the job can be tedious, While the experience and pay are
real advantages to the job, the position will also consume all of your time.
What if you don't get the position? Think of what you could do instead: you
could volunteer a few hours in the lab to get more experience and tutor to keep
up an income. In some cases, then, rejection can free you up to look for other
opportunities you would have had to be closed off to had you not been rejected.
The same goes for your personal life. What if after a few weeks after you were
rejected by a girl you liked, you meet a new girl and embark on a new
relationship with her. It's likely that you wouldn't have been able to have
this relationship if the other girl had said 'yes'!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Rejection can be a
necessary evil if it pushes us to our goal. I can vividly remember situations
that I was rejected and it pushed me to do what I do now. It is not the end of
life. In life, various situations will present themselves and you cannot just
stop and think oh! Thank God it happened this way. I always tell people
everything happens for a reason. It doesn't mean if company A throws
out your application then company B will do the same. it will be shameful
to cower in defeat and cry in despair like an Olympic athlete because a company
rejects your application in despair. This is the wrong approach to make. Get
your shit together and do something for yourself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 150%;">See also: </span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><a href="https://raphenzo.blogspot.com.ng/2016/08/7-tips-for-job-hunters-after-job-loss.html" style="color: #a63e00; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #a63e00; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">7 TIPS FOR JOB HUNTERS AFTER A JOB LOSS</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 150%;">The most annoying part is
the approach of our youths to rejection. I have heard of situations that some
resort to suicide and other forms of bodily infliction's. This is not
common sense because suicide is not an option. I see it as selfish and a wrong
ideology of life. Can you imagine the pain you will cause your loved ones by
taking your own life? Parents need to instill this ideology on their children
from their adolescence. Make your child confident and boost their self esteem.
A lot of situations arise from social media interaction, relationships, peer
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Maintain perspective.
Rejection happens, but you won't be rejected from everything. You wouldn't be
able to accomplish your goals and dreams or even meet other people if you didn't
put yourself forward to create opportunities for yourself. Because you do put
yourself out there and try, it's realistic to expect a little rejection once in
a while. That's okay, because those probably weren't meant to work for you, and
it just means that there are better opportunities just waiting for you out
there. Remember that your life is made up of more than rejection and that you
still have time ahead of you in which you will experience both success and
rejection. It's important to maintain a bigger perspective that goes beyond the
exact moment of rejection. Look both to your past and forward. If you find
yourself overwhelmed with a particular situation in which you've been
rejected, ask yourself, “Will this moment matter the way it does to me right
now, in a week? In a month? In a year?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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sometimes our morale can be hurt as a result of failed results etc. our
productivity is affected as we don't have the necessary boost to give 100
percent when we are working. I am providing 40 inspirational quotes to improve
our productivity whether at home or at work. Apply one of these quotes to your
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1. "Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and
suddenly you are doing the impossible" - St Francis of Assisi<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">2. "What lies behind us & what lies before us are
tiny matters compared to what lies within us".-Ralph Waldo Emerson<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">3. "Do what you can, where you are, with what you
have". –Teddy Roosevelt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">4. "You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take".
–Wayne Gretzky<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">5. "I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve
lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot
and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is
why I succeed". –Michael Jordan<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">6. "Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making
other plans". –John Lennon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">7. "We become what we think about". –Earl
Nightingale<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">8. "Eighty percent of success is showing up".
–Woody Allen<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">9. "Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living
someone else’s life". –Steve Jobs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">10."Winning isn’t everything, but wanting to win is".
–Vince Lombardi<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">11."I’ve learned that people will forget what you said,
people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them
feel". –Maya Angelou<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">12."Either you run the day, or the day runs you". –Jim
Rohn<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">13."The best revenge is massive success". –Frank Sinatra<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">14."People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well,
neither does bathing. That’s why we recommend it daily". –Zig Ziglar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">15."When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that
happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I
wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down ‘happy’. They told me I didn't
understand the assignment, and I told them they didn't understand life".
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">16."Fall seven times and stand up eight".–Japanese
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">17.“Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration, the rest of us just get
up and go to work.”- Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">18.“If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you'll
never get it done.”- Bruce Lee<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">19.“Whenever you are asked if you can do a job, tell 'em,
Certainly I can!' Then get busy and find out how to do
it.” - Theodore Roosevelt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">20."What’s money? A man is a success if he gets up in the
morning and goes to bed at night and in between does what he wants to
do".– Bob Dylan<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">21."I didn't fail the test. I just found 100 ways to do it
wrong". –Benjamin Franklin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">22."In order to succeed, your desire for success should be
greater than your fear of failure". –Bill Cosby<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">23."A person who never made a mistake never tried anything
new". – Albert Einstein<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">24. "The person who says it cannot be done should not
interrupt the person who is doing it".–Chinese Proverb<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">25."It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do
not stop". –Confucius<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">26."It’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life
in your years".–Abraham Lincoln<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">27.“The simple act of paying positive attention to people has a great
deal to do with productivity". -Thomas J. Peter<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">28."Should you find yourself in a chronically leaking boat,
energy devoted to changing vessels is likely to be more productive than energy
devoted to patching leaks". – Warren Buffet<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">29."Either write something worth reading or do something
worth writing". –Benjamin Franklin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">30."Nothing is impossible, the word itself says, “I’m
possible!” –Audrey Hepburn<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">31."The only way to do great work is to love what you
do". –Steve Jobs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">32."If you can dream it, you can achieve it". –Zig Ziglar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">33."It is not enough to be industrious; so are the ants. What
are you industrious about? Henry David Thoreau<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">34."I am thankful for all those who said NO to me. it’s
because of them I’m doing it myself" – Albert Einstein<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">35."The perfect is the enemy of the good" – Voltaire<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">36."No matter how great the talent or efforts, some things
just take time. You can’t produce a baby in one monthly by getting nine women
pregnant".– Warren buffet<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">37."It’s not always that we need to do more but rather we
need to focus on less". -Nathan W. Morris<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">38."Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that
nobody’s going to know whether you did it or not". – Oprah Winfrey<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">39."Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities!
Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be
successful or happy".– Norman Vincent Peale<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">40."He who wishes to be rich in a day will be hanged in a
year". – Leonardo da Vinci<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;">There you have it, 40 inspirational quotes about productivity.
Drop your comments lets know which is your best quote.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 150%;"> Sources:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinkruse/2013/05/28/inspirational-quotes/#26d0fe0e6697" style="font-family: times, 'times new roman', serif;">Forbes.com</a>,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://http/www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/productivity" target="_blank">Goodreads.com</a>, <a href="http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/productivity_2.html" target="_blank">Brainyquote.com</a>,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/40-powerful-productivity-quotes-from-the-highly-successful-people.html" style="font-family: times, 'times new roman', serif;" target="_blank">Lifehack.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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