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Networking is defined as the act of making contact and exchanging information with other people, groups and institutions to develop mutually beneficial relationships. is also the exchange of information and ideas among people with a common profession or special interest, usually in an informal social setting. Networking often begins with a single point of common ground. Networking is not only about trading information, but also serves as an avenue to create long-term relationships with mutual benefits. The importance of the saying “no man is an Island” has been proved to be the reason why many of us need to make a collective effort in the bid to achieve professional success. For many individuals that have succeeded in their career, the causes have largely been contributed to the strong networking channels they have created over time. But the question of who you network with and their relevance to your career matters more. This way, you don’t have to network with everyone. Rather, firs...

At times, I love to go back to some sweet and pleasant memories but the more I want to, the more I realize it's impossible to go back to the past. Some other times, I wish some other events didn't happen, again, it's impossible to turn back the hand of time. Someone said, "the past is not a good place to live but it is a good place to visit" because we can do nothing about it. The past is passed! What is needed is to do something today that will positively affect tomorrow not dwelling in the past. There is a point at which the past catches up with the future and that point is called karma. Somehow, most "smart" people would want to out smart nature but they will eventually end up becoming the unwise. We are too quick to forget that it's what we give to life that we get at the end of the day. When a farmer sows corn, at harvest, he wouldn't be expecting tomatoes. What goes round comes round that's why the earth is spherical. One way or the ...

You are a winner and until you believe and act like it, you will remain down. Winning starts form the mind, and if you must see the victory you so desire, then you must; √ first BELIEVE IT. "All things are possible to him who believes" √ Next, SPEAK IT. Yes, call forth your success, speak your victory over that difficulty! √ After that, ACT IT. Take actions in line with your faith. Take bold steps for the actualisation of your dreams. It's time to possess all that is yours! It's time to exercise victory over your struggles and battles! You are a winner. So, Believe it, Speak it, Act it! © Folake Oladipo Youth Development Expert | Minstrel | Writer | Speaker | Fashionpreneur. FB: @ Oladipo Folake IG: @ Folake Oladipo

Are you under intense pressure at work? Perhaps you're a busy entrepreneur and founder of a startup racking up 60 hours per week to keep your business afloat. Mental health is serious business, and not staying on top of yours can seriously affect how you perform. If things are turbulent right now and anxiety is beating upon you, you can get your peace back. Here are eight ways to take control of your mental health: 1. Don't figure things out yourself: Whatever problems you're facing now, they will only amplify if you isolate yourself and think you can handle it all on your own. It's okay to ask for help sometimes. Leave your shell and seek help. 2. Be real with how you feel: Self-confession is key. Don't deny your feelings, they are legitimate and they don't make you weak or broken. Once you embrace them and come to terms that you're powerless over your condition, work in community and accountability in making drastic new lifestyle changes to deal with ...

They are not just wonders by name, they are wonders at sight. They are amazing and you cannnot help but wonder how they really came to being. These ancient wonders of the world are strange, amazing structures of archaic details associated with past authors, great persons and they are dated as far back as the 1st century B.C. The seven ancient wonders of the world are: The Great Pyramid of Giza, The Colossus of Rhodes, The Lighthouse of Alexandria, The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, The Temple of Artemis, The Statue of Zeus, and The Hanging Gardens. Only The Great Pyramid of Giza remains available for seeing as the rest have been destroyed long ago; The Hanging Gardens seem never to be known as its location and what became of it remains unknown. The Great Pyramid of Giza (Modern Location- Giza Necropolis, Egypt) Hanging Gardens of Babylon (Modern Location- Hillah or Nineveh, Iraq) The Temple of Artemis (Modern Location- Near Selçuk, Turkey) The Statue of Zeus (Modern Location- O...

I stayed in the class for about an hour, then the teacher came in to take over. When she arrived, the girls got excited because I was leaving, and that the teacher would perhaps be a bit lenient. I was so grieved about those students. The foundation was already faulty! They didn't believe that they could pass exams on their own;They had tied their academic success to all kinds of malpractice. It was really saddening to know that these ones were very young; majority of them were below age 18. Then I thought, "how will they cope at the tertiary level of education?" "How will they come out strong and able to defend their academic achievements?" "What will they pass down to the generations coming behind them?" To those students, the meaning of examination malpractice had been lost, they didn't see it as cheating or something bad. They only saw it as "helping" themselves. Some of them would even go as far as saying "The Bible tells us to ...

All of us have looked at others and wished we could be like them. We wished we could have what they have. But you can’t be someone else. You are you. You are unique and have your own talents and experiences. You can use those talents and experiences to get what you want, but you shouldn’t sacrifice yourself to do so. Many of us also act like someone we are not. Whether you did it to impress a love interest, your boss, or someone else, we have all not been ourselves because we believed it would get us what we wanted. But when you are not yourself, you change. You change who you are and what you are about. You change your thoughts and beliefs and you become someone who tries to please others instead of pleasing yourself. You become someone else instead of being yourself. Being yourself means you like who you are. Being yourself means living life how you want to live it, regardless of other people's opinions. And it means you respect yourself. Don't worry about what others think...

Communication is the most important skill in life. You spend years learning how to read and write, and years learning how to speak. But what about listening? What training have you had that enables you to listen so you really, deeply understand another human being? Probably none, right? Few needs of the human heart are greater than the need to be understood to have a voice that is heard, respected, and valued to have influence. Most believe that the key to influence is communication, getting your point across clearly and speaking persuasively. In fact, if you think about it, don’t you find that, while others are speaking to you, instead of really listening to understand, you are often busy preparing your response? But most people are too vulnerable emotionally to listen deeply, to suspend their agenda long enough to focus on understanding before they communicate their own ideas. Our culture cries out for, even demands, understanding and influence. "If I were to summarize in one s...

Sometimes last year, I was opportune to invigilate an examination in a secondary School. I was asked to stand in for a teacher while she attended to something important in the staffroom. It was a senior class of about 55 students. At first when they saw that I was to be with them while the exam went on, they were excited and thought that I would give them a free hand... They started hailing "Aunty! Aunty!!" I smiled and announced to them, "I do not condone exam malpractice; no side talks, no peeping into your friend's script.... " They were not expecting such from a "friendly Corper" that I'd been. But the girls still continued, trying to convince me to allow them "help" one another. There and then, I insisted and told them plainly that I am strongly against any sort of corruption, including exam malpractice. At this point, only 30% of the class was able to continue the exam without external help. They became sad and bitter, many of the...

Peer influence is when you choose to do something you wouldn’t otherwise do, because you want to feel accepted and valued by your friends. It isn’t just or always about doing something against your will. You might hear the term ‘peer pressure’ used a lot. But peer influence is a better way to describe how teenagers’ behaviour is shaped by wanting to feel they belong to a group of friends or peers. Peer pressure and influence can be positive. For example, your child might be influenced to become more assertive, try new activities, or to get more involved with school. But it can be negative too. Some teenagers might choose to try things they normally wouldn’t be interested in, like smoking or behaving in antisocial ways. It’s normal to worry that your child is being influenced too much by his peers, or that he’s selling out on his values (or yours) to fit in with his friends. It’s also normal to worry that your child won’t be able to say no if he gets pressure to try risky things, like w...

Are these people you call friends for you? Or against you? You not sure? Sometimes the people you love most, are secretly wishing you fail. The people you trust, tell your problems to, confide in. They not consoling you to help you, they are secretly enjoying your failures. Adding value to your life sometimes means subtracting these kinds of people and let me tell you why. Some of these so-called friends are so present when you struggle. Where are they when you win? When you succeed? They don’t congratulate you, and if they do, they don’t mean it and you can see it ever so clearly in how they act. Sometimes, as you are climbing you ladder up to success-heaven, you have people at the bottom trying to saw it down. The more successful you get, the more jealous they become. They start becoming silent. They don’t clap when you win. Look closely. Do these so-called friends really love you? Support you? Or are they faking it? Misusing you? Using you for their own benefit? Think about that f...

Karma means action. Physics shows that for every action, there must be an equal and opposite reaction. Karma is energy, which in itself is neither good nor bad; these are just the labels people choose to attach to it. The energy created by an action has to be returned: “As yea sow so shall yea reap.” It cannot be avoided. When you perform an action, it creates a memory, which in turn generates a desire, which leads you to perform another action. For example: You take your first yoga class (action), then you know what happens in a yoga class (memory), and if you enjoyed the class, you decide to go back the following week (desire), and that following week you turn up again with your mat (action). Karma creates memories and desires, which then determine how you live. Actions, memories, and desires are the "Karmic software" that run your life. The subtle energy created by your actions is stored within your memories and desires and is activated—sometimes immediately, but more of...

My countenance fell and I had no clue of what to write. Right there and then, Failure was boldly staring at me! Unfortunately for me, my exam venue had a "Special center" and some men were dishing out Answers to the students who paid for Micro chips. I was just an ordinary candidate, and I never subscribed for their "assistance". Still seated in the exam hall, I was looking lost and confused when the chief Invigilator of the special centre, who had noticed my condition dropped a micro chip on my desk. I was surprised and speechless.... I had never cheated in my life! It was against my personal values and the teachings I heard in church. However, I had limited time to think; it was just few minutes to the end of the exam... The pressure was high! I saw in reality, what Temptation meant! Shaking like a leaf on water, I took the cheat and used it. After the exam, I cried my eyes out. I felt so bad, and was disappointed in myself.. I felt so filthy and I knew I had d...

Monday mornings don’t have to suck. The key is finding at least one thing to look forward to and to motivate you on Monday to kick butt all week. Whether you’re debating getting out of bed, mulling over running a marathon, embarking on a career change, or simply just figuring out what it is you want for lunch. “Each time you make a good decision or do something nice or take care of yourself; each time you show up to work and work hard and do your best at everything you can do, you’re planting seeds for a life that you can only hope will grow beyond your wildest dreams. Take care of the little things, even the little things that you hate, and treat them as promises to your own future. Soon you’ll see that fortune favors the bold who get things done.” - Sophia Amoruso. It's Monday, get out of your head, and make the week exciting and fun, not a brooding one. “Do whatever brings you to life, then. Follow your own fascinations, obsessions, and compulsions. Trust them. Create whateve...

Ten years ago, while still in the Secondary, I registered for an external examination. I wanted to write the exams so as to test my performance in external examinations before writing the main Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE). At first it looked like It would not be possible but my desire was granted, though I had to register late. It was a late registration because I was not sure if I would be writing the exams that year and I didn't have the money required. But a miracle happened! There was a giveaway by a honorable who provided Registration Cards for some students in my local government.This man happened to be my uncle's classmate in school many years back. So, my uncle was able to get two for my cousin and I. After registering, I realised that it was just a month to the commencement of the external exams... I had just a month to prepare. I attended for free tutorials that could help me and I read to the best of my capacity. However, my preparation wasn't...

Victim mentality is an acquired personality trait in which a person tends to recognize or consider themselves as a victim of the negative actions of others, and to behave as if this were the case in the face of contrary evidence of such circumstances. Victim mentality depends on clear thought processes and attribution, it is an exaggerated sense of sorrow over one’s own life, roles, or circumstance. We all experience it throughout our lives. Some occasionally, others turn it into a toxic habit. Like any self-defense mechanism, it can ease the pain and make us feel protected. However, the truth is, it causes more damage than the pain it’s trying to alleviate. Victim mentality limits one's ability to achieve anything. We get stuck blaming others and lose control of our acts. Something external takes control of us. It pushes the ‘pause’ button, and we get paralyzed waiting for that same person or event to get us back into motion. But that won’t happen, it's left for you to overco...

August 20 is known significantly across the globe as a day to celebrate WORLD MOSQUITO DAY with the theme of this year's celebration MALARIA. As funny as it sounds that there is a day set aside to celebrate mosquito, this celebration is dated as far back as 1897 when the connection between malaria and mosquito was discovered by a British doctor, Sir Ronald Ross. Having the theme to be malaria has another extension in which this day(August 20, 2020) recognizes and appreciates the unending endeavour of health bodies and their officials, the government, individuals and Non-Governmental Organisations towards the fighting of any health issue associated or linked up with malaria. Join in the fight against malaria. Create as much awarenessb as possible.

Simple living flies in the face of the common values of the Western world. Living simply entails stripping away the nonessential and focusing your time and energy on the things that matter the most. Extravagance is often a picture of an unsatisfied life. When you simplify, you’re left with a life filled with meaning, a life that is lived on your own terms. You have the time and space to pursue your interests and to create the life you truly desire. It is often in the most simple things that we find true happiness. Simplicity will make you more open-minded. Once you see how easy it is, and how much happier you are living an unconventional lifestyle, you will become more open to change, uncertainty, and new ways of improving your life and the lives around you.The truth is that simplicity is almost always best because, when focusing on simplicity, your creative work becomes easier to understand, easier to recognize, easier to use (if it requires usage), easier to expand upon (if necessar...

Ego is an opinion that you have about yourself. It's oftentime mistaken for giving yourself the respect that you deserve but it's not, it's about thinking that you are capable of more than you deserve and taking so much pride in the good deeds you do. There is a big difference between Ego and self respect that must be known. When you are being conscious of your achievements and self, it's a good thing but doing it in excess can play as being egotistical and self-centered. Personally, I feel every single person is born with this trait but very few know how to have control over it. There are people who are obiously pompous and like to get praise for the least things that they do but on the other hand there are people who hide all the negativity around them but deep down there is the disease called EGO. The irony is that they don't even know that Ego is embedded in them but first to get rid of Ego, one need to first discover. On the discovery journey, we must make sure...

Everyone admires a self-confident person. We may even envy them a little! Self-confident people seem at ease with themselves and their work. They invite, trust and inspire confidence in others. These are attractive characteristics.It's not always easy to be confident in yourself, particularly if you're naturally self-critical, or if other people put you down. But there are steps that you can take to increase and maintain your self-confidence. What is Self-Confidence – and Why Is It Important? Self-confidence is understanding that you trust your own judgment and abilities, and that you value yourself and feel worthy, regardless of any imperfections or of what others may believe about you.Self-efficacy and self-esteem are sometimes used interchangeably with self-confidence, but they are subtly different. We gain a sense of self-efficacy when we see ourselves (and others like us) mastering skills and achieving goals. This encourages us to believe that, if we learn and work hard in...

Being alive is a lot and you defnitely need a break. Taking a break refers to giving yourself a period of not being involved in that activityt from which you need a break. To take a break means to pause, to stop briefly, to stop for a short period of time just you one can rest a bit or focus on something else. It really is not easy to work at a stretch without taking a break when due; even the mightiest man might need to take a break to prevent breakdown. Do not see taking a break as an act of being lazy or being non-challant or care-free about what you are doing. Taking a break cuts across a lot of field- personal life, love relationship, business, food, education, career, family, friends, sports/exercise, and so on. You need a break physically, mentally, emotionally. Your break need not to be too long depeending on how much time you have and what activity you are involved in, just ensure the break is effective and served the purpose for which it was taken. Taking break should be ofte...

In the journey of growth, there are times when we grow and excel. We are endlessly driven and hyped up, motivated to get our goals. Then there are times when we stagnate. We feel uninspired and unmotivated. We keep procrastinating on our plans. More often than not, we get out of a rut only to get back into another one. Personal Stagnation is a prolonged period of little or no growth in a person. The Ghost of Stagnation bothers not just entrepreneurs but also artists, writers, sports persons, people from all walks of life. The reasons for stagnation could be; exhaustion, complacency, procrastination, still holding onto conventional ideas and norms, lack of revision of marketing strategies. etc. The important thing is to do something about your current situation. Don’t sulk or begrudge, just take charge of your situation. When we face stagnation in life, it’s a sign of deeper issues. Stagnancy in life, just like procrastination, is a symptom of a problem. It’s easy to beat ourselves o...

Humility is an underrated quality that isn’t touched upon often. It is something mentioned heavily in religious texts, and it may seem a little old-fashioned, but it’s a quality that is wholly necessary in this day and age. Humility is in fact, one of the most powerful and important attributes of growth, both in and out of the ring. Being humble helps to build trust and facilitates learning, which are key aspects of leadership and personal development. As the revolutionary Nelson Mandela once said “The first thing is to be honest with yourself. You can never have an impact on society if you have not changed yourself… Great peacemakers are all people of integrity, of honesty, but humility.” Let’s talk about the meaning of humility, how you can develop it, and how it can improve your performance both in and out of the ring. What is Humility? The definition of humility is the feeling or attitude that you have no special importance that makes you better than others or having a lack of ...

A love triangle is a sustained sexual and/or emotional attachment between two people, one of whom is in a committed relationship with another person. While a love triangle may begin with a casual, short term affair between these two people, the term generally refers to a more complex relationship. The love triangle intrigues because it allows us to be both idealistic and realistic at the same time. Love triangles are dangerous and never end up with winners because someone always ends up getting hurt. A sexual bond can be very hard to break; especially when you are in love. Signs You're in a Love Triangle 1. He's still in touch with his ex. This can be the sure fire sign that you need to leave while you can. ... 2. Your feelings come in last place. 3. He's always in her presence. 4. He starts hiding information from you. 5. He chooses to use his free time to be with her. Things to do if you are in a Triangle 1. Consider your choices: You might not want to be ...

One of the ways to know if you're on track with your purpose is checking the feedbacks you get from people. Am I talking about depending on People's approval or praise? No! As you set out to take steps in line with what GOD has called you to do, you'll get different reactions from different people. Some would encourage you, some would discourage you, some would make destructive criticism, some would give corrections and sincere advice. Handling all these requires Wisdom. Above all, you must check the testimonies people give about what you do. Sometimes early this year, I slowed down posting my write ups on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp groups like I used to, due to some challenges. Then someone reached out to me from one of those Platforms, asking why they had not been getting my write-ups. He mentioned that the posts inspire him and many times he looked forward to reading them. Right there, I saw how important the things I do are. I saw that lives were being bless...

Checking and scrolling through social media has become an increasingly popular activity over the last decade. Although the majority of peoples’ use of social media is non-problematic, there is a small percentage of users that become addicted to social networking sites and engage in excessive or compulsive use. In fact, psychologists estimate that as many as 5 to 10% of Americans meet the criteria for social media addiction today. Social media addiction is a behavioral addiction that is characterized as being overly concerned about social media, driven by an uncontrollable urge to log on to or use social media, and devoting so much time and effort to social media that it impairs other important life areas. Due to the effect that it has on the brain, social media is addictive both physically and psychologically. According to a new study by Harvard University, self-disclosure on social networking sites lights up the same part of the brain that also ignites when taking an addictive substa...

I grew up hearing young people say Phrases like; "I was born to rule!" "I will be great in life!" "I was born to reign!. While it is very good to confess right (in fact, I'm a Passionate Preacher of Positive Confessions), one must be careful not to allow folly creep into one's mind. It's so heartbreaking how youths declare these things and then go to bed hoping that one day greatness will locate them. No, it doesn't work out that way! There are things to do, Prices to pay, and sacrifices to make! Work must be done! Before an omelette can be made, you've got to break the eggs! You've got to give yourself to the Process. This Process is not an easy one I must tell, but it will pay off. Commit yourself to consistent learning and improvement. Do away with bad habits and develop healthy ones. Find out the best legitimate means through which your Great Dream can come to pass and quit building castles in the air! No Farmer gets an abundant har...

The concept of toxic masculinity is used in academic and media discussions of masculinity to refer to certain cultural norms that are associated with harm to society and to men themselves. Traditional stereotypes of men as socially dominant, along with related traits such as misogyny and homophobia, can be considered "toxic" due in part to their promotion of violence, including sexual assault and domestic violence. The socialization of boys in patriarchal societies often normalizes violence, such as in the saying "boys will be boys" with regard to bullying and aggression. Self-reliance and emotional repression are correlated with increased psychological problems in men such as depression, increased stress, and substance abuse. Toxic masculine traits are characteristic of the unspoken code of behavior among men in prisons, where they exist in part as a response to the harsh conditions of prison life. I suggest practical, positive steps men can take to challenge our n...

A woman should be two things, classy and fabulous - Coco Chanel We all need some fashion inspiration to accept ourselves and dress up in clothes that accepts our personality. Personally, i feel your styling as a woman isn't topnotch without a smile. Let's look at some beautiful quotes put together by topntch designers and can also suffice as style tips. 1. Happiness is the secret to all beauty. There is no beauty that is attractive without happiness. Christian Dior 2. Some women think that if the look at a particular season is minis, they have to look minis, if you don't have great legs, there are plenty alternatives. Ralph Lauren 3. It's not about the dress you wear, it's about the life you live in the dress. Diana Vreeland 4. Fashion should be a form of escapism and not an imprisonment. Alexander McQueen 5. Don't forget to fall in love with yourself first. Carrie Bradshaw 6.Style is a way to say who you are wihout having to speak. RAchel Zoe 7. Don't be in...

Do you like to point out what’s wrong with people or how stupid people are? Do people bother you easily, to the point where you can’t stop yourself from sharing your judgments? If this describes you, this habit is probably ruining your life. You just might not realize it. A Faultfinder is a person who habitually finds fault, complains, or objects, especially in a petty way. If you constantly point out other people’s problems, you are at serious risk of: Putting a limit on your happiness, creating or perpetuating depression, isolating yourself from your most important relationships, turning people off from wanting to get close to you, creating negative energy around you that generates bad luck. We all have sensitivities that are specific to our upbringing. It’s all comes down to whether you have a system of monitoring how and when you share what bothers you about people. Your pet peeves color the way you see the world. They are part of the central framework you use to interpret other ...

A role model is someone others look to as a good example. Just as a model is something that represents an inspirational ideal, a role model is someone who inspires others to imitate his or her good behavior. Parents try to be role models for their children by being good people. Role models show young people how to live with integrity, optimism, hope, determination, and compassion. They play an essential part in a child’s positive development. Positive role models influence our actions and motivate us to strive to uncover our true potentials and overcome our weakness. Having them pushes us to make the most of our life. Role models are a must for self-improvement because we must have a standard to strive for or compare ourselves with. Youngsters usually benefit from having a relationship with someone older and wiser to mentor them. Although the mentor might be a teacher, family member or more experienced peer, not everyone is suitable to be an influential, positive role model. Effectiv...

Negativity is having the wrong frame of mind, telling yourself you can't do this or you can't do that probably because the project seems big of unrealistic but the fun fact is you can achieve anything you set your mind to. Negativity affects ourselves and everyone around us, it limits our potential to become something great, live a fulfilling and purposeful life. Although negative and positive thoughts will always exist, the key to becoming positive is to limit the amount of negativity that we experience by filling ourselves up with more positivity. Following these steps can help one get rid of negativity and become more positive. 1. Become grateful for everything Whatever life throws at you, cultivate the habit of being grateful. When we begin to be grateful and appreciate everything in our lives from the small struggles that makes us to the bigger ones, we shift our attitude from one of selfishness to one of appreciation. This appreciation gets noticed by others and a positiv...

First, let's start with the basic definition of emotions. An emotion is a subjective response to an experience. When a situation arises, your brain takes in information about what is happening, known as perception, which triggers the internal part of the brain where your emotions are created, known as the limbic system. While this is a very simplistic and basic description of how it works, the point is to note that emotional responses are based on how the person views the situation, which does not always include thinking clearly or including all the possible facts. But these are just our basic responses; emotions eventually become way more complex and complicated. How does that happen? It goes back to our childhood interactions and how parents influence our emotional development and help to regulate our emotions. As infants and toddlers, we look at our immediate models, our parents or caregivers, to see how to react to various situations. We store those experiences and refer to the...

Gradually the darkness fades away and light overtakes your gloomy days. Like a little spark becoming a wild forest fire, light pierces through that thick dark tunnel. Can't you see it coming? Yeah, it's all becoming bright. Once again, everything will be all right! Your strength fails no more and a new vigour is given. Your battle days are over and rejoicing takes over. Toiling and groaning days are ending and your harvest is plentifully ready! So, why quit when your victory is almost here? Why toss your triumph into the ocean of doubt, weakness and fear? I know you are at the verge of giving up. Just hold on a little more. Your ship will soon arrive at the shore. So, Lift up your eyes and see dear friend, The dark days are over ! This is a Poem written for and dedicated to as many who have received big blows from Life's challenges and feel like giving up. Before you give up remember that "Winners don't quit and Quitters don't win". Don't give...

Being proud of yourself is different from being overwhelmed with pride. The first is positive, the second is negative, yet people can count the fact that you are proud of yourself as being overwhelmed with pride especially when you overdo and over carry yourself. There must be modesty in all you do. Being proud of yourself starts from acknowledging, appreciating and valuing your gender, family, environment, education, achievements, activities/involvements, relationships and connections; not to forget beauty, career, promotion and other personal things. Being proud of yourself positively is a good thing, when done well it has lots of benefits. Being proud of yourself helps to ascertain the fact that you know your worth. It explains that you are not subject to the thoughts and views of others. It shows that you have overcome a lot of obstacles, troubles, fear, challenges; curveballs life has thrown at you and a lot more situations. It tells you that you have grown wiser, you are no longe...

The word responsibility comes from the latin word "responsum" that is the one who is forced to answer to someone else. We can define a responsible person as one who accepts the result of the decision he or she makes, it can also be said to be the state or fact of being accountable or to blame for something.. Becoming a responsible person means being able to consciously make decisions, conduct behaviours that seek to improve oneself and/or help others, but most importantly a responsible person accepts the consequences of his or her own actions and decisions. Being responsible brings us many benefits,it can also help you achieve your goals and objectives in any area of your life. Responsibility allows you tocreate principles, morals and help you to lead your life. Being a responsible person helps us to be more honest, reliable, and independent. There is no formular that makes onemore responsible but one can definitely train themselves to be responsible. There are some patterns ...

Blunders of the World are the source/true roots of human violence, they each mark a common human oversight that leads to suffering and destruction which grows the violence that plagues the world. Supposedly, there are no other mistakes of significant consequence. The blunders are: - Wealth without work. - Pleasure without conscience. - Knowledge without character. - Commerce without morality. - Science without humanity. - Worship without sacrifice. - Politics without principles. Mohandas Gandhi called these disbalances “passive violence,” which fuels the active violence of crime, rebellion, and war. He said, “We could work ’til doomsday to achieve peace and would get nowhere as long as we ignore passive violence in our world.” The blunders have been institutionalized, built into our corporations, our governments, our very culture. Not only are we no longer embarrassed by them; we actively practice them. In some of them we even take pride, we entice ourselves with the promise of weal...

Life is a matter of choices. We are making choices every day at every single step. Right from the time we wake up, to the time we hit the sack at night. Some of these are so routine we do not even stop to think about the choice we make. For instance, the choice of what we eat and what we wear, the route we take to our office, etc. Decision-making may not always be tough, but the circumstances or the people associated with those choices make it hard because of the emotions involved around those choices. Sometimes it can be life-changing, and the choice we make can leave us with more meaningful learning experiences. People who decide and choose under difficult circumstances often progress in life, while those who cannot get stuck. This is also the reason some people are ultra -successful while others are not. Are these ultra-successful people doing anything differently that makes it easy for them to decide and choose? They have a different way of looking at choosing. They are more proces...