Living a Successful Life

Yes, you know that it's great to have social media accounts, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, etc. But, did you know that they play a very big role as you seek employment? Your social media presence plays a paramount role in your job search just as your CV, Cover Letter and interview do. Why do I say this? Just as the documents expose who you are, qualifications and attitudes, the same applies to your social media presence. I have heard this before, but I couldn't believe it until I experienced it!  Very recently, when I had applied for a position in the Customer Services department at Deriv.com, I got to understand the role one's social media presence plays in landing a job. You wonder what happened? Here's a brief story. When I applied for this position, I was contacted via LinkedIn. Of course, I was amazed that someone from an organization where I applied contacted me. And to my amazement, she had a tag, "Hiring". The worst thing is that s...

Do you want to succeed in your virtual communications, but are not sure how? Communication is foremost in our daily lives. We communicate when interacting with our family members, friends and other individuals. Communications skills become more significant in professional contexts than in any other setting. The digital world we experience frequently bombards us with new communications tools which are most of the time, used in professional contexts. The more digitized we get, the more we need to learn new skills aligned with new apps and channels. Whether working in logistics, accountancy, education, pharmacy, human resources management, or communications, you need to have these skills. "Confused where to start? No worries! I have done thorough research and have 4 top recommended communications tools/apps you should be able to use  to outperform at work, either individually or as a team.  My 4 Communications Tools You Should Learn To Use Microsoft Teams : Microsoft Teams is o...

Have you already discovered that life is an ecosystem? If not yet, then you get to know. We always strive for self-reliance and independence as individuals. Nonetheless, everything has a beginning as well as an end. Consequently, one's self-reliance and independence can't be enough alone. We always need other people to move us forward. Moreover, even if we may be able to push ourselves forward, we undoubtedly   base on what some people have helped us with in the past. As a human, I lived the same life. I depended on different individuals to be a man I am. Some supported me as their responsibilities and others did it as benevolence. In this short blog, I am extending my gratitude to all individuals and institutions that played a role in my life. This is my generalized encomium to you, conglomerating all the categories of benevolent people in my life.   Initiative Supporters : In the first place, I say thank you. Very recently, I communicated an initiative to help street childre...

The World we live in has troubled us from here and there. Millions of people undergo extreme misery life, and there is none to care. Government and various organizations seem to discern and get concerned with this matters, but the level of intervention is somewhat inadequate. To best address these issues, everyone needs first to understand what are social pressing issues, their impact towards us and why an immediate action should be taken (individually). In this blog, I communicate you what is a social pressing issue, the impacts of social pressing issues on our lives, why should we address them and the how to. Social Pressing Issues With a reference to Stud.com , a social pressing issue, also known as a social problem/issue is a problem that the entire society compromises that it is a problem limiting normal functionalities. With this definition, it's easy to recall from your experiences things you've seen as problems really the society approves to limit normal functionalities...

If you had the chance to read my previous blog, “THANK YOU” Do You Remember Saying the Phrase? If you haven’t yet read it, feel free to revisit that post to understand why " Thank you " carries so much weight. In this new piece, I want to take you on a journey through the most meaningful ways to express gratitude to those who support us in life. Has anyone ever shown appreciation for something you did for them? How did they express it? Was it emotionally impactful? Few things feel as rewarding as knowing your actions made a difference in someone’s life. Yet, at times, people struggle to show genuine gratitude, leaving their thanks feeling hollow. Here are four thoughtful ways to ensure your expressions of gratitude are heartfelt and meaningful. Doing so will motivate and encourage those in your life to continue supporting you when you need it most.   4 Ways to Express Gratitude Meaningfully Write an Encomium :  An encomium is a formal speech or written piece that pra...

4 Reasons to Say the Words "Thank You" In our daily lives, we often say "thank you" or hear it from others. However, many of us don't say it as often as we should, and this is often because we think of it as just a cultural formality. While "thank you" is indeed ingrained in various cultures, there are countless valuable reasons to express it beyond cultural expectations. Have you ever given up your seat on a bus to a pregnant woman or elderly person and not received a "thank you" in return? If so, you likely felt a bit frustrated, right? This blog aims to remind you why you should say "thank you" as often as possible, even for the simplest of gestures. Here are four important reasons: 1. Acknowledgment When someone does something kind for you, like picking up your phone after it falls, they often feel good about their action and expect you to acknowledge it. If you fail to say "thank you," they may not voice their disappo...

  5 Tips for Successful Remote Learning/working As we all know, the world has been challenged by COVID-19 pandemic since a couple of months up to now. This led to various changes in the daily living conditions including work and studies. Most of the schools, primary, secondary and universities/colleges brought studies on halt for an undefined period. The same happened to some types of works which were brought on halt. Despite the encumbrances, some schools and organizations have been able to shift to online studying/working. Promptly, this led to accentuated use of the online environment while learning and/or working. However, some people encounter hurdles in the process and fail to succeed. On the grounds, I write this blog to provide you with 5 tips that will help you succeed as you would while studying/working onsite. Here we go.  1. Know Your Working Hours : Not all of us like it when it comes to working in morning hours. Some of us would prefer spending these hours...

Have you ever wondered what is better than the other between dating early before marriage or when you are ready to marry? Has someone asked you what would be the best option and you wouldn't help? Be you married or single; be you already in a relationship or not, this question might have come in your mind or someone asked you the same question. This is worthy of knowing and discussing. In this blog, I would like to share with my view (which I tested through discussing with other people across different age groups) and reasons why. Response : Dating early before marriage is better than dating when ready to marry.  In this blog, I have collected 5 reasons why you should date early before your marriage comes. Five Reasons To Date Early 1. Family Planning : We have all heard about family planning, which I am not going to explain of course. What I want to say certainly is that family planning doesn't start when you have already formed the family (after marriage); it starts as early ...

All successful people encounter some stressing circumstances and this is normal. Nothing wrong with being stressed. This is because you get stressed only because you were trying to handle some situations, do something new, accomplish a certain goal or task, which is all done by successful people. So, in its normality, successful people get stressed. What's the problem then? The problem is what we do when stress comes. Here are three simplest techniques that you can use to manage or reduce stress on your way being successful. Three Simplest Techniques to Manage or Reduce Stress Plan for Physical Exercise Talk About Your Problems Do Your Hobby     1.  Plan For Physical Exercise Those who are good at sports already can figure out how physical exercise do help manage and reduce stress. For instance, if you are stressed by a class project, feeling much lost, lost in your mind, having all the worst feelings. Then you go for a football play, just to play. You will finally feel r...

Are you single and would like to maintain your relationship with your loved one? I know, it hurts to lose someone you ever thought of being your husband/wife. Are you married and want your relationship with a partner to ever-last? Truly, there is nothing hurting, even killing like living with a partner a couple of years, and all of sudden, you depart, divorce. Some people think that it's okay to leave a girl/boy whom you were dating. However, this is not true. If the guy was not important to you, you wouldn't even have tried to date. Likewise, people think that divorcing someone is a good solution. But, it's not. True, its a solution but the worst one.  Now, how to maintain relationship either still dating or in marriage? I have brought you tips/techniques that will surprise you when applied. Believe me, you will immediately notice positive changes in your relation.  5 TIPS TO MAINTAIN A RELATIONSHIP Build Trust Be Communicative Avoid Excuses Keep Promises Bring a Comfort ...