Banging A’s in all courses won’t guarantee success, but it sure doesn’t hurt. A high CGPA doesn’t put you on the path to riches but it sure does nothing related to the opposite. A good CGPA will help you make more money, pursue further education, or change career paths. If you’re going to spend many thousands of naira on a tertiary education, you might as well make the most of it. Right? Cos as the saying goes, “Whatever is worth doing is worth doing well”.
Now, what happens if my CGPA is nothing close to being alive, what happens if my CGPA is right there on the floor lying fallow and what happens if my CGPA is something close to the sine of 30?? Ooops!
That’s an exaggeration though, if your CGPA is not up to 0.5, the sine of 30 degrees, then visit TB Joshua for prayers or rather check yourself, you might have been destined to become a millionaire in the carpentry industry, not everyone is meant for school, ask Dangote. Well, probably just kidding.
It’s no secret that students will calculate and re-calculate their grade point averages over and over again during the semester or even after exams, hoping that it’s high enough to raise shoulders about.
But what can you do if it’s just not high enough?
Contrary to popular belief, a low GPA isn’t a death sentence. There are plenty of things you can do to fix whatever went wrong and start earning better grades to boost your average. Here are some steps to help you get started on.
Also read : Strategies To Make A First Class In PAAU
Evaluate Where You Are :
The first step is to evaluate where you are in your career, and if there’s enough time to raise your grade point average, which is sure. If you’re a fresher, for instance, and you just fell a little behind during your first year probably due to the fact that you got carried away with the euphoria of being a freshman, you still have plenty of time to hit the books and earn some stellar grades. If you’re about to head into your year three out of four, however, you may need to explore other options, such as enrolling for extra classes and tutorials.
Talk to Your Part Adviser :
The best asset in your evaluation process is your
departmental part adviser. They can help you review all of your transcripts, evaluate the damage, and help you plot a course of action. They’ll know the target GPA requirements for an average student in such department, and they can help you in so many ways by analyzing your courses and pointing out which courses to pick in following semesters and what grades you need to get to prove that bad grades are behind you. They’ll also know of any additional tutorials you can enroll in to come out excellently and how to go about it in case you are to retake any course.
Know What Went Wrong :
This is the most important part of your plan. Do you know what went wrong with your grades? Did you earn poor marks because you were distracted by friends, extracurricular activities, or personal issues? Was finding the right study techniques an issue? Or did you really struggle with the materials? Once you’ve identified why you struggled in school, you can take steps to address it. If you couldn’t juggle all of your commitments, you’ll need to readjust your schedule. If you had a hard time studying, get advice on how to improve those skills. And if there was one particular course that really proved hard, consider seeking out a tutor to get you back on track. After evaluating yourself and getting ready with the determination to pick up the baton and run the race as you opt to get your CGPA back on track, then you need to follow the following procedures, then sit back and watch as your CGPA climbs up the stairs.
Start Attending Lectures regularly :
This is mind-numbingly obvious but it’s important to mention. Though some lecturers teach directly from PowerPoint and find a means to get the slides within the reach of the students. This makes it tempting for students to skip class, they just download the lecture slides, and learn the materials on their own. You might probably get away with this in easy courses, you’ll face problems in challenging ones. By skipping class, you miss out on a few important things:
-Detailed oral explanations from the lecturer which are keys to understanding the material.
-The chance to ask questions and listen to the questions of other students and the answers.
-Announcements and assignments.
-Opportunities for extra marks e.g Attendance.
It sounds like a no-brainer, but it’s too important to not mention. Skipping class can make you look bad in the eyes of your lecturer especially if it’s a small class and the lecturer knows most of his students. Since grades are somewhat subjective, it’s a good idea to avoid irritating the person who will be handing out the marks. If attendance is an issue, you could be struck with a B versus the A- you deserve.
Also read : How To Memorize Things Quicker Than Other People
Position And Organise Yourself :
If you don’t have a study technique, you can burn midnight candles and make bulbs explode all in the the name of reading and still not get anywhere. The only sure way to make the most of your reading is to employ a study strategy that complements your schedule and learning style. The sooner you can get started on your assignments, the better. Try keeping a list of proven information sources, web apps and other dependable resources so that you can find something the second you need it. The saved time can be used to study, chill round or just sleep.
Start a weekend study review :
A very common practise which leads to a problem students encounter is trying to read an enormous amount of material right before the exam. This is practically impossible or rather possible but not practicable when you are on a mission to boost your GP. You’ll find it much easier if you take a gradual approach to studying. Get settled once a week, preferably weekend, review your notes starting from the beginning of the course. Not necessarily extensive reading, just something like a run-through. This should not take more than 15minutes, just enough time to build familiarity with the material. By doing this weekly, you’ll gradually memorize everything without cramming and will better understand how one concept builds on the next. Putting in small amounts of effort on a consistent basis will drastically reduce the amount of studying you need to do right before the exam.
Familiarise Yourself With Smart Students With
High GPA :
Actually, no one wants to get stuck within a bunch slackers and riff-Raff.. In courses that involve group work, this is very essential. The quality of the your learning is directly proportional to the qualities of the people you work with. Working with brilliant people will facilitate educationally healthy discussion. The best way to understand an idea is talking about it with other intelligent people. You’re bound to make lots of friends in school. If you can, try not to make friends with someone whose GPA is something related to yours, both of you will merely spend most times consoling each other. Rather, spend some time with a study buddy who has a high GPA. Such will be able to help you out when you struggle and may prove to be a good influence should you feel the urge to slack.
Library Is A Place Of Study – Make Use Of It :
Dorm rooms aren’t the best place to study if you have been doing so. It’s way too easy to get distracted by room mates and visitors who will never stop displaying their characteristics. Your study time can be more productive if you use your school’s library or a similar facility. Every time you enter that building, your mind will switch into reading mode and stay there until you decide to leave.
Set a Goal and Reward Yourself :
Good grades are their own reward, but it doesn’t hurt to have a little extra incentive. Try setting a GPA goal and rewarding yourself with something that you really want after you achieve it.
Pray To God :
This is the last but the most important. Only this can handle all the aforementioned lists, but you are meant to “Work and pray”. Confess a prayer excerpt as you wake up everyday and probably before you go to bed. That should be all on how to boost GPA/CGPA(Cumulative Grade Point Average) in school. Follow these steps and you will see your GPA shoot through the roof.
Good luck.
Saturday, July 30, 2016
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
7 Common Traits Of Highly Creative People
“Creativity isn’t a talent. It’s a way of operating,” said John Cleese. We’re all creative beings at heart. It just so happens that some people are better at expressing that side than others.
So here are 7 common traits found in highly creative people – and some advice on how you can be more creative yourself.
1. They make creativity a ritual
“Waiting for inspiration is like waiting for a train at an airport,” said the author Leigh Michaels. Creative people push through inspiration droughts and do something creative anyway. Jerry Seinfeld made a point of writing a new joke every single day. Some of them were hilariously funny. Others were just terrible. But he understood the
power of frequency. Creativity is a bit like a muscle. When you make it a habit, your mind gets used to entering the creative state.
2. They don’t take themselves too seriously
As they climb the ladder of life, it’s natural for people to start getting serious. They start to feel terribly important. Creative people don’t. They have fun with their work and other people. They’re playful – almost childlike, because they understand good ideas don’t come when you’re overly serious. The advertising genius David Ogilvy would often approach a creative problem by “thinking funny”. Even if the subject matter was very serious, he knew that thinking funny would lay the path to a big idea.
3. They’re curious about everything
Your average creative genius might be a gardener, a historian, a scientist, an expert in American literature and dabble with astronomy on the side. They’re almost always voracious readers. That’s because an idea is nothing more than a combination of old elements that already exist. Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon is generally considered the greatest painting of the 20th Century. But this would never have appeared on canvas had the artist not spent hours studying African and Iberian sculptures at the Louvre.
Also read : Traits That Young Millionaires Have inCommon
Ideas need fuel. Creative people keep the tank topped up.
4. They can live with discomfort for longer
When a problem’s left unsolved, it’s uncomfortable – a bit like an itch you can’t scratch. During this time, it’s very tempting to settle for a second-rate solution. Creative people, however, can live with this discomfort for longer. They wait for the big idea, when they shout “EUREKA!” Although he didn’t consider himself the most talented of the Monty Python gang, John Cleese realised he often came up with the funniest sketches. He says the reason was he could sit on an idea for longer. He had a high threshold for mental discomfort.
5. They’re good at switching off from
work
One of the most important creative techniques is to relax and let your subconscious do the work. When Thomas Edison was stumped, he didn’t fret over the problem. He’d leave his desk and take a nap. It sounds easy, but this is actually one of the most difficult jobs for a creative mind. However, if you can master relaxation – if you can switch off from the problem – you often find your big idea slaps you in the face without warning.
6. They’re interested in people
If an idea is to have any impact, it needs to appeal to people. Creative people are compassionate. They’re interested in others, because they have to appeal to raw emotion. Ernest Hemingway, one of the 20th Century’s great people watchers said “I have learned a great deal from listening to people. Most people never listen.” Some say he was also the 20th Century’s greatest writer.
Also read : Harsh Life Lessons Everyone Should LearnIn Their 20s
7. They can get excited about anything
Creative people understand ideas are locked in the most mundane things. Their job is to weed them out. The adman David Ogilvy, who I’ve mentioned, would have writers complain that the product was too dull. There simply wasn’t an exciting way to sell it. “I’ve got news for you,” Ogilvy replied. “There are no boring products, only boring writers.”
So here are 7 common traits found in highly creative people – and some advice on how you can be more creative yourself.
1. They make creativity a ritual
“Waiting for inspiration is like waiting for a train at an airport,” said the author Leigh Michaels. Creative people push through inspiration droughts and do something creative anyway. Jerry Seinfeld made a point of writing a new joke every single day. Some of them were hilariously funny. Others were just terrible. But he understood the
power of frequency. Creativity is a bit like a muscle. When you make it a habit, your mind gets used to entering the creative state.
2. They don’t take themselves too seriously
As they climb the ladder of life, it’s natural for people to start getting serious. They start to feel terribly important. Creative people don’t. They have fun with their work and other people. They’re playful – almost childlike, because they understand good ideas don’t come when you’re overly serious. The advertising genius David Ogilvy would often approach a creative problem by “thinking funny”. Even if the subject matter was very serious, he knew that thinking funny would lay the path to a big idea.
3. They’re curious about everything
Your average creative genius might be a gardener, a historian, a scientist, an expert in American literature and dabble with astronomy on the side. They’re almost always voracious readers. That’s because an idea is nothing more than a combination of old elements that already exist. Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon is generally considered the greatest painting of the 20th Century. But this would never have appeared on canvas had the artist not spent hours studying African and Iberian sculptures at the Louvre.
Also read : Traits That Young Millionaires Have inCommon
Ideas need fuel. Creative people keep the tank topped up.
4. They can live with discomfort for longer
When a problem’s left unsolved, it’s uncomfortable – a bit like an itch you can’t scratch. During this time, it’s very tempting to settle for a second-rate solution. Creative people, however, can live with this discomfort for longer. They wait for the big idea, when they shout “EUREKA!” Although he didn’t consider himself the most talented of the Monty Python gang, John Cleese realised he often came up with the funniest sketches. He says the reason was he could sit on an idea for longer. He had a high threshold for mental discomfort.
5. They’re good at switching off from
work
One of the most important creative techniques is to relax and let your subconscious do the work. When Thomas Edison was stumped, he didn’t fret over the problem. He’d leave his desk and take a nap. It sounds easy, but this is actually one of the most difficult jobs for a creative mind. However, if you can master relaxation – if you can switch off from the problem – you often find your big idea slaps you in the face without warning.
6. They’re interested in people
If an idea is to have any impact, it needs to appeal to people. Creative people are compassionate. They’re interested in others, because they have to appeal to raw emotion. Ernest Hemingway, one of the 20th Century’s great people watchers said “I have learned a great deal from listening to people. Most people never listen.” Some say he was also the 20th Century’s greatest writer.
Also read : Harsh Life Lessons Everyone Should LearnIn Their 20s
7. They can get excited about anything
Creative people understand ideas are locked in the most mundane things. Their job is to weed them out. The adman David Ogilvy, who I’ve mentioned, would have writers complain that the product was too dull. There simply wasn’t an exciting way to sell it. “I’ve got news for you,” Ogilvy replied. “There are no boring products, only boring writers.”
Monday, July 25, 2016
8 Reasons You are Not as Productive as You Can Be (and How to Fix Them)
Do you sometimes spend hours on end at your work desk, but can’t seem to get much done? Do you wish to be more productive for your time? If so, I can relate.
As someone passionate about personal growth and achieving maximum results, I’m constantly finding ways to get more done for my time.
I ’m also passionate about helping others — including you — to get their best results in life. In the past five years, I’ve worked with hundreds of individuals to achieve their highest success, and transformed them from procrastinating to self-motivated A students, and from jaded, burnt out individuals to self-initiated and super productive people.
While some may think that productivity is just a matter of working hard and having discipline, I’ve found that this isn’t necessarily the case.
Rather, there are key habits that differentiate super productive people from less productive people, and not practicing these habits naturally leads to a dip in your productivity — no matter who you are.
If you’re having difficulty getting things done, one (or more) of these factors likely apply:
Also read : Traits That Young Millionaires Have in Common
1. You have not set any goals
In my latest book with Lifehack, 10 Rules of Super Productive People (purchase it now at the Lifehack Book Store with the coupon READNOW for a limited- time discount!), I share the 10 underlying tenets of productivity that differentiate super productive and unproductive people. The first rule relates to the oldest and most important rule of personal development — goal setting. Specifically, setting the right goals. The problem with most is that they either (a) don’t set goals or (b) set the wrong goals (see next section on “right” goals). Without goals, they have no personal vision of what they want their life to be. While this may sound like a nice, unstressful life, but the truth is that it creates a “floater” syndrome — where they spend every day “floating” from one thing to the next, being subject to others’ whims and demands, and basically having no higher purpose to work towards. Days and weeks go by without anything getting done, and before they know it, they are already in their 40s, 50s, or 60s and wondering where half of their life has gone to.
How to fix this:
Set goals, especially for the most important areas of your life: usually career, relationships, finance, health, and personal growth. Where do you see yourself in these areas in the next one, three, and five years? Write these goals down, then work towards them. Create your vision board and keep this board in view every day so you are always reminded by your goals.
2. You don’t have the right goals
Setting goals isn’t enough — you have to set the RIGHT goals. Set the wrong goals, and you set ourselves on the path of failure! What defines “right goals” though? In Super Productive People, I share the four criteria of great goals: (1) inspiring, (2) huge, like BHAG-huge (i.e. big, hairy, and audacious), (3) specific, and (4) time-bound. Goals that match these criteria tend to have the greatest success, all things held constant. Unfortunately, many of us get the “wrong” goals — goals that either don’t inspire us, are too small, too vague, or don’t have a deadline. Since our goals directly impact our actions which impact our results, setting the wrong goals result in us having little to no results, hence creating a deadlock situation for
ourselves.
How to fix this:
1. Ensure that you only set goals that you want for YOURSELF, as opposed to goals that others want. Never live your life for anyone but yourself.
2. Go for huge, not small, goals. “Increase my
clientele by 200% and be the market leader,” not
“Get one or two more clients so that I can have
enough to make ends meet.
3. Be as specific as possible. “Earn $10,000 a month by December 2014,” not “Increase my income.”
4. Set a deadline for each goal, which brings us to the next point…
3. You don’t have a deadline
In Rule #2 of Super Productive People, I talk about the importance of setting deadlines, specifically timelines. If you ’re familiar with personal productivity advice, then you must have heard of Parkinson’s Law — the adage that “work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.” What this means is that contrary to common belief that the time taken for a task is dependent on the task difficulty and/or our efficiency/effectiveness, the law suggests that the lead driver is actually… the time we allocate for it! This means that if you set a deadline of four hours for a task that really needs two hours, you will inevitably take four hours for the task. If you set a deadline of one week for a task that really needs two days, you will take one whole week for the task. And… if you don’t set any deadline at all, the task can virtually take forever to complete. Meaning, it will never get completed.
How to fix this:
Set deadlines for your tasks and goals. In particular, set a timeline, which is a detailed breakdown of the steps and milestones to accomplish your goals. (I share step-by-step how-tos to create your road map for your goals, including practical examples and watchouts, in Super Productive People.)
Also read : Harsh Life Lessons Everyone Should Learn In Their 20s
4. You are trying to do everything
Ever heard of this saying, that “Less is More?” Well, here’s another one: “Trying to do everything will lead to the accomplishment of nothing.” Our society today focuses much on doing more and getting more done. And while I totally agree with the importance of doing more and achieving more, trying to do everything can cause a lack of focus, not to mention overwhelm and stress. In fact, in my five years of coaching, this is one of the most common problems among my clients — and we’re talking about highly talented individuals who have accomplished much under their names!
How to fix this:
Stop trying to do everything. Rather, focus on the most important things and doing them well. What are the 20% high-impact tasks on your list, and how can you get working on them? For the less important things, either dump them, batch them (to be done in one shot), or delegate them. This leads us to the next point…
5. You are trying to do everything yourself
I notice this problem among many perfectionists, myself included: we insist on doing everything ourselves. Why? Because we refuse to let go. We feel that when we let go, we will lose control, people may mess things up, everything will become a disaster, and we will have to clean up the “mess” later on. I understand, because I’m like that sometimes. I used to be much more “possessive” over my work too, opting to do everything myself so that I could make everything the way I wanted. However, I’ve learned that no man is an island. Think about it: no matter how productive you are, you can never accomplish the same amount of work that 10 times or 100 times the people (who are equally competent as you) can accomplish in the same amount of time. Many hands make light work, and two minds are better than one (most of the time).
How to fix this:
Let go of the need to do everything yourself. Delegate tasks to your team members, employees, and/or vendors. Hiccups may happen, but it’s about coaching them to get things right. (More on delegation in Rule #9 of Super Productive People.)
6. You don’t have a conducive work environment
Assess your current work environment. On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the best possible environment for work, how would you rate it? Would you give it a 1 to 3 (bad)? 3 to 5 (average)? 6 to 8 (okay)? Or 9 to 10 (very good)? Most of us are working in a “3 to 5″, average environment. From disorganized workspaces, to bad table heights leading to noisy traffic (especially for those of us working from home), to people chatting, to boring work stations, we are constantly combating our environment just to get things done. This is bad, because rather than pouring our energy into our work and converting it to constructive output, our energy is drained away by our surroundings.
How to fix this:
In Rule #4 of Super Productive People, I introduce the concept of a flow environment — a term I coined to refer to “an environment that gives you the maximum working experience and lets you get into the flow easily.” You know you are in your flow environment when you can slip into work mode easily and you feel energized all the time! Find your flow environment (or create it if you have to) and watch your productivity soar!
7. You think that work can only be done when
you have full-hour blocks to yourself
Think that a five or ten minute break can’t make any difference to your never-ending list of to-dos? Well, think again. Known as time pockets, these little time windows in between activities can make a huge difference when effectively utilized. Case in point: When I was in university, I was the Dean’s Lister for every academic semester,
eventually graduating as the top Marketing student in Business Administration. This was despite juggling core-curricular activities, giving people private tuition, and running my graphic design business. How did this happen? Well, it was thanks to my use of time pockets. Because I was so busy and I didn’t like to study when I was at home (for those of you students, you’re not alone!), I would hunt for time pockets between classes, during classes, and after school to work. Rather than slack, chit-chat with classmates, or fall asleep during these pockets, I would work on my upcoming assignments or revise my notes, so that I would have more time for other activities later on. As a result, I never had to spend extra time outside of school to study, and I only needed to revise for exams a few days before the papers (sometimes even the night before)!
How to fix this:
Seize your time pockets, even if they are just five minutes long. Don’t underestimate the difference one small pocket can make in your life. You’ll be surprised at how practicing this one habit can change things around.
8. You are neglecting other areas of your life
Perhaps the biggest misconception about productivity is that you need to put aside the non-work areas — e.g., family, social, romance and health — to get ahead in work. “I’ll get to these later,” is what most of us say. This isn’t true though. Work doesn’t make up your entire life, and work can’t fill the gaps that only non- work areas can. While neglecting the other life areas (be it social, romance, family, health, or personal well- being) may give you an edge in your work productivity initially, this is temporary — such a setup cannot last over time. It’ll only create a backlash eventually as you become “starved” in your other life areas and become unmotivated to even work at all. Some people call this “burn out,” others call this a “slump.”
How to fix this:
Identify the areas of your life that you are neglecting. Then, act on them, while keeping your work priorities in check. Productivity comes from the holistic management of your life; a happy individual/parent/spouse/child will naturally be inspired and energized to work hard and deliver the best in his/her work.
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As someone passionate about personal growth and achieving maximum results, I’m constantly finding ways to get more done for my time.
I ’m also passionate about helping others — including you — to get their best results in life. In the past five years, I’ve worked with hundreds of individuals to achieve their highest success, and transformed them from procrastinating to self-motivated A students, and from jaded, burnt out individuals to self-initiated and super productive people.
While some may think that productivity is just a matter of working hard and having discipline, I’ve found that this isn’t necessarily the case.
Rather, there are key habits that differentiate super productive people from less productive people, and not practicing these habits naturally leads to a dip in your productivity — no matter who you are.
If you’re having difficulty getting things done, one (or more) of these factors likely apply:
Also read : Traits That Young Millionaires Have in Common
1. You have not set any goals
In my latest book with Lifehack, 10 Rules of Super Productive People (purchase it now at the Lifehack Book Store with the coupon READNOW for a limited- time discount!), I share the 10 underlying tenets of productivity that differentiate super productive and unproductive people. The first rule relates to the oldest and most important rule of personal development — goal setting. Specifically, setting the right goals. The problem with most is that they either (a) don’t set goals or (b) set the wrong goals (see next section on “right” goals). Without goals, they have no personal vision of what they want their life to be. While this may sound like a nice, unstressful life, but the truth is that it creates a “floater” syndrome — where they spend every day “floating” from one thing to the next, being subject to others’ whims and demands, and basically having no higher purpose to work towards. Days and weeks go by without anything getting done, and before they know it, they are already in their 40s, 50s, or 60s and wondering where half of their life has gone to.
How to fix this:
Set goals, especially for the most important areas of your life: usually career, relationships, finance, health, and personal growth. Where do you see yourself in these areas in the next one, three, and five years? Write these goals down, then work towards them. Create your vision board and keep this board in view every day so you are always reminded by your goals.
2. You don’t have the right goals
Setting goals isn’t enough — you have to set the RIGHT goals. Set the wrong goals, and you set ourselves on the path of failure! What defines “right goals” though? In Super Productive People, I share the four criteria of great goals: (1) inspiring, (2) huge, like BHAG-huge (i.e. big, hairy, and audacious), (3) specific, and (4) time-bound. Goals that match these criteria tend to have the greatest success, all things held constant. Unfortunately, many of us get the “wrong” goals — goals that either don’t inspire us, are too small, too vague, or don’t have a deadline. Since our goals directly impact our actions which impact our results, setting the wrong goals result in us having little to no results, hence creating a deadlock situation for
ourselves.
How to fix this:
1. Ensure that you only set goals that you want for YOURSELF, as opposed to goals that others want. Never live your life for anyone but yourself.
2. Go for huge, not small, goals. “Increase my
clientele by 200% and be the market leader,” not
“Get one or two more clients so that I can have
enough to make ends meet.
3. Be as specific as possible. “Earn $10,000 a month by December 2014,” not “Increase my income.”
4. Set a deadline for each goal, which brings us to the next point…
3. You don’t have a deadline
In Rule #2 of Super Productive People, I talk about the importance of setting deadlines, specifically timelines. If you ’re familiar with personal productivity advice, then you must have heard of Parkinson’s Law — the adage that “work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.” What this means is that contrary to common belief that the time taken for a task is dependent on the task difficulty and/or our efficiency/effectiveness, the law suggests that the lead driver is actually… the time we allocate for it! This means that if you set a deadline of four hours for a task that really needs two hours, you will inevitably take four hours for the task. If you set a deadline of one week for a task that really needs two days, you will take one whole week for the task. And… if you don’t set any deadline at all, the task can virtually take forever to complete. Meaning, it will never get completed.
How to fix this:
Set deadlines for your tasks and goals. In particular, set a timeline, which is a detailed breakdown of the steps and milestones to accomplish your goals. (I share step-by-step how-tos to create your road map for your goals, including practical examples and watchouts, in Super Productive People.)
Also read : Harsh Life Lessons Everyone Should Learn In Their 20s
4. You are trying to do everything
Ever heard of this saying, that “Less is More?” Well, here’s another one: “Trying to do everything will lead to the accomplishment of nothing.” Our society today focuses much on doing more and getting more done. And while I totally agree with the importance of doing more and achieving more, trying to do everything can cause a lack of focus, not to mention overwhelm and stress. In fact, in my five years of coaching, this is one of the most common problems among my clients — and we’re talking about highly talented individuals who have accomplished much under their names!
How to fix this:
Stop trying to do everything. Rather, focus on the most important things and doing them well. What are the 20% high-impact tasks on your list, and how can you get working on them? For the less important things, either dump them, batch them (to be done in one shot), or delegate them. This leads us to the next point…
5. You are trying to do everything yourself
I notice this problem among many perfectionists, myself included: we insist on doing everything ourselves. Why? Because we refuse to let go. We feel that when we let go, we will lose control, people may mess things up, everything will become a disaster, and we will have to clean up the “mess” later on. I understand, because I’m like that sometimes. I used to be much more “possessive” over my work too, opting to do everything myself so that I could make everything the way I wanted. However, I’ve learned that no man is an island. Think about it: no matter how productive you are, you can never accomplish the same amount of work that 10 times or 100 times the people (who are equally competent as you) can accomplish in the same amount of time. Many hands make light work, and two minds are better than one (most of the time).
How to fix this:
Let go of the need to do everything yourself. Delegate tasks to your team members, employees, and/or vendors. Hiccups may happen, but it’s about coaching them to get things right. (More on delegation in Rule #9 of Super Productive People.)
6. You don’t have a conducive work environment
Assess your current work environment. On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the best possible environment for work, how would you rate it? Would you give it a 1 to 3 (bad)? 3 to 5 (average)? 6 to 8 (okay)? Or 9 to 10 (very good)? Most of us are working in a “3 to 5″, average environment. From disorganized workspaces, to bad table heights leading to noisy traffic (especially for those of us working from home), to people chatting, to boring work stations, we are constantly combating our environment just to get things done. This is bad, because rather than pouring our energy into our work and converting it to constructive output, our energy is drained away by our surroundings.
How to fix this:
In Rule #4 of Super Productive People, I introduce the concept of a flow environment — a term I coined to refer to “an environment that gives you the maximum working experience and lets you get into the flow easily.” You know you are in your flow environment when you can slip into work mode easily and you feel energized all the time! Find your flow environment (or create it if you have to) and watch your productivity soar!
7. You think that work can only be done when
you have full-hour blocks to yourself
Think that a five or ten minute break can’t make any difference to your never-ending list of to-dos? Well, think again. Known as time pockets, these little time windows in between activities can make a huge difference when effectively utilized. Case in point: When I was in university, I was the Dean’s Lister for every academic semester,
eventually graduating as the top Marketing student in Business Administration. This was despite juggling core-curricular activities, giving people private tuition, and running my graphic design business. How did this happen? Well, it was thanks to my use of time pockets. Because I was so busy and I didn’t like to study when I was at home (for those of you students, you’re not alone!), I would hunt for time pockets between classes, during classes, and after school to work. Rather than slack, chit-chat with classmates, or fall asleep during these pockets, I would work on my upcoming assignments or revise my notes, so that I would have more time for other activities later on. As a result, I never had to spend extra time outside of school to study, and I only needed to revise for exams a few days before the papers (sometimes even the night before)!
How to fix this:
Seize your time pockets, even if they are just five minutes long. Don’t underestimate the difference one small pocket can make in your life. You’ll be surprised at how practicing this one habit can change things around.
8. You are neglecting other areas of your life
Perhaps the biggest misconception about productivity is that you need to put aside the non-work areas — e.g., family, social, romance and health — to get ahead in work. “I’ll get to these later,” is what most of us say. This isn’t true though. Work doesn’t make up your entire life, and work can’t fill the gaps that only non- work areas can. While neglecting the other life areas (be it social, romance, family, health, or personal well- being) may give you an edge in your work productivity initially, this is temporary — such a setup cannot last over time. It’ll only create a backlash eventually as you become “starved” in your other life areas and become unmotivated to even work at all. Some people call this “burn out,” others call this a “slump.”
How to fix this:
Identify the areas of your life that you are neglecting. Then, act on them, while keeping your work priorities in check. Productivity comes from the holistic management of your life; a happy individual/parent/spouse/child will naturally be inspired and energized to work hard and deliver the best in his/her work.
SOURCE: LIFEHACKS.ORG
UNILAG New Sanctions/Penalties For Examination Malpractice
The Senate of the University of Lagos has released approved penalties and sanctions for various cases of examination misconduct as well as instructions to guide students conduct during examinations.
All Deans and Heads of Departments are requested to kindly bring this information to the attention of their students.
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1.Candidates must attend a minimum of 65% of the lectures for the course; examiners have the right to prevent defaulters from sitting for the examinations.
2.Candidates must be ready to enter the examination hall ten minutes before the time the examination is due to start. Candidates who arrive more than half an hour after an examination has started shall be admitted only at the discretion of the invigilator(s).
3. Candidates may not leave the hall during the
examination.
4. Candidates must come with their own writing materials to the examination hall.
5. Communication between candidates is strictly forbidden.
6. The only permissible way of attracting the attention of the invigilator is by the raising of hand.
7. All rough work must be done in the answer booklets and crossed neatly throughout.
8. Candidates are to write legibly. Names are not to be written on the answer booklets. The answers to each question must be started on a separate page.
9. Attendance register is to be signed at the
commencement of the examination and as each candidate hands in the script to the invigilator.
10. Candidates must ensure that they have inserted at the appropriate places on the front cover of their booklets, their matriculation numbers and the number of questions answered.
11. Mobile phones must be motivator switched off in examination hall.
Candidates are hereby informed that any student caught or implicated in any act of misconduct would automatically cease to continue with the examination until the case has been declared.
The following prescribed penalties will be imposed on anyone cause committing the under listed acts of misconduct. No plea will be entertained.
PENALTIES/SANCTIONS FOR EXAMINATION MISCONDUCT
1. Impersonation - Expulsion
2. Smuggling and Possession of Answer Script - Expulsion
3. Destruction of unauthorized
Material - Expulsion
4. Attacking or threatening Invigilators - Expulsion
5. Tendering unauthentic document - Expulsion
6. Failure to submit answer script - Rustication (two semesters)
7. Recidivism:- Expulsion. Except cases listed in 15-19 below
8. Copying from Unauthorized
material - Rustication (two semesters)
9. Possession of written materials:- 1st Time; Rustication (two semesters) Recidivist: Expulsion
10. Aiding and Abetting others to copy - Rustication (two semesters)
11. Refusal to submit offending
materials - Rustication (two semesters)
12. Collaborative Copying - Rustication (two semesters)
13. Refusal to complete Malpractice Forms - Rustication (two semesters)
14 Unauthorized communication - 1st Time; Warning 2nd Time; Rustication(1 Semester)
15. Disruptive Behavior - 1st Time; Warning
2nd Time; Rustication (1 Semester).
16. Influencing Examination Official - 1st Time; Warning 2nd Time; Rustication(1 Semester)
17. Unauthorised Changing of Sitting Position - 1st Time; Warning 2nd Time; Rustication(1 Semester)
18. Disobeying Examination Instructions - 1st Time; Warning 2nd Time;Rustication(1 Semester)
19. Other related acts of Examination Misconduct not specifically stated - Penalty shall be determined by the Misconduct Panel.
All Deans and Heads of Departments are requested to kindly bring this information to the attention of their students.
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1.Candidates must attend a minimum of 65% of the lectures for the course; examiners have the right to prevent defaulters from sitting for the examinations.
2.Candidates must be ready to enter the examination hall ten minutes before the time the examination is due to start. Candidates who arrive more than half an hour after an examination has started shall be admitted only at the discretion of the invigilator(s).
3. Candidates may not leave the hall during the
examination.
4. Candidates must come with their own writing materials to the examination hall.
5. Communication between candidates is strictly forbidden.
6. The only permissible way of attracting the attention of the invigilator is by the raising of hand.
7. All rough work must be done in the answer booklets and crossed neatly throughout.
8. Candidates are to write legibly. Names are not to be written on the answer booklets. The answers to each question must be started on a separate page.
9. Attendance register is to be signed at the
commencement of the examination and as each candidate hands in the script to the invigilator.
10. Candidates must ensure that they have inserted at the appropriate places on the front cover of their booklets, their matriculation numbers and the number of questions answered.
11. Mobile phones must be motivator switched off in examination hall.
Candidates are hereby informed that any student caught or implicated in any act of misconduct would automatically cease to continue with the examination until the case has been declared.
The following prescribed penalties will be imposed on anyone cause committing the under listed acts of misconduct. No plea will be entertained.
PENALTIES/SANCTIONS FOR EXAMINATION MISCONDUCT
1. Impersonation - Expulsion
2. Smuggling and Possession of Answer Script - Expulsion
3. Destruction of unauthorized
Material - Expulsion
4. Attacking or threatening Invigilators - Expulsion
5. Tendering unauthentic document - Expulsion
6. Failure to submit answer script - Rustication (two semesters)
7. Recidivism:- Expulsion. Except cases listed in 15-19 below
8. Copying from Unauthorized
material - Rustication (two semesters)
9. Possession of written materials:- 1st Time; Rustication (two semesters) Recidivist: Expulsion
10. Aiding and Abetting others to copy - Rustication (two semesters)
11. Refusal to submit offending
materials - Rustication (two semesters)
12. Collaborative Copying - Rustication (two semesters)
13. Refusal to complete Malpractice Forms - Rustication (two semesters)
14 Unauthorized communication - 1st Time; Warning 2nd Time; Rustication(1 Semester)
15. Disruptive Behavior - 1st Time; Warning
2nd Time; Rustication (1 Semester).
16. Influencing Examination Official - 1st Time; Warning 2nd Time; Rustication(1 Semester)
17. Unauthorised Changing of Sitting Position - 1st Time; Warning 2nd Time; Rustication(1 Semester)
18. Disobeying Examination Instructions - 1st Time; Warning 2nd Time;Rustication(1 Semester)
19. Other related acts of Examination Misconduct not specifically stated - Penalty shall be determined by the Misconduct Panel.
OAU Appoints Prof. Anthony Adebolu Elujoba As Acting Vice Chancellor
The Senate of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife has appointed Prof. Anthony Adebolu Elujoba, a Professor of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy as the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University.
Professor Elujoba has served as the Head of Department of Pharmacognosy, Dean Faculty of Pharmacy, Chairman Committee of Deans, Chairman Faculty Post Graduate Committee/ Board of Studies, Research and Selection Committee, member Faculty Review Panel, Senate Representative on OAU Teaching Hospital Management Board, Member Management Board of Natural History Museum and Post Graduate Board and Dean’s Representative, Faculty of Technology.
He is also the President of the African AIDS Research Network, Nigerian Chapter and a Member, Board of Trustees of the Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN).
It was gathered that Prof. Elujoba won the Senate election with 201 votes ahead of Prof. Lamikanra, also from the Faculty of Pharmacy, who had 5 votes.
President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to make the official announcement of Elujoba as the Acting Vice- Chancellor of the institution.
Professor Elujoba has served as the Head of Department of Pharmacognosy, Dean Faculty of Pharmacy, Chairman Committee of Deans, Chairman Faculty Post Graduate Committee/ Board of Studies, Research and Selection Committee, member Faculty Review Panel, Senate Representative on OAU Teaching Hospital Management Board, Member Management Board of Natural History Museum and Post Graduate Board and Dean’s Representative, Faculty of Technology.
He is also the President of the African AIDS Research Network, Nigerian Chapter and a Member, Board of Trustees of the Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN).
It was gathered that Prof. Elujoba won the Senate election with 201 votes ahead of Prof. Lamikanra, also from the Faculty of Pharmacy, who had 5 votes.
President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to make the official announcement of Elujoba as the Acting Vice- Chancellor of the institution.
Advice To Students On Examination Malpractices
So basically, I know am meant to define examination malpractice for y'all but you know perfectly what it is so am just gonna cut to the chase here. Malpractice is a bad thing, its really bad cause it means while other students are in the same exam hall with you trying to figure out answers to the same question as you, you are busy with the intention of "cheating".
Exam cheating is criminal, its sinful as anything that includes cheating in it isn't accepted by any culture all over the world and even God himself in his glory detest cheating.
Also read : WHY ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IS OVERRATED – PROF. ABIOYE ISAAC (OOU)
The thing with most students who become exam cheats is they see it as a normal thing.
They most definitely know its not a good thing but they don't see it as an extremely bad habit, owning to the fact that students in nigeria cheat at every level of education in modern times, the primary school level, the secondary school level and in universities.
The true fact about cheating is its extremely bad, that's why the consequence for cheating in all universities in Nigeria, and most definitely in Kogi state university is direct expulsion, there is no two ways about that.
I understand the fact that student are always under immense pressure to succeed academically,the thing about pressure though is that it can either be suppressed or increased depending on your actions towards tackling this pressure.
You want to pass a course by fire by force and you haven't been attending lecturers or studying and you think what will save you is expo's and exhibits, not only are you putting yourself under more pressure you are also putting yourself at risk of getting caught and getting expelled.
Also read : 10 REASONS WHY STUDENTS CHEAT IN EXAMS
You might escape getting caught but you have just damaged yourself psychologically as you now think you can't pass without cheating.
To be honest,their's really no point cheating, because their's no point cheating to pass courses and having no idea what that course is about because you didn't study, then there is no point schooling at all if you can't fulfill the main purpose of you been in school which is learning and studying to build yourself into someone you will be proud of, someone your parents will be proud of, someone KSU will be proud of and Nigeria as a whole will be proud of.
You think your first class certificate is what companies out there need to further develop, then why are people who didn't even go to school succeeding in life (Dangote's schooling is still debatable) ?? Its your output that's needed.
Those big companies need your big brain, and what's been stored in it, meaning you have to learn in school, at the end of the day you can only give what you have.
Books and lectures aren't easy, some books are even harder to understand, but the thing about all learning processes is when you devote yourself to it, you'll understand. Start studying harder now, that's the only way.
Don't rely on cheating, you are only killing yourself when you cheat.
Exam cheating is criminal, its sinful as anything that includes cheating in it isn't accepted by any culture all over the world and even God himself in his glory detest cheating.
Also read : WHY ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IS OVERRATED – PROF. ABIOYE ISAAC (OOU)
The thing with most students who become exam cheats is they see it as a normal thing.
They most definitely know its not a good thing but they don't see it as an extremely bad habit, owning to the fact that students in nigeria cheat at every level of education in modern times, the primary school level, the secondary school level and in universities.
The true fact about cheating is its extremely bad, that's why the consequence for cheating in all universities in Nigeria, and most definitely in Kogi state university is direct expulsion, there is no two ways about that.
I understand the fact that student are always under immense pressure to succeed academically,the thing about pressure though is that it can either be suppressed or increased depending on your actions towards tackling this pressure.
You want to pass a course by fire by force and you haven't been attending lecturers or studying and you think what will save you is expo's and exhibits, not only are you putting yourself under more pressure you are also putting yourself at risk of getting caught and getting expelled.
Also read : 10 REASONS WHY STUDENTS CHEAT IN EXAMS
You might escape getting caught but you have just damaged yourself psychologically as you now think you can't pass without cheating.
To be honest,their's really no point cheating, because their's no point cheating to pass courses and having no idea what that course is about because you didn't study, then there is no point schooling at all if you can't fulfill the main purpose of you been in school which is learning and studying to build yourself into someone you will be proud of, someone your parents will be proud of, someone KSU will be proud of and Nigeria as a whole will be proud of.
You think your first class certificate is what companies out there need to further develop, then why are people who didn't even go to school succeeding in life (Dangote's schooling is still debatable) ?? Its your output that's needed.
Those big companies need your big brain, and what's been stored in it, meaning you have to learn in school, at the end of the day you can only give what you have.
Books and lectures aren't easy, some books are even harder to understand, but the thing about all learning processes is when you devote yourself to it, you'll understand. Start studying harder now, that's the only way.
Don't rely on cheating, you are only killing yourself when you cheat.
Why You Must Do Everything To Avoid Carry overs
For the record, Carry overs in the university system is completely normal, nothing abnormal about it. In fact, it basically means a student has an unfinished business.
According to Kogi State University's Student Information Handbook a student can only carry over a course when he or she scores 39 downward in both Continuous Assessment and Semester Examination (over 100).
Carry overs is not in all cases a real reflection of how intelligent or not intelligent a student is, rather its a reflection of how unserious, unsmart (if that word exist), unchecked, unbalanced and unintrested a student is.
I have seen highly intelligent students have numerous carry overs and relatively dull students pass through without carry overs,such is life,that's why a coin is two sided.
Also read : WHY ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IS OVERRATED – PROF. ABIOYE ISAAC (OOU)
Carry over can also be a result of unfortunate and unlucky incidents,such as missing scripts,lecturer attitude towards marking your script,or even a student's handwritten(that's right).
I have once been a victim of an unlucky situation. I was not around kogi state when an assignment worth 20 marks was been submitted,when i heard about it I quickly rushed back to school from Lagos to get mine submitted.
Unlucky for me the lecturer in charge of the course is very strict and sent me out of his office. I thought to myself,"I still have 80 marks to fight for so why panic".
This lecturer is the kind that barely comes to class,but he gave us a material to read ahead of his exam. For most part of monday evenings we'll wait in class expecting him to come to class but he never does.
On the day I decided I wasn't going to wait in class for him,he showed up in class and seeing how scanty the class was he decided to conduct test with the little ones in class.
The test was for 20 marks and I missed it,making it 40 marks missed already which ruled me out of contention to score an A. Words can't describe how devastated I was during this period,my worst fear of carrying over a course is lurking around me.
I tried bottling my sadness and fear until the lecturer announced that marks will be deducted for every "undoted Is" and "uncrossed Ts" in his examination, he was basically asking for a perfectly written error free examination which looked impossible under the sort of pressure we were in.
I prayed to God about the situation,focused a little bit more on that course than the others,did a whole lot of library work and research and when the examination came around
I completely smashed it,narrowly escaping a carry over (which many of my mates had) that would have completely changed the dynamics of my academics. Am still grateful to God till today,who knows what it might have been....
Also read : 10 REASONS WHY STUDENTS CHEAT IN EXAMS
Reasons why you must completely avoid carry overs:
-It brings you down;
A) Academically: having carry over means you have a F(0) in that course. Its bad,its really bad. Having an E(2) or a D(4) is far far better than having a carryover. It means you just scored 0 after studying a course for a semester and it will definitely reflect on your result.
B) Psychologically: having a carry over affects the psyche of a student. Its that evil. You don't feel whole again,you won't feel yourself among your peers anymore,you'll feel devastated,less intelligent,less smart and so on. Carry overs inflict serious psychological damage on the bearer. It brings your thinking to the lowest, ground touching minimum...
C) Physically: keeping tabs with your main courses is physically tasking enough,add carry overs to that and you'll barely sleep at night. You have to meet up with the time table of your main courses,then meet up with the schedule of your carry over courses,that's so physically demanding,its almost like punishment.
-Its hard to recover: even though its technically possible to recover from the evils of carry overs and get your academics back on track,its extremely difficult and take so much determination and hard work.
-The odds aren't favorable: the odds of you graduating with a great result or a good result shifts every time you carry over a course. Imagine doing a carry over course in place of an easy to pass elective course...
-It leads to self esteem issues: when you are writing a carry over paper with guys that are below you,its a hard hit on your esteem and confidence level. You certainly won't be the most confident person on campus,infact you'll be the least confident,if you're not then its either you're shameless,dellusional,dull or completely out of touch.
-Its a bad experience all together: the demanding schedule,the insult sometimes by lecturers,the embarrassment of writing a carry over exam with your "juniors"...its a bad experience all together.
How To Avoid A Carry Over KSU :
-Never joke with your C.A.
-Always be around class and get adequate information.
-Serious studying: studying isn't every one's bread and butter,not every one enjoys reading and reading,its not sweet atall,but you gats to do it. That's the way. Use the Library to research helpful information as much as you can.
-Do your calculations: your g.p and stuffs
-Always add to what you know
-Always do he conventional first: do what's required of you in test or an exam first,then spice it up with the result of your researchs after to the lecturer's delight.
-Be strong physically and psychologically; in KSU only the strong can survive
-Use your time and work with schedule
And finally and most importantly...
-Know your God...
According to Kogi State University's Student Information Handbook a student can only carry over a course when he or she scores 39 downward in both Continuous Assessment and Semester Examination (over 100).
Carry overs is not in all cases a real reflection of how intelligent or not intelligent a student is, rather its a reflection of how unserious, unsmart (if that word exist), unchecked, unbalanced and unintrested a student is.
I have seen highly intelligent students have numerous carry overs and relatively dull students pass through without carry overs,such is life,that's why a coin is two sided.
Also read : WHY ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IS OVERRATED – PROF. ABIOYE ISAAC (OOU)
Carry over can also be a result of unfortunate and unlucky incidents,such as missing scripts,lecturer attitude towards marking your script,or even a student's handwritten(that's right).
I have once been a victim of an unlucky situation. I was not around kogi state when an assignment worth 20 marks was been submitted,when i heard about it I quickly rushed back to school from Lagos to get mine submitted.
Unlucky for me the lecturer in charge of the course is very strict and sent me out of his office. I thought to myself,"I still have 80 marks to fight for so why panic".
This lecturer is the kind that barely comes to class,but he gave us a material to read ahead of his exam. For most part of monday evenings we'll wait in class expecting him to come to class but he never does.
On the day I decided I wasn't going to wait in class for him,he showed up in class and seeing how scanty the class was he decided to conduct test with the little ones in class.
The test was for 20 marks and I missed it,making it 40 marks missed already which ruled me out of contention to score an A. Words can't describe how devastated I was during this period,my worst fear of carrying over a course is lurking around me.
I tried bottling my sadness and fear until the lecturer announced that marks will be deducted for every "undoted Is" and "uncrossed Ts" in his examination, he was basically asking for a perfectly written error free examination which looked impossible under the sort of pressure we were in.
I prayed to God about the situation,focused a little bit more on that course than the others,did a whole lot of library work and research and when the examination came around
I completely smashed it,narrowly escaping a carry over (which many of my mates had) that would have completely changed the dynamics of my academics. Am still grateful to God till today,who knows what it might have been....
Also read : 10 REASONS WHY STUDENTS CHEAT IN EXAMS
Reasons why you must completely avoid carry overs:
-It brings you down;
A) Academically: having carry over means you have a F(0) in that course. Its bad,its really bad. Having an E(2) or a D(4) is far far better than having a carryover. It means you just scored 0 after studying a course for a semester and it will definitely reflect on your result.
B) Psychologically: having a carry over affects the psyche of a student. Its that evil. You don't feel whole again,you won't feel yourself among your peers anymore,you'll feel devastated,less intelligent,less smart and so on. Carry overs inflict serious psychological damage on the bearer. It brings your thinking to the lowest, ground touching minimum...
C) Physically: keeping tabs with your main courses is physically tasking enough,add carry overs to that and you'll barely sleep at night. You have to meet up with the time table of your main courses,then meet up with the schedule of your carry over courses,that's so physically demanding,its almost like punishment.
-Its hard to recover: even though its technically possible to recover from the evils of carry overs and get your academics back on track,its extremely difficult and take so much determination and hard work.
-The odds aren't favorable: the odds of you graduating with a great result or a good result shifts every time you carry over a course. Imagine doing a carry over course in place of an easy to pass elective course...
-It leads to self esteem issues: when you are writing a carry over paper with guys that are below you,its a hard hit on your esteem and confidence level. You certainly won't be the most confident person on campus,infact you'll be the least confident,if you're not then its either you're shameless,dellusional,dull or completely out of touch.
-Its a bad experience all together: the demanding schedule,the insult sometimes by lecturers,the embarrassment of writing a carry over exam with your "juniors"...its a bad experience all together.
How To Avoid A Carry Over KSU :
-Never joke with your C.A.
-Always be around class and get adequate information.
-Serious studying: studying isn't every one's bread and butter,not every one enjoys reading and reading,its not sweet atall,but you gats to do it. That's the way. Use the Library to research helpful information as much as you can.
-Do your calculations: your g.p and stuffs
-Always add to what you know
-Always do he conventional first: do what's required of you in test or an exam first,then spice it up with the result of your researchs after to the lecturer's delight.
-Be strong physically and psychologically; in KSU only the strong can survive
-Use your time and work with schedule
And finally and most importantly...
-Know your God...
Breakdown of KSU Revised Academic Calendar
The management of Kogi State University, Anyigba has released a revised (adjusted) academic calendar for the 2015/2016 academic session :
*Major details
- Arrival on the 24th of July,2016.
- Revision weeks starts Monday 25th of July and ends on the 30th of July, 2016.
- Exams begins on August 1st and ends on the 27th of August.
- Second semester begins September 12th, 2016 and ends on the 21st of January, 2017.
*Full details below :
1st Semester:
Sunday 24/7/16 - Arrival
Monday 25/7/16 - Saturday 30/7/16 - Revision Week
Monday 1/8/16. - Exams begins of 300l and above
Monday 8/8/16 - Exams Commence for 100l and
200l
Saturday 20/8/16 - Exams/Semester end
Monday 22/8/16 - Saturday 27/8/16. -GST exams (Faculty of natural science and education to round up the following week because of peculiarities)
Monday 29/8/16 - Saturday 8/10/16 - Marking of scripts nd result preparation (6 weeks)
Monday 10/10/16 - Consideration of 1st semester Exams by senate
2nd Semester
Sunday 11/9/16 - Arrival
Monday 12/9/16 -Normal reg/lectures begin
Monday 26/9/16 -Late reg begins
Friday 30/9/16 - Late reg ends
Saturday 10/12/16 -Lecture ends(13weeks of
lectures)
Monday. 12/12/16 - Saturday 17/12/16 -Revision Week
Tuesday 03/1/2017 -Exams begin
Monday 16/1/17 - Gst exams
Saturday 21/1/17 -Exams /semester ends
Monday 23/1/17 - Saturday 4/3/17 -Marking of scripts and result preparation
Monday 6/3/17 -Consideration of 2nd semester
exams result by senate
Prof F.G Ogbe
Director,academic planing and development.
You can view the full photo here
*Major details
- Arrival on the 24th of July,2016.
- Revision weeks starts Monday 25th of July and ends on the 30th of July, 2016.
- Exams begins on August 1st and ends on the 27th of August.
- Second semester begins September 12th, 2016 and ends on the 21st of January, 2017.
*Full details below :
1st Semester:
Sunday 24/7/16 - Arrival
Monday 25/7/16 - Saturday 30/7/16 - Revision Week
Monday 1/8/16. - Exams begins of 300l and above
Monday 8/8/16 - Exams Commence for 100l and
200l
Saturday 20/8/16 - Exams/Semester end
Monday 22/8/16 - Saturday 27/8/16. -GST exams (Faculty of natural science and education to round up the following week because of peculiarities)
Monday 29/8/16 - Saturday 8/10/16 - Marking of scripts nd result preparation (6 weeks)
Monday 10/10/16 - Consideration of 1st semester Exams by senate
2nd Semester
Sunday 11/9/16 - Arrival
Monday 12/9/16 -Normal reg/lectures begin
Monday 26/9/16 -Late reg begins
Friday 30/9/16 - Late reg ends
Saturday 10/12/16 -Lecture ends(13weeks of
lectures)
Monday. 12/12/16 - Saturday 17/12/16 -Revision Week
Tuesday 03/1/2017 -Exams begin
Monday 16/1/17 - Gst exams
Saturday 21/1/17 -Exams /semester ends
Monday 23/1/17 - Saturday 4/3/17 -Marking of scripts and result preparation
Monday 6/3/17 -Consideration of 2nd semester
exams result by senate
Prof F.G Ogbe
Director,academic planing and development.
You can view the full photo here
10 REASONS WHY STUDENTS CHEAT IN EXAMS
Cheating can sometimes have serious consequences, such as obtaining a failing grade, probation, suspension, and a negative mark about your conduct on permanent record. Also, the cheating student will never really learn the coursework, which puts him/her at a disadvantage over time, leading to low self-esteem. Counseling, creating an honor code, changes in question papers, strict monitoring, and severe punishments for cheating are some of the solutions to solving this problem.
Why Do Students Cheat?
Also read : Strategies To Make A First Class In PAAU
1. Greater/Excessive Competition:
Nowadays, due to greater competition, anything less than a top grade is considered tantamount to failure. A poor grade in school is enough to put a massive dent in the child’s career path. Thus, the fear of a poor future brings in a belief of excelling at any cost, prompting a student to resort to cheating.
2. Too Many Material To Cover/Heavy Academic
Workbook:
Since the academic system emphasizes more on
standardized tests rather than how much an individual has actually learned, a lot of the syllabus is very cumbersome, with too much workload squeezed into each semester. Poorly explained concepts by teachers and a multitude of consecutive tests are difficult to handle. So, when a student sees that his peers are at an advantage by cheating, he/she also does the same.
3. Pressure:
Apart from peers and teachers, parents are also guilty of pressuring their child to constantly be the best. Also, since students having part-time jobs or suffering illnesses are not able to prepare well for exams, their chances for higher education or jobs is reduced, which forces them to cheat to save themselves.
4. Financial Aid:
A high GPA not only ensures financial aid in the form of scholarships, but can also make the student eligible for athletic qualifications. In the case of students with poor financial backgrounds, this becomes very important, and they may resort to cheating for acquiring a good score.
5. Unfair/Strict Teacher:
Overly strict grading in tests, extremely tough exams designed to fail students, and teachers giving out an unreasonably high amount of course work during each semester, can frustrate students. Unable to cope with performance pressure, students will cheat in order to get by and complete their studies as required.
Also read : How To Memorize Things Quicker ThanOther People
6. Poor Attendance/Lack Of Effort:
Students who are not sincere have poor attendance in class and leave their exam preparations to the last minute. With exams just a few days away, the nerves and the ramifications of failing become clear as there is not enough time for preparation. As a last resort, students look for ways to cheat and get through. When done repeatedly, cheating becomes a habit.
7. Peer Influence:
Often the relationship of friends and other social groups, such as fraternities, can take precedence over morals and ethics. To help out people in one’s social circle is a natural response. However, it can lead to cheating by sharing what each person knows. The exam becomes a test of group knowledge rather than that of an individual’s.
8. Chance/Opportunity For Cheating:
During an examination, students may occasionally come across unexpected opportunities to cheat. The invigilator may have left the exam hall, or was lax in his duties, or a neighboring student did not cover the paper properly. In such cases, the student might feel tempted to use this to obtain a few more marks, and thereby, gain an edge over his/her peers.
9. Lack Of Enforcement Of Rules:
Children who see that cheating is a norm rather than the exception are likely to cheat too. Lack of enforcement of rules makes the environment of the institution friendly to cheats since no one gets caught and punished. The situation grows from bad to worse when teachers and parents openly encourage such behavior.
10. Inadequate Preperation:
Most students do not prepare for their exam, when it comes, he/she will end up looking for where to peep in someone else work.
Why Do Students Cheat?
Also read : Strategies To Make A First Class In PAAU
1. Greater/Excessive Competition:
Nowadays, due to greater competition, anything less than a top grade is considered tantamount to failure. A poor grade in school is enough to put a massive dent in the child’s career path. Thus, the fear of a poor future brings in a belief of excelling at any cost, prompting a student to resort to cheating.
2. Too Many Material To Cover/Heavy Academic
Workbook:
Since the academic system emphasizes more on
standardized tests rather than how much an individual has actually learned, a lot of the syllabus is very cumbersome, with too much workload squeezed into each semester. Poorly explained concepts by teachers and a multitude of consecutive tests are difficult to handle. So, when a student sees that his peers are at an advantage by cheating, he/she also does the same.
3. Pressure:
Apart from peers and teachers, parents are also guilty of pressuring their child to constantly be the best. Also, since students having part-time jobs or suffering illnesses are not able to prepare well for exams, their chances for higher education or jobs is reduced, which forces them to cheat to save themselves.
4. Financial Aid:
A high GPA not only ensures financial aid in the form of scholarships, but can also make the student eligible for athletic qualifications. In the case of students with poor financial backgrounds, this becomes very important, and they may resort to cheating for acquiring a good score.
5. Unfair/Strict Teacher:
Overly strict grading in tests, extremely tough exams designed to fail students, and teachers giving out an unreasonably high amount of course work during each semester, can frustrate students. Unable to cope with performance pressure, students will cheat in order to get by and complete their studies as required.
Also read : How To Memorize Things Quicker ThanOther People
6. Poor Attendance/Lack Of Effort:
Students who are not sincere have poor attendance in class and leave their exam preparations to the last minute. With exams just a few days away, the nerves and the ramifications of failing become clear as there is not enough time for preparation. As a last resort, students look for ways to cheat and get through. When done repeatedly, cheating becomes a habit.
7. Peer Influence:
Often the relationship of friends and other social groups, such as fraternities, can take precedence over morals and ethics. To help out people in one’s social circle is a natural response. However, it can lead to cheating by sharing what each person knows. The exam becomes a test of group knowledge rather than that of an individual’s.
8. Chance/Opportunity For Cheating:
During an examination, students may occasionally come across unexpected opportunities to cheat. The invigilator may have left the exam hall, or was lax in his duties, or a neighboring student did not cover the paper properly. In such cases, the student might feel tempted to use this to obtain a few more marks, and thereby, gain an edge over his/her peers.
9. Lack Of Enforcement Of Rules:
Children who see that cheating is a norm rather than the exception are likely to cheat too. Lack of enforcement of rules makes the environment of the institution friendly to cheats since no one gets caught and punished. The situation grows from bad to worse when teachers and parents openly encourage such behavior.
10. Inadequate Preperation:
Most students do not prepare for their exam, when it comes, he/she will end up looking for where to peep in someone else work.
WHY ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IS OVERRATED – PROF. ABIOYE ISAAC (OOU)
“Academic excellence is overrated! Did I just say that? Oh, yes, I said it.
Being top of your class does not necessarily guarantee that you will be at the top of life. You could graduate as the best student in Finance but it doesn’t mean you will make more money than everybody else.
The best graduating Law student does not necessarily become the best lawyer. The fact is life requires more than the ability to understand a concept, memorize it and reproduce it in an exam. School rewards people for their memory. Life rewards people for their imagination.
School rewards caution, life rewards daring. School hails those who live by the rules. Life exalts those who break the rules and set new ones. So do I mean people shouldn’t study hard in school? Oh, no, you should. But don’t sacrifice every other thing on the altar of First Class.
Don’t limit yourself to the classroom. Do something practical.
Also read : How To Memorize Things Quicker Than Other People
Take a leadership position.
Start a business and fail. That’s a better Entrepreneurship 101.
Join or start a club.
Contest an election and lose. It will teach something Political Science 101 will not teach you.
Attend a seminar.
Read books outside the scope of your course.
Go on missions and win a soul for eternal rewards…
Do something you believe in!
Think less of becoming an excellent student but think more of becoming an excellent person. Make the world your classroom!”
Also read : 15 FACTS ABOUT THE HUMAN BODY YOU NEED TO KNOW
Being top of your class does not necessarily guarantee that you will be at the top of life. You could graduate as the best student in Finance but it doesn’t mean you will make more money than everybody else.
The best graduating Law student does not necessarily become the best lawyer. The fact is life requires more than the ability to understand a concept, memorize it and reproduce it in an exam. School rewards people for their memory. Life rewards people for their imagination.
School rewards caution, life rewards daring. School hails those who live by the rules. Life exalts those who break the rules and set new ones. So do I mean people shouldn’t study hard in school? Oh, no, you should. But don’t sacrifice every other thing on the altar of First Class.
Don’t limit yourself to the classroom. Do something practical.
Also read : How To Memorize Things Quicker Than Other People
Take a leadership position.
Start a business and fail. That’s a better Entrepreneurship 101.
Join or start a club.
Contest an election and lose. It will teach something Political Science 101 will not teach you.
Attend a seminar.
Read books outside the scope of your course.
Go on missions and win a soul for eternal rewards…
Do something you believe in!
Think less of becoming an excellent student but think more of becoming an excellent person. Make the world your classroom!”
Also read : 15 FACTS ABOUT THE HUMAN BODY YOU NEED TO KNOW
Saturday, July 23, 2016
13 Tricks to Help You Remember What You’ve Learned
Memory is fallible. If you forget everything in this article, remember this fact: Researchers estimate that we lose 90% of everything we learn immediately after learning it. Ninety percent. Have I got your attention now? Trying to recall information can be like digging a hole without a proper shovel: Sure, you can implement what you have to make the hole, but the tool you employ is makeshift. Or perhaps you only have your hands. When our minds begin to absorb new information, there is a limited amount of time before that information becomes useless to us. For several reasons, our brains are in a constant process of forgetting. Most of the details that you learn are lost to you within a short time, because your brain only has limited space. And your brain doesn’t actually know how to determine if a detail will be useful to you at a later time… so it just forgets it. Throughout your learning process make time to ensure that you will remember the information you want to remember by following these 13 simple tricks.
1. Acknowledge How You Learn
Articles are published every day about how the educational systems of the world are flawed, for various reasons. Perhaps the most fundamental component that is missing from these systems is the process of learning itself: students are not learning how to learn. Facts and figures are thrown at pupils, and they are asked to memorize them by rote. Students are not told about the process of learning and what goes on in that process, how the brain commits information to memory and how to recall it. Each example in this series relates to either the learning process or the ability to recall – incorporate these activities into your own processes to enhance your ability to remember.
Read also : 10 Types of Toxic People You Should Be Careful Of
Read also : 7 Foods That Are Bad For Your Brain
2. Motivate to Remember
When you are interested in a subject, you are more likely to remember what you have learned. Motivate yourself with authenticity. Is this a subject that you are passionate for? If the answer is yes, then you are on the right track. If you have a zest for knowledge already, then you know this is the case when it comes to learning. Learning one task begets an insatiable urge to learn more, and your hunger grows as you realize how much there is to learn in the world. On the other hand, if you find that you are unmotivated to learn something or if you have a shallow relationship with the subject, then your brain in turn will be less interested (and therefore, less likely to be able to recall it). When you select a subject that you know you will find engaging, then you will have a greater opportunity to remember all about it.
3. Concentrate to Remember
Concentration utilizes a great deal of brain power, and signals your mind to fix a process or subject into your long-term memory. Your attention must be undivided, and your focus must come naturally. If you are fatigued or distracted, then it is very difficult for your mind to commit information into memory. Set up a peaceful space without distraction when you are going through your learning process, and you will be more likely to recall the details you’ve learned.
4. Listening and Reading Aren’t the Best Ways to
Learn
When you are trying to learn and recall something, listening and reading pale in comparison to other forms of learning, like group discussions or teaching. In order to learn something well, you must be concentrating, and often we are struggling with the information we learn from simple hearing and seeing. Activities must be hands-on and, as humans, all of our best learning comes from making mistakes. So get as involved as possible in the process so that you can learn at your best.
5. Calculate Recall Times
You’ve got to challenge your mind to recall what you’ve learned. This allows your memory to not only show you that it ’s working but the process itself improves your ability to summon the information you’ve learned. According to the experts, there are a myriad of times that are best for when to try to recall. (One UCLA study argues that the best time to recall something is right before you are about to forget it!) The simplest solution: study again after one hour, and a third time after 24 hours. The argument is that you will lose what you’ve learned quickly, so study it again within an hour. Also, after a full day passes you are likely to forget the information if you do not review it. While this is a broad-yet-effective solution for the recall problem, there is a better way. SuperMemo.com houses a calculator that determines the best time to test your memory recall. Basically, a computer program figures out the moment that you’re about to forget something, and challenges you to recall it – precisely in that moment. Warning! The user interface is stuck in the nineties and the material may seem a little kooky. But I assure you, if you want to become a memory machine, this site has exactly what you need. (For more information, read this Wired article about the site’s creator, Piotr Wozniak.)
6. Take Breaks
Break up your learning, and give your body & mind time to relax. You should pepper twenty minute breaks throughout your study time, with a long break in the middle for a meal. Ideally, learning should be done on a cycle. Unfortunately everyone is different, so there is no magic number of minutes or hours that you should study. On average, an individual canremain focused on a task for about 45 minutes, so this is a good number to start with. For some, the length of your study time may be even longer. As you go through your process, pay attention to mental and physical cues to fine tune the length of your learning time (i.e. mind wandering, fidgeting, etc.). Adjust your study time accordingly.
7. Study Before Bed & After Waking
The best time to learn – or review information that you’ve learned – is just before you go to sleep and right when you wake up. Before you go to bed and right after you wake up, your brain secretes chemicals that are designed to make your memory more concrete. At other times of the day, the mind is continually refreshing the contents of your short-term memory (causing you to forget things). Also during the day, your mind is overloaded with constant information, so there is not much room for anything new.
8. Scrutinize, Connect, and Elaborate
Learning is not a static activity. Your brain is trying to make connections between the information you are learning and what you already know. So look deeper at the processes and make connections. For example, if you are learning about airflow and Bernoulli’s principle, compare your existing knowledge of laminar flow in water to further cement the new info you are learning. Similarly, by examining the processes of a task, or the details of the information, you allow your brain to have a better grasp of what you learn. Again, don’t just look at the facts and figures. Develop a working knowledge of the details and the process, thereby providing your brain with a framework for your learning. Moreover, when you connect the information with that which you already know, then your mind will remember the particular similarities within the processes.
9. Teach What You’ve Learned
Teachers make mistakes. When they fail or make a mistake, they’ve got to learn how to correct the mistake. And mistakes are good. Research shows that when you make a mistake whilst teaching, you must go back and check your work, which familiarizes you further with the processes of the task. Furthermore, when learning is hard, you are performing at your peak, and you are more likely to recall the information at a later time. Because teaching takes a great deal of concentration, your brain kicks your memory absorption into high gear. So teach what you’ve learned.
10. Force Recall
Everyone will tell you that flash cards are the best way to remember something. And they’re just about right. By forcing your brain to bring back what you learned through recall, your brain has to concentrate to get that information into your consciousness. Any kind of trivia game can help with this, provided that you don’t look at the answers – or Google it! – before you give your ability to recall a good college try.
11. Repetition, Repetition, Repetition
Repeating an activity, process, or detail can help you to recall it. If you incorporate what you want to remember into an everyday activity, you are exponentially more likely to remember it. Consider this example: put your doctor’s phone number into your password to access your computer (e.g.,
DoctorMark5236798). Should an emergency arise where you need to recall the number, you won’t have to go searching through the phone book. Essentially, by performing a task daily you’ll have no problem conjuring the information right when you need it.
12. Stay Healthy
Eat right and stay in shape – your mental health depends on it. Whenever you are famished or dehydrated, your mind can meander into Never Never Land, or else it can propel itself into panic-mode out of hunger. Therefore, maintain a steady diet. Avoid foods that are high in sugar as they will cause you to crash. Consuming too many calories can make you feel sluggish, so stay away from processed foods. Instead, eat plenty of produce and lean meats to keep your brain healthy. Exercise regularly as well. A good cardiovascular workout improves your blood flow and your immune system, which helps to restore your mental energy for more learning.
13. Reflect Upon What You’ve Learned
Spend just 15 minutes reflecting on what you learned at the end of the day. This will boost your confidence in your learning process as you are recalling the information. Your process will be further edified: you will be eager to get back into learning the next day, putting more effort into your activities and what you learn. Memory is fallible, as I stated earlier. Do you recall what I asked you to remember at the start? Perhaps you do but maybe you forgot. Scrolling to the top to reread it is easy enough right now but you might not always have that luxury. If you incorporate these tricks into your learning habits, you will see a marked improvement in your ability to recall what you’ve
learned.
1. Acknowledge How You Learn
Articles are published every day about how the educational systems of the world are flawed, for various reasons. Perhaps the most fundamental component that is missing from these systems is the process of learning itself: students are not learning how to learn. Facts and figures are thrown at pupils, and they are asked to memorize them by rote. Students are not told about the process of learning and what goes on in that process, how the brain commits information to memory and how to recall it. Each example in this series relates to either the learning process or the ability to recall – incorporate these activities into your own processes to enhance your ability to remember.
Read also : 10 Types of Toxic People You Should Be Careful Of
Read also : 7 Foods That Are Bad For Your Brain
2. Motivate to Remember
When you are interested in a subject, you are more likely to remember what you have learned. Motivate yourself with authenticity. Is this a subject that you are passionate for? If the answer is yes, then you are on the right track. If you have a zest for knowledge already, then you know this is the case when it comes to learning. Learning one task begets an insatiable urge to learn more, and your hunger grows as you realize how much there is to learn in the world. On the other hand, if you find that you are unmotivated to learn something or if you have a shallow relationship with the subject, then your brain in turn will be less interested (and therefore, less likely to be able to recall it). When you select a subject that you know you will find engaging, then you will have a greater opportunity to remember all about it.
3. Concentrate to Remember
Concentration utilizes a great deal of brain power, and signals your mind to fix a process or subject into your long-term memory. Your attention must be undivided, and your focus must come naturally. If you are fatigued or distracted, then it is very difficult for your mind to commit information into memory. Set up a peaceful space without distraction when you are going through your learning process, and you will be more likely to recall the details you’ve learned.
4. Listening and Reading Aren’t the Best Ways to
Learn
When you are trying to learn and recall something, listening and reading pale in comparison to other forms of learning, like group discussions or teaching. In order to learn something well, you must be concentrating, and often we are struggling with the information we learn from simple hearing and seeing. Activities must be hands-on and, as humans, all of our best learning comes from making mistakes. So get as involved as possible in the process so that you can learn at your best.
5. Calculate Recall Times
You’ve got to challenge your mind to recall what you’ve learned. This allows your memory to not only show you that it ’s working but the process itself improves your ability to summon the information you’ve learned. According to the experts, there are a myriad of times that are best for when to try to recall. (One UCLA study argues that the best time to recall something is right before you are about to forget it!) The simplest solution: study again after one hour, and a third time after 24 hours. The argument is that you will lose what you’ve learned quickly, so study it again within an hour. Also, after a full day passes you are likely to forget the information if you do not review it. While this is a broad-yet-effective solution for the recall problem, there is a better way. SuperMemo.com houses a calculator that determines the best time to test your memory recall. Basically, a computer program figures out the moment that you’re about to forget something, and challenges you to recall it – precisely in that moment. Warning! The user interface is stuck in the nineties and the material may seem a little kooky. But I assure you, if you want to become a memory machine, this site has exactly what you need. (For more information, read this Wired article about the site’s creator, Piotr Wozniak.)
6. Take Breaks
Break up your learning, and give your body & mind time to relax. You should pepper twenty minute breaks throughout your study time, with a long break in the middle for a meal. Ideally, learning should be done on a cycle. Unfortunately everyone is different, so there is no magic number of minutes or hours that you should study. On average, an individual canremain focused on a task for about 45 minutes, so this is a good number to start with. For some, the length of your study time may be even longer. As you go through your process, pay attention to mental and physical cues to fine tune the length of your learning time (i.e. mind wandering, fidgeting, etc.). Adjust your study time accordingly.
7. Study Before Bed & After Waking
The best time to learn – or review information that you’ve learned – is just before you go to sleep and right when you wake up. Before you go to bed and right after you wake up, your brain secretes chemicals that are designed to make your memory more concrete. At other times of the day, the mind is continually refreshing the contents of your short-term memory (causing you to forget things). Also during the day, your mind is overloaded with constant information, so there is not much room for anything new.
8. Scrutinize, Connect, and Elaborate
Learning is not a static activity. Your brain is trying to make connections between the information you are learning and what you already know. So look deeper at the processes and make connections. For example, if you are learning about airflow and Bernoulli’s principle, compare your existing knowledge of laminar flow in water to further cement the new info you are learning. Similarly, by examining the processes of a task, or the details of the information, you allow your brain to have a better grasp of what you learn. Again, don’t just look at the facts and figures. Develop a working knowledge of the details and the process, thereby providing your brain with a framework for your learning. Moreover, when you connect the information with that which you already know, then your mind will remember the particular similarities within the processes.
9. Teach What You’ve Learned
Teachers make mistakes. When they fail or make a mistake, they’ve got to learn how to correct the mistake. And mistakes are good. Research shows that when you make a mistake whilst teaching, you must go back and check your work, which familiarizes you further with the processes of the task. Furthermore, when learning is hard, you are performing at your peak, and you are more likely to recall the information at a later time. Because teaching takes a great deal of concentration, your brain kicks your memory absorption into high gear. So teach what you’ve learned.
10. Force Recall
Everyone will tell you that flash cards are the best way to remember something. And they’re just about right. By forcing your brain to bring back what you learned through recall, your brain has to concentrate to get that information into your consciousness. Any kind of trivia game can help with this, provided that you don’t look at the answers – or Google it! – before you give your ability to recall a good college try.
11. Repetition, Repetition, Repetition
Repeating an activity, process, or detail can help you to recall it. If you incorporate what you want to remember into an everyday activity, you are exponentially more likely to remember it. Consider this example: put your doctor’s phone number into your password to access your computer (e.g.,
DoctorMark5236798). Should an emergency arise where you need to recall the number, you won’t have to go searching through the phone book. Essentially, by performing a task daily you’ll have no problem conjuring the information right when you need it.
12. Stay Healthy
Eat right and stay in shape – your mental health depends on it. Whenever you are famished or dehydrated, your mind can meander into Never Never Land, or else it can propel itself into panic-mode out of hunger. Therefore, maintain a steady diet. Avoid foods that are high in sugar as they will cause you to crash. Consuming too many calories can make you feel sluggish, so stay away from processed foods. Instead, eat plenty of produce and lean meats to keep your brain healthy. Exercise regularly as well. A good cardiovascular workout improves your blood flow and your immune system, which helps to restore your mental energy for more learning.
13. Reflect Upon What You’ve Learned
Spend just 15 minutes reflecting on what you learned at the end of the day. This will boost your confidence in your learning process as you are recalling the information. Your process will be further edified: you will be eager to get back into learning the next day, putting more effort into your activities and what you learn. Memory is fallible, as I stated earlier. Do you recall what I asked you to remember at the start? Perhaps you do but maybe you forgot. Scrolling to the top to reread it is easy enough right now but you might not always have that luxury. If you incorporate these tricks into your learning habits, you will see a marked improvement in your ability to recall what you’ve
learned.
How To Study Hard Without Burning Out
Let’s face it: studying is hard. It’s not fun, and sometimes it can be really hard to stay focused on the task at hand. However, it’s vital to doing well in classes and staying well-informed. Although studying is no one’s favorite activity, there are ways to study more efficiently. Here are six tips on studying hard while maintaining your focus.
1. Schedule it.
Don’t just assume that you’ll study when you have free time. What ends up happening is that often, you won’t end up studying at all because you didn’t leave room specifically for it. Find a time of day that works best for you and stick with it. Chances are, the more you associate this time of day with studying, the more focused you’ll be over time.
2. Get in the zone.
If listening to music is a must for you, put some headphones in while studying. Others find complete quiet to be more their taste. Some people like to get comfortable in sweatpants, while others may prefer to stay fully dressed in order to stay as awake as possible. Coffee or tea may be a good option for maximum alertness, but go easy on the caffeine to avoid the inevitable crash. By making yourself comfortable and focused, you’re more likely to get intoa studying mood. Getting in the zone helps you concentrate and power through long study sessions with ease.
3. Gather your materials.
Books, notes, laptop, paper, highlighters, pens, snacks—get everything in one place. Make sure you don ’t have to get up and gather more things as the study session progresses. That will just disrupt your focus and make getting back in the zone harder once you return. Try to get everything in one place to ensure that there will be a minimum of unnecessary interruptions.
4. Schedule small breaks.
Even the most studious of us gets tired and achey after a while. All that reading and hunching over a book or computer can be mentally and physically exhausting. Set an alarm or reminder to take small breaks during marathon study sessions. Stand up, stretch, jog in place, get a drink of water. Make sure that the break isn’t too long, though, or else your focus could disappear completely. The goal with these small breaks is to ensure that you don’t burn out and come back to your studying feeling refreshed and ready to continue.
Read more : 10 Types of Toxic People You Should Be Careful Of
Read more : 7 Foods That Are Bad For Your Brain
5. Be an active learner.
Passively learning involves simply taking notes, reading, and not critically evaluating the information presented. Active learning, on the other hand, involves discussion and analysis. The active style of learning can help make sure you understand the material completely, and it also makes the information stick in your brain. Consider studying with others and having a discussion about the material instead of simply sitting at a desk and reading. Varying your study habits like this will also ensure that you’ll study harder and for a longer period of time. Doing one task for too long can cause you to burn out.
6. Find your study spot.
Libraries and coffee shops are popular study spots, as are bedrooms and study areas in academic buildings. Pick your study spot based on your level of distract- ability. For example, don’t choose to study in a coffee shop if you’re likely to look up every time someone enters the establishment or walks past you. It’s also important to pick somewhere where it is easy to get physically comfortable. If you love the library at your school, but the chairs are uncomfortable, consider studying somewhere else. You don’t want to be distracted by uncomfortable seating, bad lighting, or too-loud noises.
1. Schedule it.
Don’t just assume that you’ll study when you have free time. What ends up happening is that often, you won’t end up studying at all because you didn’t leave room specifically for it. Find a time of day that works best for you and stick with it. Chances are, the more you associate this time of day with studying, the more focused you’ll be over time.
2. Get in the zone.
If listening to music is a must for you, put some headphones in while studying. Others find complete quiet to be more their taste. Some people like to get comfortable in sweatpants, while others may prefer to stay fully dressed in order to stay as awake as possible. Coffee or tea may be a good option for maximum alertness, but go easy on the caffeine to avoid the inevitable crash. By making yourself comfortable and focused, you’re more likely to get intoa studying mood. Getting in the zone helps you concentrate and power through long study sessions with ease.
3. Gather your materials.
Books, notes, laptop, paper, highlighters, pens, snacks—get everything in one place. Make sure you don ’t have to get up and gather more things as the study session progresses. That will just disrupt your focus and make getting back in the zone harder once you return. Try to get everything in one place to ensure that there will be a minimum of unnecessary interruptions.
4. Schedule small breaks.
Even the most studious of us gets tired and achey after a while. All that reading and hunching over a book or computer can be mentally and physically exhausting. Set an alarm or reminder to take small breaks during marathon study sessions. Stand up, stretch, jog in place, get a drink of water. Make sure that the break isn’t too long, though, or else your focus could disappear completely. The goal with these small breaks is to ensure that you don’t burn out and come back to your studying feeling refreshed and ready to continue.
Read more : 10 Types of Toxic People You Should Be Careful Of
Read more : 7 Foods That Are Bad For Your Brain
5. Be an active learner.
Passively learning involves simply taking notes, reading, and not critically evaluating the information presented. Active learning, on the other hand, involves discussion and analysis. The active style of learning can help make sure you understand the material completely, and it also makes the information stick in your brain. Consider studying with others and having a discussion about the material instead of simply sitting at a desk and reading. Varying your study habits like this will also ensure that you’ll study harder and for a longer period of time. Doing one task for too long can cause you to burn out.
6. Find your study spot.
Libraries and coffee shops are popular study spots, as are bedrooms and study areas in academic buildings. Pick your study spot based on your level of distract- ability. For example, don’t choose to study in a coffee shop if you’re likely to look up every time someone enters the establishment or walks past you. It’s also important to pick somewhere where it is easy to get physically comfortable. If you love the library at your school, but the chairs are uncomfortable, consider studying somewhere else. You don’t want to be distracted by uncomfortable seating, bad lighting, or too-loud noises.
Thursday, July 21, 2016
A Guide to Good Personal Hygiene
Mom was right: Good personal hygiene is essential to promoting good health. Personal hygiene habits such as washing your hands and brushing and flossing your teeth will help keep bacteria, viruses, and illnesses at bay. And there are mental as well as physical benefits. “Practicing good body hygiene helps you feel good about yourself, which is important for your mental health,” notes Donald Novey, MD, an integrative medicine physician with the Advocate Medical Group in Park Ridge, Ill. People who have poor hygiene — disheveled hair and clothes, body odor, bad breath, missing teeth, and the like — often are seen as unhealthy and may face discrimination.
Personal Hygiene: Healthy Habits Include Good
Grooming If you want to minimize your risk of infection and also enhance your overall health, follow these basic personal hygiene habits:
Also read : Why Do Onions Make Us Cry?
Bathe regularly. Wash your body and your hair
often. “I’m not saying that you need to shower or bathe every day,” remarks Dr. Novey. “But you should clean your body and shampoo your hair at regular intervals that work for you.” Your body is constantly shedding skin. Novey explains, “That skin needs to come off. Otherwise, it will cake up and can cause illnesses.” Trim your nails. Keeping your finger and toenails trimmed and in good shape will prevent problems such as hang nails and infected nail beds. Feet that are clean and dry are less likely to contract athlete’s foot, Novey says.
Brush and floss. Ideally, you should brush your teeth after every meal. At the very least, brush
your teeth twice a day and floss daily. Brushing
minimizes the accumulation of bacteria in your mouth, which can cause tooth decay and gum
disease, Novey says. Flossing, too, helps maintain strong, healthy gums. “The bacteria that builds up and causes gum disease can go straight to the heart and cause very serious valve problems,” Novey explains. Unhealthy gums also can cause your teeth to loosen, which makes it difficult to chew and to eat properly, he adds. To maintain a healthy smile, visit the dentist at six-month intervals for checkups and cleanings.
Wash your hands. Washing your hands before
preparing or eating food, after going to the
bathroom, after coughing or sneezing, and after
handling garbage, goes a long way toward
preventing the spread of bacteria and viruses.
Keep a hygiene product, like an alcohol-based sanitizing gel, handy for when soap and water isn’t available.
Sleep tight. Get plenty of rest — 8 to 10 hours a night — so that you are refreshed and are ready to take on the day every morning. Lack of sleep can leave you feeling run down and can compromise your body's natural defenses, your
immune system, Novey says.
Also read : Walking Helps Heart and Brain
Personal Hygiene: Poor Hygiene Hints at Other
Issues
If someone you know hasn’t bathed or appears unkempt, it could be a sign that he or she is depressed. “When people are sad or depressed, they neglect themselves,” Novey says. Talking about the importance of proper personal hygiene for preventing illnesses and providing personal hygiene items may help some people. Be candid but sensitive and understanding in your discussions, Novey says. Despite your best efforts, your friend or loved one may need professional help. You should encourage them to see a counselor or doctor if their personal hygiene doesn’t improve.
Personal Hygiene: Good Habits Help Keep You Healthy
For most people, good hygiene is so much a part of their daily routines that they think little about it. They bathe, they brush their teeth, visit the dentist and doctor for regular checkups, and wash their hands when preparing or eating food and handling unsanitary items. To keep those you care about healthy and safe, help them learn, and be sure that they are practicing, good personal hygiene.
Source : EVERYDAY HEALTH
Personal Hygiene: Healthy Habits Include Good
Grooming If you want to minimize your risk of infection and also enhance your overall health, follow these basic personal hygiene habits:
Also read : Why Do Onions Make Us Cry?
Bathe regularly. Wash your body and your hair
often. “I’m not saying that you need to shower or bathe every day,” remarks Dr. Novey. “But you should clean your body and shampoo your hair at regular intervals that work for you.” Your body is constantly shedding skin. Novey explains, “That skin needs to come off. Otherwise, it will cake up and can cause illnesses.” Trim your nails. Keeping your finger and toenails trimmed and in good shape will prevent problems such as hang nails and infected nail beds. Feet that are clean and dry are less likely to contract athlete’s foot, Novey says.
Brush and floss. Ideally, you should brush your teeth after every meal. At the very least, brush
your teeth twice a day and floss daily. Brushing
minimizes the accumulation of bacteria in your mouth, which can cause tooth decay and gum
disease, Novey says. Flossing, too, helps maintain strong, healthy gums. “The bacteria that builds up and causes gum disease can go straight to the heart and cause very serious valve problems,” Novey explains. Unhealthy gums also can cause your teeth to loosen, which makes it difficult to chew and to eat properly, he adds. To maintain a healthy smile, visit the dentist at six-month intervals for checkups and cleanings.
Wash your hands. Washing your hands before
preparing or eating food, after going to the
bathroom, after coughing or sneezing, and after
handling garbage, goes a long way toward
preventing the spread of bacteria and viruses.
Keep a hygiene product, like an alcohol-based sanitizing gel, handy for when soap and water isn’t available.
Sleep tight. Get plenty of rest — 8 to 10 hours a night — so that you are refreshed and are ready to take on the day every morning. Lack of sleep can leave you feeling run down and can compromise your body's natural defenses, your
immune system, Novey says.
Also read : Walking Helps Heart and Brain
Personal Hygiene: Poor Hygiene Hints at Other
Issues
If someone you know hasn’t bathed or appears unkempt, it could be a sign that he or she is depressed. “When people are sad or depressed, they neglect themselves,” Novey says. Talking about the importance of proper personal hygiene for preventing illnesses and providing personal hygiene items may help some people. Be candid but sensitive and understanding in your discussions, Novey says. Despite your best efforts, your friend or loved one may need professional help. You should encourage them to see a counselor or doctor if their personal hygiene doesn’t improve.
Personal Hygiene: Good Habits Help Keep You Healthy
For most people, good hygiene is so much a part of their daily routines that they think little about it. They bathe, they brush their teeth, visit the dentist and doctor for regular checkups, and wash their hands when preparing or eating food and handling unsanitary items. To keep those you care about healthy and safe, help them learn, and be sure that they are practicing, good personal hygiene.
Source : EVERYDAY HEALTH
The Health Benefits of Water
Did you know that your body weight is approximately 60 percent water? Your body uses water in all its cells, organs, and tissues to help regulate its temperature and maintain other bodily functions. Because your body loses water through breathing, sweating, and digestion, it's important to rehydrate by drinking fluids and eating foods that contain water. The amount of water you need depends on a variety of factors, including the climate you live in, how physically active you are, and whether you're experiencing an illness or have any other health problems.
Also read : Walking Helps Heart and Brain
Water Protects Your Tissues, Spinal Cord, and Joints
Water does more than just quench your thirst and regulate your body's temperature; it also keeps the tissues in your body moist. You know how it feels when your eyes, nose, or mouth gets dry? Keeping your body hydrated helps it retain optimum levels of moisture in these sensitive areas, as well as in the blood, bones, and the brain. In addition, water helps protect the spinal cord, and it acts as a lubricant and cushion for your joints.
Water Helps Your Body Remove Waste
Adequate water intake enables your body to excrete waste through perspiration, urination, and defecation. The kidneys and liver use it to help flush out waste, as do your intestines. Water can also keep you from getting constipated by softening your stools and helping move the food you've eaten through your intestinal tract. However, it should be noted that there is no evidence to prove that increasing your fluid intake will cure constipation.
Water Aids in Digestion
Digestion starts with saliva, the basis of which is water. Digestion relies on enzymes that are found in saliva to help break down food and liquid and to dissolve minerals and other nutrients. Proper digestion makes minerals and nutrients more accessible to the body. Water is also necessary to help you digest soluble fiber. With the help of water, this fiber dissolves easily and benefits your bowel health by making well-formed, soft stools that are easy to pass.
Also read : Why Do Onions Make Us Cry?
Water Prevents You From Becoming Dehydrated
Your body loses fluids when you engage in vigorous exercise, sweat in high heat, or come down with a fever or contract an illness that causes vomiting or diarrhea. If you're losing fluids for any of these reasons, it's important to increase your fluid intake so that you can restore your body's natural hydration levels. Your doctor may also recommend that you drink more fluids to help treat other health conditions, like bladder infections and urinary tract stones. If you're pregnant or nursing, you may want to consult with your physician about your fluid intake because your body will be using more fluids than usual, especially if you're breastfeeding.
How Much Water Do You Need?
There's no hard and fast rule, and many individuals meet their daily hydration needs by simply drinking water when they're thirsty, according to a report on nutrient recommendations from the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. In fact, most people who are in good physical health get enough fluids by drinking water and other beverages when they're thirsty, and also by drinking a beverage with each of their meals, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you're not sure about your hydration level, look at your urine. If it's clear, you're in good shape. If it's dark, you're probably dehydrated.
Also read : Walking Helps Heart and Brain
Water Protects Your Tissues, Spinal Cord, and Joints
Water does more than just quench your thirst and regulate your body's temperature; it also keeps the tissues in your body moist. You know how it feels when your eyes, nose, or mouth gets dry? Keeping your body hydrated helps it retain optimum levels of moisture in these sensitive areas, as well as in the blood, bones, and the brain. In addition, water helps protect the spinal cord, and it acts as a lubricant and cushion for your joints.
Water Helps Your Body Remove Waste
Adequate water intake enables your body to excrete waste through perspiration, urination, and defecation. The kidneys and liver use it to help flush out waste, as do your intestines. Water can also keep you from getting constipated by softening your stools and helping move the food you've eaten through your intestinal tract. However, it should be noted that there is no evidence to prove that increasing your fluid intake will cure constipation.
Water Aids in Digestion
Digestion starts with saliva, the basis of which is water. Digestion relies on enzymes that are found in saliva to help break down food and liquid and to dissolve minerals and other nutrients. Proper digestion makes minerals and nutrients more accessible to the body. Water is also necessary to help you digest soluble fiber. With the help of water, this fiber dissolves easily and benefits your bowel health by making well-formed, soft stools that are easy to pass.
Also read : Why Do Onions Make Us Cry?
Water Prevents You From Becoming Dehydrated
Your body loses fluids when you engage in vigorous exercise, sweat in high heat, or come down with a fever or contract an illness that causes vomiting or diarrhea. If you're losing fluids for any of these reasons, it's important to increase your fluid intake so that you can restore your body's natural hydration levels. Your doctor may also recommend that you drink more fluids to help treat other health conditions, like bladder infections and urinary tract stones. If you're pregnant or nursing, you may want to consult with your physician about your fluid intake because your body will be using more fluids than usual, especially if you're breastfeeding.
How Much Water Do You Need?
There's no hard and fast rule, and many individuals meet their daily hydration needs by simply drinking water when they're thirsty, according to a report on nutrient recommendations from the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. In fact, most people who are in good physical health get enough fluids by drinking water and other beverages when they're thirsty, and also by drinking a beverage with each of their meals, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you're not sure about your hydration level, look at your urine. If it's clear, you're in good shape. If it's dark, you're probably dehydrated.
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
President Buhari Orders Reopening Of OAU
The president Buhari has directed that all offices and facilities of Obafemi Awolowo University be opened for normal administrative and academic activities to enable a quick resolution of the impasse current crisis in the school.
He equally directed that the Senate of the University should convene a meeting to recommend a qualified member to the Honorable Minister of Education for appointment as Acting Vice-Chancellor.
Consequently, a special meeting of the senate of the institution has been scheduled to hold tomorrow 21st July, 2016.
Depending on the outcome of the meeting, the institution may re-open next week for academic activities.
He equally directed that the Senate of the University should convene a meeting to recommend a qualified member to the Honorable Minister of Education for appointment as Acting Vice-Chancellor.
Consequently, a special meeting of the senate of the institution has been scheduled to hold tomorrow 21st July, 2016.
Depending on the outcome of the meeting, the institution may re-open next week for academic activities.
ASUU Warns Of Imminent Crisis, Kicks Against The Scrapping Of Post-UTME
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has disclosed that the nation’s universities may soon experience crisis if the federal government fails to begin the implementation of the 2009 ASUU-FG agreement, especially the NEEDS assessment agreement.
The Union equally demanded that the federal government reverse the ban on post-UTME as well as the exclusive right granted to JAMB to admit students into tertiary institutions.
The ASUU president, Biodun Ogunyemi made this known while addressing new men yesterday in Abuja.
According to him, the scrapping of Post-UTME and the position of the Federal government on the issue portends serious danger for the quality of education in this country.
He emphasized that since the introduction of Post-UTME, there has been improvement in the quality of students admitted into the universities as evident in the declining drop-out rate and urged the federal government to reconsider its decision and convene a stakeholders meeting before making any policy.
The Union equally demanded that the federal government reverse the ban on post-UTME as well as the exclusive right granted to JAMB to admit students into tertiary institutions.
The ASUU president, Biodun Ogunyemi made this known while addressing new men yesterday in Abuja.
According to him, the scrapping of Post-UTME and the position of the Federal government on the issue portends serious danger for the quality of education in this country.
He emphasized that since the introduction of Post-UTME, there has been improvement in the quality of students admitted into the universities as evident in the declining drop-out rate and urged the federal government to reconsider its decision and convene a stakeholders meeting before making any policy.
JAMB Admission Posting Is Not The Same as Admission List or Admission Letter - Prof. Dibu
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has stated that the recent list of candidates sent to tertiary institutions contains just the names of candidates who met the national cut-off point within the set criteria and hence qualified for screening in their respective institutions based on the institution's capacity and it's not in any way an admission list.
This was disclosed by the JAMB registrar Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, in a statement on Sunday.
According to him, the admission list will only be made available after appropriate screening of candidates by the institutions.
He equally added that all institutions that have need for more candidates can source from their omnibus printout earlier sent to them by the board in order to ensure that available spaces are adequately utilised.
In an earlier statement on Saturday credited to the Deputy Director of Press and Public Relations in the Ministry of Education, Mr. Ben. Bem-Goong, it was stated that the role of JAMB is to conduct the UTME, compile the list of candidates whose scores meet the cut-off marks (180 and above) and send same to the universities.
The institutions, will now short list the candidates, using the agreed guidelines and thereafter return the short listed candidates to JAMB for verification of compliance with the guidelines and issuance of JAMB admission letters.
This was disclosed by the JAMB registrar Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, in a statement on Sunday.
According to him, the admission list will only be made available after appropriate screening of candidates by the institutions.
He equally added that all institutions that have need for more candidates can source from their omnibus printout earlier sent to them by the board in order to ensure that available spaces are adequately utilised.
In an earlier statement on Saturday credited to the Deputy Director of Press and Public Relations in the Ministry of Education, Mr. Ben. Bem-Goong, it was stated that the role of JAMB is to conduct the UTME, compile the list of candidates whose scores meet the cut-off marks (180 and above) and send same to the universities.
The institutions, will now short list the candidates, using the agreed guidelines and thereafter return the short listed candidates to JAMB for verification of compliance with the guidelines and issuance of JAMB admission letters.
24th IS THE DATE,ANYIGBA IS THE PLACE. FOLDER - STYLE BREAKDOWN OF THE MEMORANDUM,RESUMPTION DATE AND SUG's COMMENT
Its no news anymore, the news broke some hours ago the school management has released a memorandum stating that students should resume on 24th of this month. If you haven't heard then where have you been ??
Read the content of the memorandum below :
"Following an understanding reached,the university management committee (UMC) has directed immediate re - opening of academic activities in the university.
Consequently,I write to inform students/members of the university that the students are to arrive on sunday 24th July,2016 while the revision week begins on monday 25th - Saturday, 30th of July 2016. Examination begins on 1st of August 2016.
All students are to obtain details of the revised calendar from the office of the Director Academic planning/Development."
You can view the photo here
The Student Union Government Government though, through its PRO has commented on the memorandum and the situation in general :
"From the desk of the Students Union Government, We support no warring party. Our interest and agitation is that Kogi State University Students are called back to classes and as such we are intertem with anyone who supports our cause. That is to say, we are asking our fellow students to support the managements decision that all students of Kogi state University Anyingba resume on Sunday 24th July 2016. The management has as put structures together that academic activities will commence on Monday 25/07/2016 through its memo released on 20th of July. The students union government wishes to thank every students for their patriotic roles played during the course of this strike we advise that students take this serious and use the available window as revision as we are fully in support that examinations commences on 1st August 2016.
signed SUG PRO: Ogiri Emmanuel Cosmos."
Recall that the Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, directed the Vice Chancellor of the Kogi State University, Anyigba to reopen the school on Monday.
This was after three months industrial action by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities of the institution.
Governor Bello said having met the major demands of the lecturers, they are expected to return to classes.
He said his government will continue to place premium attention to education, urging the different heads of tertiary institutions in the State to deepen the culture of patriotism and hard work among their staff members.
According to the Governor, the Treasury Single Account will soon come afloat in the State, stating that public accountability will remain the hallmark of his administration.
Bello said having paid six months salaries in just six months into his tenure, his government should be trusted by the lecturers.
The Governor promised to look into cases of over- taxation of lecturers in the past, saying cases of unjust taxation will be redressed, adding that the approval on the subject matter, which was handed over to him, was for tax waiver.
He directed full scale audit of all tertiary institutions in the State.
Responding, the heads of the tertiary institutions thanked the Governor for paying four months salary arrears owed by the previous administration.
They said the gesture is a signature of the Governor’s commitment to tertiary education in
the State.
At this point students are a tad confused as to why they should resume when ASUU hasn't called off the strike just yet. Its however safe to resume around 24th of July as their are strong indications that the strike will be called off(officially) before then.
And by the way, its PAAU now, not KSU
Safe journey back to school
#teamksu2day.
Read the content of the memorandum below :
"Following an understanding reached,the university management committee (UMC) has directed immediate re - opening of academic activities in the university.
Consequently,I write to inform students/members of the university that the students are to arrive on sunday 24th July,2016 while the revision week begins on monday 25th - Saturday, 30th of July 2016. Examination begins on 1st of August 2016.
All students are to obtain details of the revised calendar from the office of the Director Academic planning/Development."
You can view the photo here
The Student Union Government Government though, through its PRO has commented on the memorandum and the situation in general :
"From the desk of the Students Union Government, We support no warring party. Our interest and agitation is that Kogi State University Students are called back to classes and as such we are intertem with anyone who supports our cause. That is to say, we are asking our fellow students to support the managements decision that all students of Kogi state University Anyingba resume on Sunday 24th July 2016. The management has as put structures together that academic activities will commence on Monday 25/07/2016 through its memo released on 20th of July. The students union government wishes to thank every students for their patriotic roles played during the course of this strike we advise that students take this serious and use the available window as revision as we are fully in support that examinations commences on 1st August 2016.
signed SUG PRO: Ogiri Emmanuel Cosmos."
Recall that the Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, directed the Vice Chancellor of the Kogi State University, Anyigba to reopen the school on Monday.
This was after three months industrial action by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities of the institution.
Governor Bello said having met the major demands of the lecturers, they are expected to return to classes.
He said his government will continue to place premium attention to education, urging the different heads of tertiary institutions in the State to deepen the culture of patriotism and hard work among their staff members.
According to the Governor, the Treasury Single Account will soon come afloat in the State, stating that public accountability will remain the hallmark of his administration.
Bello said having paid six months salaries in just six months into his tenure, his government should be trusted by the lecturers.
The Governor promised to look into cases of over- taxation of lecturers in the past, saying cases of unjust taxation will be redressed, adding that the approval on the subject matter, which was handed over to him, was for tax waiver.
He directed full scale audit of all tertiary institutions in the State.
Responding, the heads of the tertiary institutions thanked the Governor for paying four months salary arrears owed by the previous administration.
They said the gesture is a signature of the Governor’s commitment to tertiary education in
the State.
At this point students are a tad confused as to why they should resume when ASUU hasn't called off the strike just yet. Its however safe to resume around 24th of July as their are strong indications that the strike will be called off(officially) before then.
And by the way, its PAAU now, not KSU
Safe journey back to school
#teamksu2day.
Sex and Relationship : 5 stupid fights to avoid in your relationship
We all have gotten into unnecessary arguments and fights with our partners where we end up with regrets. Couples fight over silly issues like these:
1.) "Why do you work a lot?"
People don’t understand that when your partner has already hard an exhausting day at the office, it's so wrong to start a fight about his work hours when he returns home. Marriage expert Sheri Meyers says, "Rather than fighting about your S.O. spending too much time at work, make the time you do have together even more precious and special by filling it with the three A’s: attention, appreciation and affection. " She adds that, "When you put your focus on the good things that you value in your relationship, the time you do spend together will be more fun, loving and fulfilling."
Read also : Sex and Relationship : 10 Signs You Are Dating A Great Guy Who You Should Never Let Go
2.) "We don’t have enough sex"
Being hostile with your partner about how often you have sex or your desire to try something new in the bedroom won’t change anything even though you have a valid point. According to marriage and family therapist, Amy Begel, "Arguing about sex never works. Sex is the most intimate of connections between two people but you need to realize it’s primarily a non-verbal art form." She adds that fights brings the 'wrong kind of energy” and “kills the spark” you share as a couple. Instead, "imagination, seduction, affection, great conversation and well-placed flirting are more likely to positively transform a couple’s sex life."
3.) "I am right and you are wrong"
This is the most common fights between couples nowadays. It's difficult dealing with a partner who always needs to be right. Maybe you should try telling your spouse that you need to agree to disagree when you are little self- righteous. "The truth is neither one of you is 100 percent right and neither one of you is 100 percent wrong,” Sheri Meyers says. "The task at hand is to stop competition (me vs. you) and start cooperation (you are, after all, a team). Instead of looking for what’s wrong, search for what you can agree on."
4.) "Why can't or don't you call me while you're at work?"
WTF! He/she should drop whatever they are doing to call you? What for? Even though it's kind and thoughtful to check on your spouse during the day, it's also hard to do so between meetings and a super busy day. "It might be that she can’t multitask her attention at work and it’s better to wait until she’s away from the office grind to talk,” said Carin Goldstein, a marriage and family therapist based in Sherman Oaks, California. "So if you really need to chit- chat during the day, call a friend who has some free time and save yourself a no-win argument with your spouse."
5.) "I'm the only one keeping this relationship
afloat"
Stay clear of arguments about who’s the better parent, spouse or breadwinner. There’s no room from one-up- manship in a healthy marriage, says Begel. "Fights like this mask underlying tensions that need to be addressed openly, without kicking the other person in the process,” adding, "These are important challenges that need to be worked through — your feelings of neglect or lack of appreciation matter — but don’t make it a competition."
1.) "Why do you work a lot?"
People don’t understand that when your partner has already hard an exhausting day at the office, it's so wrong to start a fight about his work hours when he returns home. Marriage expert Sheri Meyers says, "Rather than fighting about your S.O. spending too much time at work, make the time you do have together even more precious and special by filling it with the three A’s: attention, appreciation and affection. " She adds that, "When you put your focus on the good things that you value in your relationship, the time you do spend together will be more fun, loving and fulfilling."
Read also : Sex and Relationship : 10 Signs You Are Dating A Great Guy Who You Should Never Let Go
2.) "We don’t have enough sex"
Being hostile with your partner about how often you have sex or your desire to try something new in the bedroom won’t change anything even though you have a valid point. According to marriage and family therapist, Amy Begel, "Arguing about sex never works. Sex is the most intimate of connections between two people but you need to realize it’s primarily a non-verbal art form." She adds that fights brings the 'wrong kind of energy” and “kills the spark” you share as a couple. Instead, "imagination, seduction, affection, great conversation and well-placed flirting are more likely to positively transform a couple’s sex life."
3.) "I am right and you are wrong"
This is the most common fights between couples nowadays. It's difficult dealing with a partner who always needs to be right. Maybe you should try telling your spouse that you need to agree to disagree when you are little self- righteous. "The truth is neither one of you is 100 percent right and neither one of you is 100 percent wrong,” Sheri Meyers says. "The task at hand is to stop competition (me vs. you) and start cooperation (you are, after all, a team). Instead of looking for what’s wrong, search for what you can agree on."
4.) "Why can't or don't you call me while you're at work?"
WTF! He/she should drop whatever they are doing to call you? What for? Even though it's kind and thoughtful to check on your spouse during the day, it's also hard to do so between meetings and a super busy day. "It might be that she can’t multitask her attention at work and it’s better to wait until she’s away from the office grind to talk,” said Carin Goldstein, a marriage and family therapist based in Sherman Oaks, California. "So if you really need to chit- chat during the day, call a friend who has some free time and save yourself a no-win argument with your spouse."
5.) "I'm the only one keeping this relationship
afloat"
Stay clear of arguments about who’s the better parent, spouse or breadwinner. There’s no room from one-up- manship in a healthy marriage, says Begel. "Fights like this mask underlying tensions that need to be addressed openly, without kicking the other person in the process,” adding, "These are important challenges that need to be worked through — your feelings of neglect or lack of appreciation matter — but don’t make it a competition."
Sex and Relationship : 3 very easy ways to know he's unfaithful
Even though there is never a real moment of
knowing when someone is unfaithful, some
people just have instincts about a cheating spouse. They could also be wrong. So, it's rather a series of picking up signs and reasoning that the signs may lead to a possibility of unfaithful behavior. Moreover , getting absolute evidence is perfect and that may include these three factors below:
1. Confession to cheating:
This is when one partner actually opens his mouth to accept to being a cheat. This is perhaps the best way to know he's unfaithful. Admitting to being unfaithful can mean two things: He loves you and wants to end his secret affair to be with you or he's tired of hiding and wants you gone so he could continue his secret romance.
Read also : Sex and Relationship : What Your Sign Says About How Likely You Are to Cheat
Read also : Sex and Relationship : 10 Signs You Are Dating A Great Guy Who You Should Never Let Go
2. Catch them red handed:
This also an absolute way to knowing he's been cheating. If you get to see your man kissing or making love to another girl or you find out via his private emails or text messages that he's prophesying love to another person and even praising her for the sex last night. Another thing is for you to see photos of them in bed or even a sex tape! These proofs enough!
3. Unreasonable lies:
Most people find it hard to lie. These group of men end up confessing to cheating by not even knowing they did. As they say, "one lie always leads to another and finally you even forget the truth." Some women can detect when their men are lying. For example, "you ask your man if he went out on Valentine's Day while on a trip and he says "no babe, I was home all day". Yet his girlfriend posted a video on social media showing them both having an intimate time together in a completely different state." What the hell!?
knowing when someone is unfaithful, some
people just have instincts about a cheating spouse. They could also be wrong. So, it's rather a series of picking up signs and reasoning that the signs may lead to a possibility of unfaithful behavior. Moreover , getting absolute evidence is perfect and that may include these three factors below:
1. Confession to cheating:
This is when one partner actually opens his mouth to accept to being a cheat. This is perhaps the best way to know he's unfaithful. Admitting to being unfaithful can mean two things: He loves you and wants to end his secret affair to be with you or he's tired of hiding and wants you gone so he could continue his secret romance.
Read also : Sex and Relationship : What Your Sign Says About How Likely You Are to Cheat
Read also : Sex and Relationship : 10 Signs You Are Dating A Great Guy Who You Should Never Let Go
2. Catch them red handed:
This also an absolute way to knowing he's been cheating. If you get to see your man kissing or making love to another girl or you find out via his private emails or text messages that he's prophesying love to another person and even praising her for the sex last night. Another thing is for you to see photos of them in bed or even a sex tape! These proofs enough!
3. Unreasonable lies:
Most people find it hard to lie. These group of men end up confessing to cheating by not even knowing they did. As they say, "one lie always leads to another and finally you even forget the truth." Some women can detect when their men are lying. For example, "you ask your man if he went out on Valentine's Day while on a trip and he says "no babe, I was home all day". Yet his girlfriend posted a video on social media showing them both having an intimate time together in a completely different state." What the hell!?
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Traits That Young Millionaires Have in Common
The world’s idea of who and what a millionaire is has changed. When we conjure up an image of a very wealthy person, we are imagining less and less a stodgy old man sipping branding in a wing back armchair, and instead, more and more what we envision is a young, energetic entrepreneur. The internet has paved the way for anyone with a good idea and the ambition to see it through to become rich and it is increasingly common for the successful people among us to be young and driven. So what do the young millionaires we are getting so used to seeing have in common? They all share the following 10 traits.
1. They Act Fast
A sense of urgency lies at the heart of any young millionaire. It isn’t enough to have a great idea, you need to have the will to act on it before anyone else has a chance. If Mark Zuckerberg had decided to sit on Facebook and develop it slowly over a few years instead of a few months, he would have been left in the dust. Instead he put his idea into action almost as soon as he formed it and the result has been massive success.
2. They Build Strong Teams
Even the people who seem to have built their empires on their own have had the help of a good team. It is usually the case that they built that team themselves. When Steve Jobs founded Apple he wasn’t alone, his partners gave him insight into the things he didn’t understand and allowed him to grow the business in all directions at once.
3. They Leverage Their Success
Success breeds success and young millionaires aren’t afraid to keep the ball rolling. When they see a good idea, they jump on it. It is no coincidence that Google now owns Youtube and countless other web applications that we can’t imagine the world without. The leaders of forward-thinking companies aren’t afraid to go beyond their own comfort zone and use the money they have to generate more money.
4. They Are Independent Thinkers
Founder and CEO of Alibaba, Jack Ma, held a meeting when he decided to start his company. He invited nearly two dozen friends to his home and asked them what they thought of his idea. All but one told him not to quit his day job. He chose to ignore them and pursue it anyway. He is now a billionaire. Not being afraid to stand alone is a common trait among the young and self-made wealthy.
Also read : 10 Reasons Why Some People Will Never Succeed
5. They Think Big
Young millionaires dare to dream big. They see the possibilities that lie behind great ideas and aren’t overwhelmed by the scale of what they are chasing. The truly successful individuals take things one step at a time and work at what they can handle, but their eye is always on the larger goal.
6. They Follow Their Passion
Most people who achieve success early in life do it by following a path they care about and are interested in. Just because an idea is good, doesn’t mean it is inspiring. When Steve Jobs was trying to convince John Sculley to leave his comfortable job at Pepsi to come take over the business side of Apple, his sales pitch was “Do you want to spend the rest of your life selling sugar water, or do you want to come with me to change the world ?” That is passion incarnate.
7. They Are Focused
When asked what makes Mark Zuckerberg such a great leader, Facebook employees time and time again reference his focus. Mark Zuckerberg ’s goal is to connect the world in ways no one else has ever dared to imagine, and every decision he makes is unflinchingly taking him closer to that goal. Having a clear vision is a key to success for any young leader.
Also read : 10 Habits of The World’s Most Productive People
8. They Love Learning
Just because they are rich doesn’t mean they think they have all the answers. Young millionaires in every field share a lifelong love of learning. They hold open meetings where they can get advice from people at every level of the organization because they understand that you never know where the next great idea will come from.
9. They Love Teaching
The best way to get better at what you do is to teach the tricks of the trade to someone else. Successful young people share their vision and teach their team members what they need to do to succeed. It not only makes everyone smarter, it builds camaraderie and gets everyone on the same page.
10. They Aren’t Afraid to Fail
Finally, and most importantly, young millionaires aren’t afraid to fail. Bill Gates once said, “It’s fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.” Keeping an open mind and being willing to learn from your mistakes is the only way to keep moving forward.
1. They Act Fast
A sense of urgency lies at the heart of any young millionaire. It isn’t enough to have a great idea, you need to have the will to act on it before anyone else has a chance. If Mark Zuckerberg had decided to sit on Facebook and develop it slowly over a few years instead of a few months, he would have been left in the dust. Instead he put his idea into action almost as soon as he formed it and the result has been massive success.
2. They Build Strong Teams
Even the people who seem to have built their empires on their own have had the help of a good team. It is usually the case that they built that team themselves. When Steve Jobs founded Apple he wasn’t alone, his partners gave him insight into the things he didn’t understand and allowed him to grow the business in all directions at once.
3. They Leverage Their Success
Success breeds success and young millionaires aren’t afraid to keep the ball rolling. When they see a good idea, they jump on it. It is no coincidence that Google now owns Youtube and countless other web applications that we can’t imagine the world without. The leaders of forward-thinking companies aren’t afraid to go beyond their own comfort zone and use the money they have to generate more money.
4. They Are Independent Thinkers
Founder and CEO of Alibaba, Jack Ma, held a meeting when he decided to start his company. He invited nearly two dozen friends to his home and asked them what they thought of his idea. All but one told him not to quit his day job. He chose to ignore them and pursue it anyway. He is now a billionaire. Not being afraid to stand alone is a common trait among the young and self-made wealthy.
Also read : 10 Reasons Why Some People Will Never Succeed
5. They Think Big
Young millionaires dare to dream big. They see the possibilities that lie behind great ideas and aren’t overwhelmed by the scale of what they are chasing. The truly successful individuals take things one step at a time and work at what they can handle, but their eye is always on the larger goal.
6. They Follow Their Passion
Most people who achieve success early in life do it by following a path they care about and are interested in. Just because an idea is good, doesn’t mean it is inspiring. When Steve Jobs was trying to convince John Sculley to leave his comfortable job at Pepsi to come take over the business side of Apple, his sales pitch was “Do you want to spend the rest of your life selling sugar water, or do you want to come with me to change the world ?” That is passion incarnate.
7. They Are Focused
When asked what makes Mark Zuckerberg such a great leader, Facebook employees time and time again reference his focus. Mark Zuckerberg ’s goal is to connect the world in ways no one else has ever dared to imagine, and every decision he makes is unflinchingly taking him closer to that goal. Having a clear vision is a key to success for any young leader.
Also read : 10 Habits of The World’s Most Productive People
8. They Love Learning
Just because they are rich doesn’t mean they think they have all the answers. Young millionaires in every field share a lifelong love of learning. They hold open meetings where they can get advice from people at every level of the organization because they understand that you never know where the next great idea will come from.
9. They Love Teaching
The best way to get better at what you do is to teach the tricks of the trade to someone else. Successful young people share their vision and teach their team members what they need to do to succeed. It not only makes everyone smarter, it builds camaraderie and gets everyone on the same page.
10. They Aren’t Afraid to Fail
Finally, and most importantly, young millionaires aren’t afraid to fail. Bill Gates once said, “It’s fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.” Keeping an open mind and being willing to learn from your mistakes is the only way to keep moving forward.
Harsh Life Lessons Everyone Should Learn In Their 20s
Your 20s can be the most challenging years of your life. They can also be some of the best. There are also vast differences between a 20-year-old and a 29-year- old, and when there are so many changes that happen in your 20s, you might start to wonder if you will ever have it all figured out. But I’ve got some good news — nobody has it all figured out! Here are 20 life lessons everyone should learn in their 20s.
1. You don’t have everything figured out
I want to remind you of this again. I used to feel so much pressure to figure it all out. We can be so hard on ourselves when we don’t believe we are living the life we are expected to live. Give yourself a break.
2. You don’t have as many friends as before
As you progress through your 20s, you just won’t have as many friends as you used to. Your friends’ interests may change. Both your interests may change!
3. It’s hard to settle down (even if you want to)
Life begins to pull you in many directions. Maybe you want to try living in a new city. Maybe you have a new job opportunity that relocates you to a new city anyway. It’s normal to be drawn to many opportunities.
4. Life doesn’t get easier
While it may be exiting and new to venture out on your own, it doesn’t come without its challenges. The truth is most of life is a grind, and in your 20s you are figuring out the best ways to get through it.
Also read : 10 Reasons Why Some People Will Never Succeed
5. It’s really hard to save money
Financial experts and pundits are always telling people in their 20s to put money away now because by the time you are 65 you will have a nice nest egg. The truth is, for many 20 somethings, it’s just hard to save.
6. Debt is your worst enemy
I could write an entire article on debt in your 20s. Not only are many 20-year-olds burdened with student debt, but credit card debt can also be troublesome. The numbers on student debt alone are staggering.
7. You change jobs, a lot
It’s tough to be raised with a sense of entitlement. We were given trophies for everything. In your 20s, it’s okay to change careers and try out new things. It still is wise to stay at a job for as long as possible but don’t ever feel like you are stuck.
8. You might move back in with your parents
I certainly did. I am lucky my parents accepted me back in after I’d hit some hard times. I’m not the only one who did. According to the New York Times, “One in five people in their 20s and early 30s is currently living with his or her parents.” Remember to make a plan to move out!
9. Loving yourself is hard
It’s difficult to remember to love yourself when you are trying to figure out who you are. It may sound corny, but actually tell yourself you love yourself. I wish I had done better in this area. Even if other people don ’t, remember to love yourself first.
10. Relationships make you crazy
You fall in love. You break up with someone. You think you’re in love and realize that other person isn’t. You think you know what’s important to you but then it changes. Your 20s are full of crazy relationships.
Also read : 10 Habits of The World’s Most Productive People
11. The real world sucks
You learn a lot of harsh truths when you hit your 20s. Often we are naive to the struggles our parents went though when we were kids. The more you discover in your 20s, the more you know it just isn’t much fun to do the real world stuff.
12. You can’t party like you used to
As I continue to get older, I understand this more and more. The recovery time from drinking, staying up late, or dancing the night away only increases with age. Also, remember to get plenty of sleep.
13. Your company doesn’t care about you
This is another problem of feeling entitled but it’s also just as true. Companies really care about one thing — the bottom line. You are just helping them reach that bottom line. As much as companies praise team work and culture, the reality is that you are replaceable.
14. College might not have been worth it
If you went to college, you probably had a great time. Most of us have degrees that either we will never use or we will realize we are no longer interested in the field we chose.
15. It sucks to feel older
I know some will say, “You’re still in 20s or 30s, that’s not old!” Well, yes, I get that. However, you do start to notice your body is changing. You get sore easily. You’re not as flexible as you once were. In your 20s you will notice these things for the first time.
16. You make bad decisions
In our 20s we get caught up in making the “right decision.” We already feel like we’ve made enough mistakes and don’t want to disappoint anyone again. One bad decision won’t ruin your life, but really do try to make good choices.
17. It’s okay to try new things
Your 20s is the perfect time to take risks. Travel the world. Learn something new. Be more vulnerable. I don’t care what anyone says, your 20s is the best time to get out of your comfort zone.
18. You continue to compare yourself to others
You compare yourself to your peers and think some of them have everything figured out. Even though they appear to have figured things out, the reality is they are probably just as scared as you.
19. Peer pressure doesn’t go away
While your friends may not dare you to do something, you still feel the pressure to be a doctor, lawyer, make more money, etc. Often, these pressures just don’t align with who we are, so we become angry with ourselves. Begin to accept yourself just the way you are.
20. There is no magic bullet to success
I used to think that I’d figure it all out in my 20s and then I’d be a success. Remember that all of us take a unique path to success and there is no one right path to take. I survived my 20s and so can you. There is no doubt they are a confusing, strange, and lonely time. But they can also be a lot of fun. I accomplished a lot in my 20s, no doubt. I wish I wasn’t so hard on myself and was more accepting of who I was.
Take these 20 harsh realities as a reminder that we all struggle with similar things and that your 20s is only a small sliver of a long and prosperous life.
Credit : LIFE HACK
1. You don’t have everything figured out
I want to remind you of this again. I used to feel so much pressure to figure it all out. We can be so hard on ourselves when we don’t believe we are living the life we are expected to live. Give yourself a break.
2. You don’t have as many friends as before
As you progress through your 20s, you just won’t have as many friends as you used to. Your friends’ interests may change. Both your interests may change!
3. It’s hard to settle down (even if you want to)
Life begins to pull you in many directions. Maybe you want to try living in a new city. Maybe you have a new job opportunity that relocates you to a new city anyway. It’s normal to be drawn to many opportunities.
4. Life doesn’t get easier
While it may be exiting and new to venture out on your own, it doesn’t come without its challenges. The truth is most of life is a grind, and in your 20s you are figuring out the best ways to get through it.
Also read : 10 Reasons Why Some People Will Never Succeed
5. It’s really hard to save money
Financial experts and pundits are always telling people in their 20s to put money away now because by the time you are 65 you will have a nice nest egg. The truth is, for many 20 somethings, it’s just hard to save.
6. Debt is your worst enemy
I could write an entire article on debt in your 20s. Not only are many 20-year-olds burdened with student debt, but credit card debt can also be troublesome. The numbers on student debt alone are staggering.
7. You change jobs, a lot
It’s tough to be raised with a sense of entitlement. We were given trophies for everything. In your 20s, it’s okay to change careers and try out new things. It still is wise to stay at a job for as long as possible but don’t ever feel like you are stuck.
8. You might move back in with your parents
I certainly did. I am lucky my parents accepted me back in after I’d hit some hard times. I’m not the only one who did. According to the New York Times, “One in five people in their 20s and early 30s is currently living with his or her parents.” Remember to make a plan to move out!
9. Loving yourself is hard
It’s difficult to remember to love yourself when you are trying to figure out who you are. It may sound corny, but actually tell yourself you love yourself. I wish I had done better in this area. Even if other people don ’t, remember to love yourself first.
10. Relationships make you crazy
You fall in love. You break up with someone. You think you’re in love and realize that other person isn’t. You think you know what’s important to you but then it changes. Your 20s are full of crazy relationships.
Also read : 10 Habits of The World’s Most Productive People
11. The real world sucks
You learn a lot of harsh truths when you hit your 20s. Often we are naive to the struggles our parents went though when we were kids. The more you discover in your 20s, the more you know it just isn’t much fun to do the real world stuff.
12. You can’t party like you used to
As I continue to get older, I understand this more and more. The recovery time from drinking, staying up late, or dancing the night away only increases with age. Also, remember to get plenty of sleep.
13. Your company doesn’t care about you
This is another problem of feeling entitled but it’s also just as true. Companies really care about one thing — the bottom line. You are just helping them reach that bottom line. As much as companies praise team work and culture, the reality is that you are replaceable.
14. College might not have been worth it
If you went to college, you probably had a great time. Most of us have degrees that either we will never use or we will realize we are no longer interested in the field we chose.
15. It sucks to feel older
I know some will say, “You’re still in 20s or 30s, that’s not old!” Well, yes, I get that. However, you do start to notice your body is changing. You get sore easily. You’re not as flexible as you once were. In your 20s you will notice these things for the first time.
16. You make bad decisions
In our 20s we get caught up in making the “right decision.” We already feel like we’ve made enough mistakes and don’t want to disappoint anyone again. One bad decision won’t ruin your life, but really do try to make good choices.
17. It’s okay to try new things
Your 20s is the perfect time to take risks. Travel the world. Learn something new. Be more vulnerable. I don’t care what anyone says, your 20s is the best time to get out of your comfort zone.
18. You continue to compare yourself to others
You compare yourself to your peers and think some of them have everything figured out. Even though they appear to have figured things out, the reality is they are probably just as scared as you.
19. Peer pressure doesn’t go away
While your friends may not dare you to do something, you still feel the pressure to be a doctor, lawyer, make more money, etc. Often, these pressures just don’t align with who we are, so we become angry with ourselves. Begin to accept yourself just the way you are.
20. There is no magic bullet to success
I used to think that I’d figure it all out in my 20s and then I’d be a success. Remember that all of us take a unique path to success and there is no one right path to take. I survived my 20s and so can you. There is no doubt they are a confusing, strange, and lonely time. But they can also be a lot of fun. I accomplished a lot in my 20s, no doubt. I wish I wasn’t so hard on myself and was more accepting of who I was.
Take these 20 harsh realities as a reminder that we all struggle with similar things and that your 20s is only a small sliver of a long and prosperous life.
Credit : LIFE HACK
Monday, July 18, 2016
10 Things Good Leaders Say Every Day
When it comes to leadership, there are many qualities that can and should be emulated if your goal is to succeed in a leadership role. But genuine leadership requires a comfortable balance and knowledge of boundaries. There are certain things good leaders say that keep their team trusting in them and moving ahead. Everyone would like to be a good leader, someone who is well liked and respected. Learning the distinction between being on friendly terms with your coworkers and being the type of boss that everyone enjoys working with is important. There are many ways to get your team to follow your lead without coming off as “bossy” or unapproachable. Your attitude will always dictate the working atmosphere, so it’s wise to learn how to maintain a good and positive attitude. Learning how to connect professionally with your team is always an important asset. So what are some things good leaders say to show that they are listening and thinking for the team? This simple list will point you in the right direction.
Read also : These Facts Will Blow Your Mind Away !!!
Read also : Strategies To Make A First Class In PAAU
1. “What’s your take on this?”
In order to be an effective leader, knowing & appreciating what others think is important. Using this phrase will give you an idea of the other mindsets you have to work with.
2. “I have trust in you”
If you make others confident that you trust
them, they are more likely to want to ensure nothing shakes this confidence. As a result, they’ll try to do their very best for you.
3. “I am proud of you”
This statement obviously doesn’t apply when work is poorly done. But if your team has tried its best and you know it, then simply acknowledging that you are proud of their effort is a better point of focus than harping on the negatives.
4. “Thank you” and “Please”
Treating others with respect will usually go a long way in being an effective leader. It’s hard to hold a grudge or be unpleasant to a leader who practices the simple art of saying please and thank you. After all, it’s something we teach children from the very start.
5. “That’s wonderful, let’s give it a go”
Encouragement followed by freedom to try an idea is another important leadership quality to extend. Failing to see the possibilities in ideas that come from others shows your team that you are not a team player or an encouraging leader.
6. “Where can I help?”
Even if you are not really needed in the actual execution of the project at a particular stage, extending the offer to help will warm the hearts of your team and they will respect you more for offering your support.
7. “I apologize”
There is nothing more humbling than a leader saying “I am sorry.” While some may look upon this admission as a sign of weakness, you would be wise to practice this acknowledgment if you want to win the respect of your team. If you are wrong, say so and move on.
8. “I am here if you need me”
Keeping open communication is always a good idea. Don’t be the type of leader who is high and mighty. If your team feels you are unapproachable then they won’t come to you with problems, thus delaying the smooth flow of projects.
9. “I am not perfect and neither are you”
Be the first to acknowledge that no one is perfect, including yourself. Once your team feels comfortable they will strive harder to learn from their mistakes, instead of just trying to avoid making mistakes all along. Letting them know that you don’t expect them to be perfect will motivate them to explore their curiosity.
10. “I can’t do it without you”
Making everyone feel valued is definitely the best way to get everyone committed and dedicated to the project at hand. When you make it clear to your team that you value their contributions, that appreciation will act as a motivator.
Read also : These Facts Will Blow Your Mind Away !!!
Read also : Strategies To Make A First Class In PAAU
1. “What’s your take on this?”
In order to be an effective leader, knowing & appreciating what others think is important. Using this phrase will give you an idea of the other mindsets you have to work with.
2. “I have trust in you”
If you make others confident that you trust
them, they are more likely to want to ensure nothing shakes this confidence. As a result, they’ll try to do their very best for you.
3. “I am proud of you”
This statement obviously doesn’t apply when work is poorly done. But if your team has tried its best and you know it, then simply acknowledging that you are proud of their effort is a better point of focus than harping on the negatives.
4. “Thank you” and “Please”
Treating others with respect will usually go a long way in being an effective leader. It’s hard to hold a grudge or be unpleasant to a leader who practices the simple art of saying please and thank you. After all, it’s something we teach children from the very start.
5. “That’s wonderful, let’s give it a go”
Encouragement followed by freedom to try an idea is another important leadership quality to extend. Failing to see the possibilities in ideas that come from others shows your team that you are not a team player or an encouraging leader.
6. “Where can I help?”
Even if you are not really needed in the actual execution of the project at a particular stage, extending the offer to help will warm the hearts of your team and they will respect you more for offering your support.
7. “I apologize”
There is nothing more humbling than a leader saying “I am sorry.” While some may look upon this admission as a sign of weakness, you would be wise to practice this acknowledgment if you want to win the respect of your team. If you are wrong, say so and move on.
8. “I am here if you need me”
Keeping open communication is always a good idea. Don’t be the type of leader who is high and mighty. If your team feels you are unapproachable then they won’t come to you with problems, thus delaying the smooth flow of projects.
9. “I am not perfect and neither are you”
Be the first to acknowledge that no one is perfect, including yourself. Once your team feels comfortable they will strive harder to learn from their mistakes, instead of just trying to avoid making mistakes all along. Letting them know that you don’t expect them to be perfect will motivate them to explore their curiosity.
10. “I can’t do it without you”
Making everyone feel valued is definitely the best way to get everyone committed and dedicated to the project at hand. When you make it clear to your team that you value their contributions, that appreciation will act as a motivator.
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