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On Multitasking
- October 29, 2019

When we pray and ask God to bless us, do we ever pay attention to our capacity and capabilities? I ask because when I truthfully look at my life at present, I know I would flop if I hold a certain position of trust. This is not to belittle me but just telling myself the truth. We need to tell ourselves the truth most times (if not all).


this is man having a lot of work to do and is probably bewildered

Well, I have asked questions and done a little research on something I find difficult to cope with.

Multitasking it is.

So, I'm used to doing a thing, just one thing, and putting my best into it. Lately, I have lots on my hands. I have to do this, that, that, and another this. All this ought to be done and almost at the same time. But how?

Here I am, having lots to do, and not knowing how to create a balance. In the end, I'm focused more on just one or two, and the rest lags. To a GIGANTIC extent, this is my weak point. And yea, many persons are on this table too.

Research shows that you cannot use the same part of your brain for more than one thing at a time. The mind, however, can effectively switch from one task to another.
Another research shows that multitasking makes you less productive, slows down your brain, stresses you out, and diminishes your creativity — all these researches sef...(na them sabi).

I doubt if there's anyone on earth that doesn't multitask at one point in life or another. With proper planning and coordination, one can have a profitable multitasking experience.

Amid this troubled water of one-lopsidedness, I found useful tips I think has been helpful to me. I summed them up into five:
1. Give priority to a specific task. (important, more important, most important)

2. Start small to build a productive routine. Of course, you and I know it's not magic. (na from play play dem dey form player)

3. Keep a task calendar to monitor your progress. (monitoram o)

4. Do your tasks in batches. (no carry everything for head one time)

5. Plan ahead (sofry sofry catch monkey)

How do you cope with having a lot on your desk? What excellent tip(s) works for you? Do you mind sharing?

While I wrote this, I did some form of multitasking to test how well I've learned...LOL!����

Did you know that today is World Health Day? When was the last time you sought health advice? In this part of the world, it is assumed that the hospitals ought to be visited by the sick and so when one is healthy, he/she sees no need to consult a doctor. Truth is, health talks are usually boring especially when you think it doesn’t affect you directly. � But how about when health talk is fun and void of all medical jargons and jajabantis?  From an interesting angle, I would want us to  look at how Dr. Ibe Chiemezie has chosen to make people more conscious of their health and wellbeing. Through rap and music, he talks about various health problems and gives possible health counselling to these problems. He fuses his passion and career and offers the best output. He calls himself a Star doctor. Well, let’s see…


Star Doctor, may we meet you?
I am Dr . Ibe Chiemezie Chukwuma I am Nigerian who hails from Imo State. I was born in Owerri , at age 7 moved to Ondo State with my parents , I spent my child hood and teenage years there . I had my secondary education at King's College from where I moved to Port Harcourt for my University education, there I obtained MBBS at the prestigious University of Port Harcourt.





 You are passionate about rap and music but you are a doctor by profession. How do you juggle both?

Music is therapy and my job as a Doctor is largely to give therapy, so for me,   music and medicine are more or less two sides of the same coin.
The Port Harcourt environment is a highly artistic one, so while I was there,  despite being a medical student at that time , I had ample exposure to arts both in and outside the classroom and I was greatly encouraged by my teachers and  colleague and never did it affect my grades . I even made a distinction in Biochemistry while juggling music and Medschool. So it's really not a big deal because I see both complementary to each other.

What inspired your talking about health through music and rap?

Rap as a genre of music emanated from and was widely publicised by people who at a time in history wanted to address societal ills. 2pac is one name that stands out forever not just because of his lyrical prowess but because he addressed topical issues with his craft.
I fell in love with rap music just like every other Nigerian child born in the 90's, I was greatly influenced by elder brother Dr.Obinna - a DMX and Busta rhymes fan -  and my mum-  a highly talented multi-lingual music composer.
My inspiration to talk about health  is drawn from two sources .
First, I was greatly disheartened by the high level of medical ignorance in our  society and the fact that a lot of unqualified people  are latching on this ignorance to defraud the general public yet feed them with wrong information and therapy.
Secondly,  I was also greatly dissatisfied with the mode of communication when it comes to health education  by a lot of health care givers.
 A lot of educators while emphasizing on the seriousness of health condition end up leaving people in fear .
 Medical terms can really sound uninteresting and disturbing to persons who are not in the medical field.
So for the above reason i sort a creative and innovative way to pass sound health information to people in a manner that even the ordinary man on the street can relate with and clearly understand and Music came in handy as my tool.

How well do you think this style have been received considering that people are used to the conventional way of getting health education?

The reception has been  massive because  people  actually want something new , something away from the norm yet sound and that's what I am doing .
I have enjoyed massive audience thanks to social media platforms run  by Tundeednut, correctbae, healthentertainer, drzobo, obynodaddymuna  and a lot of my friends on whatsapp, Facebook , twitter Instagram , etc
The mainstream media has also been supportive of my style of health education as I have enjoyed multiple radio sessions where I educate  people about their health using music.
Even at very formal settings like the clinic and wards , my patients are more at ease more relaxed  when I break the ice with my style of health education.
In summary , the reception has been massive and encouraging . I am grateful to God for that.

Do you intend to take this to a whole new level in times to come? 

Definitely , if there is no plan to take it to the highest possible level there'll be no need to start in the first place. Catch him on his social media handles to get educated and engaged:
Instagram: Stardocofficial
Twitter: Stardocofficial

It is a great privilege to have the Stardoc feature on my blog to give insights into his field - music meets medcine. As more progresses are made, be rest assured that you'll be updated. Merry World Health Day People of the world. Many thanks for stopping by.
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March 31, 2019

If you are a Nigerian, you cannot dispute the absence of a Nigerian factor in virtually every aspect of our lives. The Nigerian factor is capable of just anything. It is the Nigerian factor that makes it possible for one to score as high as 250 on a scale of 400 in UTME but is unable to secure an admission into a tertiary institution. If it is not on the basis of catchment area, it would be that you were possibly dropped in favour of some other candidate who comes from an “educationally disadvantaged state”. The Nigerian factor is indeed a reality. Amidst all these, candidates still struggle to secure a slot every single year.



As a graduate of a public school in Nigeria, there are things you can easily relate with. That you learn in an overpopulated class with little ventilation is one of them. That you do numerous “practicals” and yet have little or no opportunity to lay your hands on the apparatus is another.  That some lecturers walk into the class to teach without recourse to whether or not the students understand is yet another heartbreaking one. Did I dare forget  the numerous ASUU, NASU and SSANU strikes? I dare not.




Despite these challenges, millions of graduates are churned out from these public schools every year. Some with first class degrees, some second class, some third class degrees.




Isn’t it crazy that going through these challenges, expectations are not always fully maximized?


There are expectations that come with attending higher institutions whether private or public. One of which is being able to solve a problem. After leaving school, one ought to make good of the knowledge gathered to make an impact in one field or the other. This is not always the case as some expectations are cut short. Many persons die as students and some do not live long enough to make good use of these skills gathered in the past years. We would  all die one day, wouldn’t we?  When? That becomes the problem.


And so, there is a Goodnews in my class, he made a first class and being the only first class student in my class, all eyes would naturally be on him. Few months after graduation, he dies. Just while we were still in shock of his death, another Marvelous classmate of mine who ought to be convoking on the 29th of March 2019  would instead be buried on that day. A  quite appalling situation if you ask me. I questioned God and I know many persons did the same too. Many questions ran through my mind. Who am I to interrogate GOD? Rest in Peace Goodnews. Rest in Peace Marvellous. Rest in Peace to other fallen heroes.



Nevertheless, I'll cease this opportunity to wish all the graduates of the University of Port Harcourt, particularly the graduates of English studies department a happy convocation ceremony. Against all odds, we came, saw and by God’s unfailing grace, we conquered! We need to be grateful at every point in our lives. I bet you, those that died hoped for this day but didn't live to actualize it. You did. GLORY!
Congratulations !!!���






Quick Tips for Prospective Corp Members.

- March 26, 2019

Dear prospective corp members, you are about to get into one of the most stressful weeks of your life. The next three weeks you are going to spend in camp would be one you would never forget in a hurry. Without trying to scare you, you should get ready for a strictly regimented and militarized lifestyle immediately you step into camp. Life on camp is similar to life in a military regime. Did I just say that?





First, if you are the type that wakes up very late in the morning, then get ready because you might just get into trouble with the soldiers. As early as 5:30 am, you should be on the parade ground. Well, if you think you didn’t have enough sleep, not to worry. You could continue at the parade ground. I for one slept on the parade ground while standing. You can do it too.  After parade, you’re given some minutes to take breakfast and get yourself ready for one activity or another. In camp, there’s very little or no time for personal upkeep which is why most persons had their clothes washed by drycleaners. From morning meditation to light out, series of activities are lined up on an hourly basis to keep you engaged.






Now, because of the stressful life on camp, it is very easy to want to boycott various activities. I’m a strong believer of the maxim that no knowledge is a waste. It is indeed advisable that you attend lectures however boring it may seem because in every lecture, there lies a personal message for you. The lecture part of the camp is the most hated part of camp activities after parade. The advantage lectures have over parade is that it gives you time to make up for the shortage of sleep. Hold yaself and resist the temptation.��






Camp gives you an opportunity to sell yourself to the outside world. Most people become celebrities in camp because they came out to show forth their talents. Can you dance? Sing? Plan events? Act? Talk? What is that which you can do? Bring it on. The three weeks in camp makes a lot of difference. Don’t let these few weeks elude you, make good use of it. It is the activities you perform in camp that get people to recognize you easily outside the camp even when they don’t know your name. Who knows? Your long awaited breakthrough might just begin in camp.











Penultimately, join associations and groups that relates to your passion. You learn a lot by being with people of like minds. Make a decision on the one to join before going to camp so that you don’t end up moving from one group to another. A lot of persons came to camp without having a clear cut vision on what they want for themselves and so, they joined almost five groups in camp without being active in any. There’s the orientation broadcasting service (OBS), Red cross, musical band, theatre troupe, quarter guard, etc feel free to join anyone and be very relevant there else you get screened out. You can also cease the opportunity to show your leadership skills by being actively involved in platoon politics.


There are lots of things to be said about camp that would not all be encapsulated in this short piece. This little piece should give you an insight into what to expect. Get into camp, have fun, make friends, network, and stay focused. In as much as you will meet good people in camp, bad ones are out there too. Be careful.
PEACE!

His name is Onyekachukwu Goodnews Uchechukwu, my course rep back then at the University of Port Harcourt. He's an intelligent and humble fellow little wonder he finished with a first class. Months later after our graduation, he is diagnosed with Leukemia. This life we live in is extremely unpredictable. He needs help. Don't wait till you can give millions before you lend a helping hand. Any amount will go a long way on ensuring he gets the right treatment abroad. Dear Nigerians, let's do this once again. Admin, I'd be very glad if this post makes front page.

sarrki:
History will remember her as worst


Finance minister Nigeria and the whole world

Will ever produce

This post is not about her but her father! Why do Nigerians derive joy in talking gibberish...sorry i used that word anyway.

JackBaueress1:
Rivers State and violence....

My brother, you just said my mind. And truly, they have started again. I'm sick and tired of this state...Seriously!

JOOHEL:
She's occultic

I.e she belongs to a cult

only occultic people wear red in every outfit..

maybe aiye cult etc.

Seriously? So somebody cannot like a colour in Nigeria again. Nawa!

I will love to enter a train someday.

"I belong to everybody and i belong to nobody". You remember that mere statement that swept Nigerians off their feet?

God is watching in 12D...

YOUNGELDER1:
Aunty Derenle .

No be small thing. They probably thought he waz a woman.

Let's laugh out our sorrows.