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PoliticsRe: What Can CBN Learn From MMM? by Shiifi(m): 1:38pm On Jan 05, 2017
Provide help with Nigeria budget and get help back
CrimeRe: 19 Nigerians Arrested In UAE For Robbing ATM by Shiifi(m): 1:33pm On Jan 05, 2017
Ehmmm nawa ooo werey lawan eleyi oooo
All the way from naija just to rub ATM
RomanceRe: HOT SEXY: Igbere TV Boss Kissing Wify On The Street In Broad Day Light (pics) by Shiifi(m): 1:29pm On Jan 05, 2017
Okay
EducationRe: Are U A Student.?do U Want To Avoid Relying On Your Parents.?chect THIS OUT!!!!! by Shiifi(m): 2:50pm On Jan 04, 2017
Shiifi1994@gmail.com
RomanceRe: 12 Ways To Deal With A Sturborn Girlfriend by Shiifi(op): 2:47pm On Jan 04, 2017
seunny4lif:
grin grin grin grin
1 billion girls in the world
Na stubborn person I go dey waste my time with ??
OP is high on ewedu leaf grin grin grin
Enu e lowa werey
RomanceRe: 12 Ways To Deal With A Sturborn Girlfriend by Shiifi(op): 12:10pm On Jan 04, 2017
[quote author=Kondomatic post=52520184]Stubborn girls are irresistible [/quote
Specially made
BusinessRe: Dangote Tomato Factory Reopens February by Shiifi(m): 11:55am On Jan 04, 2017
Okay
PoliticsRe: EFCC Arraigns Katsina Permanent Secretary For N2.5m Fertiliser Contract Scam by Shiifi(m): 11:40am On Jan 04, 2017
Werey pamsec with all d diversification
Romance12 Ways To Deal With A Sturborn Girlfriend by Shiifi(op): 11:38am On Jan 04, 2017
If you have a stubborn person in your life, consider yourself lucky. Stubborn people can be annoying, stressful and drive you crazy. Your stubborn person could be the person who sits next to you at work or your own father. Once you learn how to work with him (not against him), you will be shocked to discover how strong, smart and clever you are.

1. Bring it on! Start a new attitude.

View a stubborn person as an opportunity to become a better version of yourself. You’ve heard, “You can’t change anyone else, you can only change yourself.” Well, here’s your chance. Change the way you view that challenging person.

2. Take a pause.

Resist the urge to engage in an argument. Impulse control is a character strength that will help you. Don’t give in to your defense impulse. Excuse yourself to go to the bathroom (where you can let out a scream, shake it off, and go back to the brick wall you have to face).

3. Play word chess.

Strategically plan your conversations. The right move with the right words can result in a positive outcome instead of a fight. It’s up to you to say the right thing. Just do everything you can to avoid saying “No, you are wrong.” Present your opposing opinion with respect and dignity.

4. Get them to listen to what you have to say.

Sit down, don’t talk to your boyfriend if he’s in the bathroom while you’re sitting in bed. Take it to a table. Try to keep the conversation business-like. Listen to the volume and tone of your own voice. Remember: Talk face-to-face and heart-to-heart.

5. The right time…

Wait for the opportune moment to make your point. If you’re talking to a man, feed him first. If you’re talking to a female, before you talk, check out her mood stats. Is she stressed out and annoyed or smiley and calm? Ask yourself, is this the best time to present my case?


6. Go slow.

This is a process. Learn to wait (discover how patient you can be). It takes time to open a closed mind.

7. Break it into segments.

A stubborn person suffers from temporary hearing loss. The only opinion he hears is his own. An opposing opinion should be delivered in small portions. Plant seeds, leave pebbles, break it down. Little segments are easier to digest.

8. Think about their point of view.

Practice compassion. It’s hard to be patient with a person who is pushing your back against the wall, but try to understand (without doing a full psychoanalysis) what she sees. If you have four brothers and enjoy seeing her, your only child girlfriend will not understand why you want to meet her for dinner once a week.

9. Stubborn people are smart, good in business, and great decision makers.

Don’t rush to change him. Flip your thinking: Realize a brick wall attitude is a positive strength. Persistence is a good thing. Stubbornness is a close relative of perseverance; a trait needed for success. Think of how it benefits you.

10. Take the reigns.

Do not hook into his anti-everything, nay-saying attitude. See through it, identify it, acknowledge it (silently in your mind), and take control of how you handle the situation. Without putting him down, try to see his point of view and then respectfully (no head-butting allowed) show him his opinion is important, then gently ask him to respect your opposing opinion.

11. Breathe deeply.

Dealing with a stubborn person can be exhausting. It feels like you are walking on eggshells, whenever you take a step, you can hear the crackling under your feet. Whatever you say is never the right thing to say.

12. Enjoy the new you!

Once you master these skills, you are the king (or queen) of the conversation. You are now calmer, smarter and stronger than you were before. Sounds like a lot of work but when you practice these tips, it will become natural. Look at it this way: Some of the greatest contributors to society are of strong mind and will. Where would we be without the stubbornness of Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates? Stubbornness is the drive to push through the challenges, (as long as you’re not one of them).

There is a fine line between stubbornness and persistence. Strong-willed people are not easy to deal with when it comes to people skills, but ironically enough, it could be one of the secrets to success. Determination and persistence are character traits required for success.
PoliticsRe: APC Governors’ Visits To Wike, Udom Stir Anxiety In APC by Shiifi(m): 8:40am On Jan 04, 2017
okay
PoliticsRe: 23bn Diezani Bribe: 100 INEC Staff Face Suspension by Shiifi(m): 8:36am On Jan 04, 2017
okay
Jokes EtcRe: Man Wears Cloth Made With Rice Sack (Photo) by Shiifi(m): 1:32pm On Dec 27, 2016
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Jokes EtcPls What X Tomorrow Date by Shiifi(op): 5:54pm On Dec 24, 2016
Guddy jhj
BusinessRe: Frustration As ATMs Dispense Less Cash In Ekiti (photos) by Shiifi(m): 5:51pm On Dec 24, 2016
Hidentity:
Like they helped you keep yours. Wicked!
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Hidentity:
Like they helped you keep yours. Wicked!
BusinessRe: Frustration As ATMs Dispense Less Cash In Ekiti (photos) by Shiifi(m): 5:48pm On Dec 24, 2016
The poster above me was ur problem
PoliticsRe: New Labour Movement Emerges, Elects Executives by Shiifi(m): 11:55am On Dec 19, 2016
Okay
PoliticsRe: Rivers Rerun: Wike’s Utterances, Inciting, Provocative, Dangerous —INEC by Shiifi(m): 3:05pm On Dec 05, 2016
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Nairaland GeneralRe: 5 Men Trying To Reconnect Electricity, Risk Their Lives (Photos) by Shiifi(m): 1:44pm On Dec 05, 2016
Pk
PoliticsRe: Jibrin Wirtes Open Letter To Buhari by Shiifi(m): 8:25pm On Nov 11, 2016
Ok
PoliticsRe: Section Of Lagos-ibadan Expressway To Be Closed For Repairs – FRSC by Shiifi(m): 3:29pm On Nov 03, 2016
okay
PoliticsRe: President Buhari Congratulates Antonio Guterres, New UN Secretary-general by Shiifi(m): 10:57am On Oct 15, 2016
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PoliticsRe: Osinbajo Welcomes The 21 Released Chibok Girls (Photos) by Shiifi(m): 8:56pm On Oct 13, 2016
Jonathan and Asari Dokubo and his other allies b like
e b like say na true shekau been dey talk all dis while ooo

PoliticsRe: JTF Engages Militants In A Gun Battle, Kills One- The Punch by Shiifi(m):
the face AVENGERS make when lia mohammad say release chibok girl was not a swap

PhonesRe: 11 Tech Things We Did Back In Day That Seem So Freaking Weird Now by Shiifi(m): 9:41pm On Oct 12, 2016
NICE ONE OP DATS WALKMAN EHNNNNNN
EVEN MY PRINCIPAL FALL IN LOVE WITH ME COS OF AM
PoliticsRe: Udom Emmanuel Paid The Highest Bribes To Supreme Court Justices: Sahara Reporter by Shiifi(m): 9:32pm On Oct 12, 2016
PLLLLL
CultureRe: Abdul Rasheed Akanbi And His Pregnant Wife (Photos) by Shiifi(m): 2:42pm On Oct 10, 2016
OKAY EVEN JAMAICA OLORI DEY DIS NIGERIA
PoliticsRe: ‘I Stayed In Room Next To Chibok Girl’s’ (photo) by Shiifi(m): 9:16pm On Oct 08, 2016
Umm story for dey gods
Eyin irumole egbo sé oto ní

Jobs/VacanciesRe: Fedral Service Commision Portal Is Now Going by Shiifi(m): 11:35pm On Oct 07, 2016
Nice one OP LET me try with my 6 LTE network immediately

BusinessRe: Court Orders AMCON To Pay Ifeanyi Ubah's Capital Oil N26 Bn by Shiifi(m): 9:28pm On Oct 06, 2016
Ok
PoliticsRe: Obaseki & Betsy, Oshiomhole & lara Kneel Before Oba Of Benin For Blessing by Shiifi(m): 11:01am On Oct 05, 2016
Ok

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