Now, you probably already know that LinkedIn is a pool of opportunities for individuals and businesses. As a matter of fact, more success stories than we can even count have come out of that platform. But, what exactly is all the fuss about? How can LinkedIn help your career/business?

Let’s take a look:

1. It helps you to gain reasonable connections with key players in your industry
LinkedIn is primarily a networking platform. It is open to anyone and everyone who is a professional across multiple industries, from education to public relations and even non-profit organizations, to mention a few. As such, it’s almost impossible not to find your niche. As soon as you do pick your industry, you can use LinkedIn to find people who are doing similar things as you and connect with them. These connections will eventually go a long way in helping you out in the future.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/five-ways-linkedin-can-help-your-career-business/

Considering the way the world is today, with many people being too soft and/or narcissistic to act the right way, it’s safe to say that we need more people with character. However, these types of people aren’t just going to suddenly appear on the face of the earth. At the very least, their personality traits have to come from somewhere. This is the reason you need to build character in your child.

You’ve heard it before, but it is important to know that the world we want to see in the future begins with the children we have today. So, if you are looking to build character in your child, we’ll be breaking it down for you.

Five Important Things to Teach Your Child to Build Character
1. Confidence

Confidence is the feeling of capability. It is the feeling that comes with the knowledge that you are able to do what you want. Our society as humans is getting better every day. People are realizing more and more that you shouldn’t pressure people into doing things that they aren’t capable of just because you want to see them do it.

However, it is still important for you to teach your child how to be confident. Have conversations with them about it. Allow them to accomplish tasks on their own and do not step in except when necessary.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/how-to-build-character-in-your-child/

Before delving fully into how you can maintain friendships after school. It is worthy of note that our current educational system is heavily reliant on physical learning. That is, you have to be there physically if you must gain from it. But, if there is one thing that the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us, it’s that that system is a bit flawed. However, constant physical exposure to other people does have its benefits, one of which includes making great friends.

These friends can make your life an even better place and expose you to myriads of opportunities. The only problem is that when you leave school, distance makes it more difficult to maintain the friendship. To help you keep up with the people you need to keep up with in your life, we’ve whipped up four useful tips. They’ll serve as a guide if you want to maintain friendships after school:

1. Make an effort to keep in touch

By “make an effort,” we do not mean that you should leave a measly “hi” in their inbox whenever you feel like it. In fact, some might say that this could do more harm than good because it is a particularly lazy attempt.

But, if you want to maintain your friendships after school, you should make a conscious effort to keep in touch. Try to have a decent conversation two to three times a week. If it is possible for both of you to meet up, schedule a meeting at least once a month so you can spend quality time with them.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/4-tips-to-maintain-friendships-after-school/

If you are old enough to even read this article, then you must’ve had one or two experiences in life that would reinforce the saying, “you are addressed the way you are dressed.” It isn’t exactly right to judge a book by its cover but, for more reasons than one, it’s what most people do. To ensure that you always look your best, you must stock up on a few wardrobe essentials.

These wardrobe essentials would act as your fall-backs such that you always have something decent for every occasion. Even if you aren’t particularly fashion-inclined or drawn to glamorous dressing, these seven clothing items would definitely come in handy. So, without further ado, here are seven wardrobe essentials every man, including you, must have:

1. A plain white T-Shirt

A shirt of this colour is one of the wardrobe essentials that can be paired with virtually any other piece of clothing as it is incredibly versatile. For example, if you are going on a casual date with a female, you could wear it under a jacket. If you’re merely taking a nice walk, you could wear it on a pair of shorts.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/7-wardrobe-essentials-every-man-must-have/

One of the most interesting creatures of the deep blue sea is the shark. It comes in many different shapes, sizes, and species from Hammerhead to the Great White, among others. Regardless of what a shark looks like, though, one thing that is common among most shark species is their motto – keep moving.

This might seem strange to you. After all, sharks are apex predators. They are capable of tearing prey and even enemies to shreds with their perfect teeth, among other things. So, what could they possibly be running from and why are they always moving around?

Well, the simple answer to that is a shark will die if it stops moving for too long. The science behind this is a tad complicated. But, to put it simply, sharks need to continue swimming so that water that is rich in oxygen can pass through their gills and keep them alive.

Human beings are very different from sharks. We can sit around all day, do nothing, and still survive for quite a while. It is one of the many privileges that the Creator has granted us. However, just because we can do it does not mean we should. 

Like all living things blessed with the power of locomotion, we are meant to move around often. This helps us to stay strong and healthy. As a matter of fact, if you don’t move around very often, you’re likely to do yourself more bad than good. Some people even suggest that staying put for too long can cut short your lifespan.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/shark-ideology-keep-moving/

If you're here to learn the secret to communicating with your woman, you're in the right place. As a fellow man, it's not hard to sympathize with you and say that sometimes, you might not fully understand your woman. Sometimes, you're thinking in this direction, and she is not seeing things that way. This is not to say that it doesn't happen with other people as well. However, it's just more emotionally draining when it's a romantic partner.

Not to worry, though. In this article, I'll be relieving you of any stress you might have in that regard. To give you what you're really here for, let me start by saying that the secret to communicating with your woman is that there is no secret! Sorry if that burst your bubble but all women are different, wonderful individuals. As such, there is no single secret to help you talk to them better. 

However, there are a few things you can keep in mind if you want to be able to communicate better with your woman.

1. Listen and let her talk

Someone once said that everyone is narcissistic. We all want to be the centre of attention, and we all want to be heard. I wouldn't go so far as to say that all women are narcissistic because that's just untrue. However, I can confidently say that a good chunk of them would rather not be ignored in a conversation. So, when she talks to you, let her talk. Try as much as possible not to interrupt, and this doesn't mean you should become absentminded. Pay attention, and she'll love you for it.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/the-secret-to-communicating-with-your-woman-in-marriage/

As strange as it might be to hear this, regular medical checkups are not in the dictionary of most people. It’s even stranger that you might be one of those people.

There are many reasons this could be so. For some people, medical bills are particularly unpleasant to deal with. For other people, why would they visit hospitals when they feel perfectly fine? Better yet, why should they visit when that cute aunty sells paracetamol next to their house? For a few other people, it’s more of a mental thing where they’re rather scared of hospitals.

Regardless of why you haven’t been going regularly, the importance of regular medical checkups cannot be overemphasized. To prove that point, we’ll be giving you a few reasons you should make regular checkups a habit. They are:

1. It helps you to discover diseases early

Without the tiniest shred of doubt, this is the most important reason people go for checkups. Most people would rather not be surprised by some growth in their arm (or brain), so, they go for checkups. If most people do it? Why don’t you?

A good medical checkup will help you to discover whatever troublesome diseases might be lurking in your system pretty early. There are just some things you shouldn’t take chances with. Some of those include ulcer, diabetes, prostate issues, or even STDs. Considering how deadly these diseases can be, the only way to fight them is by discovering them soon enough. A medical checkup will do that for you.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/why-you-should-make-regular-medical-checkups-a-habit/

One of the major advantages of the internet today is the sheer amount of opportunities it provides. From making a passive income to voicing your opinion and even seeking employment through job sites, the advantages are endless.

Sadly, despite the sheer number of job sites available on the internet, many people still do not know more than a handful of them. As such, we’ll be listing out some of the most popular websites and platforms that should come in handy when next you’re in search of employment.

1. Jobberman
Since its conception in 2009, Jobberman has grown to become one of the most popular job sites in the country. It has thousands of job listings that are updated virtually every day. These jobs are grouped according to categories and industries, amongst others, making it easy to find what you need. With a well-optimized profile and a good CV, among other things, you’re sure to benefit maximally from Jobberman.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/seven-of-the-best-job-sites-in-nigeria/

Hello gentlemen! You’re welcome to another special crossover article where you’ll get to hear all the juiciest relationship tips straight from a woman. Today, we will be talking about something pretty funny and that is what women find attractive in men. All the traits I’d be giving you today are things I know myself. But, apart from that, I went further and did some interviews with  other women. So, you can bet that I’ve got some wonderful insights for you.

As usual, I’m the female writer for Virtue Digest. So, without further ado, let’s get started on today’s journey.

What attributes do women find attractive in men? Or, better yet, what kind of men are women attracted to? Well, I’ll tell you. But, don’t be surprised when you see that some of them already apply to you, handsome.

Trait No1: A man with leadership skills and a busy life

Don’t get things wrong with the “busy life” part of this trait. Women don’t want a man that is too busy to even have a relationship. But, we are still attracted to a man that is busy establishing himself and doing things that fulfill him.

In addition to a busy life, leadership skills are important because they show that you are powerful enough to pursue and conquer whatever you want. Essentially, leadership equals power and women are attracted to power. Thankfully, you can develop leadership skills. Just don’t go and become a Cersie Lannister on that account.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/what-do-women-find-attractive-in-men/

While physical exercise is already pretty common in this part of the world, the combination of meditation and exercise hasn’t quite caught on yet. 

To start with the basics, we’ll tell you that meditation is an ancient act that originated several years ago. It involves focusing on one object, motion, or thing. The purpose is to achieve a heightened state of calmness, better control over your emotions and improved concentration, among others.

Sadly, many people still do not understand how they can include meditation in their daily lives. And that, my good friend, is the motivation behind today’s article.

How do you combine meditation and exercise?

Some people might consider the process overly tedious because of the amount of work required to tame your mind. However, it doesn’t necessarily have to be that difficult. With these five tips, you can easily combine meditation and exercise to reap its benefits:

1. Figure out why you’re doing it

This works in the same way as exercise. You’ll want to know why you’re doing what you’re doing. Do you want to learn how to control your emotions better? Are you trying to channel your mental energy a bit more productively? Perhaps you want to be able to focus on things a little longer so as to improve your attention span. Find out why you’re trying to combine meditation and exercise. Doing so will help you measure your success when you eventually start.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/tips-for-combining-meditation-and-exercise/

One of the best things about the internet, as we know it today, is its ability to bridge million-mile gaps in mere minutes. The benefits of the ease of communication that comes with the internet are numerous. However, one of the most notable is freelancing. 

Today, we’ll be exploring freelancing and giving useful details about what it is alongside the pros and cons of going into it. Without further ado, let’s get to class folks!

What is Freelancing?

Freelancing is a word used to refer to the act or process of offering professional services to multiple clients/businesses at a time.

As opposed to being employed at one firm and working 9-5, a freelancer is often regarded as self-employed. S/he works remotely more often than not and can market their skills to whoever needs it. 

Today, tons of skills can be freelanced. Among others, you can freelance writing (all forms of it), front and backend web development, Search Engine Optimization, graphics design, legal consultancy, brand identity creation and development, public relations, etc.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/freelancing-101-what-it-is-pros-and-cons/

Before we even start talking about the characteristics of a proper work ethic, it is incredibly important for us to understand what a work ethic is.

To efficiently spell out what a proper work ethic is, people have ascribed several definitions to the term. Some of those definitions are much more difficult to understand and learn than others. As such, we won’t be boring you with those.

But, in the simplest way possible, work ethic refers to a set of principles that an individual uses to guide their actions at work. It is essentially a worker’s code of conduct. 

Now, these ethics truly differ from one person to another as different people have varying codes of conduct. However, these five are the most basic elements you’ll find in a proper work ethic:

1. Punctuality

There really is no need to define this as you already know it means keeping to time. Any employee or member of the labour force, generally, with a proper work ethic is punctual. Not only to the office but to meetings and important conversations as well. The reason is simple. Tardiness affects overall productivity. Prolonged tardiness could even cost businesses thousands in revenue as it equals a reduction in hours spent at work.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/5-basic-elements-of-a-proper-work-ethic/

While trying to communicate with your child effectively, it's not hard to see or admit that there could be a few obstacles. Indeed, the situation varies from one child to another. Things are especially peculiar when you're dealing with teenagers. However, the truth still remains that you're likely to face one issue or the other.

Chief among these issues is the lack of understanding. Usually, the major contributor to this is you expecting them to think in a relatively more grownup way, and they, expecting you to see things from their point of view. With this kind of mountain in your way, the simple task of getting through to a child can become herculean. As such, we'll be sharing four quick tips to get you through it.

1. Listen wholeheartedly

One of the things you need to understand about children is that they are humans just like you. They want to be heard just as much as you do. So, while you're talking to your child, make sure to listen to them as much as you want them to listen to you. Simple acts like physically bending to their level in a conversation can go a long way because it shows that you're actually interested.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/4-tips-on-how-to-communicate-with-your-child-effectively/

In your younger years, you were probably taught that growth in life is an irreversible change. True as this may be, upon closer observation, you’ll realize that it is not entirely accurate. It has been proven multiple times that people can lose what made them “big.” The loss could be noticed financially, physically (when someone loses hair, for example), mentally, academically, etc.

As such, you cannot say growth is entirely irreversible. However, it does not make the concept any less existent. For that reason, allow us to offer a slightly different definition.

“Growth, in the simplest terms possible, is the process of moving from one position to a higher one.” While it is not particularly scholarly, this definition does provide a pretty understandable and relatively accurate explanation of the concept. Having understood what growth means, let us move a little further than that.

The Three Stages of Growth in Life


Now, it is a known fact the growth of human beings comes in three distinct stages. The first is childhood. After that comes adolescence, and the final stage is adulthood. In this article, we won’t be looking at the physical landmarks of growth in humans. Instead, we’ll be looking at the three stages in relation to how they define your level of intellectual and emotional advancement.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/a-unique-perspective-on-the-pathway-to-growth-in-life/

Apart from the fact that they’re tasty, there are many benefits of healthy smoothies, especially if taken regularly. Unfortunately, despite all they have to offer, they’re not quite as popular in every African household.

Our post today will help shed some light on the most important benefits of healthy smoothies. When all has been said, and you see how much you can gain from this thick, fruity drink, we’re sure that you’ll grab yourself a cup sooner than later.

Benefits of Taking Healthy Smoothies

1. It encourages weight loss and promotes fitness

This is one of the most redeeming qualities of this beverage. If you combine the right fruits/vegetables into a smoothie, their enzymes and biological components could help you shed some excess weight.

In addition to that, by their very nature, healthy fruit/vegetable smoothies do not contain a lot of fat-inducing ingredients. When you consume them frequently, you’ll feel filled by their healthy content. Also, because you’ve already been filled up, you won’t have room to start taking in any unhealthy foods that could add to your weight.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/top-five-benefits-of-healthy-smoothies/

Whether it’s a white or blue-collar job, remote/part-time, or full-time, there are certain moments of your life when making a job switch is inevitable.

Among other things, it is very important if you must grow as an individual or a professional. Alongside that, it is necessary if you aren’t quite as satisfied as you’d like to be.

However, many people often make myriads of mistakes in the process of making a job switch. That is why we’ll be walking through a few guidelines. After all, the last thing you want to do is move from one source of dissatisfaction to another.

The Ideal Process for Making a Job Switch

To prevent any uncanny mistakes, here are a few guidelines to follow when making a job switch:

1. Understand the “why” of your decision

Why exactly do you want a job switch? You need to carefully weigh and consider if your actions are motivated by the right reasons.

Is it because you are unsatisfied? If so, why are you unsatisfied? Is it the pay or the work environment? If one of those is the case, can it be negotiated? Have you tried proper communication with your boss to get better pay, among others? Also, could it be possible that you’re making this decision entirely because you want to satisfy the desires of some other person?

You must ask yourself all these questions in a process of deep introspection. Your answers might reveal that maybe you don’t exactly need to be making a job switch in the first place.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/guidelines-for-making-a-job-switch/

Hello gentlemen! It’s another Wednesday and it feels so good to have you reading my article again. Today, I’d be telling you some of the things every woman wants to hear from her man. But, before that, remember that I am still your favourite female blogger from Virtue Digest, and you can click here to read on things every man wants to hear from his woman.

Moving on, more than anything, women dislike awkward or tense conversations because it makes us feel rigid. After all, what do we gain if we are not free to speak our minds in the face of our partners? Therefore, we say no to “bad and sleepy” conversations because we want you to be able to talk to us properly. That way, we know what’s on your mind and we don’t always have to keep guessing.

Now, we, women, want to hear so many things from our men, but I will be discussing the significant ones today. They are:

1. Compliments

Have you ever wondered why women send their pictures to their partner without him requesting it? It is because we want to hear those nice compliments from you. Compliments are essential for creating the type of desirable emotions that a woman wants to experience around you.

Therefore, learn to say sweet words like, “you look beautiful baby,” “you are a great conversationalist, and it is really easy to talk to you.” To really impress her, you can say, “you are the smartest woman I have met in a long time.” These compliments make a woman feel great and safe with her man. Women want to hear these words often.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/things-every-woman-wants-to-hear-from-her-man/

“Mens sana in corpore sano.”

As you probably guessed already, the words above are in Latin. They can be roughly interpreted to mean that the body and the mind work together. This, among many other reasons, goes to show why you need to include meditation in your daily workout routine.

It’s understandable if you don’t want to. Not a lot of people wish to sit around “hmming” for several minutes to no end. At least, that’s what Hollywood makes it seem like. However, perhaps you’ll change your mind when we show you a few benefits of the process.

Why should you include meditation in your daily workout routine?

There are several benefits that come with making efforts to keep your mind, like your body, in shape. The list of goodies in meditation extends from heightened concentration to better focus and everything else in between. Combined with exercising, here are three things you stand to gain from meditation:

1. It Improves Stamina 

Have you noticed how time moves faster when you’re having fun, but it becomes unbearably slow when you’re doing something you don’t enjoy? The truth behind that is that it’s all in your mind. Time doesn’t slow down or speed up to torture you. Your mind just does what it wants. Through meditation, you can bend your mind to your will. By focusing on something other than your aching muscles, you’ll be able to last longer at your workout and eventually get that great body.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/why-you-should-include-meditation-in-your-daily-workout-routine/

Just last week, we spoke at length about how you can start your own business. However, in reality, there’s not much of a business to start if there are no affordable business ideas to be executed. Thankfully, contrary to popular beliefs, you don’t always have to break the bank to create a new business. There are plenty of things you could do with less than N100,000. We did a little digging around and found a couple of them. So, without further ado, let’s dive right in!

1. Freelance Digital Services

A freelancer is a self-employed individual who offers services to multiple people. Freelance digital services include anything from content creation to digital marketing and everything else in between.

As long as you have the skills already, you can easily market yourself to multiple people and offer your services to them. This type of business doesn’t cost a lot of money. Even if you want to do a bit of social media advertising to get the word out about your skills, you shouldn’t be spending more than N20,000 on promotion.

In no time, you’ll land your first gig, and, after a while, you can start scaling up.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/four-businesses-you-can-start-with-less-than-n100000/

If you’re a digital native, the concept of having a life away from your screen might be a tad difficult to wrap your head around. This is mostly so because much of our life today is based on the internet. From our businesses (e-commerce) to our entertainment (TV shows, video games, etc.), and everything else in between, our lives are heavily reliant on our screens.

Indeed, the virtual world of our screen offers a lot of advantages. However, the disadvantages are equally enormous if you think about it. For starters, it’s general knowledge that staying too long in front of a screen can harm your eyes. Alongside that, it has the tendency to make you withdrawn and unable to function socially.

As such, we’ll be sharing five things you can do to build a life away from your screen. Consider them escapes from the dreadful 1s and 0s of computer language.

1. Take a walk around

During this time, don’t just plug your earphones in. While walking, take your time to see and admire the beauty of the world around you. You might be wondering, "what’s so nice about uncle Wale pumping tires by the side of the road?" But, looking for something beautiful in a seemingly irredeemable situation might be the creative stretch your mind needs. Just don’t forget to use your mask and follow social distancing protocols.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/life-away-from-your-screen/

There are two truths that are practically undeniable as far as our current world is concerned. The first is that if you want to make a change and make a better world, you have to begin with yourself and those around you. It could be as little as your nuclear family or your church/mosque. However, you must begin with your immediate social circle.

Another statement that rings true in the world today is that the future belongs to the world’s children. This fact is practically unarguable. Why? In the end, we all pass on. We’ll move to a better place, and it is those who we’ve left behind that will carry on protecting the earth, surviving, and going as far as thriving.

However, what happens when those left behind are carbon copies of those who once were? That might not seem like a good thing. But, if change must occur and if the world must move on, we cannot rely solely on our old ways of doing things. We need better ways of thinking and behaving, among other things and the old way isn’t the direct equivalent of that.

So, the big question now is, what must you do? To make a better world, what must you do to ensure that the new generation isn’t just an unoriginal copy of the first? The answer to this question is very farfetched.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/raising-your-kids-to-make-a-better-world/

Imagine that in the middle of a very stressful situation, someone comes to you with a sheepish smile on the face and tells you that you need to learn how to relax. Even we know that that’s the surest way to stress out an already stressed-out person.

However, the only thing wrong with that message is its timing. Otherwise, every now and then, you really do need to relax. You’re not the man of steel with superhuman endurance levels. You’re a human being, and occasionally you need rest.

How do you relax after a particularly stressful week?

That, right there, is a million-dollar question. Different things work for different people. However, we’ll be giving away a few recommendations. They are:

1. Take a nice and warm soak

This is primarily to help you ease up your tense muscles. If you have a bathtub, prepare a nice bath for yourself and step into it. As an addendum, you can include some of your favourite songs in a playlist and fire away in a Bluetooth speaker.

If you feel comfortable doing it, pour yourself a drink and even read a book while under (as long as you don’t get it wet.) The whole point is to get as comfortable as hygienically possible. Just don’t stay too long inside the water. Otherwise, you’ll come out with the skin of an old man.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/how-to-relax-after-a-long-week/

Starting your own business is very much like laying the foundation of a house. You have to take proper care to ensure that you do it right to avoid costly mistakes. Unfortunately, not everyone knows what exactly they must do to get their business up and running. For that reason, we’ll be taking you through nine solid steps that will guide you in starting your own business.

1. Conduct adequate market research

Find out who you’ll be selling to, understand what exactly they want. In addition to that, you must know what competitive advantage you’ll have if you go into the business. Ensure that your research is as comprehensive as possible.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/a-9-step-guide-to-starting-your-own-business/

Hey there! Today, I'll be taking you through a journey. The whole purpose of it is to help you discover what women want in a relationship straight from a woman's mouth. Yes, you read that right. We’ll be doing things in a slightly more exciting way than you're used to.

To confirm your suspicions, I'm a female, and I'm the blogger for VirtueDigest.com. If you've never heard of it, it's the sister blog of the one you're reading now. Your beloved writer and I did a swap to enable us to share insights with you. He also wrote on what men want in a relationship. You should definitely check that out by clicking here. I know this is new but, don't worry, I'm sure you'll love it! That being said, let's move on.

Very often, I hear men talking about how women are complicated, over-demanding, and can make a relationship frustrating. In response to that, I'd say it's actually not that difficult. Women really just want you to be yourself with confidence. Additionally, women don’t want you to control them. Instead, they want you to complement them. Confused? Don't be!

What do women really want in a relationship?

Truthfully,  women want a lot of things in relationships. However, these cover the basic things that'll keep the relationship alive.

• Women want to feel safe in their relationships. You can make this happen by caring for her, keeping to your promises, and treating her well. Alongside that, women want you to stand up for them when they are down emotionally.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/what-women-want-in-a-relationship/

An addiction is an incredibly intense attachment to something, without which a person’s ability to function optimally is impaired. Some people learn to handle addictions while others become slaves to their urges and cravings. I’m not a psychic, so I can’t tell where you fall into. However, considering you’re here, it’s safe to assume that you want to learn how to handle addictions.

In all honesty, considering how much a person has built his existence on the tangible/intangible object of addiction, the journey is a tough one. Depending on the level of addiction, it requires a lot of discipline. However, it’s not unachievable. As such, we’ll be walking you through five ways through which you can handle addictions.

1. Genuinely make up your mind to stop

Now, we’re willing to admit that thinking about stopping it does not, in any way, equal stopping it. However, it is the first step, and it goes a ridiculously long way. Without first wanting to stop, all efforts may be wasted on you. Either that or they’ll be too intense for you to handle. As such, you must want to stop. If you currently don’t want to quit yet, think of all the things this addiction has taken from you. All the opportunities you’ve missed because you decided to indulge yourself. These thoughts should spur you in the right direction.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/how-to-handle-addictions/

Before you begin learning the process of optimizing your LinkedIn profile, you should understand a few things. Among the myriads of social networks currently taking the internet by storm, few of them have the unique and outstanding features that LinkedIn possesses.

LinkedIn, as an online platform, serves as a safe-haven of sorts for professionals. Through the platform, people across different industries and geographical locations can connect to discuss ideas, share opinions on professional matters, and even explore employment opportunities. As such, making the most of this social network is not a debatable topic.

How do you go about optimizing your LinkedIn profile?

By its very nature, LinkedIn doesn’t particularly favour a haphazard way of doing things. On LinkedIn, if you must be noticed to tap into all the goodies it has to offer your career, you need to do a few things. They are:

1. Get a Professional Picture Taken

If you must use LinkedIn, invest in a professional picture. Ensure that it shows your face clearly, and you aren’t frowning. That you should be well-dressed and presentable in the picture goes without saying. What this does for you is that it shows anyone who comes across your profile that physically, you are neat, organized, and approachable. Above all, however, it shows you aren’t one of the numerous internet scammers hiding behind anonymity to do their bidding.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/a-stepwise-guide-to-optimizing-your-linkedin-profile/

If you’ve ever thought about how to get your woman the perfect gift, believe it brother, you are not alone. Women are beautiful people with specific wants and needs. But, sometimes, we lose track of how to please them. This could be as a result of a breakdown in communication, among other things.

However, she’s your woman, and you can’t stop trying to make her happy, especially if she makes you happy. Because we care about you, we’ll be helping you out in today’s article.

How to get your woman the perfect gift

Anyone who said women are impossible to please just doesn’t understand them. Below are five solid tips that will help you get your lady a gift she’ll love:

1. Listen and look out for hints 
Not all women are quite as direct as you want them to be. As much as it would help if she came out and told you she wants that bag, she’s not likely to do it. So, listen to her when she talks to you. She’ll mention her interest in a particular commodity. Take note of it, and it could be your next great gift idea.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/five-tips-to-get-your-woman-the-perfect-gift/

Children are wonderful gifts that have the potential to make your life even more beautiful than it already is. As a parent, it is your duty and responsibility to take care of them. Especially in times like these, you have to keep your child entertained.

Now, entertaining your kids doesn’t necessarily mean blowing all your money on an expensive amusement park ticket. You can enjoy a good day with your kids without breaking the bank. Let’s explore seven great ways you can go about doing that:

1. Organize a family game night

Usually, to help them grow and get enough rest, children are sent to bed pretty early. However, you can switch things up a little. Inform your kid that you’d be playing games together as a family at night and they don’t have to sleep too early. The mere thought of “staying up late like daddy and mummy” will be incredibly exciting for them.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/7-easy-and-free-ways-to-keep-your-child-entertained/

When the topic of weight loss and weight management comes up, it’s not very common to hear people mentioning food journals for weight management. More often than not, fitness trainers focus solely on how much exercise you can/should do. 

Contrary to what is implied by the negligence of food journals as tools for weight loss, they are actually quite important. How? By detailing your consumption habits, you can control it. In today’s article, we’ll be showing you how you can use food journals effectively to manage your weight.

How do you use food journals for weight management and loss?

The answer to this question is more of a series of steps than one foolproof solution. Let’s take a look at three major tips to help you utilize food journals properly.

1. Understand your motives 
Unlike exercising, keeping a food journal doesn’t directly impact your weight. After all, no one ever became ripped by writing, however furiously. So, for food journals to work, you need to know why you’re doing it in the first place.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/the-best-ways-to-use-food-journals-for-weight-management/

More often than not, people find themselves stuck in certain positions in life. It could be in a relationship that has lost its excitement. Sadly, it could even be a job that seemed much more promising at first. However, there are different ways that you can handle a job you don’t like. That would be our entire line of focus in today’s article.

Four Different Ways to Cope with a Job you Don’t Like

Quitting that job isn’t necessarily the first and best line of action. There are a few things you can implement before you sign a resignation letter. Let’s take a look at how you can handle a job you don’t like.

1. Negotiate Better Working Conditions

If you currently hate your place of work, we’re willing to wager that that feeling isn’t coming out of thin air. There’s probably a recurring phenomenon that’s fueling your dislike for the job. Perhaps it’s your difficult boss. Maybe it’s the extra hours you constantly have to spend. It could even be the office that was assigned to you.

Whatever it is, talk to your boss about it. Let him/her understand (politely) that these things don’t make for a happy employee and they’re stifling your productivity. As unbelievable as it might seem, bosses aren’t particularly excited about unhappy employees. Give it a shot and they’re likely to listen to you.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/how-to-handle-a-job-you-dont-like/

Contrary to what could be implied from its name, green tea isn’t exactly green. This healthy beverage is quite common among several people and cultures around the world. It is not new to Nigerians either, as it is promoted as one of the most healthy beverages you can consume.

In contrast to its yellow counterpart, green tea is made from the buds and leaves of Camellia sinensis that haven’t gone through the process of oxidation or withering. It started in China and has become known as a major beverage for good health. 

However, why should you start taking this tea everyone’s so crazy about? We’ll give you six science-based reasons.

1. It contains multiple healthy compounds like EGCG and Polyphenols, among others. These compounds have multiple functions in the body, which range from helping to reduce inflammation to promoting brain health and so on.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/six-major-reasons-you-should-start-drinking-green-tea/

Being unable to finish what you started is not exactly a great quality. There’s not a lot to admire about an endless string of uncompleted projects.

Regardless, you shouldn’t beat yourself up. If you constantly find yourself dealing with an inability to complete projects, it’s not just you. It happens to everyone and can be caused by different factors. The purpose of this article is to help you finish what you started. Our first piece of advice is that you should read the article to the end.

How to finish what you started
1. Choose your projects wisely

For the sake of this conversation, let us assume that you’re a beginner at exercising. Being a beginner, does it make sense to pick the most difficult workout routine just because you want to lose weight?

No, it doesn’t. That type of project isn’t sustainable because you aren’t skilled enough to take it on. So, always choose your projects wisely. It will go a long way in helping you complete them.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/five-essential-tips-to-finish-what-you-started/