The internet is ridden with productivity hacks that are supposed to make you work better. A few of them are effective. Unfortunately, some of them don't fare well in the real world.

To help you with that peculiar problem, we took our time and compiled a list of the top nine productivity hacks you’ll need if you really want to get things done. They are:

1. Don’t multitask

It is a known fact among several people all over the world that multitasking is a myth. In fact, according to professionals, when you think you’re multitasking, you’re just switching from one activity to another very quickly. So, technically speaking, you’re distracting yourself and reducing your efficiency. Stop it.

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Whether or not you believe in what’s written in the Christian Bible, it is hard to deny the fact that there are quite a number of impactful stories within. From the glorious story of creation to the fall of man and even the tales of the birth of Christ, there are several lessons you can learn from different characters.

However, outside Jesus Christ Himself, one of the most iconic characters in the Bible is David. As a young man, and even as a king, David led his life in such a way that even in his mistakes, there are many things you can learn from him.

Indeed, the 21st Century does not pose the exact challenges David had to go through. Regardless, we’ll be looking at a few ways through which you can apply David’s actions (and inactions) to your life.

1. Face your challenges bravely

In the Bible, it is written that a giant named Goliath came to terrorize the people of Israel. He was taller than everyone in Saul’s army and the sheer size of him scared away all challengers. He wanted someone to go toe to toe against but there was no one to go up against him. David, despite not being a full-fledged soldier came out and chose to defend his land.

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Think about your life right now. Think about its routines and how you consider certain things completely normal. Nothing fascinating there right? Of course not. Everything you do is technically part of the African culture. But, there isn’t a lot to be excited about concerning your everyday movement to and from school/work.

However, what if you were part of a different African culture entirely? We did a bit of research and found some of Africa’s most interesting cultures. Just for fun, we began to wonder what it would be like to be a part of them. Let’s have a look, shall we?

1. Maasai (Kenya & Tanzania)

This culture is relatively old in Africa and has its fair share of unique features. If, by some stroke of good luck, you happen to be born into this culture, life would be significantly different for you than it is now.

For starters, you’d mostly wear bright red clothing and, depending on certain factors, you might not have a lot of contact with civilization. Additionally, you’re likely to either be a pastoralist or a warrior. Talk about manly jobs!

Exciting as all these are, they’re not the most interesting parts of being a Maasai.

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One thing you’ll find in any guide to shaving is that it is such a delicate procedure that some might even go as far as calling it an art. This is because you need to concentrate and do it just right so you don’t eventually mess up your face, among other places.

Strangely, despite its importance, there aren’t exactly a lot of men who know the proper way to shave. In fact, many understand the essentials of dressing well, but don’t quite know as much about shaving. For example, did you know that you’re meant to shave in the direction your hair grows?

In this guide to shaving, we’ll be walking you through the seven main steps of shaving. At the end, your skin will be as smooth as you can imagine!

Step 1: Hydrate your Skin

If you’ll be shaving with a razor, it is incredibly important that you pay particular attention to this part. Shaving sticks usually come with sharp blades and when they encounter bumps on your skin, they’ll simply keep cutting. Their Achilles heel, however, is a well-hydrated skin. So, ensure you apply just enough water to your skin before you start shaving. It’s advisable to use warm water as it helps to open up your pores.

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Many experts across the world do not exactly agree on which sleep pattern is best for you. Even more have disagreements as to how many hours of sleep you should get in a day. Some propose a minimum of six and others say eight is optimal. Regardless of all these conflicts of opinion, everyone in the medical world agrees that there are several reasons you need good sleep.

Unfortunately, if you are like most of the world right now, especially living in a busy city, the chances are that you aren’t getting quite as much rest as you should. You probably stay up at night working or texting. The chances are that you have to get up early every morning so you can beat the traffic, thus, denying yourself a good night's rest.

However, no matter how much of work you do and how tight your schedule is, you need to get enough rest. Why? Here are five solid reasons you need good sleep:

1. Sleep aids weight loss

If you’ve been trying to lose weight, you should know that losing sleep in the process is not going to do any good for you. As a matter of fact, according to a study, as an adult, you are about 55% more likely to become obese if you don’t get enough rest. Now, there are several factors that contribute to this from your hormones to the intensity of your exercise. Regardless, it still stands to reason that you should get enough rest every night.

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Whether it’s at work or at home, the truth is that it can be a bit challenging to handle criticism sometimes. You, quite literally, have to sit (or stand) there while someone points out all your inadequacies. It’s like staring into a pit of your mistakes and that's never easy.

Challenging as it may seem, it is definitely not impossible. The following tips should help you to handle criticism a whole lot better:

1. Listen to what they have to say

As a self-defense mechanism, it is normal if you start to imagine that everyone who criticizes you does so to hurt your feelings. However, that’s not always the case. Some people would just genuinely like you to change for the better. But, you won’t be able to figure that out if you completely shut yourself out. So, before anything else, listen to find out what they’re saying.

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In virtually every sense of the phrase, 2020 has been a pretty rocky year. On a global level, there have been fears and actual challenges springing up here and there. From the WWIII scares to the Australian fires, to the global pandemic, it has not been particularly easy to set achievable goals.

However, the good news is that if you can read this, you are still in the race. Things can and will still get better. This isn’t a motivational talk. It's how the world works. Life constantly swings this way and that. But, if you must enjoy some of the good things the world has to offer, you must be deliberate about it.

For that reason, we’ll be walking you through six achievable goals you can set for the second half of this year. They might not be as grandiose as setting up a new world order, but they’ll play their part in putting a smile on your face every day. They are:

1. Communicate better

On a large or small scale, without communication, the very foundation of our society will fall apart. Haven’t you wondered why humans started advancing when they started communicating better? As such, from July till the end of the year, make conscious efforts to communicate better with the people around you. Instead of merely keeping quiet, among other things, make efforts to convey what’s in your mind politely. In addition, never let your words be driven by anger.

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One of the most important lessons that the coronavirus pandemic has taught us is that things do not always go our way. Under normal circumstances, you should have finished the semester much earlier while preparing for another one. However, due to the virus, you’ve had to spend more time learning at home.

Thankfully, even though you’re at home, you don’t necessarily have to watch your grades go downhill. You can still achieve academic excellence despite the new learning conditions. To help you learn how to do this, we’ll be sharing a few tips in today’s article.

Five Quick Tips to help if you’re learning at Home
1. Create a specific study area

Owing to the fact that you’re now schooling at home, it is possible that you’ll feel tempted to do whatever you have to do wherever you want to. However, this could be detrimental to your overall success. So, pick a specific part of the house where you’ll like to study. We’ll advise using a place that doesn’t have a lot of traffic. That way, you’ll be able to concentrate. In addition, keep your study area clean.

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As a man, your sperm cells have an enormous responsibility on their little shoulders (or tails). They have to protect the continuity of the human race by fertilizing the female egg to create new humans. Considering their importance, it is necessary for you to keep them healthy. Unfortunately, you’re probably consuming different kinds of foods that are bad for your sperm health.

In today’s piece, we’ll be talking about them. They are the top foods you should avoid if you want healthy sperm cells.

1. Organ Meat

This refers to meat from the liver, kidney, etc. of animals. They are often quite delicious, depending on your taste, of course. Unfortunately, not all that glitters is gold. These kinds of meat are rich in cadmium which negatively impacts your sperm count.

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Constantly questioning oneself has grown to become a major problem among people today. It often starts small, coming as little thoughts of “can I do it?” Later on, it grows into a giant that leaves you crippled and unable to make decisions. This, among others, is why you must learn to overcome self-doubt. Today, we’ll be getting around to a couple of ways that you can actually overcome this cantankerous problem.

How can you Overcome Self-doubt?

Depending on how far gone you are, there are a few ways you can deal with that nagging feeling of “can I do it?” They are:

1. Reaffirm

It might sound like another one of those fake motivational quotes. “Who still looks in the mirror these days to tell themselves they are this or that, anyway?”

You can’t be blamed for thinking in this direction. However, I’d still strongly advise that the next time you feel a certain creeping feeling of self-doubt, remind yourself that you can do it. Tell yourself all the other times you conquered your worst problems. It’ll go a long way in helping you overcome self-doubt.

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The life cycle of average modern human is relatively convenient. As soon as you’re born, you are completely dependent on others. You need your mom, dad, and the society for food, water, protection, clothing, and even movement. Shortly after that, you begin to learn. You’re enrolled in a school and all of a sudden, your life is filled with purpose. You need to get good grades and you’re not even slightly worried about life after retirement.

The next stage of your life after school will be getting a job - another thing to keep you going. You’ll take courses, get certified, and send out your CV until you get something. When you eventually do, you become concerned with raising your kids and managing your finances. Eventually, the hands of time wind by and you’re sixty. At this point, it’s time to retire.

Most of your kids have graduated, you’ve done your fair share in the labor market, and it’s time to kick back and relax. However, this can be scary because there’s not a lot of drive left. Sitting around all day, everyday doesn’t sound particularly nice to everyone. So, how do you make the most of your retirement?

For starters, you can find a new purpose by volunteering. Your kids might be out of the house and your boss is no longer patting you on the back for every job well-done. However, there are still children who need to be fed.

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Despite the number of books to read for self-development, the concept is not something that many people have been able to master. This is so because, sometimes, it can be quite difficult to get yourself riled up enough to pursue anything worthwhile. It’s a state of utter demotivation.

Alongside that, many self-proclaimed motivational speakers have spread a lot of lies for the sake of their pockets. The resulting effect is a population that doesn’t exactly know where to turn when it’s time to leave the status quo.

However, the good news is that there are still high-quality sources of information in the world today. There are books you can read that will expand your knowledge and improve you. In this article, we’ll be looking at a few of them.

What are the top four books to read for self-development?
1. The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene

Written by Robert Greene, this book takes a much more intelligent look into the concept of power than most others. In it, as the title suggests, there are forty eight different rules. A few among them teach you how to relate with your superiors, how to coexist with those who are on the same level as you are, and many more.

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The process of managing your finances is a very important one. Wondering how so? Well, let’s take a walk down the memory lane.

Do you remember the last time you had a bunch of money in your pocket? You were strangely comfortable, weren’t you? There weren’t a lot of debts on your hands and you could spend freely.

However, as time went on, you started using the money and before you knew it, it was all gone. This is why you have to keep track of your money. Nobody will accept “abeg” as payment for services rendered or products purchased.

In this article, we’ll share with you a four-step guide to managing your finances. They are:

1. Understand your income and your expenses

This is the very first and the most important step. You need to know where your money comes from, how often it comes, what quantity you get on average, etc. When you figure all these out, you need to calculate your essential expenses.

Have you started paying bills? Calculate how much it costs you to pay all of them in a month, a quarter, or even a year. Crunch those numbers and get a calculator if you have to. If your income isn’t fixed and your bills aren’t either, you can do a rough estimate. However, it’s wise to estimate your expenses slightly higher than they actually are.

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Your body is a sacred place. Spiritually, it is the home of your soul before you go back to your creator. Scientifically, it is the biological mechanism that allows you to exist and function in our tri-dimensional universe. Basically, it is you. As such, you must learn how to get and maintain a great body.

You cannot afford to eat everything that comes in sight. This is particularly important in today’s world where there are so many canned, processed, and unhealthy junk foods going around. To help you protect your body, we’ll be sharing five solid tips to get and maintain a great body:

1. Drink lots of water

This is among the most important things we can say to you now. Water aids your metabolism and your metabolism aids weight loss. Alongside that, if you drink just enough water before a meal, you’ll be too filled up to eat much. As such, you’ll have less calories than if you didn’t drink water. Smart right? Finally, water has a way of helping you detoxify by flushing out impurities.

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For a lot of men, fashion is a major weakness. Because we spend so much time on other things, we hardly pay any attention to how to look classy. However, this might not be the best. The reason is that no matter how much you choose to deny it, looks do matter. Even you would rather walk up and talk to a well dressed guy in a suit than one who is covered in rags. So, to help you keep prim and proper, let us dive right into a few tips that can help you dress better.

What can you do to look classy as a man?

It really isn’t that difficult and it definitely isn’t only for women. The following tips are quick and actionable if you’re looking to add a bit more class to your style:

1. Choose clothes your size

This is a very important point to note. Some people pick clothes that are too big in an attempt to get comfortable in them. Others pick clothes that are too small, hoping to show off their muscles. While these are relatively noble causes, they don’t exactly make for a great fashion sense. Oversized clothes make you look awkward and undersized make you look rather immature. So, always pick clothes that are your size. Not sure? Ask your tailor.

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We all know how the saying goes - “to err is human…” Going by that ideology, it is only normal for you to get on the nerves of your loved ones. It could be your wife, girlfriend, child(ren), friend, etc. Regardless of who it is, they deserve an apology when you cross their path. However, sometimes, while apologizing, you can make mistakes. The truth is that it’s not always as simple as a casual “I’m sorry.” There are some things you shouldn’t do when apologizing. In this article, we’ll be listing out the don’ts of apologizing.

What are the things you shouldn’t do when apologizing?

In the true sense of it, there are several things you’ll generally want to avoid when you’re apologizing to someone. However, that list is quite long. As such, we’ll be focusing on the seven most important don’ts of apologizing. They are:

1. Do not be passive aggressive

This is the surest sign that you aren’t actually sorry for what happened, you still want to get your own pound of flesh, and you’d much rather just point fingers in their direction. It won’t help you to get their forgiveness. Maybe some resentment, but definitely not their forgiveness.

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The phrase, “spare the rod, and spoil the child” has become so popular in this part of the world. Sometimes, it is effective. The fear of pain caused by physical impact is a proven way to deter misbehaviour. Other times, however, for more reasons than one, you need to learn new ways to discipline your child without spanking.

Why? It’s quite simple. Beyond instilling fear to stay away from mischief temporarily, it doesn’t always drive home the lesson. Sometimes, you want to teach the child that stealing is wrong. But, through spanking, all the child learns is that stealing from you would get him beaten. As such, you need to employ alternative methods.

How do you discipline your child without spanking?

There are several different ways to discipline your child without spanking. However, you must consider the uniqueness of the given situation before employing them. Nevertheless, here are four different ways you can teach your kid a lesson without necessarily pulling out the proverbial rod.

1. Use the timeout method

This method involves taking away all the attention from your little boy or girl. During the timeout period you’ll leave the child alone. If you wish, you could include the silent treatment. The period spent alone would force the child to reconsider their actions and actually think of changing. However, it would be entirely ineffective if your child is ignored on a normal day. If the child doesn’t get parental attention under normal circumstances, the timeout would just be another extra thirty minutes (or more) of normalcy.

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If we are to be honest, the internet is crawling with time management tips to be more effective. Unfortunately, not all of these are particularly excellent. As a matter of fact, an overabundance of them can lead to a little something known as information overload. You’ll get so overwhelmed with people saying this and that and eventually, you’ll not being able to do anything with all the information you have.

The truth is that time management is quite delicate and it requires some form of discipline. It is not something you just wake up one morning and decide to be perfect at. This is why we will be treating it as a topic today. Might be a great idea to fasten your seatbelt now bro.

What is time management?

Time management is the process of utilizing your time effectively to achieve the best results when required. Now, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you must learn how to fly an airplane and sail a ship in less than thirty minutes while still having time for a nice tea party. No. The key phrase is “achieving the best results when required.”

What are the best time management tips to be more effective?

There are a legion of them. However, we’ll be looking at just three actionable and powerful time management tips to be more effective

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As a man, you’ve probably heard of the “prostate gland” more times than you can count. It’s even more likely that you’ve heard prostate cancer. As far as most men know, it’s the equivalent of breast cancer in women. However, outside that, many are clueless.

In the most basic terms possible, the prostate is a gland that is about the size of a walnut. It is only found in men and it is located very close to your bladder. Beyond this, however, there are a couple of interesting things that you should know about the prostate gland.

1. The prostate is indispensable for fertility
Many people actually believe that the sole contributors to their fertility are the testicles. While the testicles are indeed key players in sperm production, they are not the only investors interested in continuing the human race through you.

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Whether you have a white collar job or you are self-employed, you still have to answer to someone. It could be your Managing Director. It could be your Human Resource Manager. It could be your Team Leader or even a particularly affluential customer. As long as the person is paying you directly or they are have been placed in charge of you, they are your boss in a way. Sadly, that person can sometimes be an overbearing boss.

Not everyone is in the business of mismanaging power. Consequentially, it means that there are those who practically revel in it. The truth is that you will have to deal with them at some point in your life. So, in this piece, we’ll be helping you figure out how you can work with a difficult boss.


HOW DO YOU HANDLE AN OVERBEARING BOSS?

You don’t necessarily have to become a zombie who follows their every command. As a matter of fact, it’s possible that you’ll end up pissing them off even more if you do. However, with these four tips, you should be able to work better with a not-so-pleasant boss.

1. UNDERSTAND THEM

Male or female, every living thing on the planet needs to be understood. Unlike animals, however, you cannot simply understand humans by reading a few National Geographic books. No. If you want to work better with a difficult boss, you need to study them. Find out what makes them go off.

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In the simplest form possible, an urge is a strong desire to do something. At some point or the other, you would have had to deal with it. The helplessness you probably felt at the time is the reason you must learn how to deal with urges.

The things we feel the urge to do range from eating purely out of boredom to having unchecked sexual relations, even when single. Regardless of what it is, if you go too long without checking it, it could easily become an addiction. For that reason, we’ll be looking at three proven ways through which you can deal with urges. They are:

1. Talk to yourself

It seems a bit crude to randomly start talking to yourself when you feel the need to do something. However, as strange as it may sound, sometimes, an honest conversation with yourself is all you need. In those moments, appeal to your sense of logic.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/self-discipline-101-how-to-deal-with-urges/

As an adult, dealing with difficult teens shouldn’t be such a herculean task. However, before you get to that level of ease, you need to understand who they are first.

A teenager is a person between the ages of 13 and 19. During this period in the human life cycle, teenagers are most likely to be going through puberty. It is the bridge that connects their childhood to adulthood.

At this time, they will be experiencing a legion of emotions that they are not familiar with. Their bodies begin to grow at a faster rate than they’re used to. Things that were once clear or inconsequential become foggy and overly important. At this stage, more than ever, they need guidance.

How do you go about dealing with a difficult teen?

It could be your younger ones or your students or even your children. Regardless of who they are to you, the following should help you in dealing with teens:

1. Keep Calm

A lot of teenagers have an inclination towards being disrespectful. Often, and sometimes, unwittingly, they want to push your buttons and see how far they can test your patience. They usually do this by being disobedient, talking back, or teasing you endlessly. When this happens, remain calm. The last thing you want to do is show cracks in your armor. It’ll quickly be read as insecurity and truly difficult teens will capitalize on this.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/dealing-with-difficult-teens-a-guide-for-men/

Recently, we released an article about how you can answer the “tell us about yourself” question. There, we discussed how tricky it can be and how you can get around it. Today’s article is about the “why should we hire you” question.

This question is a lot more popular and it is relatively trickier to answer than the first. A lot of people get to this point and start stammering. In our article today, we’ll be guiding you through it such that your potential employer is left in awe.

UNDERSTANDING THE QUESTION

When the interviewer asks “why should we hire you?” their true question is “what makes you a good fit for this job?” Knowing this should go a long way in helping you determine how to answer. For that reason, at this point, you need to sell yourself. It doesn’t matter if you spent your undergraduate years learning sales and marketing. Regardless of your profession, you must be able to sell yourself when they ask you this question.

HOW TO ANSWER

While answering, be sure to include all the reasons you’ll be a good fit for the position.

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In our society today, it is relatively easy to dismiss masculine emotions simply because of our gender. However, we cannot blame the society a hundred percent for this because we also don’t open up too often. In a bid to demonstrate or build self-confidence, we are usually doing so many things that might not even solve the problem.

Sometimes, it works and you successfully project the image of one who is perfectly comfortable with himself and all else. However, if we are to be honest, we know that there are other times that a bit of cheering on would help. This is the reason for this article. You’re a man, not a god, and sometimes, you need a few tips on how to build self-confidence.

How do you build self-confidence?

It involves a series of actions and you absolutely cannot expect it to happen overnight. Here are a few things, out of many, that you can do to lift those spirits and that level of confidence, too:

1. Groom Yourself

It is very easy to say looks don’t matter and that you don’t care how people perceive you. However, you know as well as we do that that is not entirely true. The truth, as a matter of fact, is that looks do matter. It isn't all that matters but it definitely matters. Additionally, humans are social animals. We crave the validation of others. Grooming yourself only becomes bad when you get overly addicted and you're constantly obsessing over your looks.


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At one point in your life or the other, the chances are that you were tasked with the responsibility of leading a team. It could’ve been in church or at the mosque when you had to coordinate a group of people to do something. It could’ve been in school when you had to lead a group project. It might even be at work. During that time, thoughts of how to be a good leader must’ve crossed your mind in one way or another.

In this regard, it is only natural. The concept of leading a group of people can be a tad difficult sometimes. So much so that there are multiple courses, books, and learning materials on the subject. However, things don’t have to be so complicated. That’s why we are going to be talking about how to be a good leader today.

Tips on How to be a Good Leader

The following should help guide you next time you have to work as the head of a team.

1. Listen

As a leader, regardless of how small your group is, there will always be people who have contrasting ideas. If they don’t, they have something similar to yours, but from a different angle. It is your responsibility to listen to them. Even if it sounds a tad absurd, hear them out and encourage them to speak more. This will help to generate more ideas, some of which can be good. Alongside that, it boosts team spirit.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/team-management-how-to-be-a-good-leader/

Whether you choose to agree with it or not, life comes at you in phases. In some of them, you are financially capable of getting your apartment and you don’t have to deal with a difficult roommate. However, there are other times when you aren’t so privileged. As a bachelor, or a student, the chances are that you’re in that stage of your life right now.

Sometimes, you might be lucky enough to get someone who is God fearing, friendly, kind, etc. Other times, not so much. If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation that is the latter, here are three ways you can live with a difficult roommate:

1. Set Boundaries

As a humans, we all have things we do not like as well as things that we would much rather not deal with. It might interest you to know that sometimes, the only reason you keep having fights with that difficult roommate is because they don’t actually know what they’re doing wrong.

READ MORE: https://valourdigest.com/tricks-to-living-with-a-difficult-roommate/

In a quest to better ourselves as individuals and as men, it is completely normal to go searching for a job. It provides financial security as well as a sense of purpose. However, to get the job, we have to scale through a few hurdles, like the “tell me about yourself” interview question.

While the interview might seem easy, this part can be a bit daunting. This is because the interviewer usually is looking for more than just basic information about how you like bread and beans. You don’t necessarily need to have an existential crisis of “who am I?” However, you do need to be careful. In this article, we’ll be walking you through how best to tackle this behemoth of a question.

HOW DO YOU ANSWER THE “TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF” QUESTION?

As with most things in life that require relating with people, there is no sure way to answer this. Different interviewers are looking for different things in you. Regardless, instead of going off like Eminem in a quest to break his speed record, you can start small. These three segments provide a template for an excellent response.

1. Your Past
You can open your answer with this. Bear in mind that it is a professional setting. Your potential employer does not want to know about the one time you went swimming and saw someone pee in the pool. They’re not quite interested in your teenage online gaming record either.


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Indeed, there is no substitute for being a gentleman. It shows good culture, an abundance of self-control, and good manners. Unfortunately, more often than not, we find ourselves overdoing these it. In a bid to be kind, we sometimes find ourselves substituting the act of being assertive for being “too nice.”

At this point, you might start to wonder, “what exactly is wrong with being too nice?” Frankly, being kind to people is an admirable trait. However, when you constantly bend to others’ wills, some might start to see you as easily manipulated. As such, you need to be more assertive in your dealings with people.

How do you become more assertive?
Things like this do not have a strict formula. The reason is because you are dealing with human beings. We are intelligent creatures but we are ridden with emotional biases. Despite that, however, there are a few places you can start. The following tips should help you to be more assertive as a man:

1. Decide, by yourself, to become more assertive.
No matter how many internet articles you read or view, it is impossible for you to change unless you want to. As such, make a conscious decision to start being less passive or aggressive and start asserting yourself a little bit more.


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In a nutshell, self-esteem is your opinion of yourself and your abilities. It can be high, low or somewhere in-between. While everyone occasionally has doubts about themselves, low self-esteem can leave you feeling insecure and unmotivated. You might be able to identify a few things that are affecting your opinion of yourself (maybe you’re being bullied, or you might be feeling lonely), or it could be a mystery. Either way, there are heaps of things you can do to improve your self-esteem.
1. Be nice to yourself

That little voice that tells you you’re killin’ it (or not) is way more powerful than you might think. Make an effort to be kind to yourself and, if you do slip up, try to challenge any negative thoughts. A good rule of thumb is to speak to yourself in the same way that you’d speak to your mates. This can be really hard at first, but practise makes perfect.
2. You do you

Comparing yourself to other people is a sure-fire way to start feeling crummy. Try to focus on your own goals and achievements, rather than measuring them against someone else’s. Nobody needs that kind of pressure!
3. Get movin’

Exercise is a great way to increase motivation, practise setting goals and build confidence. Breaking a sweat also cues the body to release endorphins, the feel-good hormones.

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Why is it that in moments of quietness and solitude life can feel so empty and turbulent? Is there a way to true peace and fulfillment?

What is the purpose of life? Grow up, get an education, get a good job, start a family. That’s where you’ll find happiness, you’re told.

Or maybe you’re a non-conformist and you need to blaze your own trail; find things out for yourself. Through discovery and thinking for yourself, you believe you’ll find peace and meaning.

Are you looking for purpose in life? Maybe these are familiar paths for you – perhaps you’re on one of them right now. In walking on them you might even have tasted a degree of happiness and peace. Have you ever wondered though, why that feeling is so fleeting, why in moments of solitude and quietness you’re full of unrest, discontent, and ungratefulness? Surely there has to be a way to hang onto that peace; to emerge from the various trials and situations of life with your joy strengthened instead of sapped.
Is there an answer to the purpose of life?

Man has long struggled to answer questions like these, to understand the purpose of life and our passage here on earth. We love to understand, to grasp the world we live in. We understand that we are born and that we die, that much is obvious. It’s what happens in between that we need help with. What we need is faith!

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Dads, are you living like your kids are always watching? Whether talking on the phone, interacting with the cashier or waiter, or just relating to your family at home – your child is always watching. Your sons will especially pick up on how you treat women. Here are 5 things you can teach your sons about how to treat girls.
1. Treat everyone with dignity and respect.

Follow the Golden Rule and treat others the same way you would like to be treated. This includes the way you speak to each other and how you act because actions speak louder than words.

Stand up for others when their dignity and respect is being violated.
Stop and think about what you do and say, and how your actions will aff­ect others.
Be kind. There may be a reason to disagree but do so respectfully.

2. Recognize everyone is unique.

Each person is uniquely made with wonderful gifts and talents that make them special. Teach your son to recognize and honor these qualities in others.

Stay away from stereotypes and labels.
Take time to get to know others because you may find new lifelong friends.
Use words and deeds that build up others.

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There are a lot of parenting tips out there, and it can be tough to know what to follow and what to ignore. So it’s really nice when advice on raising children comes backed up with scientific studies proving that it works.

Bryan Roche, Ph.D., a behavioral psychologist, has some particularly good, scientifically based advice to share. In a popular blog post at the Psychology Today website, he lays out some tips to help everyone of any age improve brain function. Along the way, he…………………..

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