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9 Tips To Start Your Day In A Positive Way
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Positivity is a key to seeing things and situations from a different perspective; a different pair of eyes. These result in prompting a different reaction to situations that could save you time and perhaps help resolve the issue and make the future brighter. Every day we wake up from our sleep indicates a new day with new chances and opportunities; a day with a lot of freedom and power of choice.

The first and very interesting choice we have as soon as we wake up is whether we are going to get out of bed or press that tempting snooze button on our alarm, which starts a chain reaction. This causes you to pull the blankets, continue sleeping, and possibly feel lazy or tired for part of the day. No one is going to make this choice for us (well sometimes, this is going to happen if someone is force-waking us up). Moreover, generally the way we begin our day could have an influence or impact the remaining of our day.

One party of people begin their days with motivation, optimism, and dedication. The other party, the one that usually hits the snooze button, choose to stay in bed and sleep that extra 5 or 10 minutes only to realize when they wake up that they missed a very important meeting or appointment. Hopefully you do not wake up to a distressed environment, one filled with lots of arguments and stress, because you can end up carrying that stress with you to the workplace.

This stress will then impact your work and performance negatively and it could feel even more irritating to your colleagues because your attitude could affect them. We always know that negative energy, just like positive energy, could be transmitted to others easily. Be aware that starting a day right is possible, regardless of what comes your way. Experiment by trying a different strategy every day of the week for a week and discover what the best way to start your day is.

Doing this will help you start your day on the right foot and radiate positive energy within yourself and also to other people. Positive energy is important and will help create a positive environment full of comfort and joy. Below are 9 tips to start a positive day:



1. Spend A Few Minutes Meditating
This is one way we can start our day on the right note. Have you tried to apply the method of simply spending some time awake in bed breathing before you actually get out of bed? This breathing seems simple and is in fact simple. The most important thing is doing it regularly so that it becomes a habit and so you do not end up doing it one or two times and then forgetting about it. Try breathing in for a count of 4 or 5 seconds, allowing your body to rise and your lungs to fill up with air. Then also breathe out for a count of 4 to 5 seconds, this time allowing your body to drop back. Remember to take a pause between each breath. What this exercise does is allow you to create a sense of comfort and peace within and will allow you to be in a good mental place before your feet even hit the ground.



2. Plan For Tomorrow
Is planning one of the strategies you implement in your life on a regular basis? Do you start your days with organization? If not, then hurry up and begin planning your life in order to stay organized and on the right path. Did you ever try to plan and organize your day still to come; organize your to-do-list, clothes, and perhaps any books you need the night before? This will allow you to wake up feeling in control of your day. This preparation will not take a lot of your time and will save you a lot of time the next morning when you are super busy. You do not want to be running around in the morning looking for your car keys because you did not prepare the night before. Moreover, this is will help tackle more important aspects of your mornings.



3. Boost Your Productivity
Who would not like to be really productive every day and get things done easily and effectively by not wasting so much time on any given task or activity. A study done in 2010 by a team of economic researchers revealed that happiness induced productivity in the workplace. Negative thoughts and actions will just waste your energy and make it worthless. Instead, you want to think positively and have this positive energy. Would you have ever imagined that the simple act of smiling could be a vital step to success in relationships and career?

4. Do Your Inspirational Reading
Are you someone that tries to always be inspired through reading an inspirational text or video? It is never too late to start. This is really a great way to start off your day because inspiration is a very powerful tool that can help push us forward in life when we are in uncomfortable and undesirable positions. We are used to reading the news every morning, but that can be a sad way to begin the day. News is often filled with politics, bad events; more than the good ones. However, you can buy a few books that are inspiring and uplifting, or maybe just simply go online and read an inspirational quote or text and live by it. This is an amazing brain stimulus that puts you in a very good position for your day with positive thoughts and energy.

5. Smiling
Did you have any idea that smiling could actually make you look and feel younger? Well, I bet you did hear something about this or maybe believe this. There is no need to consider the possibly expensive wrinkle and face creams, because smiling might be a strong, potent tool that helps with anti-aging. More than just helping with anti-aging, smiling could help brighten your day. Are you used to smiling as soon as you get up and roll out of bed? Smiling is an incredible tip to start off your day and make it a positive one. Smiling does not only benefit you, but also benefits others and loved ones around you. Would it not impress and satisfy you to make others’ days too?



6. Try Green Tea Rather Than Coffee
Who does not drink coffee in the morning as their waking up recipe? I mean there are a lot of people who do not drink coffee in the morning, but the vast majority do. Moreover a lot of people overdose on coffee and have side effects. Coffee is a great stimulant, but in some conditions it could over-stimulate and make your stomach uncomfortable and not at ease. How about you try a cup of green tea to give you a soothing start to your day? It is the caffeine in the coffee that people crave and need for energy.

Fortunately, green tea always has caffeine in it; just with less quantity. However, green tea has an additional benefit over coffee and that is the healthy antioxidants it contains. Antioxidants are those substances such as vitamin C or E that has the ability of eradicating potentially damaging oxidizing agents in a living organism. You do not have to do the switch right away from coffee to green tea.

Take it step by step; maybe try green tea once a week at first, while maintaining coffee for the other six days. If you feel that there is a positive change, then maybe you could start having green tea for more days each week. Remember, at the end you have the option to stick to what works best for you.



7. Set Clear Intentions For Your Day
Let me ask you this: Do you start your day by being grateful and setting clear intentions, or do you wear this gloomy, sad, stressed face every morning when you wake up? It is very vital to be clear when doing anything, because this will just save you time and effort. For example, your goal can be as simple and clear as having a productive day.

Moreover, you could be more specific and decide that you want to spend quality time with your family and friends without any interruptions. Other options include intending to have a good and fun day, a peaceful and calm day, an active and lively day, or maybe learning or helping day. There is no right or wrong for this; it is your choice and that is the best part. Whatever you choose you want to do with your day, one of the most important things is to set a clear, believable, and achievable day. You need to have the belief that you will be able to achieve and seize the day.

A lot of people underestimate the power and potential of thoughts and how thinking differently can help you get ahead in life. We tend to live on autopilot, doing things out of habit and not really thinking about what we are doing. This causes us to paint our reality unconsciously, even though we might not like our current life.

However, we need to start realizing and being aware that we construct our reality with our mental power (thoughts) and attitude; this means we have the power to choose to do things we want and not just end up doing things because we are used to doing them without noticing that.

Keep in mind that you are the leader of your life and you are the one that picks your own thoughts and decide on your behaviour for the day. Moreover, these choices then determine how we feel mentally, physically, and emotionally.



8. Go For A Morning Run
Do you wake up late because you are a night person or are you a morning person that wakes up early? Sleeping early at night and waking up early can have a positive impact on your day. First off, you will get a good night’s sleep and wake up without any problems and without feeling like you have 20 pounds of weight on your chest.

Furthermore, waking up early allows you more time in the morning to do your favorite activities; one of which could be going for a morning run. Did you know that going for a morning run helps you release endorphins? Endorphins are the feel-good hormones that are produced when you do something exciting or exercise. Start off your day by going for a nice run around your house in the not-so-cold and not-so-hot weather before it gets too hot later on in the day.



9. Prepare A Good, Healthy, And Delicious Breakfast
Do you have enough time in morning to have a proper breakfast, or do you usually not have enough time to do so and need to race your way out of the house? Well, as you might know, breakfast is the most important meal of the day and thus we need to make sure we have this meal before we leave for work or school. Who knows someone, maybe themselves, who wakes up every morning to check his Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter feed before he does anything else. It almost seems like he is waking up for the sheer purpose of checking his social media? Instead of wasting your time on such a task that belongs at the bottom of your to-do-list, focus on something more important such as your breakfast. A good morning breakfast can set the tone for the day.

In conclusion, there are numerous ways or tips to start a positive day. A lot of these tips depend on you and your personal interests. Do whatever you need to do to feel happy to lead positive days and thus a positive life in the long run. Also, do not be afraid to experiment. We will never learn if we do not fail. If we keep on succeeding all the time and never slipping, we will not be able to adapt and improve in the many rooms of life.



How do you make sure your day gets started in the right way? Please tell us in the comments section below.

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The book, he said, would be his “vengeance” against “unprovoked assault of public lies” directed against him.

The popular playwright and essayist spoke at the formal inauguration of The Wole Soyinka Foundation, a retreat haven for writers.

He described InterInventions as “the nastiest book” he has ever written.

Wole Soyinka
The 130 – page work – InterInventions, Between Defective Memory and Public Lie, A Personal Odyssey in The Republic of Liars, was presented to the public at the June 12 Cultural Centre Kuto, Abeokuta by the Edo State governor, Adams Oshiohmole.

Soyinka said the book is “so truthful that it hurts” and recommended it to people who “feel vengeful” towards purveyors of public lies because of its expected therapeutic value.

“(InterInventions), it is the nastiest book I have ever written. It is so truthful that it hurts… it is my vengeance against public lies. It is not one of the butterfly books. No, it is not a butterfly book.

“I want to draw blood (with it). I’m warning all of you, if you feel vengeful, read this book and you will be alright. It is like homeopathic medicine,” Soyinka said.

He lamented that public lies have become an industry of sort, multiplying itself and worsened by the social media facilitating the predisposition for lies.

On page seven of the book, he decried public lies – “lies of staggering impudence, especially considering the fact that, in most cases, both victims and their traducers are still living.”

According to him, there is the need for a “ritual of public purgation where both sides – such victims of lies and the traducers, are brought together before the public tribunal for the world to know the truth.”

Soyinka also gave insight into lies, allegedly against him by some individuals and past leaders, including former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, stating in first paragraph of page 82 that “it was a great fun (for him, Soyinka) to watch him(Daniel) lie his head off.”

He said he “would have gone insane” if he had not found a serene place to hide himself while doing his creative work.

Oshiomhole described Soyinka as a great and relentless fighter, saying the nation needs social warriors who speak the truth without giving a hoot whose ox is gored.

The governor, who attended the event in the company of his wife, added that The Wole Soyinka Foundation is a worthy cause that should be identified with by Nigerians.

Footprints Of David Art Academy performing at the event.
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Alake of Egbaland with Gov. Adams Oshiomole and his wife, Lara.
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From left: Rotimi Amaechi, Gov. Ibikunle Amosu, Prof. Wole Soyinka, Donald Duke and Kayode Fayemi.
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Gov. Adams Oshomole presents Prof Wole Soyinka's latest book titled "Interinvetions".
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Hakeem Lasisi entertaining guests at the event.
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Senator Sam Anyanwu, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, gave an update after the Monday meeting in Abuja, Vanguard reports.

Anyanwu also disclosed that the body would submit its report on the petition against Amaechi’s nomination on Tuesday.

READ ALSO: Buhari’s Cabinet: Why Senate May Not Screen Amaechi On Tuesday

“We have heard Amaechi’s petition and all these reports will be ready tomorrow. Except there are further petitions, the reports on all the petitions so far received, will be submitted tomorrow.

“For now, what we have is that of Aisha Abubakar and that of Rotimi Amaechi, which will be submitted to the Senate tomorrow.”

Meanwhile, Amaechi has dismissed the circulating reports that he on Thursday stormed in anger the residence of Senate president Bukola Saraki over the Senate failure to carry out his screening (as previously scheduled).

Amaechi’s representative characterized the article as a deliberate attempt to tarnish the reputation of the ministerial nominee.

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The justices of the Court of Appeal in Abuja have concluded
plans to order a stop to the trial of Senate President Bukola
Saraki by the Code of Conduct Tribunal, two judicial sources have
told SaharaReporters. One of the sources disclosed that the
appellate court justices would deliver a judgment as early as 2
p.m. today ordering immediate discontinuation of Mr. Saraki’s trial
for corruption.
Senator Bukola Saraki in court facing charges of corruption
One of our two sources stated that a former Justice of the Supreme
Court, Alfa Belgore, had been working behind the scenes to arrange
a verdict by the Court of Appeal to the effect that Mr. Saraki’s trial
by the Code of Conduct Tribunal in Abuja was irregular and a
violation of the senator’s fundamental rights, and must cease.
Last Friday, Justices M.A.A. Adumien, J.E. Ekanem and M.
Mustapha adjourned ruling in the matter till today. Mr. Saraki’s
lawyers had asked the justices to determine that the tribunal
lacked jurisdiction to try former Governor Saraki for failure to
declare his assets as provided for by the Code of Conduct law for
public officers.
Mr. Saraki was arraigned on September 22, 2015 after he tried
unsuccessfully to use the Federal High Court and the Court of
Appeal to thwart his arraignment. Our sources stated that retired
Justice Belgore has had success as the embattled senator’s
emissary in persuading the Appeal Court to scuttle the trial.
“The haste with which the Court of Appeal justices have handled
Dr. Saraki’s case is surprising since the Code of Conduct Tribunal
has not even begun his trial,” said a lawyer familiar with the drama
surrounding the widely watched case.
Mr. Saraki is scheduled to return to the Code of Conduct Tribunal
on Wednesday to face federal prosecutors who maintain that they
have overwhelming evidence against him.

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In a letter dated 15 October, 2015 and signed by Ann May of the Access to Information Team, the Bank said that “In response to your request under AI3982, we would like to inform you that we are still considering your request and need additional time to provide you with a more comprehensive response.”

The letter reads in part “In most cases, we will be able to respond within twenty (20) working days from receipt of a request for information. However, we may need additional time in special circumstances, for example, if the request is complex or voluminous or if it requires further review by or consultation with internal World Bank units, external parties, the Access to Information Committee, or the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors.”

“We regret any inconvenience that a delay may cause you and, if one does occur, will aim to minimize it as much as possible. We will notify you promptly of any updates to the status of your request. Thank you for your interest in the World Bank.”

SERAP’s Executive Director, Adetokunbo Mumuni said, “We welcome the Bank’s decision to thoroughly consider the request. This thorough process shows the seriousness the Bank attaches to the request, and will hopefully contribute to a positive outcome that will serve the interest of justice and millions of Nigerians who want to know about disbursement of Abacha loot.”


Late Nigerian corrupt dictator, General Sanni Abacha
SERAP had on 21 September, 2015 sent an access to information request to Jim Yong Kim, President, World Bank Group urging him to exercise the Bank’s prerogative to release documents relating to spending of recovered assets stolen by Late General Sani Abacha.

The group also asked Kim to disclose information about the Bank’s role in the implementation of any projects funded by the recovered assets and any other on-going repatriation initiatives on Nigeria with which the Bank is engaged.

The request was “pursuant to the World Bank’s Access to Information Policy (The Policy), approved by the Board on June 30 205. SERAP notes that one of the Policy’s guiding principles is to maximize access to information. There is also clear public interest in Nigerians knowing about the Bank’s supervisory role and specifically its involvement in the implementation of projects on which repatriated funds were spent.”

According to the request, “The World Bank has been involved in overseeing the transfer, disbursement, spending of recovered funds from General Abacha, and other similar initiatives to repatriate stolen funds to Nigeria. As such, the World Bank is not a neutral party in this matter.”

The request also stated that “SERAP believes that releasing the documents would enable civil society to meaningfully engage in the management and supervision of repatriated funds, contribute to the greater public good, and enhance transparency and accountability in the management of the country’s resources.”

According to SERAP, “the release of the requested documents is of paramount importance to the public interest in preserving the legitimacy, credibility and relevance of the World Bank as a leading international development institution. Indeed, the Bank need to lead by example in issues such as transparency and public disclosure raised in this request.”

The organization said that, “The information is also being sought to improve the ongoing fight against corruption in the country and the provision of essential public services.”

The organization said that, “the information requested is not affected by the “deliberative” “corporate administrative matters” or “security and safety” exceptions under the Policy.

“The information requested is crucially required for Nigerians to know how the recovered funds have so far been spent and to know and monitor how the funds (which are public money and resources) are being used,” it added.

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well it is obvious that the government can no longer help the situation of unemployment so let the youth start thinking of how to pull themselves up with their own bootstrap.
1 pay less attention to a white collar job cause even crafts and handiwork is paying more now(fashion,baking etc)
2 Think investment/business

Jacob looked at Joseph and saw a good son!
The ten brothers looked at Joseph
and saw a useless dreamer!
The travelers looked at Joseph and saw a slave!!
Potiphar looked at Joseph and saw a fine servant!!
Potiphar's wife looked at Joseph and saw a potential boyfriend!
The prison officers saw in Joseph a prisoner!
How wrong were all of them!
God looked at Joseph and saw a Prime Minister of Egypt in waiting!!
Don't be discouraged by what people see in you!!
Be encouraged by what God sees in you!!
Never underrate the person next to you because you never know what the Lord has deposited in that person.
Remember David got the anointing of becoming a King while he was a simple child herding sheep.
Esther was a simple orphaned girl yet she was a Queen in waiting..........That Dream on your Inside Shall Manifest to the FULLEST in Jesus Mighty Name... AMEN.

I once heard from my most revered mentor, “you don’t arrive at a future you cannot picture”. It’s unfortunate that multitudes are sailing through life without a specific destination in mind, just living at the mercy of sheer luck. Life is too deliberate than allowing the storms to toss you from side to sid[center][/center]e.
Life in totality is the accumulation of our day today activities and events as it unfolds. So in the life of a man ‘’Today’’ is of grave significance. Whatever step you are taking is synonymous to sowing a seed that will germinate into the future. Just like the scenario of a farmer burying a seed in the ground, you may not see the result immediately. Some might even take few years before you begin to see the result or have an idea whether it’s a good seed or not, but after it germinates and you see the result it would give you the idea of the kind of seed that was sown.
The same principle is applicable to life. The future you find yourself was a result of the seed you planted many years ago, so here is the question, what kind of seed are you planting right now?
To me this question is a turning point for you in-case you are in the business of planting the wrong seed. Your future lies in the palm of your hands so; guard it with a profound jealousy. Every high flyer you see around today paid the price yesterday so here is the food for thought;
-Invest in your dream today because it brings out the star in you tomorrow.
- Make the right choice of that spouse today because he or she becomes the father or mother of your children tomorrow.
-Take that career choice wisely; it becomes your destiny tomorrow.
-Your days of little beginning become your greater tomorrow.
- Dare to do something new today.
See you at the top…