ROLE MODELLING
Who was that person you wanted to look like, act like, or imitate as you grew up, and what was it about the person that you liked, is it the person’s shape, clothing, or behavior? That person could be your role model. I remember having similar feelings as a child; I wanted to be like…
STEREOTYPES
“A woman’s place is in the kitchen”. This is one gender stereotype that is still prevalent in most parts of Africa, and it has been used to justify various forms of stigmatization and injustice against the feminine gender, but thanks to civilization, women have proven time and again that everyone can be what they want…
MONDAY BLUES
Aloha, Friday! Thanks God its Friday (TGIF)! These are common greetings on the last day of the workweek. More of this is because, after putting in long hours of work during the week, most people look forward to the weekend to relax, some to rest, and others to spend time with families and engage in…
PROCRASTINATION, A COIN WITH TWO SIDES
“Never leave till tomorrow that which you can do today.” ?Benjamin Franklin When I hear the word “procrastination,” the sayings above come to mind. I used to think of procrastination as a negative word with only negative connotations. I will always advise my children to seize the moment and not procrastinate, but then I…
NEGATIVE AND CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM
Criticism has always been regarded as a negative word because it is associated with expressing disapproval, passing judgment, pointing out flaws, and expressing a negative opinion. “Criticism is the construction of a judgment about the positive and negative qualities of someone or something. Criticism can range from impromptu comments to a written detailed response.”- Wikipedia Most people…
PERFECTIONISM, A PLUS OR MINUS
Have you ever heard the old saying, “Whatever is worth doing at all, is worth doing well?” Your definition of ‘well’ in this phrase determines whether or not you are a perfectionist. Perfectionism derives from the word “Perfect,” which denotes a state of excellence, completeness, and flawlessness. A perfectionist is someone who strives for excellence,…
YOUR TEMPERAMENT AND YOUR CAREER
Have you ever wished you could be as outspoken, confident, and flexible as someone else?You can’t just be like the person you admire, no matter how hard you try; you lack the qualities, which can be frustrating! Why do you behave the way you do rather than the way the other person behaves? Temperament, the…
Quality Education Globally
Introduction In this great day, I have decided to make my presentation on number 4 that is quality education. Quality education is one of the goals, set to be achieved by UNESCO. Why do we need education in our life? Have you ever asked yourself the question, Perhaps you had when you were feeling bored…
Traditional ways of resolving conflicts
IntroductionThis article is going to look at the means to be utilized in resolving conflict. So there are so many means of resolving conflict which involves retortion, reprisal and reconciliation by regional agencies, conciliation and arbitration among others. So these are some of the means of resolving conflict that we are going to look at…
How your attitude defines your life!
There is nothing more exhilarating than being around people who exude the energy of endless possibilities. These kinds of people are needed in our lives if we wish to see what is attainable. When we surround our environment with people who believe in the harshness of life we are drained of energy and vitality. Therefore,…