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- Pastor Attacked By A Mad Man He Was Trying To Deliver
- I Don’t Have Time For Girlfriends – Anthony Joshua
- Oh Dear! Man dies from flogging while trying to marry a wife in Katsina State
- Nigeria Is Out Of Recession? Prices of goods still very high
- 10 Steps To Achieving Financial Success
- Policeman Beats Okada Rider Mercilessly Over N20 Bribe
- See Answers To The "Deep Questions" About Heaven
- Notorious Criminal Who Led Assassination Attempt On Dino Melaye Killed
- FG Moves To Inject Additional Power To National Grid
- Billionaire Ifeanyi Ubah Marks 46th Birthday... pictured with his children & wife
- How To Pray When You Don't Know What To Do
- Eid-el-Kabir clash: Kano Police launch manhunt for masterminds
- N2.8bn liabilities threaten NEMA operations-DG
- Lagos flags off reconstruction of Oshodi-International Airport road
- Fake Student Arrested For Duping New Admission Seekers
- 6 Ways To Deal With Your Insecurities & Fears
- Resident doctors commence nationwide strike
- Delta govt bans sale of Donkey meat
- Buhari, Badaru congratulate Jigawa pilgrims
- 15 die in Cross River flooding
- Why widespread cheating in WAEC exams occurs — Registrar
- Nigeria to woo investors at mining conference in Australia
- Kasimu Yero was a shining star -El Rufai
- Niger gov urges peaceful coexistence at Eid-el-Kabir
- Tambuwal, Niger President Issoufou, meet in Niamey
Pastor Attacked By A Mad Man He Was Trying To Deliver Posted: 05 Sep 2017 03:46 AM PDT Even the disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ could not heal a particular child, the dad approached Jesus and he healed the child. Jesus then made the disciples understand that all issues are not attended to with the same pattern - this one you need [serious] fasting and prayer. According to a source, this incident happened in Lokoja, Kogi State capital. The pastor tried his faith with a random mad man on the street, and while at it the mad man grabbed him. It took a while before the pastor could free himself from the mad man. Sigh! culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
I Don’t Have Time For Girlfriends – Anthony Joshua Posted: 05 Sep 2017 03:46 AM PDT Nigerian-British boxing champion, Anthony Joshua has revealed that he sacrificed some important personal activities in order to remain on top of his career in boxing. Some of the things he had to put off include issues of love and marriage. Joshua revealed to the London Evening Standard that his training regime doesn't leave 'much time for girlfriends', while also suggesting that he may not settle down until the next 10 years. "If people can ride with me for the next 10 to 12 years I would really appreciate it, but if they can't foresee the future I'd rather they jump off the boat because I can't stop for no one right now," he said at the launch of his mobile service Voxi. "I was speaking to my coach, who worked with [British former world champion] Carl Froch who had a 12-year career. One day it does finish and now he has all the time in the world to think about business, family. Not everyone likes the decisions I make but I've got to make my own decisions. Decisions I make impact others. "And my time training means there is not much time for girlfriends either." Since his 2013 pro debut, Joshua has won all of his 19 fights by knock outs. He unified the IBF and WBA belts in April after beating the former champion, Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley Stadium. culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
Oh Dear! Man dies from flogging while trying to marry a wife in Katsina State Posted: 05 Sep 2017 03:16 AM PDT A young man, Yari Inusa, has died while competing with another suitor for a lady's hand in marriage. The incident happened at Durmin Biri village, in Kafur area of Katsina State. Police sources said the man died following injuries he sustained on the head when he engaged in a Fulani traditional game of Sharo with another man, Ahmed Saidu, to determine who would marry the lady. Sharo game entails two male suitors flogging each other for a woman's hand in marriage. Whoever wins between them will marry the girl. Inusa had reportedly flogged Saidu without any incident, but tragedy struck when it was the turn of Saidu to flog Inusa. Saidu allegedly hit Inusa on the head, instead of hitting his back as the rules of the game dictates. Inusa was said to have fainted after he was hit on the head; and eventual died. The Katsina State Police Command spokesman, DSP Gambo Isah, confirmed the incident. He said, "Inusa's father, Mallam, reported the incident to the police, leading to the arrest of Saidu." He said Inusa's corpse had been released to the family and buried according to Islamic rites. culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
Nigeria Is Out Of Recession? Prices of goods still very high Posted: 05 Sep 2017 03:16 AM PDT Despite the increasing cost of goods in markets across the country, the nation's economy is said to have snapped out of recession as Gross Domestic Product has returned to positive growth. How real are these statistics when people are not making more money but spending more? The National Bureau of Statistics on Tuesday said the GDP grew by 0.55 per cent (year-on-year) in real terms in the second quarter of 2017. The GDP shrank by 0.52 per cent (year-on-year) in real terms in the first quarter of 2017, which is the fifth consecutive quarter of contraction since the first quarter of 2016. "This growth is 2.04 per cent higher than the rate recorded in the corresponding quarter of 2016 ( –1.49 per cent) and higher by 1.46 per cent points from rate recorded in the preceding quarter, (revised to –0.91 per cent from –0.52 per cent). Quarter on quarter, real GDP growth was 3.23 per cent," the NBS said in the Q2 2017 GDP report. The economy had shrunk by 1.5 per cent in 2016, the first full-year contraction in 25 years. culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
10 Steps To Achieving Financial Success Posted: 05 Sep 2017 02:11 AM PDT Often I am asked, how do you achieve success with your finances? I have found it takes vision, discipline and faith to become successful. I am including 10 steps that, if you follow, will help you achieve the results you desire... 1. Ownership Come to a understanding that God has created everything in this world and you must look to him as the source for all your needs. Learning to submit to his authority in the area of money allows you to live a life of peace within your heart and mind as he lovingly will provide everything you need. 2. Stewardship Accept your role as a manager or steward since it is your responsibility to submit to The Owner as you will be held accountable for your efforts. With time you will learn he wants you to become a conduit so he can utilize all of his resources through your faithfulness. 3. Tithe/Save/Spend The simple principle of tithing 10% first, saving 10% second and living within the remaining 80% should be the starting line. As you begin to accept and implement the concept, I encourage you to increase the tithe and savings as your faith, knowledge and self-control increases. 4. Earning Capacity Everyone has the ability to earn money so let's imagine that you are a money machine that you will deposit money into on a weekly basis. During the remainder of your life you will earn money for the services you provide. The average adult will earn over one million dollars in their lifetime so you must understand that the management of your money is as important as your earning capacity. 5. Interest Learn the principle of simple and compound interest. Invest the money you save so it can begin producing a harvest for you. The more your money makes the less you have to deposit into your money machine. 6. Debt Minimize or eliminate your debt as you are depositing into someone else's money machine. Remember when you have debt you are controlled by the bank or mortgage company and it is their rules that will be applied in uncontrollable situations. 7. Financial Plan It is imperative to have a written plan with goals, objectives and a budget. The average investor does not and they will not attain what they have not defined. Review the plan at least annually so you can adjust it as your goals and situation will dictate the need. 8. Understanding Risk Every investment has risk and you must define all your choices into one of three categories minimum, moderate, or aggressive. Utilizing an investor profile will allow you to establish a baseline risk tolerance in which to compare your investment options. 9. Cost Every investment choice has fees and cost to manage the investment. Management, trading, acquisition, brokerage and governmental fees are the major ones to decipher. It is your responsibility to completely understand and have disclosed to you all fees as they will erode the return on the investment. 10. Diversification Another way to avoid risk is have your investments diversified. Remember Grandpa always said, 'don't have all your eggs in one basket' and that is what diversity means. If you have money in the stock market I would suggest utilizing a index strategy that buys one of every type of investment in its market place and provides you the diversity with low cost and better profit. Final Word: The Bible gives us numerous scriptures on money, as God knew the struggles we would have with our finances. The one that gives me comfort shares his promise,"I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity" (Proverbs 8:17-18). May God bless you in your journey. [written by Guy Hatcher] culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
Policeman Beats Okada Rider Mercilessly Over N20 Bribe Posted: 05 Sep 2017 01:41 AM PDT |
See Answers To The "Deep Questions" About Heaven Posted: 05 Sep 2017 01:16 AM PDT As a child, I had a vague idea of heaven being clouds through which God sometimes poked his head to see whether people were being good or bad. Paintings, comic strips, and movies added winged angels and a white gate with someone stern looking down to see if the dead were good enough to enter. And I read Huckleberry Finn's portrayal of heaven as boring and filled with prudes who do nothing but play harps for eternity. What a delight it was when I first started reading the Bible's descriptions of heaven. They were robust, alive, and action-filled. Heaven had gemstones, strange creatures, fruit trees, and a river. There were giant warrior angels who shone like stars. Heaven seemed glorious... Here, then, are 10 of my favorite Scriptures about heaven that can give us a glimpse of the glories to come. 1. "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16) I wasn't raised in the church and knew next to nothing about Jesus. At 15, I got hold of a New Testament and started reading, figuring that an all-powerful God would want to let people know how to find him in a way that untrustworthy people couldn't misrepresent. After reading through John 8, I was convinced that the only way to God was through Jesus. But I mistakenly thought believing in Jesus cleansed you for your past sins so you could live a good Christian life. I hadn't really understood the most famous verse in the Bible. God loved people like me so much that he gave his only begotten Son to pay the penalty for people's sins — past, present, and future. When we believe in Jesus — that is, believe he is God's Son as he testified, that he's rightfully Lord, and that he died to pay for sins — God adopts us into his family and gives us eternal life. 2. "Waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells." (2 Peter 3:13) Eternal life in a place like this earth, frankly, doesn't attract me. Wars, hatred, tyranny, backbiting, and lies weigh me down. God had good reason for shortening human lives after the flood: It limits the amount of sin any one person has to endure and it limits the harm any one person can inflict. But the eternal life God promises isn't on this earth, for the heavens and earth we live in now will pass away and God will create new ones. God will actually dwell with all those whom he gave eternal life. No one who does not want God to rule over them will be there. No one can bring war or hatred or sin to the new heavens and earth. Because under King Jesus' rule, righteousness dwells. 3. "Angels... will gather out of his kingdom all causes of sin." (Matthew 13:41) Years ago, I worried over what would happen if I sinned in heaven. The problem was that I didn't understand the fullness of this verse. Jesus promises that before heaven's occupants enter, the angels will do away with all causes of sin. That includes the devil and his minions, who now tempt humans to sin (1 Peter 5:8). Additionally, our resurrected bodies won't have the sin nature that we inherited from Adam and Eve. Our current flesh-and-blood bodies made from this earth have desires and cravings that belong to this world, and they'll all pass away (1 John 2:16-17). Those who have trusted Jesus as Lord and Savior will receive glorified bodies that don't have fleshly cravings. These bodies will have never sinned and will never have been sinned against. We'll live in God's presence, always aware of his love and always knowing truth. 4. "From the depths of the earth you will bring me up again. You will increase my greatness and comfort me again." (Psalm 71:20-21) Just after my husband finished his doctorate, he was misdiagnosed as having a deadly form of bone cancer. Having all our plans suddenly dissolve left me feeling purposeless. The psalmist who penned Psalm 71 seemed to have felt something similar, for he prayed, "Do not cast me off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength is spent" (verse 9). But as he writes the psalm, his hope builds. He realizes he still has purpose, for he can tell the next generation of God's power and righteousness. Though for now his failing physical abilities have caused others to deride him, he realizes that when he dies, God will resurrect him from the earth's depths. Not only that, God will increase his greatness to greater than that which he had at his peak strength (more on this to come). 5. "For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison." (2 Corinthians 4:17) The verse just before the one above says, "Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day." This makes me laugh. Nine months ago, I badly injured my back lifting something the wrong way. The cause? Age-related deterioration! So yes, I have proof that the outer self is indeed wasting away. I'm still waiting for two herniated discs to heal and that is certainly renewing my inner self since I've had to grow in patience, humility, and requesting help. But verse 17 gives me joy. However long it takes my back to heal is light and momentary compared to eternity in heaven. In fact, every affliction I've ever had or will have all combined will seem light and momentary compared to eternity. Enduring afflictions with trust and hope in God prepares us for something special: an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison! 6. "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore." (Revelation 21:4) Like most people, I've grieved over loved ones who have died. I've shed tears over wrongs I've suffered and wrongs I've committed. I've had a painful joint condition since childhood. I've watched loved ones suffer through cancer. That's why I love this verse about heaven. It reminds me what it will be like living eternally with the mighty King Jesus who loved us so much, he died for us: There will be no more mourning, crying, or pain. I particularly love that God himself will wipe any tears from our eyes. We cannot see or touch God now, but then he will be there with us, showing the tender love he's always had. 7. "But our citizenship is in heaven, and... the Lord Jesus Christ... will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body." (Philippians 3:20-21) As if a pain-free eternity with God isn't enough, our resurrection bodies will be just like Jesus' resurrection body. He could eat fish and hug; he could enter locked rooms (Luke 24:36-43). His body was healed of all ailments except the scars that brought him glory. He could ascend to heaven from earth (Acts 1:9). First Corinthians 15:35-54 tells us more. Jesus will raise our bodies in glory and power, making them an imperishable, spiritual body. In Revelation 1:16, Jesus' face "was like the sun shining in full strength." Though much of the description is symbolic, the shining may not be. The Prophet Daniel described a warrior angel whose face shone like lightning (Daniel 10:6). The angel told Daniel that "those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky above; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever" (Daniel 12:2-3). 8. "You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me to glory... And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you." (Psalm 73:24-25) I love this psalm. In it, a priest named Asaph asks God why he allows ungodly, arrogant bullies to have great health and wealth while he suffers. Envious, he declares living for God is useless. But he goes to the temple and realizes it's what happens in the end that counts. God will bring about justice and the wicked will perish. Asaph sees that envy and bitterness had blinded him to truth. He realizes that despite his "brutish" attitude, God held him up and guided him until he saw circumstances from an eternal viewpoint. The wicked he envied will perish. But God guides him now, and later will receive him into glory. Asaph realizes that living for God is not useless after all, because being near God forever is worth more than any earthly treasure. 9. "Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven." (Matthew 6:20) God actually intends to reward us in heaven. In the Sermon on the Mount, he tells us he will reward us for praying in secret, for suffering unjust persecution, for staying faithful through loss, for giving to the poor, for ministering to others, and more. On the Day of the Lord, fire will test all our service to God and others to see if they are valuable like gold, silver, and precious stones, or worthless like hay and stubble (1 Corinthians 3:10-14). And then we will receive our reward from God. This includes having those deeds follow us (Revelation 14:13) as well as commendation and position: "Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much" (Matthew 25:21). Jesus said, "Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done" (Revelation 22:12, NIV). 10. "They will need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever." (Revelation 22:5) God made Adam and Eve to reign over this earth (Genesis 1:26-28). But they disobeyed God, and Satan ruled instead. But Jesus defeated Satan at the cross and in the end will cast him and his followers into a lake of fire (Revelation 20:10). Then God will dissolve this heaven and earth and create a new heaven and earth (Revelation 21:1). And in that new heaven and earth, those whose names are in the Book of Life will reign forever and ever. Their occupation won't be sitting on a cloud strumming a harp. No, their occupation will be to reign with Christ. God's purpose for mankind will finally be realized. [written by Jean E. Jones] culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
Notorious Criminal Who Led Assassination Attempt On Dino Melaye Killed Posted: 05 Sep 2017 01:16 AM PDT A criminal simply known as Luckman who allegedly led his gang to Senator Dino Melaye's house at Ayetoro-Gbede in an assassination attempt in April has been killed. The said Luckman had been on the wanted list of the Kogi State Police Command after some of his members were arrested. It was gathered that the notorious criminal from Obeiba in Ihima, Okehi area of Kogi State was killed on Sunday afternoon during an exchange of fire with the police. According to Punch sources, the heavily armed policemen who stormed Obeiba town at about 3pm on Sunday came with three Hilux Vans and headed straight for the house of Luckman. An eye witnesse disclosed that immediately Luckman sighted them, himself and his gang members opened fire but was gunned down by the policemen while several arrests were made. The source said his lifeless body was taken away by the security men. Luckman was a terrible criminal who had several times kidnapped, killed and also robbed people within and outside Kogi State, the source added. Some of his gang members allegedly went on the rampage after his body was taken away, burning vehicles, a police post, the house of Kogi State Commissioner for Water Resources, Hon. Deedat Ozigi Salami, and also the Palace of a traditional ruler, Obobanyi of Emani Clan, Samuel Onimisi. The Kogi State Police Commissioner, Wilson Inalegwu, confirmed to journalists that it was true that the notorious criminal was killed in gun battle. According to him, the said Lukman and his gang opened fire on the SARS but was killed during the exchange of fire while some of his gang members were arrested. culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
FG Moves To Inject Additional Power To National Grid Posted: 05 Sep 2017 12:46 AM PDT The National Council on Privatisation (NCP), which is chaired by the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has approved the commencement of the privatisation of Afam Power plants 1-5 to inject additional power into the national grid and improve electricity nationwide. The Council also approved the pursuit of an out-of-court settlement involving the privatisation of Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON). The move aims to resolve the lingering dispute between the Federal Government, BFIG and United Company RUSAL through the mediation of the Secretariat with the active collaboration of the Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development. The council advised that "the mediation efforts should take a holistic view of the entire sector and the overriding national interests to jumpstart industrial development through the steel sector in arriving at a resolution on the matter." At the meeting, under the chairmanship of Prof. Osinbajo, SAN, the council reviewed the proposals presented by its Secretariat, the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) for the reform and restructuring of various sectors of the economy. The council also approved the immediate revocation of the concession of the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex, and the immediate commencement of a fresh privatisation of Yola Electricity Distribution Company. These approvals were aimed at giving traction to key infrastructure facilities in the country that are presently under concessions, but have been adjudged to be performing sub-optimally. culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
Billionaire Ifeanyi Ubah Marks 46th Birthday... pictured with his children & wife Posted: 05 Sep 2017 12:16 AM PDT The businessman celebrated his 46th birthday at home with his lovely family. Read what he wrote: "Special thanks to the special gifts from God; my lovely wife and my beautiful of-springs who have been my pillar of strength throughout my journey here on earth.Your invaluable presence in my life has given me wings to soar as high as I can dream. Together, we will soar as high as the Lord permits." - Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
How To Pray When You Don't Know What To Do Posted: 04 Sep 2017 11:41 PM PDT If you read my post on seeking God's will in making decisions, you may remember that one of the steps to making a decision is to seek God in prayer. Perhaps you are in the midst of a difficult decision right now. If so, this prayer is for you. Father in Heaven... I come before you today with my mind swirling with different thoughts and feelings. I have a hard decision make and I just don't know what to do. I feel helpless and confused. I'm worried about the consequences to my decision. I worry about the impact my decision will have not only on myself but on others as well. To be honest, I fear making the wrong decision. Your word tells me that if I seek after wisdom you will provide it. So I am seeking you, the source and fountain of wisdom. You've written everything you want me to know if the pages of your book, The Bible. I pray that as I read your word, it would shape my wants and desires and longings. I pray that it would impress on me what matters most to you. I pray that as I consider the decision before me, that I would remember what your word teaches about your sovereignty and control over all things. You know this problem before me. You know how it turns out. That's because you are the Alpha and the Omega. You know the end from the beginning. Nothing happens apart from your will and plan. Not only are you sovereign, but you are good. All your plans are holy, righteous, and good. I can trust that you know what is best for me. When I move forward with this decision, I know that it is your will and that you will use it for my good and your glory. Forgive me for getting caught up in wanting to know the future and how everything turns out. Forgive me for treating you like a "magic 8 ball." Forgive me for fearing the future and for waiting around in the hopes that the answer will be written on the wall. Help me to rest and trust in who you are. Help me to look to Jesus, knowing that if you gave of your own Son to save me from sin, how will you not also be with me in all the challenges and decisions of my life? There is nothing and no one that can separate me from you; I have nothing to fear. You are my Rock, my Savior, and my Deliverer. Be with me as I move forward in this time of confusion and difficulty. Above all, may your will be done on earth, and in my life, as it is in heaven. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen. [written by Christina Fox] culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
Eid-el-Kabir clash: Kano Police launch manhunt for masterminds Posted: 04 Sep 2017 11:20 PM PDT By Ese Awhotu with agency report The Kano State Police Command said it has commenced investigation into the Saturday clash between supporters of immediate past governor of the state, Rabiu Kwankwaso and the governor, Abdullahi Ganduje. from peoples daily |
N2.8bn liabilities threaten NEMA operations-DG Posted: 04 Sep 2017 11:20 PM PDT By Ese Awhotu The new management of the National Emergency Management Agency, (NEMA) , has said that it inherited about N2.8billion including N665million unverified staff claims. from peoples daily |
Lagos flags off reconstruction of Oshodi-International Airport road Posted: 04 Sep 2017 11:20 PM PDT By Suleiman Idris, Lagos The Lagos State Government on Monday flagged off the reconstruction of a 10-lane Oshodi-International Airport Road, with a pledge to complete the project within the next 15 months. from peoples daily |
Fake Student Arrested For Duping New Admission Seekers Posted: 04 Sep 2017 11:11 PM PDT Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad of Lagos Police Command have arrested an undergraduate of Ambrose Alli University posing as an online custom auctioneer, for cloning the website of Lagos State College of Health Technology and duping admission seekers of large sums of money. The suspect, Mayaki Best, 25, a 300 level student of the university, studying Library and Information Science, was arrested, last Wednesday in Auchi, Edo State. Mayaki was tracked to Edo State following a petition signed by the Provost of Lagos State College of Health Technology, Dr Moyo Kasim, on the fraudulent activities of one Dr. Odeh Philip Oteche, who cloned the website of the institution and requesting for varied sums of money from admission applicants.He had cloned admission application and bank details, stating that applicants pay N2,500 for admission form. Mayaki who was in possession of the phone line given in the fraudulent bank details, was arrested with three ATM Cards, which carried Otache Philip Odeh, the owner of the fraudulent account. . He was also found with other ATM cards of Access bank and UBA with the name, Abua Sunday. In his confession to the police, Mayaki stated that he was the brain behind the cloning of the institution's website and he had withdrawn series of deposits made to the accounts by different applicants. He added that he started admission racketing when online custom auction of automobile and seized items failed to yield expected returns. Apart from these, the suspect disclosed that he also uses dating platforms for scamming. Through the cloned institution's website, Mayaki stated, he had collected deposits ranging from N2,500 to N157,000, adding that one Charles and Ganiyu Balogun now at large were accomplices. He stated that he opened Access Bank and UBA accounts with Sunday Abua for Nigerian Customs auction vehicles and goods. He disclosed the three facebook accounts of female custom officers he had been using. Also found in his possession, were different soft copies of unfilled custom papers. culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
6 Ways To Deal With Your Insecurities & Fears Posted: 04 Sep 2017 11:11 PM PDT Insecurities have a way of interfering with our lives in very inconvenient and sometimes frustrating ways. This is why the need to deal with them can't be overemphasized. Jumia Travel shares 6 ways to successfully deal with insecurities. Vocalize Your Self-Critical Thoughts The primary fuel for insecurities is the critical inner voice people have formed concerning certain area(s) of their lives out of painful or difficult life experiences. You need to learn to vocalize these self-critical thoughts or write them down in the second person, so rather than saying "I'm fat. I'm ugly", you would instead say, "You're fat. You're ugly". This process will help you separate these vicious attacks by seeing them as an external enemy or force, rather than your real point of view. Expose the Critical Self Thoughts What insights and reactions do you have when you separate yourself from those critical self thoughts? Do they remind you of anyone or any specific thing from your past? Asking yourself these questions will eventually help you discover the relationship between these insecurities and early life experiences. After this, it will be easier to understand why they are there and will be much easier to address them, reject them and move on from them. Make Connections After exposing the critical self thoughts, you should settle down and make connections between the voice attacks and your present day behaviors. You need to ask yourself, "How are these voice attacks or critical thoughts influencing my behaviors?", "What are these attacks or insecurities making me do, or what are they holding me back from doing?", "What events trigger these voice attacks?", "In what areas are my insecurities most influential?". Stand Up to Your Insecurities People often struggle with this process, but it requires determination and a strong will to be free of these insecurities. You have to decide that enough is enough. Once you've exposed the critical self thoughts, it's time to confront them and respond to these critical voice attacks. You respond to these voice attacks strictly and confront them with statements about who you want to be, not what the voice says you are. You can also respond to the attacks the way you would a friend – with compassion and kindness. Your Feelings Don't Dictate Your Reaction Standing up to your insecurities means that you understand that the fact that you might still feel insecure doesn't matter. Insecurities aren't feelings; they are mindsets you have to deal with. Stop being emotional about it and concentrate on getting rid of that mindset. Keep saying 'no' to the mindset, keep rejecting the insecure mindset until it's gone. Avoid Your Triggers or Learn to Live With Them Once you've identified your triggers of insecurity, it will be easier to avoid them if you can. However, if you can't avoid them, the next thing is to learn to live with them. This is also easy but requires a bit more effort. We are not born with insecurities, insecurities are learned behaviours; it's only that they are learned unconsciously. Learning to live with your insecurities means taking active steps to learn new behaviours around your triggers to override the ones that fuel your insecurities. Over time (30 days according to scientific research), the triggers will lose their effect on you. But you have to be determined and not give up throughout the process. culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog |
Resident doctors commence nationwide strike Posted: 04 Sep 2017 11:10 PM PDT By Paul Efiong with agency report Resident doctors have commenced a nationwide indefinite strike. from peoples daily |
Delta govt bans sale of Donkey meat Posted: 04 Sep 2017 11:10 PM PDT From Osakhare Erese, Asaba The Delta State Government has placed a ban on the sale of Donkey meat popularly called "Jacky Meat", and called for the implementation of Bye-Laws against killing of the animal for consumption in the state. from peoples daily |
Buhari, Badaru congratulate Jigawa pilgrims Posted: 04 Sep 2017 11:10 PM PDT From Mika'il Tsoho, Dutse President Muhammadu Buhari and Jigawa state governor Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar Badaru have congratulated the Jigawa state pilgrims for a successful completion of this year's hajj exercise. from peoples daily |
15 die in Cross River flooding Posted: 04 Sep 2017 11:10 PM PDT Fifteen people have lost their lives in severe flooding in 21 communities in Cross River in July and August this year. from peoples daily |
Why widespread cheating in WAEC exams occurs — Registrar Posted: 04 Sep 2017 11:10 PM PDT The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, on Sunday, said it had concluded plans to host an international summit on malpractices in the sub-region as intense competition for access to education system has led to widespread cheating in examinations. from peoples daily |
Nigeria to woo investors at mining conference in Australia Posted: 04 Sep 2017 11:10 PM PDT By Musa Adamu Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi, is leading the Nigerian delegation to the Africa Down Under (ADU) Conference, holding in Perth,Australia, between September 6th to 8th, 2017. from peoples daily |
Kasimu Yero was a shining star -El Rufai Posted: 04 Sep 2017 11:10 PM PDT From Femi Oyelola, Kaduna Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has described veteran actor, Alhaji Kasimu Yero as a shining star, a colossus of the creative industry. from peoples daily |
Niger gov urges peaceful coexistence at Eid-el-Kabir Posted: 04 Sep 2017 11:10 PM PDT From Yakubu Mustapha, Minna. The Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has urged the people of the state as well as Nigerians to continue to live in peace and harmony to ensure national development. from peoples daily |
Tambuwal, Niger President Issoufou, meet in Niamey Posted: 04 Sep 2017 11:10 PM PDT Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal Monday met with the President of Niger Republic, Mahamadou Issoufou, where the two leaders discussed issues of cooperation and mutual benefit to their citizens. from peoples daily |
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