How to Manage Your Anxiety

You turn on the news. You hear about more gun violence, or another act of terrorism by Boko Haram or Isis, or a missing child, or there has been a kidnap—and it seems as if the world is growing ever more frightening. I’ve heard this from family, friends, and patients: Many people are finding it harder to feel calm and present in their day-to-day lives. Women in particular (who are twice as

Saturday freebie- Enjoy it

I want to share a copy of Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich.Click on the link below to get it.

Saturday Tonic- Be thankful

Its a rainy Saturday in Lagos, I feel the need to be thankful to God for all his mercies in my life. I listened to an amazing audio recording by Gonzalo Arzuaga that moved me to tears.

Listings from GE Nigeria [4 Positions]

GE is the world’s Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions:

Job Title: Presales Solutions Architect
Job Number: 2543451
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Business: GE Power

Role Summary/Purpose

• In this strategic technical Presales position, the Presales Solution Architect will establish a trusted advisor relationship with both our external customers and internal technical teams.
• You will collaborate with internal corporate development teams, Presales technical teams and commercial sales teams in the business unit they are supporting to help drive sales of our Predix platform and suite of APM.

Essential Responsibilities

Friday dew drops

Its another Friday!!!  an awesome one at that.

Lets reminisce on the out going week, all the  decisions we made during the week and pick out lessons that will help us shape the coming week.

While we unwind lets ponder on the following....

Graduate Recruitment at Promasidor

Promasidor is an African company proud of our heritage and totally committed to the continent. We manufacture, market and sell unique brands which bring practicality and pleasure to millions of consumers across Africa.

INTRODUCTION
As required by the WHO Code of Ethics on Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes, as well as the Local Code, and to give effect to the Code, the use of Infant Nutrition products, is increasingly being driven by prescription and recommendation from the medical and health profession.

They represent the only target audience to which the Infant Nutrition Industry members can communicate and provide information regarding the benefits of Promasidor Infant Nutrition Products.

Customer Support Manager Position at Hewlett Packard

Hewlett Packard (HP) – Engineering experiences that amaze. We create technology with a purpose: to make life better for everyone, everywhere. Keep Reinventing.

Job Title: Customer Support Manager

Job Description
In the highly competitive PC and Printer market where after sales support excellence is a major sales differentiator, Customer Services and Support (CSS) EMEA develops, manages and supplies Warranty and Services Support Services to HP Inc. EMEA Customers by delivering a superior Customer Experience at a competitive cost.

Services and Support is delivered through the channel (distributors, retailers or Service One partners) or by HP Suppliers. Customers can contact HP directly through the HP Contact Centre or go directly to a repair partner. Alternatively customers can get indirect support by going through retailers or distributors.

A fundamental objective is to support the sales team to grow service and hardware sales through excellent service and support delivery.

Responsibilities

Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Vacancies [7 Positions]

Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria – We attract talented individuals. Not only can they give you the benefit of their experience, they also reveal a closer, more personal look at the wide range of global opportunities we offer. At the core of the Group’s people strategy is our focus on employee
engagement. Engagement is a key driver of productivity and performance, which creates the foundation of our performance culture. We encourage and focus on the behaviours that bring out the very best from every employee, assessing their performance not just on results but on how those results were achieved. To further embed these behaviours we have a remuneration programme in place, carefully designed to incentivise our employees to live our values every day.
Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria is recruiting to fill the position below:


Job Title: Teller
Job ID: 521380
Location: Ilupeju, Lagos
Job Function: Retail Banking
Job Type: Full time

National University Commision Graduate recruitment

The National Universities Commission was established in 1962 as an advisory agency in the Cabinet Office. However in 1974, it became a statutory body and the first Executive Secretary, in the person of Prof. Jibril Aminu was then appointed.

The National Universities Commission (NUC) is a parastatal under the Federal Ministry of Education (FME). The Commission has a Governing Council, its Executive Secretary is Prof. Julius A. Okojie, who assumed office on August 3, 2006.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions below:

1.      Graduate Arts and Humanities staff

2.      Graduate ICT staff

3.      Graduate Administration staff

4.      Graduate Environment staff

5.      Graduate social and management science staff

6.      Graduate Engineering staff

Happy Thursday

Progress begins one step at a time.
There is no sudden leap to greatness. Your success lies in doing, day by day.
Your upward reach comes from working well and carefully.
Good work done little by

A few tips to help you keep your employment

The unemployment rate in Nigeria is at its highest ever. The current economic situation has led to the death of lots of companies, while others have engaged in massive downsizing in a bid to survive. First Bank, Ecobank, Zenith Bank, Jumia, Konga etc., have all sacked thousands of workers in recent months. You won’t blame them because they need to keep the business afloat.
In the midst of this economic recession, hundreds of thousands graduate yearly from the numerous higher institutions in Nigeria, most of which offer courses that are no longer relevant or make use of syllabus that are obsolete.  In recent times, NYSC posting has increased to 3 batches yearly.  

People are so desperate for jobs, over nine hundred thousand people recently

Wednesday motivation

Take a peek in your past and recognize how incredible you are. 

Recall a challenge you didn’t think you could overcome, a journey that once looked too far, a difficulty that seemed too great.‎

Now remember, YOU DID IT! Remember how you overcame every obstacle in your way, found solutions to every problem you were up against, and

Tuesday words on the Marble

Whatever it is you are chasing or working towards always remember that it is possible.

The days can be tough, the words of others may be full of doubt and you may have no clue how you are going to make this happen. 

The road may be long but you have to take time out and

What you need to know before starting a business

Let’s look at some pertinent questions on the minds of would-be entrepreneurs in order to try to address them.

What sort of business should I get involved in?

The first rule in starting a business is to follow your passion.

What are you passionate about?

What keeps you awake every night?

what do you love to wake up to every morning?

What themes have been consistent with you over the years?

The second thing you want to find out is...

Happy Monday

Success and failure are two opposing terms, yet we face each one at some point in our lives. We strive and cling to success while at the same time running away from any possible failure. But failure is what happens on the road to success. If we don't fail because we've stopped trying, we may never reach success.

Courage is what keeps us going. It takes courage to run that extra mile and put an idea into action. It's through courage that we get back up when we fall.

I challenge you to go into this week eager to learn from failures, setting goals for your success, and adopting courage that will ensure you keep going even when all odds are against you. 

Happy Monday!

REMOVE WRINKLES,SPOTS AND REJUVENATE YOUR FACE(for the ladies)

6 Skills of Self-Made Millionaires That You Should Be Using Too

Heed the advice of those who have reaped success. Here are six skills used by self-made millionaires that you should be using and building upon each day.

1. Be able to identify fruitful opportunities.

Carlos Slim Helu, Mexican business magnate and philanthropist, said, “When there is a crisis, that’s when some are interested in getting out, and that’s when we are interested in getting in.”
Learn to identify open doors when they appear, then consider the risks and weigh them against potential benefits. An opportunity can be a great one regardless of whether no one or everyone is rushing to grab it -- if no one is, that’s your cue to move forward; if everyone is, that’s your chance to prove you’re better than the rest.

2. Focus on actions over words.

Job Loss and Unemployment Stress (Sequel to yesterday's post)

Coping with the Stress of Losing a Job

Losing a job is one of the most stressful life experiences, so it’s normal to feel angry, hurt, depressed, scared, grief at all that you’ve lost, or anxious about what the future holds. Job loss and unemployment involves a lot of change all at once which can rock your sense of purpose and self-esteem. While the stress can seem overwhelming, there are many things you can do to take control of the situation, maintain your spirits, and come out of this difficult period stronger and more resilient.

Understanding the stress of job loss

Our jobs are much more than just the way we make a living. They influence how we see ourselves, as well as the way others see us. They give us structure, purpose, and meaning. That’s why job loss and unemployment can be so stressful.

Beyond the loss of income, losing a job also comes with other major losses, some of which may be even more difficult to face:

• Loss of your professional identity
• Loss of self-esteem and self-confidence
• Loss of your daily routine
• Loss of purposeful activity
• Loss of your work-based social network
• Loss of your sense of security

Life after losing a Job

Although you are in a challenging spot right now, take heart in the knowledge that you are ahead of the curve. All of us are going to have to learn to do what you are beginning to do right now: take charge of our careers.

You haven't seen any ads for jobs that sound like a good fit for you. That's not surprising. Fewer and fewer jobs are getting filled through published job ads, and beyond that, more and more people are earning their pay by working on contract or taking on consulting projects than by sitting at a traditional job and drawing and salary.

Virtually every company has some kind of Business Pain that you can solve for them. You have experience in leadership, logistics, supply chain management, project management and tons of other areas.
Your skills cut across functions and industries. Right now you are looking at your talents and your value too narrowly. Almost everybody does that.

10 Ways to Make Your First Billion

The six-figure salary has long stood as an income ideal — representing, for many, a milestone of having "made it." However, those who top lists like the legendary Forbes 100 are not content to stay at six, or even seven, figures. They drive their earnings and wealth-building pursuits into the billions, meaning net worths totaling 10, and in some cases, 11 figures.

If you’re the hyper-ambitious type interested in following in the footsteps of this upper echelon of the top 1 percent, here are 10 ways to make your first billion dollars using the real-world trajectories of today’s billionaire legends.

1. Start an Online Business

Numbers 15 and 16 on Forbes’ 2015 list of The World's Billionaires made their fortunes by starting online businesses — Jeff Bezos, CEO and founder of Amazon.com, and Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder, chairman and CEO of Facebook. Both of these eleven-figure entrepreneurs leveraged the power of the internet to build their businesses and their billions.

BECOMING AN ENTREPRENUER

This is not to seduce anyone into trying entrepreneurism if they don't want to.
Some people have no interest in being their own boss. That's understandable. They prefer to get a job and do the things the job requires and go home and go to bed. They feel this way: "I do my job. Why do I have to be burdened with managing my career, as well?"

I don't write about envisioning the exact sort of life you want and stepping into the things that feel scariest to you because I simply want you to evolve as a person and to be happier, although I do.
I write this stuff because the world is changing whether you are ready to find your entrepreneurial side and exalt it, or not. We are becoming entrepreneurs through the pressure of the world around us. There is no more long-term employment. Today's story is: you get a job, you work for a while and then things shift.

30 Clever Ways to Make Money Online

Who doesn't want to earn more money? Whether it's through part-time jobs or freelance work, adding more dollars to your cash flow every month is always nice. But unfortunately, not everyone has the time to pick up another job or do additional work on the side. If that's the case for you, don't give up. Instead, turn to the one thing you probably spend a majority of your time on: the internet.




There are dozens of ways to make money online, from selling unwanted items to promoting products on Instagram or Facebook.

1. Get Paid to Take Surveys

Do you enjoy taking surveys? Some companies will pay people to take surveys so that they can gather valuable consumer and user data. It might not be the most interesting way to make a buck, but you can find websites like CashbackResearch.com that offer cash for your opinions.

Free digital training for women in Lagos

Join the Digital revolution and attend a free digital marketing training. Delivered by Livity Africa and supported by Google Nigeria. 

This session is strictly for women. 

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Date:  Thu Jul 21 2016 at 10:00 am

Venue: Mulliner Towers, Alfred Rewane Road, Ikoyi,

3 Things to Do Before You Leave Your Job

In today's world, it's more common than ever for people to make fast career changes. You may not be looking to make any changes today, but at some point, you’re going to want to start a new venture. Whether you’re thinking about resigning or planning to sell your business, taking the first steps is the hardest part of your exit strategy.
So, before making any rash decisions, you should have a plan in place for transitioning into a new role. Here are three things you can do before leaving a job.

1. Evaluate the risk and opportunities.

There are a variety of reasons for leaving a job or selling a business. You might have other opportunities waiting on the horizon that you're eager to pursue. Or possibly you're tired of your current role. Maybe you're looking for a change of pace.
As you begin to consider your options, make sure to evaluate both the risks and opportunities. Don't forget that work is work, no matter what role you're looking to move into. You will have both good days and bad days at your new job.

On the risk side of things, have you been saving up? Do you have a good amount of money stored away for a rainy day? A transition into a new role can be difficult and even costly. And in a world with no guarantees, that job you thought you had lined up may not pan out by the time you're ready to pursue it. If you're dependent on your employment income, then make sure you have a comfortable nest egg before putting in your notice.

55 business ideas

Today, tens of thousands of people are considering starting a home based business, and for good reasons. On average, people can expect to have two and three careers during their work life. Those leaving one career often think about their second or third career move being to their own home. People who have been part of the traditional nine-to-five work force and are on the verge of retiring from that life are thinking of what to do next. The good news: Starting a homebased business is within the reach of almost anyone who wants to take a risk and work hard.

1. ACCOUNTANT
Experience, training or licensing may be needed
Create a flier outlining your services. Before you do that, you need to know what those services will be. Do you want to simply do bookkeeping for a small business? A more involved level of accounting would be to actually work up balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and/or annual basis, depending on the needs of the business.
Other specializations can include tax accounting, a huge area of potential work. Many business owners don't mind keeping their own day-to-day bookkeeping records but would rather get professional help with their taxes.

2. BICYCLE REPAIR
In many parts of the country, this business tends to be seasonal, but you can find ways around that. Rent a storage unit and offer to store people's bicycles over the winter after you do a tune-up and any needed repairs on them. If you want to cater to the Lance Armstrong wannabes, you can have business all year round.
 These road race riders are training through snow, sleet and dark of night. Some of them work on their own bicycles, but many of them don't, so you can get their business all year. And if you keep Saturday shop hours, you can be sure you will have a group of enthusiasts coming by to talk all things cycling.

10 Types of Businesses You Can Build After 5 p.m.

That daytime job of yours may be terrific. But there’s one thing that is far more rewarding and meaningful than good pay and benefits: being your own boss.
Still, think carefully before choosing to go down the entrepreneurial path; it carries a lot more risk than punching in for your daily 9-to-5, and it requires a lot more sacrifice and hard work. However, once you’re finally reaping the benefits of owning your own business and hustling your way to more money, the sweat and tears you invested will have all been worth it.
Nor do you have to quit your day job in order to get started: five o’clock may mean happy hour or video games for some, but for a growing number of professionals, it means shutting down the computer at the office and firing up that business at home.
So, if you're game, you next have to select what kind of business you want to start. Which type is right for you? Here are 10 great ideas you can build from:

1. Think 'food first.'

A great way to succeed with a business or product is to fill a need, and everyone needs (and likes) to eat. If you love to cook and have access to a kitchen, you’re halfway there. Shelf-stable products, candy, jerky, baked goods: You’re only limited by what you choose. Find a food you’re passionate about, or a recipe that brings you raves, and run with it.
If food is your passion, there’s a way to make it a business.

7 Tips to Build a Business While Working a Day Job

Many people dream of leaving their nine-to-five jobs to start their own businesses. Many successful entrepreneurs had to keep their day jobs until they reached a point in their businesses when it was feasible to quit. This transition time can be stressful and difficult, especially when you don’t enjoy your job, but it doesn’t have to be.
While ambition is important, it is not always enough to move you forward. Maintaining your motivation and drive during your transition from employee to entrepreneur is crucial. It’s easy to veer off course and get discouraged during this transitional phase. Here are some actions you can start taking immediately while you’re still at your day job that will keep you on track and moving forward.

1. Get crystal clear on your reason for starting your business.

Connecting with your “why” is the most important first step you can take. Maybe you are motivated by being your own boss, financial independence, time freedom, creative expression, being home with your kids or helping others. Whatever your reason, knowing what motivates and drives you is what will keep you focused and committed to your dream when times get difficult.

2. Commit yourself to your dream.

Having the desire for something to work vs. committing to it are vastly different. When you commit to your dream, you are making a binding obligation to see it through to success. It means you are “all in,” you find solutions when faced with obstacles and you don’t quit, no matter what. Make that pledge to yourself, and then tell the people in your life.

Very important Life lesson

Once upon a time, a very strong woodcutter asked for a job in a timber merchant and he got it. The pay was really good and so was the work condition. For those reasons, the woodcutter was determined to do his best.
His boss gave him an axe and showed him the area where he is supposed to work.
The first day, the woodcutter brought 18 trees.
“Congratulations,” the boss said. “Go on that way!”
Very motivated by the boss words, the woodcutter tried harder the next day, but he could only bring 15 trees. The third day he tried even harder, but he could only bring 10 trees. Day after day he was bringing less and less trees.
“I must be losing my strength”, the woodcutter thought. He went to the boss and apologized, saying that he could not understand what was going on.
“When was the last time you sharpened your axe?” the boss asked.
“Sharpen? I had no time to sharpen my axe. I have been very busy trying to cut trees…”
Reflection:
Our lives are like that. We sometimes get so busy that we don’t take time to sharpen the “axe”. In today’s world, it seems that everyone is busier than ever, but less happy that ever.
Why is that? Could it be that we have forgotten how to stay “sharp”? There’s nothing wrong with activity and hard work. But we should not get so busy that we neglect the truly important things in life, like our personal life, taking time to get close to our Creator, giving more time for our family, taking time to read etc.
We all need time to relax, to think and meditate, to learn and grow. If we don’t take the time to sharpen the “axe”, we will become dull and lose our effectiveness.
Author: Stephen Covey

Crafty DIY Rope Bowls

                                                   

                    

This rope bowl only looks expensive and hard to make. I was so surprised when I found out elegant DIY home decor like this could be made with only rope and a glue gun! Craft your bowls in minutes and you will have a ton of them to sell in no time. Try using different kinds of rope and jute when making them so you can offer your customers a variety of choices. These homemade bowls are perfect for holding fruit, yarn, napkins, home decor accessories, bread, and pretty much anything you like to put in them. This craft makes an awesome and cheap DIY gift, too.

                            

How Successful People Manage Their Time

Everyone has the same amount of time in a day. The way we choose to use that time is what sets apart the average people from the successful. We all have different ways of defining success, and no matter what that definition is, time management is essential. When we let ourselves become overwhelmed, we feel unnecessary stress, become disengaged, and unmotivated. Meeting our goals and increasing our productivity can only happen when we learn to effectively use our time. - See more at: http://thedailypositive.com/successful-people-manage-time/#sthash.1D6GSjdJ.dpuf

Everyone has the same amount of time in a day. The way we choose to use that time is what sets apart the average people from the successful. We all have different ways of defining success, and no matter what that definition is, time management is essential. 

When we let ourselves become overwhelmed, we feel unnecessary stress, become disengaged, and unmotivated. Meeting our goals and increasing our productivity can only happen when we learn to effectively use our time. 

How did you spend your time? 

What is the status of your latest projects? 

If you’re “the boss” how are the people around you feeling about their workload and the time they 

have to achieve their delegated tasks?

Could you have used your time better?

If you’re not happy with your answers, you may start to look around for advice and resources to help increase productivity and promote a healthy family/work life balance. Well, we want to be a resource for you!

Here are a few things to keep in mind to help you better manage your time…

Listen-your team and coworkers’ opinions matter. Learn from them and listen. Not listening the first time can be a huge waste of time!

Finish-Don’t start projects and leave them. Work to completion as much as possible. Successful people are finishers.

PERSONAL FINANCE: How early should you start investing?

It’s nice to have a decent steady salary at last. Now it’s time to think about what to do with that income. For most young people, the idea of saving and investing seems like a lifetime away; most people don’t start thinking about saving or investing for their financial future until they are well into their 30s and even later. It is important to realize that the choices you make in your twenties as you start to earn play a critical role in your future financial security.

Build your knowledge of investing

Investing successfully has much to do with knowledge. Unfortunately, personal finance is not part of the curriculum in schools and colleges and young people step out into the real world for the first time without the skills and knowledge to manage the money that they earn. Indeed, they are just trying to acquire the most basic financial skills when they need them the most.

Many young people ignore the financial papers and as a result, they do not get to learn about investments or money. Whether you take professional advice or not, you need to educate yourself about money matters and become “financially literate.” Enhance your knowledge by reading; there is a plethora of information out there, in newspapers, books, magazines, and on the Internet.