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The Role of Faith in our Daily Lives and Decision Making

Faith can help us make sense of life and all that happens around us.

Faith plays a significant role in the daily lives of many people. It provides a sense of purpose and guidance, and can shape our beliefs, values, and actions.

We’ll be exploring the role of faith in daily life and decision making, and how it can impact our personal and professional lives.

1. It provides a sense of purpose: Faith can give individuals a sense of purpose, meaning, and direction in life. This can be helpful especially during difficult times, as it can provide a sense of hope and comfort.

2. It guides moral decision making: Faith can also shape our moral beliefs and guide our decision making. Many religious teachings provide guidance on issues such as honesty, integrity, and compassion, which can help individuals make ethical decisions in their personal and professional lives.

3. It shapes personal beliefs and values: Faith can also shape an individual’s beliefs and values, which can influence their actions and decisions. For example, someone who holds strong religious beliefs may be more likely to make decisions based on those beliefs, rather than solely on personal gain.

4. It provides a sense of community: Faith can also provide a sense of community and belonging. Many religious groups provide opportunities for individuals to connect with others who share similar beliefs and values.

6. It encourages personal growth and self-improvement: Faith can also encourage personal growth and self-improvement. Many religious teachings encourage individuals to strive for personal excellence and to continuously work on themselves.

5. It helps in handling stress and difficult situations: Faith can also help individuals handle stress and difficult situations, such as personal loss or financial difficulties. It can provide a sense of peace and comfort, and can help to put things in perspective.

Unshakable Faith

7. It helps in making personal and professional decisions: Faith can also guide an individual in making personal and professional decisions. It can help one to consider the long-term consequences of their actions, and to make decisions that align with their values and beliefs.

In conclusion, faith plays a significant role in daily life and decision making for many individuals. It can provide a sense of purpose, guide moral decision making, shape personal beliefs and values, provide a sense of community, help in handling stress and difficult situations, encourage personal growth and self-improvement and guide in making personal and professional decisions.

Faith can be a powerful tool for making sense of the world and navigating the challenges of daily life. Everyone has their own unique way of expressing their faith, and it’s important to respect and understand different perspectives.

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Unleash Your Inner Confidence: A book review

Do you know that self confidence is an essential component of both personal and professional success?

Nkechi First a renowned wellness coach, writer, producer, and aspiring director in her new book provided practical guides to help individuals unleash their inner confidence.

This book will help anyone to build their confidence better.

You will benefit from her wealth of knowledge. Years ago, I attended her online sessions on self-confidence. So, I know how good she is.

Unleash Your Inner Confidence is packed with practical strategies that enable individuals to reach their potential in life.

Grab a copy and unleash your inner confidence.

This book will make a great gift for your friends and loved ones too. 

Buy now and enjoy every bit of it. 

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The Top 10 Health Benefits of Regular Exercise

Exercise is good for you.

I know you have heard this a couple of times but the truth remains that one needs to exercise for optimal health. Regular exercise is a crucial part of maintaining good health and preventing disease. From improving cardiovascular health to increasing muscle strength and flexibility, the benefits of regular exercise are numerous.

In this piece, we’ll explore the top 10 health benefits of regular exercise and how it can improve your overall well-being.

  1. Improves Cardiovascular Health: Regular exercise is one of the best ways to improve cardiovascular health. It helps to increase the strength and efficiency of the heart and blood vessels, which can lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure.
  1. Increases Muscle Strength and Flexibility: Regular exercise helps to build and maintain muscle mass, which can improve overall strength and flexibility. This can be especially beneficial for older adults, as muscle mass tends to decrease with age.
  1. Lowers the Risk of Chronic Diseases: Regular exercise can lower the risk of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. It helps to control weight, lower blood sugar levels, and improve cholesterol levels.
  1. Improves Mental Health: Regular exercise can improve mental health by reducing stress and anxiety, and promoting feelings of happiness and self-esteem. It can also improve mood and cognitive function.
  1. Helps with Weight Management: Regular exercise can help with weight management by burning calories, building muscle mass, and improving metabolism.
  1. Improves Sleep Quality: Regular physical activity can improve sleep quality, including increasing the amount of deep sleep, reducing insomnia, and improving overall sleep efficiency.
  1. Increases Energy Levels: Regular exercise can increase energy levels by improving cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength. It can also help to reduce fatigue and improve overall physical and mental well-being.
  1. Boosts Immune System: Regular exercise can boost the immune system, making the body better equipped to fight off infections and illnesses.
  1. Promotes Healthy Skin and Hair: Regular exercise can promote healthy skin and hair by increasing blood flow and oxygen to the skin and hair.
  1. Reduces Risk of Certain Cancers: Regular exercise can reduce the risk of certain cancers, including breast and colon cancer.

To sum it up, regular exercise has numerous benefits for overall health and well-being. From improving cardiovascular health to increasing muscle strength and flexibility, regular exercise should be a part of everyone’s daily routine.

By incorporating regular exercise into your daily routine, you can improve your physical and mental health, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Whether it’s going for a walk, running, swimming, or playing a sport, make sure to include regular exercise in your daily routine for a healthier and happier you.

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The Importance of Physical Activity for Weight Management

Exercises helps one to keep fit and enjoy good health.

Maintaining a healthy weight is important for overall health and well-being. Regular exercise and physical activity play a crucial role in weight management by burning calories, building muscle mass, and improving metabolism.

In this article, we’ll explore the importance of physical activity for weight management and how it can help you reach and maintain a healthy weight.

1. Burns Calories: Regular exercise helps to burn calories and increase energy expenditure. This can help to reduce overall calorie intake and promote weight loss.

2. Builds Muscle Mass: Regular exercise helps to build and maintain muscle mass. Muscle tissue burns more calories than fat tissue, even at rest, which can help to boost metabolism and promote weight loss.

3. Improves Metabolism: Regular exercise can improve metabolism, making it easier to burn calories and lose weight.

4. Promotes Appetite Control: Regular exercise can help to control appetite by reducing hunger and promoting feelings of fullness.

5. Increases Energy Levels: Regular exercise can increase energy levels, making it easier to stick to a healthy diet and exercise routine.

6. Improves Mental Health: Regular exercise can improve mental health and well-being, which can make it easier to stick to a weight loss program.

7. Reduces Stress: Regular exercise can reduce stress and promote relaxation, which can help to control emotional eating.

8. Improves Sleep Quality: Regular exercise can improve sleep quality, which can help to regulate appetite and promote weight loss.

9. Increases Confidence: Regular exercise can increase self-confidence and self-esteem, which can make it easier to maintain a healthy weight.

10. Improves Overall Health: Regular exercise and physical activity can improve overall health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases, such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease.

Overall, regular exercise and physical activity are crucial for weight management. They help to burn calories, build muscle mass, improve metabolism, and promote appetite control.

Additionally, regular exercise can improve mental health, reduce stress, improve sleep quality, increase energy levels, and improve overall health. So, whether you’re trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight, regular exercise and physical activity should be a part of your daily routine.

Do remember that consistency is key and it’s better to start small and increase your activity level gradually. A combination of cardio, strength training and healthy diet can help you achieve your weight goals.

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When You Think There Is Nothing To Give

There is something you can give, even when you think you have nothing.

What comes to the mind at the mention of giving mindset? Have you thought about the idea of giving even when it is glaring there is something that you need the most?

Do have a giving mindset. This should not be determinant of your state of mind.

You can give kind and encouraging words.
You can give time.
You can give a wonderful idea or advise.

There is something you can give.

Do not let others stop you from your being truly who you are.
There wil be obstacles
There will be set backs.
There will be envy.
There might be betrayals too.

Do not let anyone distract you
Do not let anything stop you from living and giving.

Do not let mistakes stop you.

Giving especially when you really have nothing to give is a wonderful gesture.

Do know that giving is rewarding.

When you give, you feel more alive.

Continue to be YOU.
Be kind.

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Happy New Year 2023

May this be your best year. 2023 is for you.

I am excited that we all made it to the new year. I am very thankful for your support in the past year.

May your 2023 be blessed.

May it be greater than the past years.

MY most of your lifetime goals be aced this year.

I have a lovely post regarding how to start off a very good year. I will like you to read it. Here it is.

Do have a productive 2023.

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Check Your Eyes Health

To ensure that your sight is optimal, do go for regular checks. That way you can avoid drastic deterioration and extra costs.

Do check your eyes health to avoid sight deterioration and extra charges. Yes you read that right.

Specsavers is making me pay dearly for not sticking to every 2 years eye check.

So, it happened that for months now I have been having frontal headaches. I blamed less sleep as I barely get good sleep for some time of recent. However, I made sure I got like 5 good hours of sleep for 3 days but no much difference.

Then, I thought it could be my glasses that are due for replacement.

I booked an appointment and opted for the OCT scan. They had said the scan would show what can happen in the next 4 years.

Do I really wanna know what will happen in 4yrs time? I want to simply enjoy life😊

That’s isn’t entirely true. I do want to know.
The scan showed that the retina and various layers in the eyes were intact.

However, the measurements showed my prescriptions have changed.

It normally change slightly and I get new glasses all the time but this time it was different.

This time, the left eye prescription is different from the right eye one. The prescriptions were headed for the roof and the thickness was so much.

They said thinning can be done.

That was the main deal.

I had to thin each glasses. I had never had to thin any of my glasses in the past except for the add on for improved reading and reduction of rays from pc and phones.

To thin each frame is £105
I already got two frame; as a deal of get one and another pair free.

I’m gonna pay for thinning 2 glasses, eye test fee and one eye glasses. Oh! They gave me eye drop for dry eyes this time. I have known about the dry eyes for long time now. The reason I only wore contact lenses just on my wedding day.

Really?, I asked?

The charge for the two is more than the cost my glasses.

Now, one of the girls has black dents where her glasses on sits on her face. She told me it was due to a heavier lens she had not thinned.

I reluctantly and hurriedly paid for the thinning. Very unfortunate.

I felt robbed.

I guess they came up with that strategy to make me pay for not patronising every 2years.

Now, I know I will meet them soonest in 24 months time before I pay for what-i-do-not-know.

In other news, check your eyes health as recommended. If you don’t, you will have to pay the price.f you like this post, please comment, share and subscribe to my blog.

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The Five Laws of Gold

A part of your earning is yours to keep.

You would be surprised to know that financial knowledge have not evolved that much.

The key information regarding saving and investments has been around from time immemorial.

If you are looking for a good book to read regarding finance,  you can hold onto The richest man in Babylon.

To many, the problem isn’t just the job or how to earn. It tends to be the question of where has the money gone to.  Many people practically live from hand to mouth.

Unfortunately, this is a sad reality for many.

I will be sharing the five laws of Gold by George Clason with you.

1. Gold loves those who saves 10%  of their earnings.

2. Gold favours those who multiple at every given opportunity.

3. Gold clings to a cautious owner.

4. Gold favours those who invest wisely.

5. Gold and Get-Rich-Quick schemes don’t mix.

I love every bit of them.

It stressed more on keeping a part of one’s income.

– A part of your earnings is for you to keep. Pay yourself first. It is more like, you do not need to spend your monthly income. Put out some for the future.

– Leave upon less of your earnings. Much emphasis should be laid on minimising spending as it is easier for for to spend that to save.

– Make your treasure work for you. Enslave it. This is the hallmark of them all. The point where money gets to work to earn more is very important.

Who doesn’t like the idea of working less while earning more?

Let’s make this affirmation together.

“A part of my earning is mine to keep.”

Let me reiterate, a part of what you earn is your to keep. Do keep this close to your heart.

Recite this in the morning,  afternoon, in the night time.

It is important to insure an income for the future.

In addition, it is advised to xounsel with money experts. When investing do know that a small return and a safe one is more desirable than risks.

I could go on about this. There is so much financial knowledge in this book. I want you to get a copy and boost more financial knowledge.

Lack of proper financial education has remained one of the many issues regarding money management. 

Do you know that saving can never be out of date?

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How To Overcome Challenges Encountered by International Nurses Who Aspire to become UK RN

This piece gives an idea of the challenges many Nigerian nurses face as they seek for better working opportunities to practise nursing in the UK.

The idea of career progression is what we all desire at some points in our lives. There is no exemption in professions like nursing.

Who wouldn’t like to earn more while doing what they love.

Since my post on migrating to the UK from Nigeria to practice as a registered nurse, I have gotten some questions from applicants. The post can be seen here.

Below are some of the questions and my responses.

Before I jump into that, I would like to think that coming to the UK to practice is the end goal of any applicant.

In as much as how you go about it and what you would do matters, the goal remains to come over to the UK to work as a nurse.

I am fully cognizant that one ought to maximise their chances at any given time but I have some reservations here.

Now, let me share with you the kind of questions I have been asked by some Nigerian nurses who have passed their exams and awaiting jobs.


1.  I have made several applications but have only gotten an offer from a trust that wouldn’t sponsor my MSc afterwards. What do you think?

In as much as NHS Trusts offering MSc are better, I guess there is only one main question.

Are you interested in coming to the UK as a nurse?

Or

Are you simply keen in the MSc?

No doubt you can have both, besides some already had it but …

If your current sponsors don’t offer MSc wouldn’t you accept and come over to the UK first?

It is your choice I guess.

2. I have applied to London hospitals and awaiting offer letter but people are telling me London is very expensive. What are your thoughts?

London is quite expensive but nurses live and work there.

I mean, that’s the shortest answer to that.

Now let’s look at it this way, if all you see is London nurses jobs, why don’t you apply for it and come to London first. Isn’t it the goal again?

When you have stayed in London and think London isn’t for you then you can choose to live and work outside London.

In the UK, there are so many nursing jobs. Nurses are always in demand. There is ongoing shortage of nurses.

So do not worry. Come over first.

There are so many jobs in different cities to choose from.

It is important to know that you would have to complete your agreed time with your sponsor before you go to a different job.


3. I am preparing for an interview with a nursing home instead of hospital, should I take it serious?

Okay. You applied for this position meaning you wanted it, so what has changed now?

If it is worth your time, then take it serious.

Go ahead, prepare and ace your interview.


4. I have applied for so many jobs and nothing has clicked yet. How can you help me jobs?

I have heard this question a lot of times now. Some many people are in this category.

First things first, UK is in very high demand for nurses.

Again, the shortage is alarming. The pressure and the workload seems to be getting worse by the day.

Sorry, I know I’m repeating myself but that’s just me laying emphasis on the obvious.

I would like you to make more search. Search and keep searching till you get a job.

You already have a statement. Do read job specification and make sure your statement is targeted.

Do not use same statement for hospital to apply for a care home. More so, do not use the exact one for a nursing home for a residential care home.

When you apply to different units, do know the job differs and your skills should be demonstrated for the different roles respectively.

Keep searching and applying till you get offers.

Apply to both private and NHS hospitals and care homes.

The isn’t an exhaustive list but just to mention a few.

Bonus Tips

• Just in case you are wondering, a colleague used this same statement and got offers instantly. Why isn’t it my case now?

Different things work for different people. It is also possible times have changed. Let’s just focus on you now.

• It wouldn’t be out of place to think the application process is becoming more competitive. So, you need to up your game and do what needs doing to land you the desired UK nurse job.

•Getting a UK nurse job remains the focus. There is no room for distraction.

•Learn how to sell yourself during interviews. You need to convince a recruiter that the job is specifically made for you.

• Do not worry about job locations in the UK yet. There is good transport and amenities across the UK.  Get the job first and you can move to a preferred city later on.When I did my adaptation years ago, I moved to a different city. I was there for months and left what I had gotten what I wanted. Most times all you need is to be prepared before hand for some unforeseen circumstances.

When I did my nursing adaptation years ago, I moved to a different city. I was there for months and left what I had gotten what I wanted. Most times all you need is to be prepared before hand for some unforeseen circumstances.

• Oh! Least I forget. For those yet to pass IELTS, do see it as part of the preparation. You now know what the real test looks like. Prepare better and write again. Book for another test till you get the desired result.

• Have an open mindset. There are opportunities out there.

Detailed guide on becoming a UK registered nurse is a step by step process. All the information you will need is contained in the post. 

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Know Your True Worth; The Inner You

knowing your self worth is vital as it means you are true to your values no matter what.

Do you know your self worth? Have you tried figuring out what you are worth?

How do you treat yourself?

It is important that we know what we value and how we wish to be treated.

Self worth is how you think and feel about yourself. It has nothing to do with what others think of you or what they say to you. 

Self worth is something we all should be aware of as it reflects in our behaviour and or in interaction with others.

However, some individuals can easily lose their self worth and begin to feel less confident for no reason.

It is possible they have had some challenges or experiences that perhaps pushed them to the edge. It could  be that certain persons have questioned their acts and made then feel invalid.

Worse scenarios are when people change and begin to doubt themselves and their capabilities simply because of how others have treated them or how they felt perceived.

They suddenly begin to question even the things they are normally good at. Depending on how good they are at spotting the obvious,  they can lose themselves and self confidence; all to nothing.

They will find themselves not capable of doing anything or making basic decision.

Now imagine if this same person knows their self worth, would other people’s acts have that same effect on them?

Just think about it.

For example, when people treat you wrongly, speak up. Speak up for yourself.

Let that person know what they have done is not acceptable. 

Even if you are the quiet type, do not keep quiet. Talk; so that people do not see you as a doormat that can easily be walked on.

Know yourself and believe in yourself.

This can be worked on.

Oh! Before I forget, there is always room to grow.

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