Documenting 2025

It's day 209 of documenting 2025. I won a major battle yesterday. Something internal...that most people would think weird, since the norm is to give in without even realizing. I know it's not yet over...but what I'm fighting is getting weaker. Very soon, it won't affect me anymore. Here she goes again 🙄 Speaking in parables... Oops! My bad! I didn't just know how to start today's post apart from the regular, "Happy Monday". I'm not going to delete it tho...let it stand as a clue, a pointer to what's going on behind the scenes. That aside, let's see what we have in today's Highlights and then we can dive into some "Monday Meditation". See what I did there? 😄 365 Days With Self-discipline  📌 On Finishing Quick Tasks Right Away "My rule is never to lay down a letter until I have answered it. I dictate the reply to my secretary at once." Quote by William L. Sadler There exists a big temptation to put off quick tasks....

It's day 202 of documenting 2025. It's a new week. There's still teacher work to be done...preparations for the party on Thursday has already started. Well, until then. Today...not much going on. I'm at school as I type this...and it's 12:32pm. I'm not sure of when I'll be going home yet...it's undecided. Weather? Windy with some sun. My mood? Just meh 😶 Anything else? Not really So, I'll just share the chat I had with my friendly psychologist this morning. And it's a weird one actually.... But first, Highlights. 365 Days With Self-discipline  📌 On Accepting the Worst  "True peace of mind comes from accepting the worst. Psychologically, I think it means a release of energy." Quote by Lin Yutang If you can’t stop worrying, accept that the worst will happen and let it go. Having released this negative energy, you can now think of constructive ways to deal with the aftermath instead of wasting your time fearing the worst. This techniqu...

It's day 195 of documenting 2025. New week... New perspective. Since it's Monday, it's okay that I share some good ol' motivation, yeah? But before that, let's start with Highlights. 365 Days With Self-discipline  📌 On Procrastination as Your Ally "If I defer writing a section, it must be eliminated.  This is simple ethics: Why should I try to fool people by writing about a subject for which I feel no natural drive? Quote by Nassim Taleb People consider procrastination an enemy and seek ways to eliminate it from their life.  What if I told you that procrastination can be actually one of your greatest allies? In essence, when you’re putting something off, it’s because you don’t care about it enough to take action now.  If there’s no natural drive to get it done, then it means you’re forcing yourself into doing something that isn’t right for you. Perhaps it’s the wrong action or you’re thinking about it in the wrong way. Regardless, in both of those circumst...

It's day 188 of documenting 2025. Examination starts. By the end of this week, marking scripts commence.... The term is coming to an end. So will my job as a teacher. Teaching is great and all... But I have an admission exam to prepare for....and I need to focus. I hope my boss can understand that when the time comes. Let's dive into Highlights for today, and then I'll share another interesting chat I had with my friendly psychologist. 365 Days With Self-discipline  📌  On Pride "All men make mistakes, but a good man yields when he knows his course is wrong, and repairs the evil. The only crime is pride." Quote by Sophocles Pride has a positive connotation. You’re proud of your achievements, proud of your children, or proud of your country. However, pride often serves as an excuse to stick to the wrong path or deny responsibility for your wrongdoings. It’s also dangerous when it converts to egotism, a state leading to complacency and overestimating your abilities....

It's day 181 of documenting 2025. It's a new week! 🙂 Ironically it's also the end of the month. The day every paycheck comes in. Cha-ching! 💰 Speaking of paycheck, it's going to be my last one from my writing gigs. I'm taking a new direction....and working under agencies doesn't serve the purpose anymore. I resigned....for good. Looking back, it was a wonderful experience. I definitely learned a lot....and even taught some people how to do write for IG brands as well. (Story for another day...) Besides, I have samples and samples of content I created that I could add to my portfolio. But my boss was kinda pissed 😡  I could tell from his tone in the last voice note he sent. In his opinion, I couldn't just start work and say I want to quit after a month.... "It's not done like that" , he said. I apologized and gave my word that I would never approach him anymore for a work position in his consulting agency. I'm walking away from that...not...

It's day 174 of documenting 2025. Happy Monday, my friend ☺️ It's gonna be a great week, And a great day! I just know it... Some realizations are coming to mind.... Things I've been running from for a while. I can't quite describe it...but do you remember the Bible story of the prodigal son? In this case, I'm the prodigal daughter. Yeah... that's a better way to explain it. And soon, things will change. Very soon. By change, I don't mean a bad change. It's the good kind. Oh! Did I tell you? I finally got a response to the reader survey I created. Finally! 😁 One response on my survey restored hope that more would come. Honestly, I was already starting to give up on the idea that I would get any responses. Glad I didn't... One more thing ☝🏼 It's something deeply personal...but I'm gonna drop hints. Over the weekend, I finally decided to let go of a certain fantasy in my head. It was there for a while...and I hoped it w...

It's day 167 of documenting 2025. It's back to normal, my friend 🙂 For teachers and students, I mean. And I'm at work today. But I learned some things over the past week that I want to share with you. First thing is, you can't always do it alone. I admitted to my mentor yesterday that I'm independent to a fault. I find it hard to reach out for help or clarification on something. It usually takes an initial circumstance to push me....most times a realization that things will get worse if I don't. I'm learning to speak out. To reach out and ask for assistance when I need it. And I know that there are certain things you have to do by yourself...but if there's no one to guide you on what to do, how will you even know if you're doing it right? Ponder that. Second thing is, there are some times when you don't need to understand why you have to take a certain action. You just gotta do it. And the more you think about it, the less you...

It's day 160 of documenting 2025. Yep!...I had to schedule this one! After noticing how busy I could get this week, I've decided that typing in real-time won't be convenient anymore. One thing tho... You may not notice the difference, except if I mention that the post was scheduled. (Facts 😏) It's Monday, my friend! But it's not a school week, it's a break week. Doesn't mean there's no work at home tho... I've got a humongous pile of laundry...and I have to make a new hairstyle. In addition to content work online. So, it ain't so different. Let's take a look at today's highlights. I may drop my comments on the quotes today... After that, I may share anything interesting that comes to mind. Sounds good?  Great... 🙂 Let's get into it! 365 Days With Self-discipline 📌 On Deliberate Practice "Doing things we know how to do well is enjoyable, and that’s exactly   the opposite of what deliberate practice demands. Instead of doing wha...

It's day 153 of documenting 2025. Oof 😢 Hurts. A lot. To try something out and watch it fall flat on its face. That's what happened with the poll I posted on my WhatsApp channel. That was on Friday. No single response....and I have 21 followers. Same with the survey for this blog. No responses. Yet. I guess not many people read each post in a day. And my followers on the channel are probably busy with more pending matters in their lives. For the record, my friend... I'm not sad.  I don't cry about it either. Because it's a lesson in itself. What I learned?  Position yourself at the right time. The responses will flow...just like that. Apply that to life, if you wish 😉 Anyhoo... It's Monday. And it's test week at the school where I teach. We'll probably close early today. Good for me 😄 Last night, as I was drawing up my schedule...I had a convo with ChatGPT. Topic? Productivity. Very interesting one, I assure you...because I learned something new as we...

It's day 146 of documenting 2025. Monday is for poetry Do you agree? ( Zip it, rhymey 😒) Pardon my unusual quip, my friend I'm just a bit excited today. Is it the fact that there will be no school tomorrow? Maybe... Truth is, I'm committed to my personal development...now more than ever. Because my future depends on it. That truth hit me last night. I had a talk with my dad about a particular matter...nothing serious. My dad then went down the advice lane...and this time I didn't roll my eyes and say inwardly, " yeah Dad...I know!" What he said resonated with my thoughts." Very soon, I'll be on my own. No Dad to scold me or siblings to drive me crazy...just me and God. What I do now.... The standards I set now... Actions I repeat now.... Will go either make or mar me in the future. And PK (my closest friend) also brought up the point of people with seemingly "good" intentions trying to associate with me...but they have ulterior...

It's day 139 of documenting 2025. Happy Monday, my friend ☺️ A new week. A new opportunity. A new chance to right the wrongs. And I'm fully operational. Dad got me a new pair of black shoes...just what I need. Coupled a new approach, I can do this... During the staff meeting on Saturday, I realized what I'm actually up against. A bunch of rowdy and unserious students. I also found out that they had been corrupted by a certain teacher, who was sacked prior to my arrival. Can I undo what he has done? Can I inspire these kids to behave well and study hard for their own good? Can I be a good leader? Questions I just came up with... This is the ultimate test. Make an impact on the students, not just teach them. To pass this test, I have to work on me first. Honestly, I'm still working on myself. I haven't gotten to the level of 'super teacher' yet. I'm still a student myself. But I'll handle it. I'll organize my life...

It's day 132 of documenting 2025. A new week. Another opportunity. It all starts on Monday. I hope your day is going well... depending on the time you're reading this. Let's conquer the week! 💪 (I actually have to conquer pending laundry first...) Now, I'm back to task lists... Or to-do lists as they're popularly called In my case, it's writing what needs to get done the night before. I did that yesterday. Early this year, to-do lists were  productivity boosters for me. I know what I had to do....so I just get it done and feel the satisfaction that comes from ticking it as complete. In February, I registered for JAMB. To-do lists didn't just serve me anymore because I had to study most of the time. There was no use of writing, " Study Chemistry " or " Use Past Questions ". I already knew I had to study. Besides, I put marketing and online exploration aside for 10 weeks. Not anymore! There's still more...