Documenting 2025

It's day 140 of documenting 2025 . A battle is going on. I realize that now. And I'm in it to win it. "Here's we go again 🙄 What's she talking about this time?" In summary, I'm determined work hard on my personal development. In the process, I will face struggles or "fights" that I have to win. Finally taking control of the narrative...and not letting the "forces" take over anymore. Ain't that a big battle? If you can conquer yourself with self-control, you can handle anything life throws at you. That's a fact 💯 Why I say so?  Because no matter what comes along, your emotions, attitude and actions will always be in check...and in line with your values. I'm fighting my battle now. Not alone tho.... I have companions. Sometimes I may not acknowledge them, but I know they're always there for me. If you know, you know. Oh! I feel like I have to explain what I just said...Do I need to? Nah! Well, back to what I ...

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 138 of documenting 2025. Work! More work!! Much more work!! (I'll later explain why...) Happy Sunday, my friend ☺️ It's the start of a new week...and my closest friend has a job too. Something to keep him busy...since he's on holiday from school. I'm super happy for you, PK! Yeah... Back to my weird beginning of this post. I realized something. If you have something to do, there's usually no room for any other disturbing thoughts. If you have any, you just have to shove them aside, so you can focus on the task at hand. This concept has saved me a lot. And it's saving me till now. I'm a teacher...and coupled with the content I have to create weekly, it's quite a lot on my plate. No time for doomscrolling anymore. Like literally! It's either I have this to do... Or that to figure out... Or those to learn... And I'm also learning the subjects I teach...which will greatly help me in my coming test. The screening test from my ...

It's day 137 of documenting 2025. Right now, I'm charging my phone and using that same opportunity to type this post. If I don't finish with it now, I don't think I'll be able to make out time to write and publish it. It's already 2:34pm and I'm just getting started... Some days are like that 😌 All in all, it's still a very wonderful weekend for us all. Don't you agree, my friend? 🎀 Well, yesterday wasn't so interesting. Unlike this morning. So, let's start with that. Today, I attended the first staff meeting at the school where I work. I listened more than I talked... Asked questions... Listened again. Then worked out what I intend to do and contribute to the students. I'll lay it all out on paper in the evening. Something else happened. I finally gained the courage to message someone about my personal problems. Things I haven't told anyone before, not even my closest friend. I'm willing to take the next few months ...

It's day 136 of documenting 2025. Yay! It's another Friday 😄 Or as I call it, " Friyay !" I can smell the weekend already. We'll close early today tho... Earlier than the usual closing time. Hopefully, I can have a long nap after I get home. Now, I understand what rest means and I will appreciate weekends more. I'll use it well...so I can recharge for the new week. When my real work starts. Yesterday was the first parents-teacher meeting in the school where I teach. I only knew about it that morning... And I dressed well...first impression, check! ✅ It was tiring tho....as I had to wait behind for a teacher's meeting. But something good came out of it. After the meeting with my parents, one of the students in my class introduced me to her mum. She wanted me to help her with after-school tutorials. Her mum asked me if I could do it. To be sure I wasn't violating, I asked the administrator if arrangements like that were al...

It's day 135 of documenting 2025. And it's another blessed day... Another opportunity, Another chance. To do better than yesterday. It's my second day at work as a teacher. I'm gonna teach em' good! And I put on the proper footwear this time. It's an old pair...and Dad said he'll get me a new one by the weekend. (I probably sound like a spoilt brat 😏) Anyhoo, yesterday was good. I got home after school and collapsed on my bed. Who knew teaching could be so exhausting! Shout out to all teachers out there! You're amazing 💜 I had a chat with ChatGPT last night. That was after I read something from "The Ultimate Focus Strategy" by Martin Meadows. The section talked about a high focus sport....as a way of overcoming everyday distractions. I put two and two together.... Then I decided to ask a couple of questions. Here's how it went: Me: What is a high-focus sport or activity? Explain like you would to a twelve year old. ChatGPT: A ...

It's day 134 of documenting 2025. Late post, but there's a reason. (More like an excuse!) I could've scheduled today's post...but I was already too tired to type it out. So, I decided to go realtime. This s probably going to be a Wednesday to remember. I'm officially a teacher 🙂 As I type this, I'm in a class but there's no lesson going on. I'm just observing all the students and trying to get the flow. Man! It's a rowdy bunch. I think I can handle them. Today is the first day. I didn't come early enough tho... Or put on the proper footwear. I'll adjust by tomorrow. That's all about that. More details in the next post. For now, let's do the usual two sections. 365 Days With Self-discipline 📌 On Staying Congruent "Immediately prescribe some character and form of conduct to yourself, which you may keep both alone and in company." Quote by Epictetus "If there exists a “hack” for quickly embracing self-discipl...

It's day 133 of documenting 2025. And I am super late! 😐 I was working on a few of my inner issues this morning. Last night was just....tough. I couldn't type and schedule this post. But hey...you're reading it now,  Aren't ya? That means I'm not going to let anyone or anything....cause me to break my writing streak. Next milestone: day 150. How's it going, my friend? 😊 I hope you're in good health and better spirits. If you know me personally and you think I'm being distant, I'm not. I'm realizing that I have some inner demons to tackle... (We all have them!) And it's something I have to do on my own. I hope you understand. Moving on... I just finished reading three books before proceeding to type today's post 📚 First is the usual read, 365 Days With Self-discipline by Martin Meadows Second is The Ultimate Focus Strategy...also by Martin Meadows. Third is I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi. The third one is a new a...

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...