Friday, July 20, 2018

Attitude.

Written By Sivuyile Tshalana.

Attitude is how a person feels or reacts towards something or someone. It is an important tool that a person needs to get somewhere in life, goal-wise. It can determine whether you make it or not in this life since it is a part of the driving force to success. Everyone’s dream is to be successful and attitude is the building block of it. It all begins there, that is why I feel the need to change people's attitude.

Attitude is divided into two types which is negative and positive. We live in a world that has a lot of negativity. For some reason people are always attracted to a negative attitude, for example when you tell people that you have both good and bad news which ones you must start with they will say bad because they love and are attracted to negativity. It is easy to fall in the trap of negativity and be comfortable. Negative attitude is the biggest killer in life. It is a stumbling block between being successful and unsuccessful. It is said that a negative attitude is contagious. We all come across these people that hardly see good in any situation and they try to instill the same mentality in other people. They are very persuasive in a way that they will make you feel wrong about something you felt was right. They are able to manipulate you with their excuses and incompetence in life to support their statements. As soon as a person says ‘no or you cannot do it’ automatically other people’s brains shutdown and except the outcome, especially when it is something that will contribute to their future. When someone says something negative to another person, their goal is achieved which is to disturb your thinking process by adding negativity in it. People with negative attitudes generally do not feel good about themselves so they take it out on who they associate themselves with in life, because they play a big role on your attitude and how you carry yourself in life. That is why it is important to distance yourself away from the crowds and do self introspection. As the famous saying goes ‘show me your friends and I will show you your future’. You are the company you keep in life. Whether you like it or not people you spend most of your time with will have an impact on your success.

Positive attitude is the opposite of negative attitude which I feel should be practiced on a daily basis and should be part of our lives. The key thing is turning negative attitude to positive attitude – turning trials and tribulations into achievements and success. This is the strategy that the Americas former president used when he introduced the ‘yes we can campaign’. Despite of whatever situation you find yourself in and you say to yourself ‘this does not define me or I can make it’, to me, half your battle is won. Once again, whether you believe you can or you cannot do it, you are right. You choose what you want to hear or see in life as long as you can have a positive attitude, it will drive you to success in things you want to achieve in life. Positive attitude is also a matter of choice, you choose to see things differently than how the world portrays it and be different in a good way to benefit yourself and the world. A person needs to dig deeper to find that inner positive attitude or be taught how to go about having a positive attitude, because we all have it within us. For some it is visible and others it is not. The situation you are going through today is not final as long as the sun is shinning, there is still another chance to wake up and do better than yesterday. Blossom in every season. Change the word ‘impossible to I’m possible’. This can be achieved through watching/listening/reading motivational talks, having role models/mentors, and setting short and long term goals in life. Surrounding yourself with people who have positive attitude will help you stay positive as well as having a mantra and quotes from visionaries that life had to offer and people who have done it all. People should talk, eat, dream, think and have a positive attitude to make sure that it is maintained and not lost. When lost the person should remember the reasons or benefits of having a positive attitude, and get back that hope and love for positive attitude.

In this world there is no place for negative attitude, just as the way people learn to have negative attitudes similarly they can learn to have positive attitude and see the good things they have to offer to the world. No-one is born with a negative attitude, hence it should not be something that people embrace as it provides no good to the world. Attitude is one thing that I would love to change the most so that we can all be productive in life, and better our lives daily and it is not too late to start now.

Friday, July 13, 2018

Do Not Give Up.

Written By Sivuyile Tshalana.

When people do not let go of something or someone that is going to add value and better their lives or other people's lives, it is called not giving up. When you do not give up, you tell yourself ‘no matter what happens I will make it even if the odds are against me’. Remain cool, calm and collected towards the challenges life has to throw at you. The aim in life for everyone should not be to give up, but constantly keep pushing for your dreams and what you want in life.

They say it is easier said than done, but it is definitely achievable. Keep your head up high throughout life’s challenges. You owe it to yourself to be great, a wise man once said ‘greatness is something you practice everyday, so go out there and be great’. Set your goals so scarily high that they challenge you every step of the way and they keep you on your feet. It is always good to get inspiration along the way to your destination in life. Remember everyone has a purpose in life, others have found their purpose and some are still working towards it. So do not doubt yourself or let challenges and people be the reason you give up. There should be no reasons whatsoever for giving up. Always remember why you started and do something that contributes to your future everyday. When it is all said and done, you will look back and be grateful you never gave up.

There is always someone who is going through worse things than what you are facing. You do not have to feel sorry for yourself, get up and start doing something to overcome your downfalls. Do not carry your mistakes on your shoulders so visible that everyone can see that you going through something. Let your problems go, there is no need to dwell over them and it is just a waste of time. Do not let your challenges over-power you. They say ‘when life gives you lemons, make lemonade’. You do not have to accept the situation for what it is, but you have to keep going to reach your destiny and prosper in life. Perseverance, determination, hard work, consistency and hunger for success will drive you to not give in life. Everyone has a story to tell about their lives, and it is your time to write your story and share it with the world. This can inspire people that are following in your footsteps and others who are going through a rough patch. You will be building a legacy of dreamers, people who have a ‘never give up attitude’ and who are go-getters. Get your mindset into a winning mentality, believe that you can do it and that you will not give up no matter what life throws at you
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Do not give up, your time is coming. You have to be ready when your moment comes and you can achieve that by never giving up on whatever you are working on, especially if it is something towards your future. We all want to better our lives and a lot of challenges comes with that. Some people do not have the right kind of mindset to achieve their goals but it all starts by never giving up. Go out there and get what belongs to you.

Friday, July 6, 2018

The Survival Weekday Guide For Scholars.

GETTING YOUR CHILDREN TO DO THINGS AT AN EARLY AGE.
RECOMMEND FOR 7 YEARS AND ABOVE.

Written By  Sivuyile  Tshalana.

INTRODUCTION
This is a survival guide for mainly scholars to help them to be able to learn and be taught to do things in the guidance of parents or guardians at an early age.
The parents should supervise, help or monitor their children at all times to make sure each step is followed accordingly.
All the steps mentioned in “The Survival Weekday Guide For Scholars”, the parents or guardians need to do them with their children firstly and continuously until their children are fit enough to do the steps by themselves.
Remember that parents or guardians are first role models children grow up looking up to. Hence it is important to do these steps with children at an early age and let them know why you are doing this with them.
Parents or guardians must trust and believe in their children that they can do these steps and recognize them once they show progress on each step. Make each step fun, talk about the things children love while each step with them.


***STEP 1: WAKE UP


***STEP 2: PRAY
Thank you God for protecting me the whole night and for waking me up and my parents too. Please guide and protect me, my parents, friends and also please look after me at school. Please protect my parents at work so that we can be together again.

***STEP 3: OPEN YOUR BEDROOM WINDOWS
To let in the fresh air.

***STEP 4: DO YOUR BED.
Before leaving your bedroom, it is important to make your bed so that your bedroom will look and feel cleaner.

***STEP 5: TAKE A BATH.
As a child it is important to bath so that you will be clean and feel refreshed. Also brush your teeth.

***STEP 6: SMEAR BODY CREAM ON YOUR BODY.
So that your skin would not crack and you will smell wonderful.

***STEP 7: WASH YOUR DIRTY UNDERWEAR, RINSE IT AND HANG IT ON THE WASHING LINE.
So that you can be able to wear a clean underwear next time.

***STEP 8: WEAR YOUR CLEAN UNIFORM AND UNDERWEAR
To feel and look good.

***STEP 9: PUT YOUR DIRTY PYJAMAS IN THE WASHING BASKET.
Dirty clothes Belong in the washing basket.

***STEP 10: PRAY FOR YOUR FOOD.
Thank you God for blessing my parents so that they can be able to provide food for me and I pray that you can continue blessing them.

***STEP 11: EAT YOUR BREAKFAST.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and you need all the energy you can get as a child to face your day.

***STEP 12: WASHING YOUR UTENSILS OR DISHES.
You must wash the utensils or dishes that you are using when eating breakfast, so that files will stay away and you will be able to re-use your clean utensils later on.

***STEP 13: PREPARE YOUR SCHOOL LUNCH.
Children can help their parents or guardians to prepare their lunch for school so that they can have something to eat when hungry during their breaks.

***STEP 15: START YOUR DAY – GO TO SCHOOL.

*CHILDREN THAT WALK TO SCHOOL:
-Always be careful on your way to school.
-Monitor your route to school.
-Be careful of vehicles on the road.
-Respect and greet people.
-Do not talk to strangers.
-Cross when the robot is green.
-If there is no robot, look left and right twice before attempting crossing the roads. If there is no adults available to help you.

*CHILDREN THAT PARENTS OR GUARDIANS DRIVE TO SCHOOL:
-Put on your seat-belt.
-Do not disturb your parents or guardians while driving.
-Remind your parents or guardians to drive safe.

***STEP 16: AT SCHOOL

-Greet other learners, teachers and school staff.
-Follow all the school's rules and procedures.
-Listen to your teachers and pay attention attentively.
-Behave in class.
-Do your school work.
-Participate in the class or school activities.
-Work well with other learners.
-Eat your lunch.
-Drink water.
-Enjoy your day at school.

***STEP 17: WAY BACK HOME
-Make sure that you remain focused on the roads and stay safe at all times.
-Refer to Step 15.

***STEP 18: AT HOME
-Change your uniform into comfortable home clothes.
-Wash your uniform and pyjamas.
-Eat if you hungry but only a snack.
-Do your chore, for example cleaning. Make sure everything is done well.
-Go play with your friends outside, play your games or watch television.
-Come back home before it gets dark.
-Take a bath.
-Wear your clean pyjamas.
-Ask your parents or guardians to help you with homework.
-Pray: God bless our food and forever amen.
-Eat supper with your family after you have washed your hands with soap.
-Share the proceedings of your day with your parents or guardians.
-Say the night prayer: Thank you God for protecting, guiding me and my parents the whole day.
-Say good night to your parents or guardians.
-Brush your teeth.
-Read a book, two pages or more depending on the child.
-Check your alarm clock than to go sleep.

FAMILY IS UNCONDITIONAL Love!