How to Determine Your Life Instead of Life Determining You

Giordana Toccaceli Reveals How to Determine Your Life Instead of Life Determining You

You are in full control of your own life path, no one else. Even when you feel as though life has a way of pulling you from one direction to another, you're still the one in control. The control is always in your hands, it's just up to you to use it. 

Is GMAT/GRE Necessary For Pursuing Business Analytics In Canada

                                     

Candidates who want to pursue Masters (MS) or Bachelors in Business Analytics (or Data Analytics) are now becoming an asset for the market now. Let's take a look at the best Business Analytics Colleges in Canada in more detail. Employers will require a group of specialists who will have the option to deal with the huge amount of data. 

Getting Started In The World Of Self-Employment

Being self-employed has a number of blessings and curses, and it can be interesting to note how many changes it can make to your life. To be sure, it is always something of a challenge to switch to being self-employed, but it can also be hugely rewarding, and it is worth remembering that there are both sides to the argument when you are getting started. If you are about to embark on a self-employment journey, then you might want to think about some of the things that are likely to concern you early on. As long as you get these things down pat first of all, you will be in a good place to carry on into the future, so it is worth focusing on these firstly.

Little Habits that Help Boost Self-Esteem

Self-confidence is one of the most elusive, yet vital things we can learn to cultivate during our lifetime. At one point of another, most everyone, no matter their age, race, gender or creed, has battled with their self-confidence. Yet, while it’s a known universal struggle, many are uncomfortable discussing their personal experiences with it. Whether it’s body image issues, a poor sense of self, a disbelief in one’s abilities, or overcoming a difficult personal history, in order to improve self-confidence it’s important to address the three core areas.

Letting Go Of Things That No Longer Bring You Joy

Sometimes we hold onto things that instill no good feelings in us at all. These can be anything from material objects to emotions. We may hold onto them out of guilt, because of sentimental value or simply because we don’t know how to let them go. Today I’m going to try and help you alleviate some of the burdens you may be carrying. Here’s some inspiration on how to let go of things that no longer bring you joy.

Dealing with Stress - How not to Get Overwhelmed

By Tolulope Olaifa

In Nigeria, we find ourselves facing stress on all sides- economic decline, power shortage, fuel price increase, even the “common” tomatoes we took for granted have started showing themselves. Believe it or not, accumulated stress is one of the major reasons why there has been an alarming increase in the death rate of young and middle-aged adults in Nigeria.  Unfortunately, Nigerians do not seem to understand the need to take a step back and relax for a while. 

#LeftHandersDay: Research Reveals 6 Surprising Facts About Left Handed People

August 13th is Left Handers' Day and the day is set aside for left handed people to encourage each other and lobby against different forms of discrimination from the general society.

This year, 2014, marks the 22nd annual celebration. The first celebration took place in 1976 to promote awareness of left handers' and the struggles they face with the day-to-day products catered towards the right-handed predominant population.

It is estimated that up to 10 percent of the world's population are left-handers and even now, many are still discriminated in society for being born that way.

Scientists have studied left handers' for a while now to see what differences they boast in comparison to their peers. Check out six surprising discoveries they found below:

African-American Ballet Soloist Misty Copeland Stars in Inspiring New Under Armour Ad

Misty Copeland dances for The American Ballet Theater, and is one of the very few African-American soloist ballerinas. In this Under Armour ad, she opens up about some of the rejection she faced before getting to where she is now.

Her short but exquisite dance in the video is justaposed with a young girl's voice reading out a real rejection letter Misty has received including telling her she had the wrong body for ballet.

Watch!

The 12 Best Jobs and Careers For Women In 2014

CareerCast has released its list of the 12 best jobs for women in 2014.

Actuary

CareerCast cited the 2014 Jobs Rated report, which considered actuary a top career.

BLS Annual Average Salary: $93,680

Projected Hiring Outlook by 2022: 26%

Vajazzling - The New Trend of Adorning Your Vagina and Making Yourself Feel Good

Vajazzling is a form of vaginal adornment, and is combo word from bedazzle and vajayjay. I'm just finding out about it, but apparently, the trend exploded when actress Jennifer Love Hewitt announced that she vajazzles regularly to feel good about her privates, and she included a chapter on vajazzling in her book. Soon, blogs were posting about it, and every lady was getting in on the bandwagon.

Living Life Abundantly - Area Number One is Romance in Marriage

By Yetty Williams

One of the things resonating with me recently is that God said he came so that we might live life abundantly! Hmm, let’s ponder on that, God came so that I (we) might  live abundantly. The first part of that sentence says that the Enemy comes to kill, steal and destroy but God comes so that we might live life abundantly!

9 Habits That Endanger Your Health: What Every Woman Should Know

While most of us make it a point to eat healthy and exercise as often as possible, we tend to ignore other simple things that actually take a toll on our well-being. Find out if you are compromising on your health everyday by indulging in these habits that you must say goodbye to pronto.

Why Are You Reading Motivational Books? by BabaWilly

I received a telephone call from Lagos last week. A friend was speaking to me sat in a dark room because there was no light and no fuel for the electricity generator. At the end of the call he had a request. He wanted me to buy a copy of a particular motivational book that had just hit the market. I agreed to grant the request but as soon as I put the phone down I began to ask myself if those books work in Lagos.

The Pressure on Women to Look Good - Kim Novak Pushes Back

Kim Novak during the last Oscars presented with Matthew McConaughey who I was rooting for to win Best Actor. I didn't know who she was and Atala pointed out to me she was 81 years old and I couldn't believe it. Though her face looked worked on, and she talked in a halting manner, I thought she looked good for 81. But most of the internet and press carpeted her and even Donald Trump tweeted about her. Well, she's speaking out and calling them bullies. She left the following message on her Facebook page.

How I Cleared My Acne, One Zit at a Time! By Eva Alordiah

Isn’t it sweet that after so many months, that’d would be 6 years of battling severe Acne, i am suddenly getting great compliments on my skin? Who would have thought! Now i get the “Oh you are so fine” “Chai, God took his time to make you sha” “You are the girl i have been searching for” – Na so. Thank you gbogboyin! LOL.

Kaffy on the Fastest Shredder, But Is it Only For Women Contestants?

Dance and fitness guru, Kaffy was on the set of the ongoing bootcamp for participants of the TV weight loss show, the Fastest Shedder to motivate and give them pointers on healthy living. I wonder if the show is for women alone though? The US shows it is based on, The Biggest Loser, showcases both men and women learning how to lose weight and keep it off and is one of my favorites. Hope this one offers that same help to the participants and watchers here.

Ten Ways to Insult Other Road Users in Lagos by Funmi Adeniran

Driving on Lagos roads can give you a headache. Horns are blaring as cars whizz by, dilapidated trucks are emitting strong green house gases from rusty exhaust pipes, and people are shouting curse words at one another. Occasionally, some people are raising the middle finger.

7 Daily Mood Boosters That Will Cost You Nothing

By Eniola Ake

In a community where things don’t seem to be going fine or where everything seems to be going the negative way, mood boosters are beneficial for your emotional health. They help you overcome the chances of getting depressed because in an environment where pollution (noise, air) and stress are the order of the day, one often becomes tempted to participate in depressing routines. By boosting your mood, you are boosting your general health which leaves you feeling fresh more often.

Are You Living Life to The Full As a Single and Waiting?

By Eniola Ake

The society has placed so much pressure on single women so much that some single women go to any length to get married or have a man. Yet most women aren't happy even with all the measures they have employed in having a man. Towards the period of finding a life partner, some women then begin to make adjustments in their behavior, character or personality.

Five Things All Women Should Know Whether Single or Married

By Eniola Ake

Women should just be women and should be happy to be women, title or no title, married or not married. You have so much to offer so start doing what you should do so you can get to where you are meant to be while inspiring people on your road to greatness.