My Top 20 Lockdown Tips (Part 2)

Hey friends. How are you doing? Is the Lockdown still on or it has been released in your state/country? Well, we all hope it releases soon. 

By the way, how has the previous lockdown tips I shared helped you? I would really love to know. Was it helpful or difficult to achieve. Let me know in the comment section.

Today, I will be dropping the last part of my favorite lockdown tips. Here it goes:

1) Too many talks ain't necessary: "Too many talks? I don't get." In my last post, I talked about no time to waste. This is it. Are you the kind of person who likes to talk and just keep talking about all the plans you have for yourself and your future or the next you plan to do, this is not really necessary. You end up making plans and never do them. Every single day, you wake up and begin to say, "I will do this... I will do that." Aren't you tired of the stagnancy? Don't you want to move? Stop making plans if you don't want to move. You are only wasting your time and aging everyday. Be a doer and not a talker. Action speaks louder than voice, remember? So what are you waiting for? Suspend that talk for now, let's get into action. We ain't got time for talks😅

2) Mind your Business: This is one of the crucial tips we all need. You tend to forget or ignore what you are supposed to do and end up sitting and listening to issues or gists of your neighbors. You even begin to point their own mistakes and forget you got yours too. You see your friends doing exceedingly well, you cringe and become bitter. You gossip about their lives and how they live. You are not okay unless you talk about Dara who got pregnant after a rape incident or Dare who got a job as a gateman while your dodo is burning. You had better go turn them. We are no longer in the time where all you do is sit and talk about people's lives all day long. The people you are talking about are moving and you are just stagnant. Come off it and keep shut. Start drinking water and minding your business so that your life can become a good gossip in the mouths of others😄 All I am trying to say is quit the bad habit and begin to work on your own yourself.

3) Your Mental Health Matters: Are you in deep thoughts about an issue which causes you to worry? Have you experienced anything bad that has changed your paradigm and caused you to live in fear? Hey, I'm here. Take a deep breath and quit the thoughts and fear. You are only affecting your mental state and it is no good for your health. What you let into your mind, takes a greater part of your well-being. So "guide your heart with all diligence for out of it flows the issues of life." Now, in the aforementioned Bible verse, let's replace the heart with the mind. "guide your mind with all diligence.." for it controls the issues of life. I have rephrased it to suit this talk. Your mind should simply be taken care of the same way you would take care of your body. Take a walk in the park, dance under the rain, visit a friend, read a book, watch a movie, go the the eatery and so much more. These things help in building the mind. So, try not to worry about anything, okay?😘

4) Add value: This controls so many aspects of life. But I would be looking at the aspect of money making. Everyday, we are all bent on making money, by all means. We want to handle a task or a do a job all for the money. We forget to add value to that organization or task we are to do. 

Now let's pause, what does it mean to add value?

Value is the quality that renders something desirable or valuable. The quality here could be positive or negative. We will look at the positive value. When you are told to handle a task, try to put your whole into it. Ensure you overpromise and overdeliver. Give our your best. I am not saying you should not go for your money. But the moment your value is more than the money itself, your clients are ready to pay more. Desire to change lives and mindsets with your value and gifts, money will surely follow.🔥🔥 

5) Love surpasses all: This period, there are a lot of things to cause hates and quarrels. Relationships broken and damaged, friends turn enemies and more. But take a deep breath and show some love. 

Let's ignore the aspect of relationship, hatred and all. We have a bigger task at hand. Most families lack what to eat, drink, wear and more. Have you helped someone today? Get up. You have something you could give them. No matter how small, it will mean a whole lot to them. When trying to show them some love, don't embarrass them before doing so. If you fond of announcing to everyone about how you helped someone, you are only being a hypocrite and making them (the people you helped) feel bad. Don't let your left hand know what you right hand gives out. Show love selflessly. That is what it is all about.❤️

6) Journaling: Do you have a journal? Do you write down and keep records of things? A journal is a book you use to record daily or weekly activities of your life. Do you have one? You don't? Why? You should have! A journal helps you remember a lot of things and makes you smile or laugh when you go back to them. It could be an exercise journal, gratitude journal, diary, date journal, art journal...just name it. Keeping a journal is healthy and fun. It makes activities for you easy and creative. I've got a bunch of journals for so many things: quotes, to-do list, poetry, stories, e.t.c And I would say that when I go back to most of them, it puts a smile on my face and reminds me of how great I am. So, why not try some journaling today? You would love it, I bet!😏😘

7) Be grateful: Have you said a word of thanks today? Are you thankful or grateful about something or someone today? Or are you busy grumbling and complaining? Hey, take a chill pill and drink some water. Your life is enough reason to be grateful. Be thankful to God for that. Your friend just got a job and you didn't, be grateful. Your paycheck is not as large as your colleague's own but you get paid, be grateful. There are a million and one things to be grateful for. You just have to sit and think about them. Count your blessings and begin to show gratitude. Gratitude will shift you to a higher frequency and you will attract better things. Gratitude helps you to grow and expand. It causes you to dwell in happiness and peace and that is the greatest gift one can have. So, be grateful today! It is necessary for you.🤲

8) Be happy: Are you worried about something or are you scared about something? Are you sad about the loss of someone or did you you just lose a job? It is sad and I know. Many a times, we are told to put on a smile on our faces and forget all of our worries. It is difficult, right? Now let's take a deep look into your life. Can you remember that time when you graduated from primary school and some of your friends died along the way? You got into secondary school and this same thing happened, yet you survived? It's the exact same thing in the University and you are here today hale and hearty? Even if you didn't get it your desired destination, is this not enough reason to be happy and grateful too? Happiness can not be bought with any amount of money. You are the only one responsible for your own happiness. So why not be happy? You should choose for yourself whether you should remain in worry and sadness or get up and begin to smile like you won a lottery😅 You choose.

9) Take care of yourself: This is very important. Have you had a good meal today? Have you had a bath today? Are you moved by how the Regina Daniel's skin glitters and yours doesn't? Are you worried about how Diana Eneje eats good meals and you only have Garri and sugar to eat? Forget them. You can look good and eat well too. You just have to take proper care of yourself. Don't let those who have it all bother you. You have the right to be good. Just use what you have and look good. You don't need to steal to look good. You are already perfect the way you are. All you have to do is take care of yourself both mentally and physically. You've got the power to.🤗

10) God First: The best is always saved for the lost. Above all my tips, this is the most essential tip and lesson of all. For you to be able to achieve all these, you need God. Have you said a prayer today? Have you read a Bible verse today? You need to. He is the greatest guide you need right now! Don't let the whole situation in the globe make you forget your Creator. Have your quiet time with Him and converse. He will help you achieve everything you need to achieve. So ensure you get him involved in your life today.🌹

So friends, here you have it. My Top 20 Lockdown Tips!! I hope you enjoyed every bit of it because I did. It reminded me of some of my encounters during this lockdown and I can say that I am getting used to it because my tips are guiding me🤭 If you didn't see the first 10 tips, check out my previous post and enjoy them. Like, comment and share as we would be able to reach out to a whole lot of people with these.

Thank you, friends. Have a lovely day.❣️