
Are We Born Optimistic or Pessimistic?
ARE YOU BORN TO BE AN OPTIMIST? Hello Folks! Today, I will lay my emphasis on what it takes to be an
Hello Folks!
In this blog, I am going talk about How To Raise A Boy To Be A Gentleman in 2022. Parenting is no easy task. Being a mother of two, I exactly know how hard it can be at times. Don’t be scared, we all have our time.
We all are faced with great challenges along the way, but what matters is the end product.
So here, I am with a few tips on how to groom children, especially boys/sons.
The number one tip we, as parents can follow in grooming our boys/sons, is to talk things out with them. There is always something going on in their little minds. Whatever is there, does come out sooner or later.
As a parent, it is our responsibility to help them ease their thoughts, however, troublesome might it be. This act will give them the surety that as a parent, we are always there for them.
Secondly, to groom boys/sons, start assigning small tasks to them. Tasks such as cleaning their rooms, picking up their toys, and putting away the dinner plates. This will induce a sense of discipline in the children.
Thirdly, try to assess their likes and dislikes. Some children might like to wash the dishes yet others might like to prepare food in the kitchen with or without your help.
Ask them to help you out with food preparations in the kitchen.
This will not only enhance your bond with them but will also lead them towards being more responsible in the later years of life.
Fourthly, encourage their ideas of creativity or ideas related to money making. Children who have parents’ support at their back tend to make great success in their future lives as compared to those children who are always discouraged by their ideas.
Fifthly, spent time with your children like watching their favorite TV shows or it can either be a game. Don’t ever think it’s boring.
It is the time we are investing in them that will be rewarded to us in so many ways, we are unaware of.
Sixth, we should teach our children, especially boys to respect women of all age brackets. When we will observe a value system, our self, they automatically will follow it.
And if we are not clear our self why do we expect them to be clear? So the lines have to be clearly defined.
Seventh, never insult your children in front of anyone especially your maternal and paternal relations not to mention the outside world.
For in the long run if they turn out to be the opposite of what they were, they would never be appreciated for what they have become but would always be remembered as who they were.
Eighth, trust your children in what they tell you. If you trust them today, they will not betray your trust in the future but if it’s vice versa you have deformed them for life.
At the same time, as a parent, you need to have a hawk’s eye. After all, you are the parent and know your child in and out. However, no need to make it obvious to them. Observe and apply.
Ninth, to make them productive citizens of the community, set a positive example in front of them. As it is said; Do unto others as you want others to do unto you.
Lastly, I would ask all mothers out there to keep on observing other people’s lives who have raised wonderful sons. Interview them, talk to them and see what differences have they done and what you are missing.
It is always good to learn from other people’s experiences rather than going through the same mistakes.
I would like to add that there is no ready-made recipe for bringing up boys. We have to experiment with every stage of children’s growing up.
Some things might work well with one child whereas for others a different set of strategies might be needed.
But what is more efficient is your communication with the child. Only this, will help you in understanding the true nature of your children and act accordingly.
In the end, I would like to express my gratitude to all mothers who despite their professional life, and hectic household chores still try their best to balance their lives and in that balance work hard to raise good children, especially boys.
Happy Reading.
Hello Folks!🖐
With the overall scenario of despair and demotivation going on around especially when we are searching for jobs and looking for places to fit into; what is the 3 key to boosting your inner confidence?
Today, I will lay my focus on these crucial keys. So let’s start.
There are all kinds of strategies, ways of thinking, patterns of behavior, and, practical tips for improving your life and feeling better about yourself;
but they’re all redundant if the foundation isn’t there.
That foundation is the real you, the you that you know deep down you are.
The trick is that it takes confidence to find that and to bring out who you are – here are the three keys to real inner confidence.
1. Get to know your Values:
Personal values are a big passion of mine and I often get carried away with myself when I talk about them.
I make no apology for that though – they’re one of the most important things you can know about yourself and are vital in getting genuine inner confidence.
Your values are ten thousand feet down inside you, right at the very core of who you are; and they’re the building blocks, the foundations, and cornerstones for you.
A value is something in yourself, in others, or, in the world that’s most important to you, and could include things like beliefs, progress, family, fun, nature, achievement, or freedom.
Why is it that some people and situations leave you feeling angry, frustrated, demotivated, or deflated?
It’s because one or more of your values is being denied, suppressed, or, repressed –
and we experience that as a negative experience because it denies a fundamental piece of who you are.
Do you know those times when you’ve felt really alive, amazing, or buzzing?
Those are the times when one or more of your values are being honored, and you can get more of that by living according to them.
Your values are all yours, and no matter what happens, no one can ever take them away.
You can have absolute confidence in them because they’re always there just waiting for you to notice and use them.
When you get to know your values, you can start to make choices and align your life around them.
It’s so simple and it feels amazing because all that means is that you’re allowing who you are to live in the real world.
2. Exercise the Muscle:
Confidence is a muscle, and like any muscle, you need to exercise it so that it doesn’t shrink and waste away.
The problem is that unlike your biceps or glutes, which tend to stay in the same place, your confidence muscle can be harder to find.
How do you develop your biceps or firm up your glutes?
By doing exercises that are designed to work that muscle over a while until you see the results you were looking for. It’s just the same with confidence.
Let’s say that you’re the kind of person that doesn’t take many risks, the type of person who goes through each day doing what needs to be done and doing it well, but not really stretching yourself.
You might talk yourself out of doing something because it’s too scary
or because you think to yourself ‘I’m not good enough,’ ‘that’s not who I am’ or ‘I don’t really want it anyway.’
That kind of person lives within what they know and what keeps them safe and comfortable.
The fewer risks they take, the less confident they need to be and so the less confident they become.
To work your confidence muscle, you need to be prepared to take risks – big or small.
You need to be willing to stretch yourself in an unfamiliar direction, to try something new, or try something in a slightly different way.
You need to open yourself up to the possibilities around you and push yourself to increase what you know, what you do really and, and who you are.
The more open you are to risk, opportunity, and possibility the more confident you need to be, and so the more confidence you’ll develop.
That’s your confidence muscle – the question is, what are you going to do to exercise it?”
3. Positive thoughts and Trust in Yourself:
The power of positive thinking is a well-known phenomenon. It has been studied extensively and it has been shown that people who have a more positive outlook on life are happier, healthier, and more successful.
Challenging life situations are inevitable for all of us.
Although they may seem frightening and overwhelming at first, they can be used as an opportunity to change your life perspective to cultivate positive thoughts and trust in yourself.
1. Journaling:
Journaling is a great way to get in touch with your thoughts and feelings. It also helps you to stay focused on your goals and dreams.
One of the most popular reasons for journaling is that it can help reduce stress. Journaling has been shown to help people sleep better, feel less anxious, and have more positive thoughts.
Journaling improves your mood by allowing you to express how you feel in a safe environment.
It also helps you create a personal narrative that will be beneficial down the road when trying to understand who you are as an individual and what your life has been like so far.
2. Meditation:
Meditation is a practice that has been around for thousands of years. It is used to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.
It can also help with addiction and weight loss.https://www.sabahataamir.com/love-yourself/
Meditation can be done in many different ways. Some people like to sit cross-legged on the floor.
While others like to lie down on their back or even walk in a park.
The most important thing is that you are comfortable and relaxed during meditation.
3. Forgiveness:
Forgiveness is the process of letting go of resentment, anger, or thoughts of revenge.
You can forgive someone who has hurt you in some way. The person who has been forgiven feels relief and a sense of being unburdened.
Forgiveness is a noble act. It takes courage to walk away from grudges and hatred in your heart.
Forgiveness can be difficult to do but it’s worth it because it can help you heal and find peace within yourself.https://www.sabahataamir.com/are-you-born-to-be-an-optimist/
Think about it. Until next time stay safe and healthy.
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