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"Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world." - Joel A. Barker

The importance of a Vision
Vision is the ability to articulate a possible future situation for an individual, organization or company. It is generally seen as a picture of the future; a picture of excellence; or something a person wants to create in his/her possible future. Because visions have always been a vital component of successful leadership, and is often used when initially describing a “great leader,” the downfall of many businesses today have also been attributed to a lack of vision by the owner(s).

Why are visions important?
As students, you must have a vision that defines who you want to be. It is important to know clearly who you are right now in order to know who you want to become. Ask yourself where you want to be many years from now, and tell yourself specifically how you picture your life.
Vision serve two purposes: inspiration and prediction. Visions will therefore inspire you to achieve what you want, and can also be used in prediction for changes in the future.
When vision spreads through a community, it pushes both the leaders and the led toward the same goals together, rather than separately. Therefore with vision, leaders can properly communicate ideas to others.
Vision helps you stay focused on what you want in life, while keeping you motivated towards it. Vision will open up your mind to many possibilities, and a brighter and bigger future.
When you create a successful vision, you will begin to feel passionate about it. The only way to be successful in your vision is to visualize it and set goals, and a plan of action to reach your vision.
Remember: When you can envision a future that is more productive, you are more likely to make the changes that are necessary for you to reach that type of life you have always desired. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

HEALTH TIPS

EAT A RAINBOW DIET EVERY DAY!

Whilst there’s no one particular food or nutrient that gives us everything we need, likewise, no *one* colour provides all the available nutritional power either. Every colour found in food, whether it’s green, red, purple, blue, yellow, and even white, reveals something nutritionally quite unique. By choosing a variety of colour in the diet, preferably at each meal, we can all be sure of enjoying a rich and varied spectrum of nutrients.
Green Foods: avocados, green apples, green beans, cucumbers, grapes, green onion, lettuce, lime, peas, peppers, spinach. Green foods contain lutein and indoles.

• The nutrients in green foods can repair damaged DNA that might lead to cancer of the breast, lungs or skin.
• Green foods also contain essential micronutrients like iron, and their high fiber content lowers the glucose level of foods eaten along with it. They help normalize blood glucose, blood lipids and blood pressure levels.
• Green foods contain B vitamins for energy, calcium for bone health, and vitamins C and E to fight off free radicals that promote aging and disease.
• As an added benefit, green foods are naturally alkaline foods which can help reduce the body’s acidity. High acidity caused by a diet high in processed foods and animal protein can leach calcium from bones, which can weaken the skeleton and increase the risk of osteoporosis.
Red Foods: red apples, cherries, red peppers, tomatoes or tomato sauce, watermelon. Red foods contain lycopene, anthocyanins, beta carotene and vitamin C.
• Lycopene is a very strong antioxidant that has been linked to reductions in cancer risk.
• Anthocyanins give a fruit or vegetable it’s red or purple color and has been linked to the reduction of many health risks.
• In particular, tomato consumption has been linked to lowered risk of heart disease, and berry consumption has been linked to lowered risk of cancer, diabetes, inflammation, neurological diseases and AGING.

Orange or Deep Yellow Foods: carrots, corn, grapefruit, lemons, mangoes, oranges, papaya, pineapple, sweet potatoes, yellow peppers. Orange or Deep yellow foods contain carotenoids, bioflavonoids and vitamin C.

• Our bodies convert carotenoid into vitamin A, which is a potent antioxidant. Vitamin A helps fight the harmful effects of free radicals, possibly helping to reduce cancer risk.
• Some orange and yellow vegetables contain lutein, another carotenoid which helps fight age-related macular degeneration – an eye disorder that can lead to blindness.
• It is also suspected that carotenoids can perhaps protect us from sun damage – another sign of aging.
Blue or Purple Foods: blackberries, black currants, blueberries, purple grapes, raisins. Blue or purple foods provide anthocyanins and flavonoids. They provide vitamin E and iodine (which enhanced the function of the thyroid gland) and potassium (which keeps oxygen supplied to the brain).
• Blue and purple foods also improve urinary tract health, memory and slows the aging process. All of these nutrients, when it comes down to it, fight aging.
• Overall, these foods help oxygen flow through the body which helps with allergies, inflammation, cancer, and heart and liver diseases.

White foods; Colourless pigments are found in foods such as cabbage and onions. These foods contain flavonoids.
• Flavonoids are powerful food chemicals, and counteract the free-radical formation, and resultant damage to the body’s cells. When free-radical damage is not controlled, it can cause significant cellular changes, which can lead to cancer or other disease states.
It is the fruits and vegetables of our world that carry all the colors of the rainbow, and it is these foods that have the greatest nutritional value for all of us. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

"Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment." - Jim Rohn

Discipline plays an important part in attaining one's goals. It is training oneself to produce a specific character or pattern of behaviour for result. For students, discipline would mean understanding that if more time is put into studying, one can outperform others who are less motivated, and do not study adequately. Many students have trouble organizing their time and knowing which activities to give priority. But a student who has learnt to exercise control and motivate him/herself, can stay on track and do what is right.

Here are a few tips for a well-organized study:

1. Develop a good time-table. This is a first-step for students. Your time table should be designed in such a way that it covers all the materials that has to be read. It must include a time period for study each day. Remember to prioritise by giving tough subjects more hours for practice, and consider time for breaks too.

2. Make notes as you study. Don't cram. Cramming is not a good method of studying. Making brief notes can help you in remembering all points while revising the subject.

3. Study in a place where you feel comfortable, relaxed and where you can concentrate properly. A research conducted revealed that the human brain is in its most active state between 5am and 8am, and between 7pm and 11 pm. Therefore, students who study during these times have the maximum retention power.

4. Sleep and eat well. Perhaps the biggest mistake students commit during exam time is that they don't sleep and eat well. The body needs at least 6 hours of rest a day.

5. Study using creative techniques. If you find any subject boring, convert the topics into various types of games (such as repetition, flash cards and mnemonics) so it is easy for you to assimilate.

Finally, if one follows these tips, success is assured! ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago

"You don't have true freedom until you allow a diversity of opinion and a diversity of voices." - Don Lemon

Diversity

Diversity is a term that is used to describe the similarities and differences that people have. It is understanding that each individual brings with them a diverse set of perspectives, work and life experiences, as well as religious and cultural differences. Understanding this is therefore critical because individual and group differences cannot always be used to predict any individual’s values, choices or responses.

By learning to appreciate the intercultural dynamics, social identities, and relating these to the qualities and conditions that are different from our own and outside the groups to which we belong, we would have learned to eradicate all forms of discrimination.

Having issues relating to diversity however, is not uncommon, and is not necessarily a bad thing. But doing nothing about it when you already have knowledge of the issues is where people go wrong. In institutions, it would take thoughtful leadership to know that diversity must be encouraged, because no school is expected to churn out students who have not learned the lessons of tolerance.

Students in a multicultural and pluralistic community especially, must be taught to be proactive in listening, accepting, and welcoming people and ideas which are different from theirs. We can therefore unleash the power of diversity by teaching diversity; encouraging diversity; and proactively responding to problems. Handling and resolving problems with regard to diversity as they arise would be the acid test of our commitment to issues of diversity and tolerance. This is what breeds tolerance and transforms a school into a warm, welcoming, and sharing academic community. ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago

HEALTH TIPS

Take Responsibility for Your Health

No one else is responsible for your health and your body, except you. No one knows your body like you do. You simply cannot delegate your health to anyone else and still expect to stay vibrantly well and healthy.

Create an enjoyable and sustainable relationship with food: Take care to eat foods that are as close to their natural state as possible. Preferably plant-based diet, high in wholegrains, vegetables and fruits. Planning healthy meals, buying organic foods, buying locally grown produce, growing your own fruits and vegetables, and cooking non-processed foods at home are all ways to keep a healthy body.

Regular Exercise: Exercising at least three times per week for the minimum of half an hour greatly increases a person’s health, mental health and longevity. Research has shown regular exercise to increase the health of a person’s body organs, skin, digestive system, and contributes to lower risk of most diseases, and increases undisturbed sleep patterns

Maintain Weight Control: Exercise, such as walking, and reasonable calorie intake help to maintain a healthy weight. Avoid eating junk foods and make healthy food choices like vegetables and fruits. Obesity can predispose an individual to having cancer and other related diseases.

Respect the Sun’s Rays: Too much sun causes damage to the skin. Use a sunscreen and wear clothing with long sleeves and a hat during the hours of 11am to 3pm.

Drink copious amount of water. Make it a habit to drink water as much as possible. Water should be the number one choice of drink. Water flushes out toxins from the body systems.

Make sure you get sufficient sleep. Tips for getting a better night’s sleep;

Keep regular hours- Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day.

Exercise early- While working out early in the day can help you sleep better, exercising within 4-6 hours to bedtime may make it harder to sleep.

Schedule in “worry time.”- If thinking about the day ahead keeps you from falling asleep, set aside a regular time before you go to bed to write down or think about your “to do” list.

Proper sleep habits are just as important as proper nutrition and exercise. By correcting poor sleep habits and revising your routine, your sleep patterns should fall into place.

Regular Health Screenings- A multitude of health problems can be detected through health screenings. The earlier a health problem is detected, the more likely the treatment will be successful and more cost effective. ... See MoreSee Less