Picking the right path

Working towards a brighter tomorrow

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Imagine yourself 3 years from now.

What did you see? Were you happy with what you saw?

It is true that none of us can see the future. But the things we do today can shape what happens tomorrow.

To get to the future you want, you have to be on the right path.

This means you making the right choices about your education, career and life in general.

How do we get on the right path? And how do we stay there?

Get an education
It can be going to school or learning a trade. The more knowledge and skills you have, the better your chances in life.

Don’t get distracted
Friends are important. So are boys. But the most important thing is your future. Don’t let anyone make you lose focus on your goals.

Find your passion
What are you good at? What do you really love to do? Once you know, work to develop that talent or skill. You never know how far it will take you.

Make a plan
What are your goals? What do you need to get there? Is there any special training you will need. How much money will you need? Write it all down and then plan how you will take each step.

Build a support squad
Surround yourself with friends who believe in you and will encourage you. Find people you admire and trust to advise you.

Do you think you are on the right path? Talk to a parent or trusted adult about your goals. They can help you start making the right decisions

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i finally enrolled ....In a tailoring class ....I'm nt up2 20.....I c myself in 5yrs 'already excelled'

March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.

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Das great girl,u go giri!

hi big sis i hv a friend who seems to being in love with a boy who i don't think likes her but is fooling but i and my other friends hv advise her to focuse on her studies but she won't listen pls what can i do to help her

March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.

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Hey Tops! Just keep talking to your friend and hope she listens to you. Try and convince her and also distract her with interesting and fun activities. Remember that you can only advice and hope that she listens. We hope this helps

What if u don't know your passion. How would you know especially if you don't step out so exploring your environment is out on it?? Then how would you knw dis is your passion, how will you identify it??

March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.

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Hey Nancy! We believe everyone was born with a talent. Whether is it talking, singing, cooking, writing, reading or even taking care of little children. Now to identify your talent, all you need to do is to think of the things you love to do and the things you do without stress. Once you identify these things, think of how much passion you have for them. If everything is positive, you have discovered your talent. So Nancy, we want to encourage you to develop it. No matter what it is, use it for good things and see how far it will take you. We hope this helps.

Well Big Sis, i knw i love carrying children. As in i love children a lot, so how do i develop on dat?? What profession can equally come out on that??

March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.

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Hey Nancy! You can be a nanny or even open a nursery in the future. This is a very good one. Now you see that you have a very great talent because not everyone is good with children. You can start by being a nanny to the children in your community and then move to opening a creche, daycare or even nursery. Good one girl!

But what abt my education, i want a profession frm my education. How will my parents be impressed with being a nanny after so much money dey spend on me.

March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.

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Hey Nancy! You asked how to make money from your hobby and also discover your talent which is the advise we gave you. If you don't want to use your talent to make money and you want to use your education then we suggest you study hard to make good grades so that you can get a good job to make your parents proud. We hope this helps.

Hi big sis can I be a psychologist in science class

March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.

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Hey Gloria! Thanks for the comment. Please talk to your school's counselor or a teacher you trust. We hope this helps

Hi big sis,i have a frnd nd we are agemate but she finish school me nd den wen am abt to wrote my waec,she change her attitude toward lyk she class herself nd wenever i greeted her she will jst did assive she z calling but she z nt nd wen i saw dis me too,i dont greet her again.but i want to knw maybe i did right or wrong.pls i want ur advise big sis.

March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.

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Vicpet I myself I have expressed this also in my feel I once had a friend her name is Prudence when she entered secondary I was in entering Primary 4,ever since she entered JSS1 she started behaving strange towards me but I never knew what to do then I started giving space and started making another friends one was in JSS2 then but she just graduated from from secondary school she did not let me feel left out ever since she did this to me I promised myself that even if you are not classmate are we were once friends no class difference will change that and now am entering SS1 am happy.

In my own place there is no free education oh but salvation is free education surpose to be free our people like money oh eeeeeeeeh 😚

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

The most important decision I ever take in life is #Change, and prepares me for better future. Therefore, act upon what you believed.

March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.

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Hi

For me I prefer my talent and I am planning to go trade for more information about my talent to be enable to show more skills

March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.

I love to make up i love fashion nd i love cooking so am working towards it

March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.

Now i have stopped giving up on my dream on being a ballerina i am already taking classes online

March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.

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Wow Misty! This is so great to hear. We are glad that you have taken some steps to achieving our dreams. Keep up the good job.

Am doing hard work to achieve my dreams for brighter future

March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.

Am doing harder to acheive my goals

March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.

I like to be determined and focuse

March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.

definitely all that is written is true but to my own side , I had a training on computer engineering after I might have finished my O level, they give me my certificate and also industrial training letter to summit to any industries of my choice that are based on that but up till today I haven't find any. How CAN PROCEED AND SUCCEED, PLEASE OPINION

March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.

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Hey Asanga! Thanks for the comment. We love the fact that you have made major moves on getting some form of education and to that, we say a big well done! At this point, we understand how sad and confused you are about not getting a job but we urge you to continue and not give up okay. Keep on submitting letters and we are sure that you will get a job. Do not give up! We hope this helps

I am well determined to do something.

March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.

Truth!!!

March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.

luv the article surely I have goals and priorities and I'm trying my whole best to keep them straight :-) And I'm very sure my fellow springsters have theirs ;-) cheers to all my springsters friends and merry Christmas and prosperous new year babes :-) I luv u all... <3

March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.

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True

Thanks

March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.

The future depend on what u are doing in presence

March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.

usefl advice,thaaank u.

March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.

This advice is really useful. Thanks Sis BTW.. I'm new here

March 20, 2022, 7:53 p.m.