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Fear is powerful because it lives in our imagination. It causes us to picture a future that doesn’t exist. This is what keeps us stuck. We are sure that “if we do  x ,   y   will happen,” and by definition,   y   is always bad. “If I ask for a raise, my boss will just say no and I will look like a fool,” we tell ourselves. So we keep quiet. To break the grip of fear, focus on what is now — the present moment. It’s important to experience the now and it actually prepares us for the future. This is the essence of mindfulness, which in the words of  John Kabat-Zinn  is “paying attention in a particular way; on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally.” When we live mindfully something extraordinary happens. Anxiety finds little room to set up residence and you become aware of possibilities that would otherwise be missed if you were worrying about the future. Living fully present is a simple yet challenging practice. It is counter to ou...

The first step in living courageously is defining your core values — the fundamental life principles you hold most dearly that give meaning and direction to your life. Values might include love, belongingness, achievement, adventure, competition, etc. Knowing and living by your core values gives you the confidence to say no to fear and yes to life — you know who you are, what is important to you, and where you are going. For instance, if one of your values is honesty, you will share your deepest feelings and concerns with your mate even though you worry it might lead to conflict. Living true to your values is really about living true to yourself. Please leave your comments below or email us at allafricayouths@gmail.com

Positive thinking  is a mental attitude in wich you expect good and favorable results. In other words, positive thinking is the process of creating thoughts that create and transform energy into reality. A positive mind waits for happiness, health and a happy ending in any situation. More people  become attracted to this notion, a good evidence is the increasingly courses and books about it. Positive thinking is gaining popularity among us. More and  more successful people will tell you that they got where they are now because they made a lifestyle around positive thinking. A person that faces life with a positive attitude will always bemore successful in life both professionally and personally, than...