Positive Thinking
Matters Don’t Leave Yourself Behind
"Mindset
set shift is critical to development..." Charles Akpoki, 2016. What has
positive thinking with development? is a question I asked myself during
the radio interview with our spectacular resource person, Mr. Charles Akpoki on
"Positive Thinking An Inroad To
Sustainable Development" on Quest 93.1FM, Nigeria.
What
then is positive thinking?
Positive
thinking is a process that involves our good mindset towards a particular
circumstance. According to “Leadingpersonality” and “Wonderopolis”, both online
resources: "Positive thinking is a
mental attitude in which people expect good and favorable results... a positive
mind waits for happiness, health and a happy ending in any situation.” “A
positive attitude doesn't mean ignoring life's troubles. It just means being an
optimist and looking for the good in things, rather than being a pessimist and
concentrating on the bad in things.”
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| Towards my Country...no ifs, no buts...my Country is Possible!!! |
Positive thinking hence doesn’t entail
just being onlookers or passersby, we must stir it in a right and progressive
direction- eventually beneficial for all. But how does this link to societal development,
“… Development can be defined as efforts that seek to improve the economic
well-being and quality of life for a community…it involves poverty reduction, equity and job creation.”
When we are expectant of positive
results from our governments, we believe they have duties and responsibilities
towards the citizens but what are our roles as citizens? Do you think citizens
have corresponding roles and responsibilities? What is the role of our patriotism?
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| Think of the present state of your country and imagine the desired outcome and work toward it!!! |
Yes. Our countries may have disillusioned the masses for so long that they lack
any meaningful level of patriotism but the significant question is about the
role of our patriotism. However, all is not lost as the sustainable development
goals (SDGs) of the United Nations seeks some aspirations to resolve some of
the world’s development challenges that’s why its committed to leave no one
behind- you and I. If the world is geared towards leaving no one behind why
then embrace negativity which prompt us to unconsciously leave ourselves behind.
While we are highly expectant of the proceeds of the SDGs, we must collaborate
and contribute via a positive attitude to make it happen. SDGs are not for the
government alone but it is a development agenda for all, from a context
specific perspective.
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| Through the SDGs, its possible!!!! |
So
don’t leave yourself behind…
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We leave ourselves behind when we do
not pick an interest in the development aspirations.
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We leave ourselves behind when we vote
in the wrong candidate to rule.
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We leave ourselves behind when we do
not get involved in what our government is doing… remember we elected them into
office.
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We leave ourselves behind when we do
not ask questions and seek answers from elected officials.
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We leave ourselves behind when we do
not seek for local solutions and work with other relevant civil societies in
forming a collective voice towards development initiatives.
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We leave ourselves behind when we do
not know the procurement outcomes for providing public services.
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We leave ourselves behind when we patronize
foreign goods over homemade products. Remember the carbon footprints in
importation processes.
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We leave yourself behind when the
thread of corruption runs in your blood as the funds for private services are
in the pockets of public servants.
· You leave yourself behind when you don’t
care for the environment… the environment needs you more than you do.
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In summary you leave yourself behind
when you contribute to the negative things happening around you
Develop a positive attitude and get
involved in the development agenda in your country… ask yourself some deep
questions. How can I make my country better? A collective voice, a collective
awareness and a collective positive mind set makes some if not all the
difference.
Be SDGs compliant😉😉😉😉😉😉😉
