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Consciously Living as an Influencer: The Power of Responsible Influence

In today’s digital age, being an influencer comes with immense power and responsibility. With millions of followers and a global reach, influencers hold the ability to shape opinions, trends, and even lifestyles. However, with great power comes great responsibility, and consciously living as an influencer involves much more than just gaining likes and followers—it’s about being mindful of the impact one has on others.

The Influence of Influence

Influence, in its essence, is the capacity to affect the character, development, or behavior of someone or something. As influencers, this power is amplified through social media platforms, where our words and actions can reach a vast audience instantaneously. This influence can be incredibly positive, inspiring people to lead healthier lives, embrace sustainability, or promote social causes. On the flip side, it can also perpetuate harmful trends, spread misinformation, or foster unrealistic standards.

Conscious Living: Mindful Choices, Meaningful Impact

Consciously living as an influencer begins with awareness—awareness of the impact of our words, actions, and choices. It means recognizing that every post, every comment, and every collaboration sends a message to our audience, shaping their perceptions and behaviors. Here are a few key aspects of consciously living as an influencer:

Authenticity Over Perfection

In the quest for likes and engagement, it’s easy to fall into the trap of portraying a perfect life. However, authenticity resonates far more deeply with audiences. Embracing imperfections, sharing struggles, and being genuine create stronger connections and empower others to embrace their own authenticity.

Responsible Content Creation

Content creation is at the heart of influencer culture, and with it comes the responsibility to create content that is not only entertaining but also ethical and mindful. This includes avoiding harmful stereotypes, promoting diversity and inclusion, and fact-checking information before sharing it with millions of followers.

Positive Messaging and Impact

Influencers have the power to spread positivity and inspire change. Whether it’s promoting mental health awareness, advocating for sustainable practices, or supporting charitable causes, using our platforms for good can have a lasting and meaningful impact on society.

Engaging Responsibly with Brands

Collaborating with brands is a common practice among influencers, but it’s crucial to do so responsibly. This means being transparent with sponsored content, ensuring products align with personal values, and not promoting harmful or questionable products for the sake of profit.

The Ripple Effect of Conscious Influence

Consciously living as an influencer isn’t just about our direct impact on followers—it’s about the ripple effect that extends beyond social media. By setting positive examples, challenging harmful norms, and promoting conscious living, influencers can inspire real-world change and contribute to a more mindful and compassionate society.

Conclusion

As influencers, we have a unique opportunity to shape narratives, inspire change, and contribute to a better world. By embracing conscious living, being mindful of our influence, and prioritizing authenticity and responsibility, we can make a positive difference that goes beyond likes and followers. Let’s use our platforms not just to be seen, but to make a meaningful impact.

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Written Plans

You know, sometimes you feel like you have it all planned out.

You think that you have it all planned out in your head.

You know what exactly to do!

But,
Do you know that writing your plans out either on your notepads, reminders, and alarms, on a sheet of paper, or a sticky note pasted every corner of your corner (your house, office, or where you need to get the stuff done ) can help you to stay accountable, committed to the goal and avoid distractions???

Well, before you say I always have it figured out, and yet by the end of each day you wonder what you’ve made out of your day. Why, don’t you try out this little advice, and let’s see if it’s gonna work 🤝.

I am not trying to underestimate your wisdom, just wanna help!
Consider written plans a try, it just might help you in achieving your goals.

I hope it works!

Feel free to share what has helped you to stay accountable to your goals each day 👇👇.

PS: Hey there! Are you ready to unleash your inner wisdom and conquer your goals? Don’t sell yourself short, because I’m here to help! Let’s work together to make it happen and I’m confident that we’ll succeed. And hey, I have got some tips in this book, so roll up your sleeve on how to stay accountable to your goals each day, don’t be shy – share away! Let’s rock this!

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Peace ✌️ or Vawulence 🥷

PEACE 🫠 OR VAWULENCE 🥷???

You know ✍️,

People often ask me “How do you deal with a bad/difficult to live with people 😬(as the case may be)?

And few things that have remained constant in my response have been 👇👇:

As much as you can, live with everyone peacefully. 🫠

Now, is it because they are peaceful too? Sometimes no 🙅, but you can make it happen if you as an individual are peaceful, have peace within you, and allow it to flow through you. Remember that whatever the other person is giving is energy, therefore feel free to allow your peace-energy flow🌊.
For this to work, you must have peace (not happiness) and be peaceful yourself.

Understand that everyone can NEVER be like you no matter how good you are and feel the world deserves your personality in every human👩.

There are different types of personality🧓👱‍♀️🙀😿😹🤠🤫🤓🤪, and everyone is prone to act the way they are whether good or bad, by your standards or what is generally defined culturally, religiously, or ethically. Some people are just so outspoken and speak as they feel even if it hurts the other person and you can be quick to tag them ‘annoying’, some are just naturally quiet and prefer to be left on their own not because they are self-sufficient but aren’t just interested in drama and then you tag them ‘a snub’. Our naming priest, be calming down😌. Just understand that everyone is unique and acts differently, in fact, it has to stay that way else the world will be boring to live in (variety makes the world sweet 🍭 😍).

Deal with people according to their level of understanding🤔.

Imagine me telling a few-month-old baby that all you know to do is drink milk upandan 😒, do you know it’s costly to get good milk these days???👀 or asking an elderly bus conductor to advise me on investment simply because he’s an elder…..hello??? 😂.
Sometimes, you’re asking for too much of people who have no better idea. You already know the level of this person’s ability but why will just delight in picking up a fight with a roadside hawker shouting “e wa ra so and so” simply because you think his mates are quietly selling their kinds of stuff in more controlled and noise-free environments (shops, malls, eateries, and the likes). It is well known that your neighbor doesn’t greet anyone first, you don’t need to gossip about them or be cold towards them. If it’s okay for you to take up the first-to-greet ministry, take it up willingly and cheerfully, and if not face front and go your way!

Never allow another man’s bad to corrupt your good.

See eh! This one is very important too. I’ve heard people say “he asked for it 🔫🥷, so I served him hot”, “and I’m not like that, I only reacted”…..and the rest. Don’t let another man’s error be your mistake, don’t let what people do define how you react but rather act on Your True Self.
Because you know the person is a cheat should not justify why you had you cheat them back. Because a colleague stepped on you and didn’t say sorry 😡shouldn’t mean you should pour a cup of coffee on them intentionally 🤪 even when you already planned to say sorry 😂. Who are you deceiving??? 👀

Dear reader,

$$$ Intentionally making the other person feel lesser of themselves because you think you’re better shouldn’t be giving you joy at all.

$$$ Every other person is not you, and you are not them. If you can’t complement don’t be a terror either.

In a nutshell, it is possible be live peacefully with unpeaceful/or seemingly bad people.

I hope this helps us in making the world a better place for everyone, works! 🤝