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02 Sunday Jul 2017

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Okay…so yesterday, I was out and about with my friend discussing my new book Boss Bible (also type “Boss Bible” into Amazon)and you know…checking out the sights and sounds of York and I stumbled on to this store called @sharedearthuk which happened to come into my consciousness through someone i met earlier in the week. So I went in (of course) and saw the most amazing and inspiring pieces. I was just going “ohhhh”, “ahhh” throughout 😂😂😂😂🙄🙄🙄. I took pictures of some of the paperweights and let’s just say I will definitely be going back there (as an aspiring zen person) . Funny how The Principle of Recognition works because I have lived in this city for years and I have never seen this shop even though I must have walked past it a number of times. It was only after I met someone last week that I recognised and walked into it. Talk about good omens.

Ps: they didn’t have the paperweight I liked in my favourite colour purple, so I’m low-key pissed but hey. 😊😊😊😊

Have a fulfilling new week ahead.

Love,

Chika

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New Book Alert: Boss Bible

19 Monday Jun 2017

Posted by Chika Efobi in Motivation, Quotes

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It always begins with a spark: a thought, a feeling, something which seems to have the power to move our very core and pushes us to stop and think, to conceive, to plan…do things, achieve more.

In a world that glorifies the busy, we rarely find the time to stop and ponder. We are so busy being distracted by the internet (which is not a bad thing in itself, I must add) that we seem have lost that which is essential to the core of any human – inspiration.

The result is a lot of people living lives filled busy work but not quite achieving much in the true sense of the word.

It is with this in mind that I have written my latest book titled:

Boss Bible: Daily Wisdom to Inspire the Successful Lifestyle in Every Achiever and Entrepreneur

Boss Bible is a collection of 413 inspiring quotes from the likes of billionaires, business moguls, successful entrepreneurs, renowned thought leaders, well-known and respected TV personalities, world-famous poets and innovators. You’ll also find thought-provoking, meaningful, actionable words from the venerable queen of messaging and authenticity, Oprah.

It is just the tool you need to inspire you to reach for success, to give you hope, wisdom, and power when it may seem there might not be any. It will empower you and help you to create a better mindset to become the ultimate achiever and an all-round happier person. These quotes are not going to magically transform you into an overnight billionaire, but they will help you to build habits that will change your life and, hopefully, guide you on your journey to success, no matter what discipline you choose.

The quotes are short and concise (just perfect for the busy and not so busy person) and based on the feedback I have received, you would find it hard to stop until you have reached the end.

Boss Bible launches on 30 June, 2016 (a little over a week from now) but you can preorder your kindle copy which would be delivered directly to your device, by using the following links:

Amazon US: goo.gl/tZIXEw

Amazon UK: goo.gl/D1NXPc

Jumia NG: https://goo.gl/4oDvSD.

Or just type in the words “Boss Bible” into your Amazon search button as well as that of any book online retailer regardless of where you are located.

To get the first 10% of the book sent to your email completely free of charge, fill in your details using this link

I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.

Have an awesome new week ahead.

Love,

Chika

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I Started with Water

05 Friday May 2017

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i started with water I was sitting at my desk this morning, about to start my day when I glanced at my gorgeous plant. It was given to me about 2 years when we were rounding off a project for a company I worked for.

I remember when Jane, my Manager gave me the plant. I was super clueless regarding what to do with it. I had very little experience with plants and till now, I don’t even know what it is called. Also, I was commuting to work so I wasn’t sure if I could handle the responsibility of taking care of another living thing (taking care of myself is difficult enough lol!).

However, I took it on. What was the worst that could happen? The plant would die and I would feel like a terrible person for a period of time. Right? Maybe. But, as time passed by, I kept caring for it (mainly watering it) but I didn’t feed it with food cos come on, I don’t even know the name of the plant so how would I know what plant food to use?

I have an orchid plant food for my orchid which I posted about some time ago, but I suspected that it may not work for “Plant Unknown”. Also, as a typical naija girl…emmm, we typically don’t have time to care for plants.

Long story short, the plant is still alive and thriving. I eventually started feeding it with an all purpose plant food from #wilko just 2 months ago and I think it is doing alright **raises shoulders**.

The point of this post is this: sometimes, you may be thrown into endeavours or have an idea which you fully don’t understand how to tackle or implement, don’t wait till you have all the information or you may starve the #idea or bin it or worse, reject it. Start with what you have, stay conscious and as time goes on, more ideas will come to your consciousness and hopefully, you will recognise and implement them and then be blessed every morning with something as gorgeous as this little plant.
I started with water, what will you start with?

Have a brilliant and fulfilling day.

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[Video] Interview with Nigerian Author Chikamso Efobi

05 Sunday Jun 2016

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Hi Everyone,
I had the privilege to be interviewed by Jamie Timmons from Matters of My Heart. It was a lovely chat and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Video is on my Amazon author page below:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chikamso-C-Efobi/e/B019FXIWNE/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0

10 rituals of the most badass women

12 Tuesday Jan 2016

Posted by Chika Efobi in Motivation

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Hello and Happy New Year. I know I am more than a bit late considering that we are almost half-way into January but like they say, better late than never aye? I hope you all had awesome Christmas breaks if you can still remember it, lol!

I have some exciting news from this end. I have been working really hard on my next book which is scheduled to be published in July this year so I have become a bit of a night owl to meet this deadline.

To celebrate the New Year and the future release of my new novel, I have decided to make 3 chapters of Twisted in a Positive Way completely free!!! Awesome right? I think so too. To get the free chapters and other exclusive content such as free copies of my novel, sample chapters from my new releases in addition to other cool stuff, just sign up to my mailing list here. I promise I won’t crowd your mailboxes with junk.

If you just want to download the free chapters of Twisted in a Positive Way without signing up to my mailing list, click here to get for free on Okada Books

Okay, over to today’s post:

I have spent a lot of time thinking about the habits that differentiate successful people from regular people. What do they do that gives them the extra edge over the rest of us? My search has led me to listen to a number of interviews featuring some people I really admire. It was through this search that I stumbled upon an article written by By Samantha Thornhill which lists 20 daily rituals of the most badass women. It is important to point out that even though this post refers to badass women, the rituals are not limited to only females and can be practised by anyone despite their gender. I have listed 10 of them below: Ps: I liked number 7 the most.

1. Watch the sunrise

Not literally, but maybe. Most successful women are up by 6 a.m. Business leaders are said to accomplish more in those early hours than the average person does in days. This means getting to bed early too, since sleep deprivation went out of style along with shoulder pads.

2. Have gratitude

We so easily forget what a miracle it is to be alive. Let each day birth you into a state of gratitude for the day ahead, and give thanks for everything that you have.

3. Imbibe

Coffee, green juice, green tea, rooibos, chai, smoothies, hot chocolate, water with lemon, wine, whatever. Without exception, every badass woman alive begins or ends her day with a drink. (I personally drink green tea. It tastes absolutely yucky but it is filled with anti-oxidants which are very good for you.)

4. To-do list, check

Walking through the day in your mind or writing a list of things you hope to accomplish is incredibly centering, and it’s so gratifying to cross things off as you go along (I can vouch for this one. It truly works wonders).

5. Be mindful

Artist and social entrepreneur Rha Goddess tells “Gala” that she sees personal transformation everywhere: “In every interaction. Every conversation. Every intention. If we’re awake we recognize we have the opportunity – every single moment of the day – to heal, transform or affirm something about the truth of who we are, and what we say is important,” she states.

6. Just like water

Swim. Drink eight glasses. Splash it on your face. Dunk your weary bones in a full tub with Epsom salts. Have an ongoing love affair with our world’s most precious resource.

7. Position yourself

Arianna Huffington, who champions 7-8 hours of sleep a night, wouldn’t be much good to anybody if she didn’t poise herself for the bustling day ahead. She tells Soulcyle: “A big part of my morning ritual is about what I don’t do: when I wake up, I don’t start the day by looking at my smartphone. Instead, once I’m awake, I take a minute to breathe deeply, be grateful, and set my intention for the day. ” (Awesome right?)

8 Get energetic

Most of us will not spend two hours a day working out like Gwyneth Paltrow, but no matter when we get it in, anywhere between 15-45 minutes of exercise a day releases stress and clears the dome…and let’s not forget to stretch! The world’s most successful women get their best ideas during exercise or right after.

9. Be promiscuous with books

According to the “Los Angeles Times,” reading on your cell phone or iPad before bed can affect sleep habits by sending signals to the brain to stay alert. Lena Dunham says she keeps a stack of books by the bed. Fall asleep reading.

10. Plug out

If you are the type to fall asleep face first on a glowing screen, it’s good for the soul to plug out sometime—even if it’s just to put your phone to bed along with you.

I hope you enjoyed reading through the list and picked up some tips from it. Which of them did you find that you already practice and which ones you plan to take up? To read the full list from femde.com, click here

Culled from: http://www.femde.com/article/30758194/20-daily-rituals-of-the-most-badass-women

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1. Watch the sunrise

2. Have gratitude

3. Imbibe

4. To-do list, check

5. Be mindful

6. Just like water

7. Position yourself

8 Get energetic

9. Be promiscuous with books

10. Plug out

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