Becoming An Advocate of Positivity In Nigeria By Dr Simeon Onakughotor

Becoming An Advocate of Positivity In Nigeria By Dr Simeon Onakughotor
Introduction
The Reasons to Become An Advocate.
1 We can help to make the world a happier, healthier and better place to live in by focusing on the positive around our thoughts, speech and deeds.
2 Ask not what the world can do for you, but ask what you can do for the world.
3 Becoming an advocate of Positivity gives your life a meaning.
4 Many people have very little or no skill in coping positively with the challenges of life .
(Stress Management and Anger Management).
5 A vast majority of people need techniques in self motivation and self discipline.
6 People need to be reminded of the benefits of positive thinking as well as the importance of staying positive in this dynamic world.
7 To promote the knowledge and practice of Positivity and thus generate Champions of Positivity who will go to empower those that will now empower others.
This circle of Positivity makes the inhabited world a happier, healthier and better place to live in by God’s grace.


STEPS TO BECOME AN ADVOCATE OF POSITIVITY.
‘’LET HIM THAT WOULD MOVE THE WORLD FIRST MOVE HIMSELF’’.
Socrates.
For you to therefore become an Advocate of Positivity, you must have practiced positivity and resolved to continue to practice it.
You may wish to take the SPL (Society of Positive Living) Pledge:
I, Champion …... do solemnly pledge,
To stay positive all the days of my life.
I shall no longer allow negative thoughts or feelings
To drain me of my energy.
Instead I shall focus on all the good things in my life.
This brings out the best in me
And help me to make the world
A happier, healthier and better place to live in.
So help me God.





SPL POSITIVITY SONG.
Champions remember your pledge
To stay positive always,
And help the weak to be strong
To raise positivity.
With God’s help, we shall conquer
And bring more joy to the world.

Champions, remember your smile.
Let not problems reduce it.
But reduce problems with a smile
For it brings peace and good health.
With God’s help, we shall conquer
And bring more joy to the world.







Champions, remember your thoughts
And daily renew your mind
For it brings transformation
In health, peace and happiness.
With God’s help we can conquer
And bring more joy to the world.

SPL ANTHEM
STAND UP, STAND UP SPL
ADVOCATE OF 3Ps
TO RAISE QUALITY OF LIFE
AND BRING MORE JOY TO US.
POSITIVE PYSCHOLOGY
PUBLIC HEALTH PROMOTERS
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
ARE GOALS OF SPL.
Join the triumphant war against Negativity.
There is always a reason to smile
Learn to find it.


WHO IS A POSITIVE THINKER?
He/She is a person who:
- Makes deliberate effort to stay positive.
- Focuses on progress in positivity, not full perfection.
- Smiles more often despite the challenges of life.
- Manages anger properly.
- Thinks positively.
- Daily renews his mind with positive thoughts of Gratitude, Humour, Hope, Joy, etc
- Focuses on the bright side of life.
- Makes efforts to transform tragedy to triumph.( Romans 8 vs 28, 1 Corinthians 10 vs 13).

BENEFITS OF STAYING POSITIVE
- Peace of mind.
- Happiness.
- Prevents Hypertension, Depression, etc.
- Peak Performance.
- Stress Management.
- Increases productivity and success.
- Improves leadership skills.
- Resilience.
- Enthusiasm.
- Improves relationship, etc.


QUOTES.
We ought to be more concerned about removing wrong thoughts from the mind than about removing tumours and abscesses from the body- Epictetus.

A man is not hurt so much by what happen, as by his opinion of what happens- Montaigne.
A merry heart does godlike a medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones- (Proverbs 17 vs 22)
It takes but one positive thought when given a chance to survive and strive to overpower an entire army of negative thoughts- Robert Schuller.
Being happy does not mean everything perfect. It means that you have decided to live beyond the imperfections.
-Author Unknown.
It has never been so bad that it could not have been worse, and the good can only get better for your best.
So in everything give thanks. - Simeon Onakughotor.





The PRAISE TECHNIQUE TO STAY POSITIVE.

P: POSITIVE MEMORIES.
R: REFRAMING.
A: AFFIRMATION.
I: IDENTITY
S: SMILING.
E: ENTHUSIASM.

SPL POSITIVITY FORUM.

Do you know that happiness is a choice?

If you choose to be happy in spite of life’s challenges, then join SPL positivity forum today.

The SPL Positivity Forum is a non denominational, not political, not for profit and nongovernmental association.

This forum is to promote the knowledge and practice of positivity in order to be happier, healthier, and more successful in life.

It is designed to provide conducive atmosphere for thinking and staying positive, self motivation and inspiration, personal development and training in public speaking and leadership, etc.
Membership is free.

Existing centres are in Asaba, Warri, Onitsha, Sapele, Ovu, Benin, Agbor, etc.

SPL POSITIVITY FORUM CURRICULUM.
The acronym, CHAMPION, stands for :
C: Charity.
H: Happiness.
A: Anger Management.
M: Master Reframer.
P: Personal Development.
I: Inspiration.
O: Optimist.
N: Nobility.








The forums shall deliberate on various ways and strategies to excel in the above components of CHAMPION.
The forums shall also entertain the following in order for members to stay positive and more successful by God’s grace.
1 GRATITUDE AND LAUGHTER SESSION (POSITIVE MEMORIES).
2 GOAL SETTING AND PLANNING SESSION: Including Expanding possibilities and financial management.
3 UTILIZING THE POWER OF PHYSIOLOGY.
4 RENEWING YOUR MIND SESSION.
5 CHARACTER BUILDING.
6 BOOK REVIEW.
Each centre should contact the Admin Officer/ Secretariat for detailed information on any of the above item.

SPL MEMBERSHIP HIERARCHY
MEMBER (CHAMPION)
FELLOW (CHAMPION).
SENIOR FELLOW (CHAMPION ).
SPL HERO (CHAMPION).
SUPER HERO).