Personal Management – A Key to Success

It is not only important to understand the significance of personal management or at least this article is not ideally meant for the purpose. The aim of this article is to help you figure out how small and easy steps can help you with better personal management that will consequently lead you to your desired goals.

There is one assumption that we make before moving further; personal management is as important and as vital to success as strategic management. The reason why this is safe to assume is because it is a well-managed person who leads to a bigger, organizational success; hence, the person has to be managed first.

Coming back to our objective of making it happen, there is one change in perspective that is vital to growth and success; today is all I have to make it happen! This does not mean that we start believing that there is no tomorrow but rather what it implies is to be as productive and valuable as s/he can be on a particular day. Once you are on the path of productivity with distractions minimized, here is what the easier part is.

Peter Bregman, who is an adviser to many CEOs and their teams to tackle priorities, suggests the following:

1.       Set Plan for Day: Before you start your day, sit down, relax, sip your coffee and set a plan for your day (writing it down is preferred). This should help you in listing down the things and filtering out what to prioritize and otherwise.

2.       Focus: Follow the list. Check your list every hour to evaluate how productive you have been the last hour. The aim of this exercise is to help you re-focus on the tasks you prioritized, filtering out the distractions.

3.       Review: At the end of every day, review your list to find out how productive have you been today to check and mark your success on the right lines. This should help you for a better tomorrow.

Why we at Nixon University believe that this area needs greater emphasis is because Time and Personal Management are becoming more of an art in the modern day scenario and thus it is imperative to manage yourself better and making full use of the time that you have.

What a Top Performer does that others don't...

Do you ever wonder why we end up checking our Facebook account when we should be working instead? The answer is an overtaxed mind which might also be lacking some essential training.

The next thing we ask ourselves is how do we overcome this problem, the answer is simple but we need to dedicate some time towards this essential training and REST!

A study conducted recently that examined top performers suggested that it is their ability to focus on the defined objective, their un-matched stamina to train their body and mind regularly and systematically combined with the time they dedicated to rest that enables them to give out their best in the field; be it athletics, composing music or their workplace. The study aimed at proving that the common practice of giving up rest with the expectation of utilizing that time to finish the job at hand is actually a flawed approach altogether. 

During the study, it was also found out that Susan Butcher who was a veterinarian’s assistant and was well aware of the physical strength of her dogs trained them for four-to-six hour spurts and allowed them to rest of the same time, earned her team a four time win in the race at the takes place in the Arctic and is measured at 1,100 miles.

The point is to understand the importance of work-rest-work-rest cycle as the differentiating factor rather than to be over-occupied with just work or rest to perform well both in the short as well as long-run.

Experts suggest that one should always keep in mind the limit to which a body and mind can be put to work to ensure appropriate levels of attention and performance. Although the fact remains that one can take help from meditation to strengthen the brain muscle. From the perspective of cognitive science all meditation methods are methods to train attention. An increasingly popular method to grow the power of the brain’s circuitry for attention is “mindfulness,” a meditation method stripped of a religious belief system. 

Other methods include solutions such as ‘lunchtime stops, during which employees are allowed to go home, have a hearty meal followed by a nap, ideally so as to ensure performance later in the day.

What You Need To Know Before You Decide Your Career Path

It seems all very well to choose the most trending industry for your ultimate career path, especially when a lot your peers are getting into it as well. The trouble starts when you get in and realize it really is not your cup of tea. You might have thought you could pursue a career in public relations but then you realized you really weren’t into the whole publicity and event management scene. You were actually a lot more interested in digital marketing and working your magic form behind the scenes, using the anonymity afforded by the internet. The trouble is by the time you had this realization in full, you had already completed your education or were halfway through it. You had not only wasted your time but also years of your life pursuing a career in a field that you realized wasn’t suited to you.      

   

This is the story of not one but many students around the world who fail to make this professional realization sooner. The result is loss, both financial and personal. A career choice is not one that can be made lightly. It requires a lot of thought unless you are already aware of your propensities and know you can do something. Before you make a choice, consider the following tips (compiled by the Nixon University Career Center):

• Do some soul searching. Find out what your strengths and weaknesses are.  Find out what you are good at. This way, you will be able to judge better what you can and can’t do.
• Choose a field that matches your abilities. There’s no point in trying to become a cryptographer when you are bad at math and complex logic. Unless you can really change that, look for other options no matter how attractive the other may seem.
• Do a little research about the field you are considering pursuing your career in. It will give you a good idea about what kind of jobs and opportunities you can expect in it. 

At Nixon University, students are always encouraged to ask for career-related advice from the counselors who are always available to guide the students in the best way. Such tips are useful in saving time and as well as making you think twice before you make a wrong choice that will result in loss.

UN Montreal Protocol Helping to Slow Down Melting Ozone Layer

The ozone layer is a layer in the earth’s atmosphere that is responsible for absorbing most of the Sun’s heat in order to keep the planet from overheating. This is very necessary in order to maintain a balance in the Earth’s temperatures and ensuring that they remain tolerable for human, animal and plant life. For the past few years, however, the ozone layer has been depleting at an alarming rate due to the increased production of greenhouse gases and chemicals that are harmful to the ozone. Use of products containing chlorofluorocarbons, like aerosol sprays, are also on the rise and with the increase in population, more and more people are using these products.

The thinning of the ozone layer has caused several climatic and environmental problems for the planet. Several areas of the world now have longer and hotter summers. Glaciers and icecaps have started melting at accelerated rates, causing water levels of oceans, seas and river s to rise around the world. In certain areas this has brought flooding and disaster as water reaches uncontainable levels.

Because of the far reaching effects of the diminishing ozone layer, countries all over the world meet regularly to propose measures to control the situation.  The UN Montreal Protocol has recently proved to slow down this thinning of the ozone layer. The Protocol states reduced usage of products containing CFCs around the world, a measure that has brought with it positive results. A recent study showed that without the Montreal Protocol, the Earth’s surface would be 0.1 degrees Celsius hotter. This study was shared among all the students of Nixon University. The treaty is helping to slow down the drastic depletion of the ozone layer and contributing to making the planet more environmentally healthy. Awareness about the importance the ozone layer and global warming and the threats it poses to our planet has increased and countries are paying more attention to taking stringent measures to help control the situation.

At Nixon University, students of Natural Sciences study issues such as these in depth, while students of other departments are also provided with such information so that they may know what is going on in the world.  This is done so that students of Nixon University may be able to contribute positively to solving world problems. This is an indication of the University’s indication of commitment to producing quality human resource that can work for the betterment of the environment they live in.             

Nixon University Celebrates World Mental Health Day

The World Mental Health Day was celebrated this year on the theme of “Mental health and older adults”. People around the world made contributions in their own way. Most educational institutes carried out informative sessions on mental health among older adults and its importance in society. Many volunteers made trips to nursing homes to spend some time with the inmates and get to know about their needs and problems better.

At Nixon University, the School of Psychology carried a special online session that covered topics relating to mental health in older adults. Specialists, including Nixon University faculty members spoke about the need for more awareness in this regard and the steps that can be taken to make their lives more comfortable. Students were made aware of the common mental illnesses and their causes in older adults and preventive measures that can be taken. Several students of Nixon University from countries all over the world shared their experiences on the celebrations of the World Mental Health Day this year.

The World Mental Health Day was observed this year amid a lot of enthusiasm from students, doctors and social workers alike. Senior citizens expressed their delight in being treated with special attention. It was a source of learning as well as a humbling experience for the students to visit these older adults and get to know about the kind of life they are living, the treatments they are receiving and what can be done to make their lives easier.          

Nixon University has always encouraged its students to take part in such activities so that their exposure to the world is enhanced. Nixon University students are known for their caliber and initiatives and taking part in such activities will add to this quality. More information about Nixon University can be found at www.nixonuniversity.com       

Nixon University: The Perfect Online Solution

In today’s world of technology and growing economic concerns, it is very necessary to keep up with the trends in order to stay abreast of the competition. Many career paths require an individual to keep on upgrading his or her skill set order to remain competitive.  However, working and studying proves to be a problem for many as everyone cannot easily give time to regular studies. In such cases, online courses prove to be of the utmost help and comfort to people belonging to the working population.   

Nixon University offers its students a chance to pursue degree, diploma and certificate programs in 71 comprehensive and industry responsive majors. Each of these majors is carefully evaluated on a regular basis so as to incorporate the latest developments in the industry. Nixon University teachers take special care to make sure that the course does not just focus on theoretical textbook knowledge but also on practical applications of that knowledge and skill development. This is why students of Nixon University are known to be competent and knowledgeable in their respective fields and are the top choice of recruiter all over the world.

Unlike other universities, both traditional and online, Nixon University offers academic programs at relatively economic fees and also offers scholarships to further reduce the burden of tuition fee for the students. In this way everyone benefits; those individuals who work to save up for advanced studies as well as full time workers seeking to enhance their academic qualifications. Keeping all these facts in mind, Nixon University has set a trend in online education through its high quality and affordable online academic programs that make qualified and educated human resources to meet the current needs of the market. More information about Nixon University can be found at www.nixonuniversity.com                 

Oktoberfest in Full Swing

September is a month of celebrations for people all around the world. Since Nixon University has a   presence in over 120 countries all over the world, it has students belonging to a variety of cultural and geographical backgrounds which makes the experience of studying at Nixon one of a kind indeed. As September is coming to a close, people around the world are either enjoying or gearing up for the Oktoberfest celebrations. 

Oktoberfest is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm not just in its native Germany but also in many countries across the world. Each year the festival attracts around 6 million visitors worldwide. Major celebrations outside Germany are in Canada, Brazil and United States (Cincinnati).  Each country has its own festivals and celebrations but certain features are common in all three.  These include the costumes, which range from traditional to more contemporary, the food, the beer and the music which is also a mix of the traditional and modern. 

The festival is usually 2 week long and gives people over the world a chance to interact with each other and share the joy of celebration together. The Oktoberfest goes back to a hundred years. It originally started as the festivities following the wedding in the German Royal Family. However, today’s festivities infuse a flavor of each country into the Oktoberfest as well.

In the Oktoberfest Cincinnati (USA), celebrations include chicken dances and races as well as large scale parities where everyone can have a good time. In Las Vegas and Oregon parades and music festivals are a major highlight of the celebrations.  Canada’s Oktoberfest, which is the second largest celebration outside of Germany, features many beer-related festivities as well as cultural and entertainment attractions

Nixon University wishes all its students all over the globe a very happy Oktoberfest. Students are encouraged to share their experiences so that the University student community becomes more integrated and can learn from each others’ experiences.      

Nixon University- Celebrating International Day of Peace

Nixon University personnel wished everyone a very happy and peaceful International Day of Peace. To our alumni belonging to various parts of the world, we hope you all are celebrating this day in true spirit keeping the essence of the day in mind.    

Today, the entire world is celebrating the International Day of Peace. The 21^st of September officially announced as the International Day of Peace by the UN GENERAL Assembly in 2002. Since then, people all over the world express their feelings of goodwill and peace. Celebrations can be anything, from a festival to the simple act of singing peace songs together and expressing solidarity with each other.

To Nixon University students residing in New York City, we hope you felt the thrill of excitement hearing the Peace Bell toll. It is quite a thing to behold and that which brings to mind the lives lost in war and the negative impacts it has on human life. Nixon University encourages its students to take active parts in demonstration, festivals and other activities on this day so that we all may observe this day of peace together.    

The International Day of Peace of the year 2013 has been dedicated to peace education by the UN Secretary General in an effort to encourage a culture of peace in people from an early age and make them aware about the benefits and importance of peace in today’s world. Nixon University, being a leading educational institute, fully supports this initiative and hopes it can contribute to the peace education of its students no matter which part o the world they may be in.

Nixon University once more wishes all its students all over the world a very happy International Day of Peace and hopes that this day brings fortifying change to the world at large

Why Choose Nixon University?

When making a decision about choosing a university one needs to keep several points in mind. Top amongst these is the quality of education and the impact it will have on the professional life of the student. A university’s prestige and global presence are also key factors to consider.     

For students of online educating the decision should be made equally carefully. Prominent in the world of education is Nixon University, a US-based online university that offers world class degree, diploma and certificate programs. The University prides itself on its high and consistent standards of education. A testimony of these standards is its accreditation credentials. Nixon University is accredited by renowned accrediting bodies such as QOECB (Quality Online Education Certification Bureau) and AAC (Arab Accreditation Council). Accreditation by these prestigious accreditation bodies assures prospective students that Nixon University successfully meets the international standards and criteria for conferring degrees, diplomas & certificates.     

Nixon University offers a vast array of majors to its students. The University has 16 schools of education which make up a total of 71 majors for the students to choose from. Each of these majors is industry-responsive and updated on a regular basis to ensure their relevance to modern times and level of comparison with programs offered in universities, both traditional and online. This makes Nixon University on par with their contemporaries and ensures their competitiveness in the industry. 

Nixon University also employs the services of seasoned career professionals in order to provide top of the class career services to the students. These include individual career counseling as well as workshops to instill the right skills in the students which are necessary for them to survive in the industry and make a successful career for themselves.  More information about Nixon University and its exceptional student services can be found at www.nixonuniversity.com