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　 cold people One of the first things I noticed about Lagos was the cold - not the harmattan or the rains, but cold people. You might not notice it if you've been here all your life. However, I lived in Ibusa, Asaba, Ogbomosho, Port Harcourt and Benin City before coming here and the difference in emotional climates was interesting to note. People are always busy, brusque and on the move. Always frowning because smiles are somehow deemed a weakness. If you smiled too much, those mainland 4 ... 19 boys and pickpockets would see you as an easy target, and so everyone walks around with their bulletproof armour. More noteworthy (especially among the upper middle class) is how people tried to use other people as ladders so they could discard them as soon as they'd gotten to the next 'helper'. The consequence of this culture is the pervasive unhappiness that no one talks about. Behind the pretty makeup, wigs, designer bags and business suits, people have lay...

The Challenge: Having a negative attitude keeps us from being happy and impacts the people we interact with. The Science: Science tells us that having a positive attitude has a direct connection with happiness and success. The Solution: Make positivity a habit by making these small adjustments to your daily life and mindset! Our life is a reflection of our attitude. Without even noticing it, it can be easy to become negative and cynical towards the world as we are continuously exposed to tragedy and injustice in the media and as we experience our own heartache and distress. Not only is a negative attitude preventing you from fully enjoying your life, it can have a significant impact on your environment. The energy a person brings with them is contagious. One of the best things you can offer your family, organization or community is your positive attitude. In the wise words of Michael Jackson, “If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and make a ...