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Set Systems Not Goals: My Atomic Habits During COVID

Have you ever bought books thinking you can’t wait to read them when you get home, but never end up reading them? If yes, I feel you. If no, well then…good for you hahah. I love browsing through self-help books. I have a stack of them on my shelf, but I rarely flip through them.Continue reading “Set Systems Not Goals: My Atomic Habits During COVID”

5 Things I Learned From Running a Half Marathon

First thing first, let’s address the elephant in the room. Truth be told, being consistent on WordPress is indeed very hard to do hahaha, especially in the midst of full-time work and school. But in the last few months of being mia, I did something I never thought I would despite it being on myContinue reading “5 Things I Learned From Running a Half Marathon”

12 Things to Do For Your Mental Health (Part 1)

Let’s have a real talk. How have y’all been lately? I hope you’re doing better than I am, because I haven’t been well. There has been a lot going on in the past several months; whether it’s managing my emotions on all the things that are happening in the world, taking actions on various incidentsContinue reading “12 Things to Do For Your Mental Health (Part 1)”

12 Journal Prompts for Self-Discovery

In the past 2 years, I was lost. I didn’t know what I want in life and what life wants from me. I was confused because no matter what I was doing, it didn’t seem to be enough to make me feel content or fulfilled. I started doing more self-reflection and eventually realized that… IContinue reading “12 Journal Prompts for Self-Discovery”

30-Day Instagram Detox: What I’ve Learned

Every several months I do a 30-day detox on things that consume most of my time and sanity. Usually it is social media. Ever since quarantine started, I find myself dwelling on Instagram for longer hours everyday. Afterall, there are just so many ‘challenges’ to do! But it came to a point where it startsContinue reading “30-Day Instagram Detox: What I’ve Learned”

4 Essential Oil Blends to Try

I started using essential oils for a year, but I have quickly fallen in love with them. Mixing them makes me feel like a chemist. It’s fun! Most of my essential oils are from Woolzies, with a few from Young Living and Saje. As a beginner, I only have a small collection because I didn’tContinue reading “4 Essential Oil Blends to Try”