Happy New Year! One of my new year’s resolutions is to actually live healthier. Admittedly, it’s been on my list for quite a long time. Haha! But this year, I’m sharing my goal here with you for an extra push and accountability on my part. Here’s the thing: I’m turning 37 soon, and my back […]
Yearend Self-Reflection: 3 Things to Do to Mindfully Wrap Up the Year
We’re just about ready to wrap up 2021! But before we go into full planning mode for the year ahead, let’s take some time to reflect on the year that was. I’ve been practicing this for a few years already, and I’d love to share the things that I look into to bring perspective to […]
5 Brain Break Ideas to Help You Refocus
Hey there! How’s life been treating you? For me, it’s been a little crazy busy! I’ve added Financial Advisor to my multi-hyphen career, so I needed to amp up my focus and time management skills to get things done excellently. One thing I realized though is the busier you get, the more you need brain […]
10 Ways to Take 10-Minute Breaks
On hectic days when I have a lot of things to do on my computer, I use the Pomodoro technique to keep me efficient and productive. If you are not familiar with this time management system, it basically uses a timer to break down work into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short […]
Pomodoro Technique: A Simple Productivity Hack for Deep Work
To be perfectly honest, I’ve been feeling bleurgh and painfully unproductive lately. I haven’t been as consistent with my morning routine as I intended, and I have been feeling unusually tired and drained. And I have had enough of my slacking off. I’ve become tired of being tired. (Is that a thing?!). Anyhoo, it’s time […]
Starting the Day Right with “Miracle Morning”: 6 Morning Routine Habits Successful People Swear By
I posted my first silent vlog on my YouTube channel earlier this week. I shared about how I usually start my day as an online freelancer, and I mentioned the “Miracle Morning” method or SAVERS routine. I figured I’d share more details about the routine here on this blog. What is The Miracle Morning? […]
7 Self-Care Tips to Cope with Isolation and Stress During COVID-19
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has raised everyone’s stress and anxiety levels. There is so much we don’t know about this outbreak, and we don’t see any clear finish line for all this. Many of us are under Enhanced Community Quarantine, and the strict new rules affect our daily lives in so many ways, […]
Dear Young People: Slow Down (Also a Love Letter to My Not-So-Young Self)
Dear young people, This is a gentle reminder to slow down and not rush through life. The digital age has apparently made us all think we have to figure life out by the time we turn 30. Maybe because we are constantly bombarded with information — whether we like it or not. There are multitudes […]