Some thoughts are helpful. They guide us, protect us, remind us to take care of what matters. But not all thoughts are useful. Some go in circles, repeating the same worries, playing out the worst scenarios, searching for answers that don’t exist. That’s overthinking. It doesn’t feel like thinking. It feels like drowning in your… Continue reading The Spiral of Thoughts: Understanding and Easing Overthinking
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Riding the Waves: Learning to Regulate Emotions
Feelings are part of being human. They rise up, often without warning, and can change from one moment to the next. Sometimes they’re light and easy—joy, excitement, calm. Other times, they come with weight—anger, sadness, fear, shame. Emotions are natural and important, but they’re not always easy to handle. Some days they feel like waves… Continue reading Riding the Waves: Learning to Regulate Emotions
The Voice Inside: Understanding and Building Self-Esteem
There’s a voice we all carry inside, and it speaks louder than we often realize. It comments on our choices, judges our mistakes, and decides whether we feel proud or ashamed. That voice is shaped by self-esteem—the way we view and value ourselves. It’s not about arrogance or confidence that shouts, but about a quiet,… Continue reading The Voice Inside: Understanding and Building Self-Esteem
The Quiet Storm: Living and Coping with Anxiety
There’s a kind of storm that doesn’t make a sound. It doesn’t tear through houses or break windows, but it makes it hard to breathe. It shows up quietly, sometimes without warning, and takes over your chest, your thoughts, and your ability to just “be.” This is what anxiety often feels like. It’s not always… Continue reading The Quiet Storm: Living and Coping with Anxiety
How Money Dysmorphia is Quietly Shaping a Generation
It’s hard to scroll through Instagram or TikTok without seeing someone boarding a private jet, unboxing luxury bags, eating at some five-star restaurant, or casually talking about investing in properties like it’s as easy as ordering takeout. And somewhere between the third video of a 22-year-old buying their “dream car” and the eighth “day in… Continue reading How Money Dysmorphia is Quietly Shaping a Generation
The Luck of the Draw: Parents, Children, and the Unspoken Truths of Family
Not every child is born into a home filled with love, support, and comfort. Some children come into the world already carrying the weight of their parents’ hardships, mistakes, or absence. These children grow up too fast, forced to understand pain before they ever get to feel joy fully. Their days are often shaped by… Continue reading The Luck of the Draw: Parents, Children, and the Unspoken Truths of Family
The Night My Daughter Saw Oma
It happened last night. Just before midnight, when the house was quiet and the world outside felt still. We were in bed, trying to settle down. Our daughter was beside us, still wide awake—as she often is on weekends. It’s her little way of stretching bedtime. She doesn’t get out of bed to play, but… Continue reading The Night My Daughter Saw Oma
Renting vs. Buying a Home in Germany: What’s Smarter?
The decision to rent or buy a home is one of the most important financial choices a person can make. In Germany, this question is especially relevant because the housing culture is quite different from many other countries. While in places like the United States or the UK buying a home is considered a key… Continue reading Renting vs. Buying a Home in Germany: What’s Smarter?
Why I Hardly Have Filipino Friends in Germany
Living abroad as a Filipina is a unique journey. It comes with a mix of pride, struggles, new beginnings, and silent choices that are not always easy to explain. When people hear that I live in Germany, they often assume I’m surrounded by a big Filipino community, meeting up every weekend for get-togethers, cooking Filipino… Continue reading Why I Hardly Have Filipino Friends in Germany
Life Is Like a Wheel
Life doesn’t move in straight lines. It spins. It turns. It shifts. Much like a wheel, it keeps rotating — sometimes lifting us high, sometimes pulling us down. And in this endless motion, there’s a quiet lesson that often gets overlooked: no matter how high we rise or how far we fall, it’s never permanent.… Continue reading Life Is Like a Wheel
This Too Shall Pass
There are times in life when everything feels overwhelming. The days feel too short, the work feels too much, and our minds just can’t catch a break. In those moments, we long for a pause, a moment of relief, something to remind us that what we are going through won’t last forever. One day, during… Continue reading This Too Shall Pass
Why Some People Remember So Well and Others Don’t: What’s Really Going On With Our Memories
Memory is something we all rely on every single day. It’s what helps us remember where we put our keys, the name of a new friend, or what we had for dinner last night. But the truth is, not everyone remembers things the same way. Some people seem to recall details with incredible precision—they remember… Continue reading Why Some People Remember So Well and Others Don’t: What’s Really Going On With Our Memories
What Animals Make the Best or Worst Pets? A Personal Perspective
Some people think animals are just animals—either you like them or you don’t. But if you ask me, choosing a pet is never just about whether it’s cute or easy to take care of. It’s about fit. Lifestyle, personality, allergies, fears—everything comes into play. And the funny thing is, what one person thinks is the… Continue reading What Animals Make the Best or Worst Pets? A Personal Perspective
My Favorite Olympic Sports to Watch
When the Olympics come around every four years, it brings with it a kind of magic that only sports can create. It’s more than just a series of games; it’s a moment where the world comes together, all eyes fixed on the same goals, the same passions, and the same sense of pride. For me,… Continue reading My Favorite Olympic Sports to Watch
What Job Would I Do for Free? A Photographer
If there’s one job I would happily do for free, it’s being a photographer. Photography is something I truly love. I’m not talking about just snapping random pictures or doing it for likes on social media—I mean the kind of photography that makes me stop and feel something, the kind that captures a moment I… Continue reading What Job Would I Do for Free? A Photographer
Prevention is Better Than Cure: A Lesson for Life
We often hear the phrase “prevention is better than cure” when talking about health. It is a simple idea that avoiding illness is easier, cheaper, and less painful than treating it after it arrives. But this wisdom does not belong only to the world of medicine. It extends to nearly every aspect of life. Whether… Continue reading Prevention is Better Than Cure: A Lesson for Life
Are You a Worrier?
Do you ever find yourself lying awake at night, thoughts racing, going over every possible outcome of a situation? Do you anticipate problems before they even have a chance to arise? If you find yourself constantly caught in a loop of “what ifs” and worst-case scenarios, you might just be a worrier. Worrying is not… Continue reading Are You a Worrier?
Looking Back: How the Covid-19 Pandemic Changed Our Lives
The Covid-19 pandemic arrived like an uninvited storm, changing the course of life overnight. In the beginning, it felt surreal, as if we were caught in a moment that would soon pass, but days turned into weeks, and weeks into months. Now, looking back years later, I realize just how much our lives were shaped… Continue reading Looking Back: How the Covid-19 Pandemic Changed Our Lives
Surveillance in Cities: Enhancing Security or Invading Privacy?
Surveillance in a city is an essential tool that helps law enforcement identify culprits and maintain security. With modern technology, cameras, facial recognition, and data analytics have become crucial in fighting crime. While this system offers many benefits, it also raises significant concerns about privacy and ethical implications. In my opinion, the balance between security… Continue reading Surveillance in Cities: Enhancing Security or Invading Privacy?
The Disparity in Wealth: Exploring Why Some Are Rich, Others Middle Class, and the Rest Live in Poverty
The world has always been a place of contrasts, and one of the most noticeable differences is the gap between the rich, the middle class, and the poor. Some people live in luxury, traveling the world and buying whatever they desire, while others struggle to afford basic needs. In between, there is the middle class,… Continue reading The Disparity in Wealth: Exploring Why Some Are Rich, Others Middle Class, and the Rest Live in Poverty
What Makes a Person Truly Unique?
People often say that everyone is unique, but what does that really mean? Is it just about appearance, talents, or the way we think? I believe a person’s uniqueness comes from a mix of many things—some we are born with, some we develop, and some shaped by the world around us. It’s not just about… Continue reading What Makes a Person Truly Unique?
The Hidden Truth About Multi-Level Marketing and Pyramid Schemes
A pyramid scheme is a business model that relies primarily on recruiting new members rather than selling actual products or services. The money flows from the bottom to the top, making it nearly impossible for most participants to make a profit. Over time, these schemes collapse because recruitment eventually slows down, leaving the majority of… Continue reading The Hidden Truth About Multi-Level Marketing and Pyramid Schemes
High Heels to Sneakers
There was a time when high heels were a part of my daily life. In the Philippines, wearing them to work felt natural, effortless even. I didn’t have to walk long distances, thanks to “pedicabs” (tricycles) readily available on every corner or the convenience of my husband dropping me off and picking me up. The… Continue reading High Heels to Sneakers
Embracing the Seasons of Life: Trusting God’s Perfect Plan
Life is a journey filled with contrasts. It is a mixture of joy and sorrow, pleasure and pain, harmony and struggle, and ultimately, life and death. Each moment carries its own significance, and each season has its appointed time. Nothing stays the same forever. Change is the rhythm of existence, the melody that plays through… Continue reading Embracing the Seasons of Life: Trusting God’s Perfect Plan
You Don’t Need to Be Liked by Everyone
Not everyone you meet in life will like you. Some will never like you, no matter what you do. And that is completely okay. It is an unavoidable part of being human. Yet, too often, we let this truth trouble us. We wonder what we did wrong, if we could have been different, or if… Continue reading You Don’t Need to Be Liked by Everyone
Are You Thriving, Struggling, or Suffering?
Life is a constant journey through ups and downs. Some days, everything feels effortless, like the world is working in your favor. Other times, it’s a battle just to get through the day. But how do you truly know where you stand? Are you thriving, merely struggling, or deeply suffering? Understanding this distinction can help… Continue reading Are You Thriving, Struggling, or Suffering?
True Communication Goes Both Ways
Communication is at the heart of every relationship, whether personal or professional. It is how people connect, express their thoughts, and understand one another. Yet, many assume that simply talking is enough. True communication is not just about speaking—it is equally about listening. Without both, the message gets lost, and misunderstandings arise. A conversation is… Continue reading True Communication Goes Both Ways
Friendship Is a Two-Way Street
Friendship is often seen as a source of comfort, joy, and support, but it is not something that exists on its own. It requires effort, care, and reciprocity. Too often, people find themselves wondering why their friendships fade or why they feel isolated, without realizing that relationships need to be nurtured. Life gets busy, responsibilities… Continue reading Friendship Is a Two-Way Street
The People Who Talk Behind Our Backs and How to Handle Them
At some point in life, we all encounter people who talk behind our backs. It could be in the workplace, among friends, within the family, or even in casual social circles. The moment we realize that someone has been speaking about us when we’re not around, it stings. It makes us question their intentions, our… Continue reading The People Who Talk Behind Our Backs and How to Handle Them
When Marriage Becomes a Race to Parenthood
Marriage is a beautiful journey, a union of two people who choose to build a life together. But for many newlyweds, the joy of marriage is quickly overshadowed by an invisible weight—the relentless pressure to have children. It begins almost immediately after the wedding, sometimes even before the honeymoon ends. Relatives, friends, acquaintances, and even… Continue reading When Marriage Becomes a Race to Parenthood
