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How My Weight Gain Gave Me My Life Back
I used to dread the holiday season because I was terrified of gaining weight.
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The Price of a Water Gallon and The Price of Integrity
A small dishonest act from a water delivery guy reflects a bigger national pattern. A reflection on corruption in the Philippines and why integrity starts with us.
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8 Deep Work Habits To Get Real Work Done
Most days, we work long hours without doing much real work.
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Dear INFJs: Read This Before You Run for Office (From Someone Who Did)
An honest take on being an INFJ running for office in the Philippines, the values clash with the campaign system, and what I wish I knew before saying yes.
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I Missed The Body I Used To Have: Grieving The Thin Ideal and Breaking Free From It
Grieving the thin ideal feels like losing an identity. Here is how I made peace with the body I used to have and chose values over measurements in recovery.
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Why Living Simply Beats Loud Luxury: Philippines Flood Control Scandal
The Philippines flood control scandal exposed lavish lifestyles funded by public money. A reflection on why minimalism and integrity outlast performative wealth.
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What I Learned About Living and Dying Without Kids
After losing a family member, I started thinking about living and dying without kids, the cultural pressure in the Philippines, and what real preparation looks like.
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6 Social Media Rules for Intentional and Respectful Sharing
The internet remembers everything, including the posts we cringe at later.
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30 Things I Wish I Knew In My 20s, Now That I’m 30 (Life Lessons At 30)
30 honest life lessons at 30, and truths I wish I had known earlier in my twenties.
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Why You Don’t Have To Share Your Life On Social Media
Why you don’t have to share your life on social media, the freedom that comes with sharing less, and how real life moments grew richer when you log out.