Use your journal to empower yourself

Use your journal to empower yourself

How many times have you told yourself, “I’m not smart enough,” “I’m not powerful enough, “simple lang ako,” “I’m fat,” “I have a big nose,” “I don’t deserve love”? I want to know: How are these thoughts serving you? You know how powerful the mind is. You want to start embracing empowering messages. You know […]

Five reasons why you should go on a retreat

Five reasons why you should go on a retreat

A retreat feels indulgent, a luxury you’re hesitant to take because it costs too much or takes up too much time. Here are five reasons why you should go on a retreat anyway: 1. To escape A retreat provides much-needed escape from the city. During a retreat, you will get close to nature and experience […]

How change happens through discomfort

How change happens through discomfort

Ten years ago, a gynecologist who specialized in fertility issues told me why I wasn’t getting pregnant. My husband and I had been trying for almost three years and every month, my heart would shatter slightly every time my period would arrive. The doctor was blunt and straightforward. Her bedside manner had seemingly taken a […]

Seven reasons why your happiness project isn’t working

Seven reasons why your happiness project isn’t working

So you’ve decided to be happy. You’ve dumped the things (fears, blocks, mindsets, even people) that are making you feel bad. You make time to do what you love. You’ve Konmari’d your closet and your life. You meditate. You do your gratitude practice. Your self-care rituals are epic. Everything in your life should be sparking […]