Why is it important to notice the red flags?

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Have you ever been so in love to the point that you keep on making excuses for their inappropriate behavior? Because I do, a lot of times. I can give you an example based on my previous situationship. Well, I always get the silent treatment after a fight, blames me for how I reacted after… Continue reading Why is it important to notice the red flags?

Why do people cheat?

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Do you ever wonder why people chose to cheat? Maybe for survival? I mean I’ve known a lot of people who cheated on their exams because they don’t want to re-learn the previous lessons in each subject and whenever I asked them why they did what they did, they’re just gonna shrug and say “I… Continue reading Why do people cheat?

What to do when things are getting bad again?

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Most of us tend to get overwhelmed when a sudden situation arises, it is hard for us to control our decisions that result in negative actions. It could be a trigger from past experiences you want to forget, negative emotion from something you are not familiar with, fear, or memories that hinders us from healing,… Continue reading What to do when things are getting bad again?

What to do when they don’t care about you anymore?

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Do you ever wonder if someone important to you still cares for you? Or you just shrugged the idea that they change the way they treat you? Because I always notice the details, even the smallest thing, or maybe I am just overreacting but it makes me overthink a lot. Do you ever wonder what… Continue reading What to do when they don’t care about you anymore?

What does it feel like settling for less?

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Have you ever loved someone to the point that you settle for the crumbs that they can offer? Sometimes you ignore the fact that you’re settling for less than the minimum because you’d rather hold on to that than hold nothing. It became normal, we risk and do things just for the sake of love.… Continue reading What does it feel like settling for less?

Things to remember when you’re angry

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1. Your emotion and the situation you are in are just temporary, do not let anger take over you. 2. Do not say something out of anger because those words might negatively affect other people for a long period of time. 3. Do not make decisions out of anger it could negatively affect your life… Continue reading Things to remember when you’re angry

Things to remember when you are afraid to make mistakes

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Are you afraid to make mistakes? Do you ever feel the need to be perfect all the time? It is because of the standard set by society or even the people around you? Or just simply because you just don’t want to disappoint those people who believe in you? Well, whatever reason it is, mistakes… Continue reading Things to remember when you are afraid to make mistakes

Kind things to do with others

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1. Smile to them when you glance at each other, a warm smile means “hello” even if they don’t smile back. It could be someone you walk past while going to a terminal or entering a mall, or maybe in the same aisle in a grocery store. Smile to them to make them feel that… Continue reading Kind things to do with others

Basic things to remember when going out

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1. You sanitize your belongings every time you’re going to another place. 2. Bring an extra disposable facemask. 3. Bring your alcohol. 4. Sanitize your hand every time you’re going in and out of an establishment. 5. Avoid touching your mouth and eyes if you haven’t washed your hands. 6. When falling in line follow… Continue reading Basic things to remember when going out

Story Review: Footnote to Youth by Jose Garcia Villa

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Footnote to Youth is a short story written by the first National Artist for Literature Jose Garcia Villa. It talks about rushed life-decisions, lack of clear communication and the drastic effects of poor decision-making. The short story features the life of Dodong, a seventeen-year-old boy who desired to be married given his young age. He… Continue reading Story Review: Footnote to Youth by Jose Garcia Villa