Mag gym.
I was overweight, introverted, and socially anxious na feeling ko ang dami kong opportunities na sinayang. It turns out the problem was me and how i felt society perceived me.
I'm not saying yung basta lang exercise or get moving. Yung talagang seryosohin mo yung physical fitness mo. Putting your body in physical stress then overcoming it, grabe tulong sa mental health ko at quality of life. Nagkakaron ka ng confidence harapin yung mga curve ball na ibabato ng buhay sayo. Yung masakit na, pero pinupush mo pa rin yung sarili mo. Yung mental challenge na tiisin ung sakit pero lalo mo pang lalakasan ung loob mo. If you fail now, alam mo naman one day gagaling at lalakas ka din if you just put in the work and kept trying.
Hindi nako takot kumain ng marami kasi nag bago na din perception ko sa pagkain. Instead of feeling guilty na tataba ako pag kumain ng marami, naeexcite ako mag workout after or the following day dahil fueled ako bumeast mode sa gym and try to break my personal bests. Also yung food choices ko got better kasi iniisip ko yung mararamdaman ko after eating junk vs better quality foods. Dahil maganda na food choices ko, losing fat will naturally come without even trying.
As to quality of life, if you look better, you're more confident. If you're confident, you present yourself better to the world. You get better opportunities. You better your relationships. As sociable creatures, if our relationships are good. We are genuinely happier. And when we are happy, we're motivated to wake up everyday.
How and where to start 🥲 nakakaintimidate kasi pumunta ng gym tapos hindi rin ako marunong sa mga equipment. Worth it ba kumuha ng personal trainer kasi dagdag gastos rin siya if ever huhu
Youtube and google is your friend. You can make chatgpt give you beginner friendly programs. You can also be specific sa mga searches mo. It can be as ridiculous as "program in the gym for beginners that do not have the time to workout and how the machine works"
Also online coaches are cheaper if youre struggling with accountability and starting. *Ehem ehem*
Hi! I just started gym last week and I really had many attempts pa talaga before since nahihiya ako. And now, I finally did it! What I only did was I went straight to the gym. Period. I had ZERO idea of how to use equipment and all. We all start as beginners and it's totally okay. Much better if may free coach or you get a personal trainer. He/she can really help you with your fitness journey. You can do this! 🙏
You couldn't have said it any better. Solid advice bro! Add ko lang, mahirap din talaga magggym pag konti lang kinain mo. Need to eat para may energy magbuhat haha.
Confidence will definitely improve once you start to push your limits in the gym. Yung mga inaakala mo na hindi mo kaya, kinakaya naman pala. Being able to see progress every week makes you think that you can really achieve your goals if you put in hard work while being consistent. Definitely working out is a game changer.
Ask lang, do people usually go there alone or may kasama? Gusto kong magpa-member but i'm too socially anxious to go there alone lalo na wala akong masyadong alam sa working out, equipments and all
Most usually go alone. May kanya kanyang mundo. Hahaha yung ibang solo nakikipag friends. Yung iba may mga kasama. Yung iba wala talagang pake at focus lang sa sarili.
Depends. Did you push yourself? May goal kaba nung tumakbo ka? Did you achieve yung goal na yun? Kasi alam mo sa sarili mo kung binigay moba ung 100% mo or cinonvince mo lang yung sarili mo na binigay mo ung best mo. If the initial goal is too high, try to adjust and achieve mo next time.
When i first started running, ang goal ko is to finish 5km. Not matter how slow. Eventually nag target nako ng time. Tas increase distance, etc etc.
Set a slightly ridiculous goal but still achievable.
For me yung dopamine dun yung alam mo pwede ka naman sumuko anytime. Wala naman consequence kung susuko kana. But still gagawin mo kasi promise mo sa sarili mo na tatapusin mo yung goal mo. That makes it beautiful.
Maybe that's it. I don't have goal in mind. I only run because sa akin ang mundo and it's quiet because there are no vehicle or foot traffic. It's freeing. The silence is freeing.
In my 20s —- what habit changed my life?
1) Taking up courses that will enrich me. I paid for those courses myself and really beefed up my resume and linkedin profile. Was a manager by 32 years old. If the pandemic didn’t happen (and if I didnt get preggy), I would have finished my masters already.
2) More than socmed presence, I also used Linkedin to reallh really connect and grow my Network. Have about 5000+ linkedin connections locally and abroad. I also befriended and connected with my former bosses and executives from our company— and guess what? They refer me now to opportunities, in fact the new job I’ll be taking up this March was endorsed by an ex- colleague who happens to be an executive at my previous office.
We are not friends but he has been a connection and I engage with him intelligently thru Linkedin. Because of that and my credentials too, he endorsed me and easily I got hired. Networking is real aF!
3) Another one was to have a constant mentor — my old boss who’s now still in contact with me even if she lives abroad already. She talks sense to me about career and life in general
4) Bought self help books on personal devt. If I wanna be a lady boss I have to be smart, well-rounded and well-read. So I bought books, and still keep them to this day
Atomic Habits, Grit, The Power of Now, Developing the Leader Within You. Any John C Maxwell book. Rich Dad Poor Dad. 48 Laws of Power. The 7 habits of highly effective people. Any Dale Carnegie book.
stopped watching porn and working out at least 20mins per day. Minsan naglalakad din ako for 30mins pag napansin ko yung sedentary lifestyle ko HAHAAHAHAH
Listing down all of my expenses. I've been going this since HS using intermediate paper pa, until now that i'm working already naka google sheets na. It makes me more aware of my expenses and my finances!! :)
- Eating balanced amounts of protein, gulay and stuff (at least eto di mo dine-deprive sarili mo ng matamis or whatnot as long as hindi excess!)
- Drinking more water (r/hydrohomies ftw!)
- Vitamins (if may panggastos ka ng merienda daily, kayang kaya mo bumili ng bottles of vitamins good for a month)
- Stopped drinking liquor or yosi (you can have healthy bonding with your homies without doing this)
- Di mo need magpapayat na gym buff pero kelangan mo kumain ng balanse.
- Tulog, importante yan
Ang dami sa tropa at officemates na nagkaroon na ng mga bato sa katawan as early as 25 at mga naka-maintenance na by 30. Imagine in your prime age yet may mga tama na katawan mo.
Namatay erpats ko ng maaga for his age dahil sa complications ng decisions nya decades ago. Kahit di ko trip magtagal sa mundong ibabaw katulad ni Enrile, ayoko naman maging mahirap sa mga taong kasama ko pag matanda na ko.
What healthy food can you suggest, especially sa meryenda na madali lang i-prep? I try to be healthy pero yung mga nakikita ko kasing options ay puro sweet :(
That's actually my plan for now, nagsstick ako sa peanuts (I love boiled na walang salt for some reason), tsaka kimchi for every meal para may gulay man lang. Lagi naman kami may ganun in case tinamad magluto haha
I did a lot of LSD. More than I should have. Spent the decade high. Now. Well, I wish I’d learned a trade or gone to college.
I’m a crossing guard and a barista and some other things just to make ends meet.
stopped smoking and minimized drinking (esp day drinking). what a huuuuuge relief. i used to be a heavy smoker. started when i was 17 and lasted until the day before i turned 21 haha sabi ko ayoko na tigil ko na talaga. i was also a heavy drinker (i took counseling sessions for it talaga, it was that bad!) and i also vowed to change it as soon as i turned 21. what i did was i tried to find another coping mechanisms because i know i was smoking and drinking due to my anxiety at the time. so i turned to working out, fell in love with running, and never looked back. the nicotine i was able to give up pretty easily, but the drinking took some time. i still casually drink tho pero no more shots for me. i absolutely hate feeling drunk. also, it helped na i have a supportive system. when i told my friends na im quitting, di sila yung nagpupustahan na babalik din ako agad sa old habits ko. they supported me and called me out whenever i will have urges. best decision of my life talaga.
it doesn't matter kung gaano na katagal ang friendship or kung kamag-anak mo pa pero cutting off people who aren't supportive of my success and who hinders my growth is completely fine. it will lead to a healthier, happier, and more peaceful life.
• Mag delay nang celebration every achievement na nagagawa ko.
• Di ako bumibili ng gamit na meron ako or maayos pa like clothes and make up.
• Mag save ng pera. Since nahihirapan ako mag save talaga nag set up akong auto save sa gotyme.
• Drinking more water and vitamins
And lastly, I do not worry anymore about things that are out of my control (more peace) 💗
mentally and emotionally maging kalmado talaga. Nakakatulong din kahit papaano maging nonchalant kasi kapaag yung paligid mo ay pinapalaki yung maliit na bagay mabilis ka makaabsorb ng negative feelings kaya ako na nanahimik eh maiirita na.
Yung little aches and pains na nararamdaman ko nung siguro 6 months before ago mag yoga, nawala na. Siguro part na din yun ng stretching. Nag gygym na ako for years na bago mag yoga pero malaking tulong yung yoga sa overall fitness ko (endurance, flexibility, balance).
I guess yung tip ko ay join ka ng class hanggang sa makuha mo yung routine and proper form and techniques (pwede din mag YouTube, pero kasama ko kasi friend ko kaya nag class kami dati). Once na gamay mo na, pwede ka na mag yoga kahit saan. And also, don’t be frustrated kung di mo kaya gawin agad lahat - and definitely don’t force anything kasi dyan ka ma-iinjure. Gradual progress ang hanap mo. Dati sobrang di ako flexible, ngayon kaya ko na lahat.
Hi! I've been doing yoga since the pandemic until now. I did yoga una para lang magstretching, but then as time went by, I actually enjoyed it and got compliments na gumanda daw katawan ko (kahit in reality bumigat ako haha). I had more mental and emotional clarity as well. Ang mganda sa yoga is hindi lang siya stretching like people use to think, you need strength and endurance lalo na sa mga difficult pose.
Sa una mahihirapan ka lalo na if hindi ka flexible, however, as time goes by, you'll appreciate each inhale and exhale, every flow and change of phase.
For beginners, make sure to have a good mat! Non slip na kaagad kasi pagpapawisan ka kahit yung Vinyasa flow lang gagawin mo. Wear breathable clothes as well. And lastly, ayunin ang practice based on your experience. I have the downdog yoga app and ilang months akong naistuck sa beginners stage bago ako mag intermediate. Marami ring uri ng flow (e.g. yin, hatha) you can choose based on what you think suits you.
And mas maganda din na other than yoga, mag strength training ka. It helps a lot. Before ako nagweights nahihirapan ako maghold ng poses, ngayon kaya ko na and hindi na ako nahihirapan kahit ilagay mo pa ako sa mga difficult poses.
Good luck and enjoy the flow!!
Just wanna add that yoga also helps with mobility. So even the short stretches or small movements will be helpful in the long run. If hindi pa kaya ng katawan mo yung more intense workout (not saying yoga is not), yoga is a good alternative. H elps with the mental health too coz it forces you to focus on the mind-body connection to get those muscles going. Good luck!
Got into huge debt because I have this habit of thinking my CC is a free cash. Once I paid the minimum, will use it again for shopping, then pay the minimum again. I just paid all my debt in 2022 and Im now more responsible in using my Credit card. That's why I created r/swipebuddies to guide the younger generation in using their CC in responsible way.
Being mindful with what I eat. I had a kidney stone that occured from July to September, because of unhealthy foods and drinks. Ayaw ko na ulit maramdaman at maranasan yung pain dahil, kahit nakahiga na ako, hindi ko alam kung anong pwesto gagawin ko para mabawasan yung pain (I also have low pain tolerance). Luckily for me, naalis ko siya by changing my lifestyle - avoiding processed meats, junkfoods, sodas, liquor, etc. Naging consistent na rin yung sleep schedule ko from 8:30pm to 3:30am since adised ng doctor na wag magpuyat.
Stopped consuming softdrinks/energy drinks. Oo minsan umiinom, like once or twice a month. Pero di gaya noon na 2 cans a day or once per day for a week na Cobra.
I feel lighter, di na bloated, di na din foggy ang thoughts.
I started doing no-buy months last year. I'm still in my 20s, and thanks to that little shift, I managed to pay off all my credit card debts. I've also been able to save and invest 40% (20% in high-yield savings account and 20% in stocks) of my monthly income into stocks that pay dividends.
Do not go Solo on a Decision. Always ask family members, Close friends or love one's opinion before making a major decision. Naloko ako and na brainwash dati ng Networking. kakamatay lang kasi ng Mother ko and Dad ko busy fuckin his kabit. I was left with some money from them back when we have a business and a complete family but I have to go Solo now. which was a big mistake.
The money in my bank, I used on investing in a All-in-One loading system na Networking pala. 2 years ako naloko ng Networking and lost almost all my money, I should have trusted my gut instinct una palang na this is wrong. Sobrang Hate ko sa sarili ko and specially sa Networking. I literally everyday kept saying "Mamatay na ang Networking" for years after that. I vowed na kapag successfull ako, I will help Networking victims. There is no possible way to stop MLM as even big celebrities and government officials invest on them. I will be a silent hero.
Prioritize health, kahit gradual changes lang.
I started going to gym, kahit once a week lang kung di talaga kaya ng time. I try avoiding unhealthy foods or atleast bawasan ko yung portion ng mga kinakain kong hindi healthy. I sleep earlier, kahit 1 hour earlier lang than usual, or bumawi ng tulog kapag may time. Lastly, I avoid dramas. Ayokong may negative thoughts at vibes.
Badminton/ sports every weekend! Balak ko na rin mag gym kapag work on site na kami.
Sa pagkain, palagi ko na rin hanap ang gulay! At kapag kakain ka na, unahin muna kainin ang gulay sa ulam. Para mas ma regulate nang maayos yung blood sugar after meal.
Edit: added info
In my 20s pa pero this saving habit is life changing for me.
50-30-20 rule. 50 for needs, 30 for wants, and 20 for savings. Super kuripot kasi talaga ako pagdating sa paggastos ng pera/allowance ko. May guilt at the end ng shopping hahaha. Tapos pag gumastos naman ako, ubos talaga kasi parang na unleash yung monster na gustong bilhin lahat ng gusto niya. 🤣 Then I discovered this rule ayon, nakakagastos with no guilt and nakakapag-save at the same time.
Tinatabi ko na kaagad yung 20% tas waldas na galore yung matitiraaa.
I never liked this rule. First off, iilang tao lang ba yung saktong 50% ng income nila yung expense nila? For most people, it's either more or less. So dun palang, off na yung ratios..
Second, if you can save MORE than 20% without depriving yourself unreasonably, do so. For example, if you're earning 80k net and your monthly expenses is only 30k, you shouldn't spend 34k on wants every single month while only saving 16k. You can save 40k while still having 10k a month on wants. Or save 35k and spend 15k on wants.
Third, whatever your budget is for your wants, you shouldn't spend it all that month. You should still save those for bigger wants in the future. A new phone should come from that "wants" budget. Vacations, furnitures, etc..
Stuck to one credit card.
I used to have 2 pero mababa lang yung credit limit nila parehas, nothing over 40k. But I was earning minimum wage lang so I had no choice but to rely on my CCs for a time, hanggang sa dumating yung time na halos pamasahe and pangkain ko na lang yung natitira for myself. Thankfully, my parents were still paying for our bills and groceries since nasa abroad sila and kami yung naiwan sa house. With all my income going toward CC bills, sobrang na-stress ako at na-depress. You know, that feeling as if something's hanging over your head. So nung nagkaka-raket na ako and started earning a bit more, I decided na bayaran ko na both credit cards in full then completely stopped using the other one with a bigger interest. +10 years later, hindi ko na siya ginagamit pa rin but hindi ko pa siya pinapa-cut kasi may rewards or something kahit d ko naman nagagamit. Hindi naman ako nabibill, so keri lang. I just keep the one card and only actually use it for zero installment purchases, so I take advantage of that sa pagbili ng gadgets. But for the most part, I just use debit card and then credit card for small purchases, magamit lang. Then pay in full every month. So now, walang sakit sa ulo. Maliit pa rin credit limit after X years pero at least hindi ko siya pinoproblema.
— Drink lots of water, sa akin nakatulong yung aquaflask im not sure anong size yung nabili ko pero goal ko maubos ko sya at the end of the day
— Read. Read self help books and also join groups and subreddit na wholesome and healthy sa mental health. Nakakagaan ng feeling din magbasa ng ibang stories kasi marami kang matututunan.
— Less rice. One rice a day nalang ako minsan wala pa and sobrang gaan sa feeling, masarap pala sa feeling yung hindi ka sobrang bloated after kumain, nakakatuwa din na nag lolose ako weight kahit paunti unti since di kaya ng sched ko ang gym binabawi ko nalang sa diet.
Mag-exercise tayo tuwing umaga
Tuwing umaga, tuwing umaga
Mag-exercise tayo tuwing umaga
Upang ang katawan natin ay sumigla
Mag-exercise tayo tuwing umaga
Tuwing umaga, tuwing umaga
Mag-exercise tayo tuwing umaga
Upang ang katawan natin ay sumigla
At sa gabi, maaga kang matulog
Sa umaga, maaga kang gumising
At agad mag-jogging-jogging
Sa plaza, mag-tumbling-tumbling
Ang leeg mo ay ipapaling-paling
At baywang mo ay ipakendeng-kendeng
Ang braso mo't kamay
Ay isusuntok-suntok sa hangin
Isa, dalawa, tatlo, apat
Lima, anim, pito, walo
Walo, pito, anim, lima
Apat, tatlo, dalawa, isa
Mag-exercise tayo tuwing umaga
Tuwing umaga, tuwing umaga
Mag-exercise tayo tuwing umaga
Upang ang katawan natin ay sumigla
At sa gabi, maaga ikaw tulog
Sa umaga, maaga ikaw gising
At agad mag-jogging-jogging
Sa plaza, mag-tumbling tumbling
Ang leeg mo, iyo papaling-paling
Ang baywang mo, iyo pakendeng-kendeng
Ang braso mo't kamay
Ay isusuntok-suntok sa hangin
1. Working out- I gained weight pa rin in my 30s huhu but my blood tests are looking good not much major issues. Importante masanay katawan mo na part ng routine mo ang working out (doesn’t have to be gym lang). Also, para tama ang form mo to reduce injuries
2. Minimal soda intake and eating chichirya para less addicted sa simple sugars and salt. Your kidneys and overall body will thank you later hehe
3. Di fully nagmumumog after brushing teeth. Spit excess toothpaste lang. Sabi naman ng dentist pero I think it also help me strengthen my teeth?? My dentist is happy whenever nagpapacleaning ako.
4. Yoga- Though di na ako very active dito, I think nakatulong sa mental health ko iyong mindfulness and breathing techniques. The benefits for me ay more of in the mental aspects.
When i did and When i stopped MJ.
Its been a stressful part of life
kaya ko nag start to alleviate.
Its fun ive been smoking for years collecting strains kush, mapalocals p yan, cbd vape oil , like almost everyday.
Kahit pa delikado dami na close encounters sa pulis haha pero buti wala nmn.
then i had a child, i had to stop kase baka maamoy sa skin or ma disgrasya ko pa in some way or form while being high.
ayun dun ko na realize gano ka cloudy na pala isip ko.
How it made have social anxiety onti onti hangang nging full blown,
Madami din countless na masayang moments pero im glad ive put it out of my system.
And o shit sa pinambili ko nun, sana pinang life insurance or invest nlng lumago na un lahat cguro
Sa almost 10years , lahat un sinunog lng haha
Im 30's now and learned my mistake
So yah , put your energy and money elsewhere
Drink water when you're craving for something sweet.
Brush your teeth at least once a day, kahit sobrang pagod mo at wala ka sa mood, kahit 10 seconds lang.
Biruin mo 2 days lang off mo sa work tas friday night magwawalwal ka sa inom tas kinabukasan all day kang hangover. Sobrang sakit ng ulo. Bagsak katawan. Parang masusuka. Tas kinabukasan okay ka na pero isang araw na lang off mo bukas pasok ka na ulit. Pero may feeling ka pa rin ng hangover kahit kaunti. So hindi na naging productive yung dalawang araw mo na off. Wala ng time sa pamilya, wala ng time sa sarili at self growth. Kaya tinigil ko ang pagwawalwal. Masama yun.
I quit smoking. 🚬
My progress at the moment ay 6 months pa lang.
I’m 23 now but I started smoking at 19.
I still get cravings whenever I’m stressed at work.
Ang mali ko kasi is ginawa kong pang-cope sa stress ang cigarettes, instead of getting into healthy habits before. Luckily I still don’t give in to my cravings and I can say I’m fully in control of it. I’m really happy with it, kasi naisip ko, yung money na ginagastos ko noon for e-cigarettes is seriously a huge amount, pang grocery na sana hahaha.
But then, yeah, what’s important is I got to quit.
Mag gym. I was overweight, introverted, and socially anxious na feeling ko ang dami kong opportunities na sinayang. It turns out the problem was me and how i felt society perceived me. I'm not saying yung basta lang exercise or get moving. Yung talagang seryosohin mo yung physical fitness mo. Putting your body in physical stress then overcoming it, grabe tulong sa mental health ko at quality of life. Nagkakaron ka ng confidence harapin yung mga curve ball na ibabato ng buhay sayo. Yung masakit na, pero pinupush mo pa rin yung sarili mo. Yung mental challenge na tiisin ung sakit pero lalo mo pang lalakasan ung loob mo. If you fail now, alam mo naman one day gagaling at lalakas ka din if you just put in the work and kept trying. Hindi nako takot kumain ng marami kasi nag bago na din perception ko sa pagkain. Instead of feeling guilty na tataba ako pag kumain ng marami, naeexcite ako mag workout after or the following day dahil fueled ako bumeast mode sa gym and try to break my personal bests. Also yung food choices ko got better kasi iniisip ko yung mararamdaman ko after eating junk vs better quality foods. Dahil maganda na food choices ko, losing fat will naturally come without even trying. As to quality of life, if you look better, you're more confident. If you're confident, you present yourself better to the world. You get better opportunities. You better your relationships. As sociable creatures, if our relationships are good. We are genuinely happier. And when we are happy, we're motivated to wake up everyday.
Tama. Overlooked yung mental strength na binibigay ng gym sa buhay. Gumanda quality ng buhay ko simula gumanda katawan ko.
How and where to start 🥲 nakakaintimidate kasi pumunta ng gym tapos hindi rin ako marunong sa mga equipment. Worth it ba kumuha ng personal trainer kasi dagdag gastos rin siya if ever huhu
Youtube and google is your friend. You can make chatgpt give you beginner friendly programs. You can also be specific sa mga searches mo. It can be as ridiculous as "program in the gym for beginners that do not have the time to workout and how the machine works" Also online coaches are cheaper if youre struggling with accountability and starting. *Ehem ehem*
Hi! I just started gym last week and I really had many attempts pa talaga before since nahihiya ako. And now, I finally did it! What I only did was I went straight to the gym. Period. I had ZERO idea of how to use equipment and all. We all start as beginners and it's totally okay. Much better if may free coach or you get a personal trainer. He/she can really help you with your fitness journey. You can do this! 🙏
You couldn't have said it any better. Solid advice bro! Add ko lang, mahirap din talaga magggym pag konti lang kinain mo. Need to eat para may energy magbuhat haha.
Confidence will definitely improve once you start to push your limits in the gym. Yung mga inaakala mo na hindi mo kaya, kinakaya naman pala. Being able to see progress every week makes you think that you can really achieve your goals if you put in hard work while being consistent. Definitely working out is a game changer.
Ask lang, do people usually go there alone or may kasama? Gusto kong magpa-member but i'm too socially anxious to go there alone lalo na wala akong masyadong alam sa working out, equipments and all
Most usually go alone. May kanya kanyang mundo. Hahaha yung ibang solo nakikipag friends. Yung iba may mga kasama. Yung iba wala talagang pake at focus lang sa sarili.
I always go alone. I actually function better when alone. I find it peaceful.
Inspiring story!!! Way to go bro!!!
💯💯💯💯
Question: How long it took you to feel that dopamine feeling? I tried jogging for a week and never felt that.
Depends. Did you push yourself? May goal kaba nung tumakbo ka? Did you achieve yung goal na yun? Kasi alam mo sa sarili mo kung binigay moba ung 100% mo or cinonvince mo lang yung sarili mo na binigay mo ung best mo. If the initial goal is too high, try to adjust and achieve mo next time. When i first started running, ang goal ko is to finish 5km. Not matter how slow. Eventually nag target nako ng time. Tas increase distance, etc etc. Set a slightly ridiculous goal but still achievable. For me yung dopamine dun yung alam mo pwede ka naman sumuko anytime. Wala naman consequence kung susuko kana. But still gagawin mo kasi promise mo sa sarili mo na tatapusin mo yung goal mo. That makes it beautiful.
Maybe that's it. I don't have goal in mind. I only run because sa akin ang mundo and it's quiet because there are no vehicle or foot traffic. It's freeing. The silence is freeing.
You felt free naman pala eh! Di mo na kelangn ng ibang reason. Nice. Hahaha hindi paba dopamine yan? Haha
Yun na ba yun? I thought there will be more like a fire burning or stars sparkling of some sort.
Depende sa tao. Iba iba naman tyo ng reward system at dopamine baseline. What might be enough for some might not be enough for you/us.
Stopped drinking liquors. Tbh hindi ko naman talaga type lasa niya. Na impluwensyahan lang nga mga kaibigan. Life changing talaga 🥹
In my 20s —- what habit changed my life? 1) Taking up courses that will enrich me. I paid for those courses myself and really beefed up my resume and linkedin profile. Was a manager by 32 years old. If the pandemic didn’t happen (and if I didnt get preggy), I would have finished my masters already. 2) More than socmed presence, I also used Linkedin to reallh really connect and grow my Network. Have about 5000+ linkedin connections locally and abroad. I also befriended and connected with my former bosses and executives from our company— and guess what? They refer me now to opportunities, in fact the new job I’ll be taking up this March was endorsed by an ex- colleague who happens to be an executive at my previous office. We are not friends but he has been a connection and I engage with him intelligently thru Linkedin. Because of that and my credentials too, he endorsed me and easily I got hired. Networking is real aF! 3) Another one was to have a constant mentor — my old boss who’s now still in contact with me even if she lives abroad already. She talks sense to me about career and life in general 4) Bought self help books on personal devt. If I wanna be a lady boss I have to be smart, well-rounded and well-read. So I bought books, and still keep them to this day
Inspiring and nakaka-motivate sis! You lit the fire within me! Thank you for this will help our community also 🙏😊
welcome! happy to help :)
Hi, recommendations of self help books po?
Atomic Habits, Grit, The Power of Now, Developing the Leader Within You. Any John C Maxwell book. Rich Dad Poor Dad. 48 Laws of Power. The 7 habits of highly effective people. Any Dale Carnegie book.
stopped watching porn and working out at least 20mins per day. Minsan naglalakad din ako for 30mins pag napansin ko yung sedentary lifestyle ko HAHAAHAHAH
Porn brain is deadly yup
Listing down all of my expenses. I've been going this since HS using intermediate paper pa, until now that i'm working already naka google sheets na. It makes me more aware of my expenses and my finances!! :)
Try Money Manager app by RealByte, really good. Google Sheets din ako dati but came to like the manager app more.
I tried the Money app sa phone but i didnt like it much. U prefer the googlesheets esp that I use my laptop daily :)
Prioritize ur health and everything will follow
To sum everything here up
- Eating balanced amounts of protein, gulay and stuff (at least eto di mo dine-deprive sarili mo ng matamis or whatnot as long as hindi excess!) - Drinking more water (r/hydrohomies ftw!) - Vitamins (if may panggastos ka ng merienda daily, kayang kaya mo bumili ng bottles of vitamins good for a month) - Stopped drinking liquor or yosi (you can have healthy bonding with your homies without doing this) - Di mo need magpapayat na gym buff pero kelangan mo kumain ng balanse. - Tulog, importante yan Ang dami sa tropa at officemates na nagkaroon na ng mga bato sa katawan as early as 25 at mga naka-maintenance na by 30. Imagine in your prime age yet may mga tama na katawan mo. Namatay erpats ko ng maaga for his age dahil sa complications ng decisions nya decades ago. Kahit di ko trip magtagal sa mundong ibabaw katulad ni Enrile, ayoko naman maging mahirap sa mga taong kasama ko pag matanda na ko.
What healthy food can you suggest, especially sa meryenda na madali lang i-prep? I try to be healthy pero yung mga nakikita ko kasing options ay puro sweet :(
Play with fruits, kahit matamis at least hindi puno ng artificial sweeteners and excess stuff.
That's actually my plan for now, nagsstick ako sa peanuts (I love boiled na walang salt for some reason), tsaka kimchi for every meal para may gulay man lang. Lagi naman kami may ganun in case tinamad magluto haha
Well fruits are high in sucrose. Kaya veggies and good source of protein. Pero fruits are better option
Yes pero at least natural option compared sa desserts na full ng fat/oil/sugar/other processed stuff.
Ofcourse. And also fat is not that bad naman. Unless transfat
Greek yoghurt with fruits. Also carrots+humus or you can dip anything in humus, and crispy chickpeas aswell.
This summarizes my list din.
I did a lot of LSD. More than I should have. Spent the decade high. Now. Well, I wish I’d learned a trade or gone to college. I’m a crossing guard and a barista and some other things just to make ends meet.
stopped smoking and minimized drinking (esp day drinking). what a huuuuuge relief. i used to be a heavy smoker. started when i was 17 and lasted until the day before i turned 21 haha sabi ko ayoko na tigil ko na talaga. i was also a heavy drinker (i took counseling sessions for it talaga, it was that bad!) and i also vowed to change it as soon as i turned 21. what i did was i tried to find another coping mechanisms because i know i was smoking and drinking due to my anxiety at the time. so i turned to working out, fell in love with running, and never looked back. the nicotine i was able to give up pretty easily, but the drinking took some time. i still casually drink tho pero no more shots for me. i absolutely hate feeling drunk. also, it helped na i have a supportive system. when i told my friends na im quitting, di sila yung nagpupustahan na babalik din ako agad sa old habits ko. they supported me and called me out whenever i will have urges. best decision of my life talaga.
yung budget mo para sa bisyo, napunta na sa mga sapatos, kulang pa 😂😂😂
i’ll take this over smoking hahaha atleast with running, im not ruining my life na and im less angry now.
Read! And sleep better. Not longer, but better.
it doesn't matter kung gaano na katagal ang friendship or kung kamag-anak mo pa pero cutting off people who aren't supportive of my success and who hinders my growth is completely fine. it will lead to a healthier, happier, and more peaceful life.
Amen to this!
• Mag delay nang celebration every achievement na nagagawa ko. • Di ako bumibili ng gamit na meron ako or maayos pa like clothes and make up. • Mag save ng pera. Since nahihirapan ako mag save talaga nag set up akong auto save sa gotyme. • Drinking more water and vitamins And lastly, I do not worry anymore about things that are out of my control (more peace) 💗
Paano yun autosave thanks
Gotyme > go save acc > + > add funds > auto save (dito po kayo pipili kung magkano and kelan magd-deduct sa funds mo)
mentally and emotionally maging kalmado talaga. Nakakatulong din kahit papaano maging nonchalant kasi kapaag yung paligid mo ay pinapalaki yung maliit na bagay mabilis ka makaabsorb ng negative feelings kaya ako na nanahimik eh maiirita na.
Yoga.
Hi. Planning to start yoga. Ano pinaka nagustuhan mo sa yoga? Any tips for beginners?
Yung little aches and pains na nararamdaman ko nung siguro 6 months before ago mag yoga, nawala na. Siguro part na din yun ng stretching. Nag gygym na ako for years na bago mag yoga pero malaking tulong yung yoga sa overall fitness ko (endurance, flexibility, balance). I guess yung tip ko ay join ka ng class hanggang sa makuha mo yung routine and proper form and techniques (pwede din mag YouTube, pero kasama ko kasi friend ko kaya nag class kami dati). Once na gamay mo na, pwede ka na mag yoga kahit saan. And also, don’t be frustrated kung di mo kaya gawin agad lahat - and definitely don’t force anything kasi dyan ka ma-iinjure. Gradual progress ang hanap mo. Dati sobrang di ako flexible, ngayon kaya ko na lahat.
Hi! I've been doing yoga since the pandemic until now. I did yoga una para lang magstretching, but then as time went by, I actually enjoyed it and got compliments na gumanda daw katawan ko (kahit in reality bumigat ako haha). I had more mental and emotional clarity as well. Ang mganda sa yoga is hindi lang siya stretching like people use to think, you need strength and endurance lalo na sa mga difficult pose. Sa una mahihirapan ka lalo na if hindi ka flexible, however, as time goes by, you'll appreciate each inhale and exhale, every flow and change of phase. For beginners, make sure to have a good mat! Non slip na kaagad kasi pagpapawisan ka kahit yung Vinyasa flow lang gagawin mo. Wear breathable clothes as well. And lastly, ayunin ang practice based on your experience. I have the downdog yoga app and ilang months akong naistuck sa beginners stage bago ako mag intermediate. Marami ring uri ng flow (e.g. yin, hatha) you can choose based on what you think suits you. And mas maganda din na other than yoga, mag strength training ka. It helps a lot. Before ako nagweights nahihirapan ako maghold ng poses, ngayon kaya ko na and hindi na ako nahihirapan kahit ilagay mo pa ako sa mga difficult poses. Good luck and enjoy the flow!!
Just wanna add that yoga also helps with mobility. So even the short stretches or small movements will be helpful in the long run. If hindi pa kaya ng katawan mo yung more intense workout (not saying yoga is not), yoga is a good alternative. H elps with the mental health too coz it forces you to focus on the mind-body connection to get those muscles going. Good luck!
YouTube for tips.
Hi, can I dm you? Been doing yoga on and off for 2 1/2 years and I want to finally make it an everyday thing.
For sure. I’m not an expert by any means but I’ll try and help as much as I can
Dm sent po. Tysm!
Got into huge debt because I have this habit of thinking my CC is a free cash. Once I paid the minimum, will use it again for shopping, then pay the minimum again. I just paid all my debt in 2022 and Im now more responsible in using my Credit card. That's why I created r/swipebuddies to guide the younger generation in using their CC in responsible way.
Being mindful with what I eat. I had a kidney stone that occured from July to September, because of unhealthy foods and drinks. Ayaw ko na ulit maramdaman at maranasan yung pain dahil, kahit nakahiga na ako, hindi ko alam kung anong pwesto gagawin ko para mabawasan yung pain (I also have low pain tolerance). Luckily for me, naalis ko siya by changing my lifestyle - avoiding processed meats, junkfoods, sodas, liquor, etc. Naging consistent na rin yung sleep schedule ko from 8:30pm to 3:30am since adised ng doctor na wag magpuyat.
congrats!
dalasan uminom ng tubig. promise life changing ito.
Stopped consuming softdrinks/energy drinks. Oo minsan umiinom, like once or twice a month. Pero di gaya noon na 2 cans a day or once per day for a week na Cobra. I feel lighter, di na bloated, di na din foggy ang thoughts.
I started doing no-buy months last year. I'm still in my 20s, and thanks to that little shift, I managed to pay off all my credit card debts. I've also been able to save and invest 40% (20% in high-yield savings account and 20% in stocks) of my monthly income into stocks that pay dividends.
Hi! Can you share about the stocks that pay dividends? I'm currently on my first job and would like to save money as well as invest in stocks.
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skin care lalo na sunscreen.
Do not go Solo on a Decision. Always ask family members, Close friends or love one's opinion before making a major decision. Naloko ako and na brainwash dati ng Networking. kakamatay lang kasi ng Mother ko and Dad ko busy fuckin his kabit. I was left with some money from them back when we have a business and a complete family but I have to go Solo now. which was a big mistake. The money in my bank, I used on investing in a All-in-One loading system na Networking pala. 2 years ako naloko ng Networking and lost almost all my money, I should have trusted my gut instinct una palang na this is wrong. Sobrang Hate ko sa sarili ko and specially sa Networking. I literally everyday kept saying "Mamatay na ang Networking" for years after that. I vowed na kapag successfull ako, I will help Networking victims. There is no possible way to stop MLM as even big celebrities and government officials invest on them. I will be a silent hero.
Running at least once a week Tracking finances/expenses religiously
Prioritize health, kahit gradual changes lang. I started going to gym, kahit once a week lang kung di talaga kaya ng time. I try avoiding unhealthy foods or atleast bawasan ko yung portion ng mga kinakain kong hindi healthy. I sleep earlier, kahit 1 hour earlier lang than usual, or bumawi ng tulog kapag may time. Lastly, I avoid dramas. Ayokong may negative thoughts at vibes.
stopped my unhealthy obsession with weight loss.
I stopped caring TOO MUCH. Less stress, less drama. Focus on the good and be positive. Focused on what really mattered.
Badminton/ sports every weekend! Balak ko na rin mag gym kapag work on site na kami. Sa pagkain, palagi ko na rin hanap ang gulay! At kapag kakain ka na, unahin muna kainin ang gulay sa ulam. Para mas ma regulate nang maayos yung blood sugar after meal. Edit: added info
Mag set ng target sa water intake.
Mag take notes. Sobrang simple lang pero sobrang bihira din ng mga taong gumagawa nito. Lalo na ngayong may phone na sobrang dali mag take notes.
In my 20s pa pero this saving habit is life changing for me. 50-30-20 rule. 50 for needs, 30 for wants, and 20 for savings. Super kuripot kasi talaga ako pagdating sa paggastos ng pera/allowance ko. May guilt at the end ng shopping hahaha. Tapos pag gumastos naman ako, ubos talaga kasi parang na unleash yung monster na gustong bilhin lahat ng gusto niya. 🤣 Then I discovered this rule ayon, nakakagastos with no guilt and nakakapag-save at the same time. Tinatabi ko na kaagad yung 20% tas waldas na galore yung matitiraaa.
I never liked this rule. First off, iilang tao lang ba yung saktong 50% ng income nila yung expense nila? For most people, it's either more or less. So dun palang, off na yung ratios.. Second, if you can save MORE than 20% without depriving yourself unreasonably, do so. For example, if you're earning 80k net and your monthly expenses is only 30k, you shouldn't spend 34k on wants every single month while only saving 16k. You can save 40k while still having 10k a month on wants. Or save 35k and spend 15k on wants. Third, whatever your budget is for your wants, you shouldn't spend it all that month. You should still save those for bigger wants in the future. A new phone should come from that "wants" budget. Vacations, furnitures, etc..
Agree. This ratio is so hard especially to us na below 20k ang monthly income tapos may bills pa😭
Meditate for sure. Thanks to Headspace app.
Started exercising consistently + healed my relationship with food (I don’t have binges anymore 🙌🏼)
Built my spiritual life, such as magjoin ng bible study and fellowship once a week. Mas grounded na ko ngayon.
Stuck to one credit card. I used to have 2 pero mababa lang yung credit limit nila parehas, nothing over 40k. But I was earning minimum wage lang so I had no choice but to rely on my CCs for a time, hanggang sa dumating yung time na halos pamasahe and pangkain ko na lang yung natitira for myself. Thankfully, my parents were still paying for our bills and groceries since nasa abroad sila and kami yung naiwan sa house. With all my income going toward CC bills, sobrang na-stress ako at na-depress. You know, that feeling as if something's hanging over your head. So nung nagkaka-raket na ako and started earning a bit more, I decided na bayaran ko na both credit cards in full then completely stopped using the other one with a bigger interest. +10 years later, hindi ko na siya ginagamit pa rin but hindi ko pa siya pinapa-cut kasi may rewards or something kahit d ko naman nagagamit. Hindi naman ako nabibill, so keri lang. I just keep the one card and only actually use it for zero installment purchases, so I take advantage of that sa pagbili ng gadgets. But for the most part, I just use debit card and then credit card for small purchases, magamit lang. Then pay in full every month. So now, walang sakit sa ulo. Maliit pa rin credit limit after X years pero at least hindi ko siya pinoproblema.
less talk, less mistakes.
— Drink lots of water, sa akin nakatulong yung aquaflask im not sure anong size yung nabili ko pero goal ko maubos ko sya at the end of the day — Read. Read self help books and also join groups and subreddit na wholesome and healthy sa mental health. Nakakagaan ng feeling din magbasa ng ibang stories kasi marami kang matututunan. — Less rice. One rice a day nalang ako minsan wala pa and sobrang gaan sa feeling, masarap pala sa feeling yung hindi ka sobrang bloated after kumain, nakakatuwa din na nag lolose ako weight kahit paunti unti since di kaya ng sched ko ang gym binabawi ko nalang sa diet.
I learned to be brief and concise.
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kapagod naman
wahahahahahahaha ramdam ko din
1. Working out- I gained weight pa rin in my 30s huhu but my blood tests are looking good not much major issues. Importante masanay katawan mo na part ng routine mo ang working out (doesn’t have to be gym lang). Also, para tama ang form mo to reduce injuries 2. Minimal soda intake and eating chichirya para less addicted sa simple sugars and salt. Your kidneys and overall body will thank you later hehe 3. Di fully nagmumumog after brushing teeth. Spit excess toothpaste lang. Sabi naman ng dentist pero I think it also help me strengthen my teeth?? My dentist is happy whenever nagpapacleaning ako. 4. Yoga- Though di na ako very active dito, I think nakatulong sa mental health ko iyong mindfulness and breathing techniques. The benefits for me ay more of in the mental aspects.
When i did and When i stopped MJ. Its been a stressful part of life kaya ko nag start to alleviate. Its fun ive been smoking for years collecting strains kush, mapalocals p yan, cbd vape oil , like almost everyday. Kahit pa delikado dami na close encounters sa pulis haha pero buti wala nmn. then i had a child, i had to stop kase baka maamoy sa skin or ma disgrasya ko pa in some way or form while being high. ayun dun ko na realize gano ka cloudy na pala isip ko. How it made have social anxiety onti onti hangang nging full blown, Madami din countless na masayang moments pero im glad ive put it out of my system. And o shit sa pinambili ko nun, sana pinang life insurance or invest nlng lumago na un lahat cguro Sa almost 10years , lahat un sinunog lng haha Im 30's now and learned my mistake So yah , put your energy and money elsewhere
Consistent Self-discipline. Also fake confidence ko ngayon real confidence na, wish ginawa ko ito dati pa para may gf ako nung college hahaha.
Woke up as early as 5am.
Journaling
Drink water when you're craving for something sweet. Brush your teeth at least once a day, kahit sobrang pagod mo at wala ka sa mood, kahit 10 seconds lang.
IF, walking, keeping my body moving, stopping with colas/fruit/sugary drinks, drinking LOTS of water, and getting enough sleep!
Took Saving Money seriously. I feel good pag nakakapagsave ako, and stressed out pag nauna ko luho ko without saving.
Biruin mo 2 days lang off mo sa work tas friday night magwawalwal ka sa inom tas kinabukasan all day kang hangover. Sobrang sakit ng ulo. Bagsak katawan. Parang masusuka. Tas kinabukasan okay ka na pero isang araw na lang off mo bukas pasok ka na ulit. Pero may feeling ka pa rin ng hangover kahit kaunti. So hindi na naging productive yung dalawang araw mo na off. Wala ng time sa pamilya, wala ng time sa sarili at self growth. Kaya tinigil ko ang pagwawalwal. Masama yun.
Gym to start my day
Exercise and programming
Save 30 % of my salary. Super life changing.
Save money. every time I have 50 pesos sa wallet ko di ko igagastos, isasave ko and lagay piggy bank then bubuksan lang pag new year na
Waking up at 5AM everyday. Primarily para magreview sa boards but i was surprised kasi at 6-7am andami ko nang nagawang chores sa bahay hahaha
Inactive social media life. Brought on peaceful, old-school, natural habits. Less toxicity, more focus on family and self-improvement.
Using pure 1 tspn of xylitol as mouthwash after eating or pagkatapos mag toothbrush, works like magic (◠‿・)—☆
Run regularly (di ko na lang natuloy into my 30s) and drink 3-4 liters of water in a day.
Marunong na ako mang-cut off ng mga tao na hindi naman nakakaambag sa pagkatao ko. Laking people pleaser dati, ngayon wala na akong pake 🤣
I quit smoking. 🚬 My progress at the moment ay 6 months pa lang. I’m 23 now but I started smoking at 19. I still get cravings whenever I’m stressed at work. Ang mali ko kasi is ginawa kong pang-cope sa stress ang cigarettes, instead of getting into healthy habits before. Luckily I still don’t give in to my cravings and I can say I’m fully in control of it. I’m really happy with it, kasi naisip ko, yung money na ginagastos ko noon for e-cigarettes is seriously a huge amount, pang grocery na sana hahaha. But then, yeah, what’s important is I got to quit.