Transforming Your Life: How to Build Confidence to Create a Better You
How many of us want to make a change in our lives, but don't feel we can take that first step? It's understandable - the thought of moving out of your comfort zone and embarking on something new can be daunting. But it doesn't have to be. If you're ready to turn...
Body Image and Self-Esteem in the Age of TikTok
In today’s digital age, self-esteem is no longer shaped solely by mirrors or magazines—it’s shaped by screens. And perhaps nowhere is this more evident than on TikTok. What used to be a fun platform for dance videos and silly trends has evolved into a powerful force...
Grades Don’t Define You: Coping with School Pressure, Academic Anxiety, and Finding Your Self-Worth
In many Filipino households, academic excellence is seen as the golden ticket to a better future. From the time we’re little, we’re told: “Mag-aral kang mabuti, yan lang ang puhunan mo sa buhay.”“Top 1 ka ulit ha — para kay mama at papa.”“Walang cellphone pag mababa...
How to Talk to Your Parents About Mental Health
How to Talk to Your Parents About Mental Health: Tips for Teens Growing Up in Traditional Filipino Homes Talking to your parents about mental health can feel intimidating—especially when you grew up in a traditional Filipino household. Many teens today are becoming...
Social Media and Mental Health: Helpful or Harmful?
These days, almost all of us are on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or Twitter — sometimes all at once. For parents, we stay online to keep track of the kids. For wives, it’s a way to find inspiration or relax. For young professionals, it’s often part of work and...
The Psychology of Procrastination: Why You Delay What You Care About
Have you ever caught yourself putting off something really important—like a work report, an exercise routine, or a life goal—only to feel guilty and stressed later? You’re not alone. Procrastination isn’t simply laziness. It’s a powerful psychological force that holds...
Why You Feel Emotionally Numb (And What to Do About It)
Have you ever felt like you were just going through the motions of life? Like you were alive—but not really living? If you’ve thought,"I feel nothing,"or"I’m just a robot doing what I have to do,"you’re not alone. Many people experience periods of emotional...
Burnout Ba ‘To o Stress Lang?
Burnout Ba 'To o Stress Lang?How to Know the Difference and What to Do About It (For Students, Young Professionals, and Parents Like You) Have you ever caught yourself saying, “Burnout na ako,” after a long day of school, work, or parenting? You’re not alone....
Practical Solutions to Stop Overthinking, Especially at Night
When the world finally quiets down at night, that’s when your mind tends to get loud. For many teens and young adults, nighttime is when overthinking hits the hardest. Instead of resting, your brain replays conversations, worries, and “what ifs” on loop—keeping you...
Navigating Parental Challenges with a Secretive Teenager.
Parenting a teenager can sometimes feel like trying to solve a puzzle where the pieces keep changing shape. One moment, you see glimpses of the child you once knew; the next, you're wondering who this secretive, sharp-witted version of your kid has become. If you’ve...
Resilience Roadmap: Guiding Your Teenager Through Life’s Obstacles
You wish to protect your adolescent from the difficulties of life as a parent. But teaching them resilience is far more beneficial than overprotection. Resilience—the capacity to recover from hardship—is a vital life trait that will benefit your kid far into maturity....