How to Rest Without Feeling Guilty
Rest. Such a simple word, pero bakit parang ang hirap gawin without feeling guilty? For many young professionals and moms, resting feels like a luxury—something you have to earn only after you’ve ticked off everything on your endless to-do list. But here’s the truth:...
The Value of Being Single: Don’t Wait, Build Yourself
In Filipino culture, it’s common to hear questions like “Kailan ka mag-aasawa?” or “Bakit single ka pa?” As if being single is something that needs fixing. The pressure is real, especially in family gatherings where marriage and relationships are seen as markers of...
ChatGPT Is Not Your Therapist or Friend—But It Still Has a Place
On August 6, 2025, USA TODAY published an article by Amaris Encinas titled “It’s not you, it’s me. ChatGPT doesn’t want to be your therapist or friend.” The piece highlighted OpenAI’s intentional stance: ChatGPT is not designed to serve as a mental health provider or...
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....