Minimalist Guide for Filipinos part 1 - Tayo ay Magsimula Noong taong 2016 to 2017, muling bumalik sa uso ang salitang "Minimalist" at "Minimalism". Maraming tao, lalo na sa Japan at Korea, ang piniling maging minimalist. Bakit nga ba maraming naaakit na tao ang konseptong minimalism. Sa panahon …
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Single Task Focus
Single Task Focus ! Did you know that our minds can only do a single voluntary act? Our mind is efficient when focusing in a single task at hand. With more focus, there are more task which your mind can do efficiently. "I've been multi-tasking every single day!", you might argue. Your brain …
I am Here
I am Here There are times when we are drowned with so many thoughts and worries that it is hard to get up each day. Our worries can be overwhelming sapping all our strengths and making us lose our sanity. There is one trick, however, that was able to help me clear my mind when I am already …
Coming home from a Long Break
Coming home from a Long Break It has been a long time since I talked to you guys. Forgive me for the long vacation. Changing career is really overwhelming, same with finding new job and learning from it. Recently I have been pre-occupied with so many things that I let go of many things that are …
Learning to make roots
Learning to make roots means learning how to go back to where you started when you think you lost your way. So many times we wanted to do something right but we lose our way and we felt lost. Sometime, we give up and continue doing what we know is wrong. We feel like we are lost and can never start …
We exist for other people, Others exist for us
We exist for other people, Others exist for us. Who among you will believe me when I say that we exist to help others and we gain happiness from other people? These thought came to me as I am wondering why am I not happy with the success that I recently attained. Why is it that we cannot find …
What is essential in your life?
Most of what we say and do is not essential. If you can eliminate it, you’ll have more time, and more tranquility. Ask yourself at every moment, ‘Is this necessary?” – Marcus Aurelius Excerpt from Focus: If you’re someone who creates, in any way, focus should be important to you. And this …
Looking back at year 2016
Looking back at year 2016 is like reading a book you wrote. The following questions will answer whether your 2016 year is a fruitful one and it will help you set a goal for 2017. I hope that you take your time and answer the questions truthfully. Your 2016 What one event, …
How to get started with Minimalism
How to get started with Minimalism in a realistic way. Being a minimalist is not easy. It cannot happen overnight. It takes time. You cannot simply get rid of everything you own and tell everyone that you are a minimalist. Why is it hard to be a minimalist? It is hard to get rid of the things that …
Being a Minimalist Interview
Fumio Sasaki used to live a hoarder's life full of clutter. He used to collect books, CDs, and DVDs that occupied his 20 sq m apartment. Now, he has 20 pieces of clothing and about 150 pieces of items in is his flat. What made him adapt a minimalist lifestyle? In a interview conducted by CNA …
Taking pictures and enjoying the moment.
Taking pictures and enjoying the moment. We love to take pictures but it does not mean that we have to take away the precious memories before us. Is there a way where we can take pictures and enjoy the moment at the same time? I have been saying that you should enjoy the moment wherever you go - …
How to reduce clutter
Reducing clutter does not mean we have to stop collecting memories in your life. It also does not mean throwing away all you have. There are many ways to keep your memories and reduce clutter at the same time. These are few tips on How to reduce clutter without reducing your memories: How to reduce …
Minimalism is letting go
Minimalism is letting go. Letting go of attachments. The reason why we hold on to many things is because it is filled with memories that we love so much. We tend to keep every memorabilia that we collected over the course of our lives, as a result our house is filled with boxes of these memories. …
What not to give as Christmas gift
Many people are asking what they should give someone. Few asks what not to give as Christmas gift and yet this is an important question as well. It is easier to think of a gift by eliminating the things that you should not give during Christmas time. You can also read 3 gifts for Christmas. What …
Should we trust the media?
Should we trust the media? The media is a tool to inform the public of the truth about the government, environment, and surroundings. Today, media is no longer as trustworthy as it used to be. With so many sources of news, news companies need to become competitive to beat the competition. As a …
