36 WAYS TO REDUCE STRESS

An Angel says, "Never borrow from the future. If worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice." 

1. Pray 
2. Go to bed on time. 
3. Get up on time so you can start the day un-rushed. 
4. Say No to projects that won't fit into your time schedule or that will compromise your mental health. 
5. Delegate tasks to capable others. 
6. Simplify and unclutter your life. 
7. Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often too many.) 
8. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places. 
9. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don't lump the hard things all together. 
10. Take one day at a time. 
11. Separate worries from concerns. If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have you do and let go of the anxiety. If you can't do anything about a situation, forget it. 
12. Live within your budget; don't use credit cards for ordinary purchases. 
13. Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, extra stamps, etc. 
14. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble. 
15. Do something for the Kid in You everyday. 
16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line. 
17. Get enough rest. 
18. Eat right. 
19. Get organized so everything has its place. 
20. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of life. 
21. Write down thoughts and inspirations. 
22. Every day, find time to be alone. 
23. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don't wait until it's time to go to bed to try and pray. 
24. Make friends with Godly people. 
25. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand. 
26. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good "Thank you Jesus." 
27. Laugh. 
28. Laugh some more! 
29. Take your work seriously, but not yourself. 
30. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can). 
31. Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most). 
32. Sit on your ego. 
33. Talk less; listen more. 
34. Slow down. 
35. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe 
36. Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for that you've never been grateful for before. 

GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGS AROUND FOR YOU. "If God is for us, who can be against us?" (Romans 8:31)

Last night, when I prayed...

On my way home, there were so many questions inside my head. So many why's and so many how's. One thing that bothered me that day, is the feeling of emptiness. I don't know what is causing that, I even asked myself, is it about the goals that I have written in my notebook, am I putting too much pressure on myself? Is it maybe I really miss someone and going back to the Philippines will fill up the emptiness?

Then I thought about things such as, why do people have so many wants and needs, why do we have so many goals in life, why are we not satisfied with our everyday life? Does that makes our everyday life boring, because the "everyday life" is not enough to meet our goals?

Then I noticed, I am indeed asking so many questions. I started to pray, and asked for God's guidance. Guidance so that I can manage my day to day life. While I was on the bus, I started to imagine my past again, then, I realized, how I missed my life back then. Simple life. I then looked on my left, and this simple quote made me smile.

LIFE IS WORTH EXPLORING.

I thank God, He has ways of sending us the message that we need on the right place and on the right time. Yes, let's explore life, take risks, take some big steps out there. Face your fears, write your goals, the important thing is, at least you have one.

Listen to music, sing out loud once in a while, have some time walking alone, attend some biblical studies, do not think of your work once in a while, and post some silly things in Facebook. Have some fun, how? I guess, that would be to take each day one at a time. 

Lastly, sip some coffee on weekends, while the Carpenters is playing on the background, well at least for me, that is the best way for my weekend. Try to find out what's yours.

Philippines, one of the happiest countries according to Instagram...

Again, it makes us, Filipinos, to be proud once again.. Despite the calamities that Philippines has encountered last year, according to Instagram, Philippines ranks at number 8 on the happiest countries in the world.

You can view the full article here and check the list of the countries. This article, again, proves that Philippines, which is included in the third world countries, has so much to offer, one of it is its smiles. And, to share, below are some jokes, and quotes to lighten up the Monday, iba talaga ang Pinoy! "Bakit ba pati ako, binibigyan nyo ng malisya? Ano ba ang kasalanan ko?!" - Talong

"Hindi lahat ng malakas, super hero!"
- Putok

"Paano tayo makakabuo kung hindi ako papatong sa iyo?"
- Lego

"Halika, bigyan mo pa ako ng init. Kailangan kong pumutok para ako'y iyong matikman at ika'y masarapan. Ayan na! Puputok na! Humanda ka!"
 - Popcorn

"Kahit papaano, gusto ko din ng exposure!"
- Singit

"Hindi ko hinahangad na ipagmalaki mo na ako'y sa iyo. Ayoko lang naman na sa harap ng maraming tao, ganun mo na lang ako itanggi!"
- Utot

"Hindi lahat ng hinog ay matamis!"
 - Pigsa

"Kapag ang katawan mo'y nag-iinit, lagi na lang ako ang hinahanap mo. Maya't maya mo akong ginagamit at pinapagod. Hindi ka na naawa!"
- Aircon

"Pagod na akong humawak ng balls mo! Pagod narin ako sa pagbihis-hubad mo sa akin. Malapit na naman ulit! Ayoko na!!!"
- Christmas Tree.

"I ikspik that it will be a long payt, a good payt, But you know, I didn't ikspik. Tinks por da God, you know, and tinks por ol da pelepeno pipol!"
Manny Pacquiao.

"You never even thank me for making you happy, then you throw me away just like that. I hate you for using me, for making my life full of shit!"
- Tissue

"Hindi llahat ng kulot, salot!"
 - Goldilocks

 "Hindi lahat ng bubuyog, kulay itim!"
- Jollibee

 "Alam kong sa tingin mo, masaya ako! Pero bakit kayo ganyan?! Sa tuwing wala na kayong masabi, ako na lang ang ginagamit nyo! Pagod na pagod ako sa pagngiti!"
 - Smiley

"You can cry all you want, you could always blame me. You said, it wasn't fair that you just want life to be better. But remember, it's all your fault! You stabbed me with a knife!"
 - Sibuyas

"Isubo mo ang kahabaan ko. Dilaan. Sipsipin. Paglaruan sa bibig mo. Para lumabas ang katas ko na kinasabikan mo. Nag mamahal,"
- Ice Candy

"Bakit ayaw nyo pa rin sa akin kahit sosyal at maganda ako? Dahil ba mas sweet ang iba?".
- Fruitcake

"Panakip butas mo lang pala ako!".
- Panty

"Hindi lahat na walang salawal ay bastos!"
 - winnie d' pooh

"Alam mo ba wala akong ibang hinangad kundi ang mapalapit sa iyo. Pero patuloy ang pag-iwas mo".
- ipis

 "Sawang-sawa na ako, palagi na lang akong pinagpapasa- pasahan, pagod na pagod na ako."
- Bola

"Ginawa ko naman lahat para sumaya ka, mahirap ka ba talagang makontento sa isa? Bakit palipat-lipat ka?
- TV

"Pilitin mo man na alisin ako sa buhay mo, babalik at babalik ako!
-Libag

"Anung kasalanan ko sa iyo, iniwan mo na lang akong duguan..."
- Sanitary Napkin

"Hwag mo na akong bilugin.."
 -kulangot

"Bwisit na buhay ito! Araw-araw na lang, itlog! Umaga, tanghali, gabi, itlog! Itlog! Itlog! Lagi na lang itlog!"
-Brief

"Sige, kalimutan mo ako para malaman ng iba ang baho mo!
- deodorant

"Ako lang ang makakapagpadugo ng ilong ni Manny Pacquiao!"
 - English

Starting Over Again....

And I'm back!

It has been a long time since my last post on this blog. I admit, Singapore ate me and my time! The time flies so fast in this country. Waking up in the morning at 5:30AM, that is the start of my day, preparing for work, working until 6:00PM and after that, going back home, and when at home, all I want is to rest. To close my eyes, lay may back in the bed. Ooops, I forgot, I also need to eat.

For the past 3 years, this has been my routine, working 5-6 days a week, having a one whole day rest, then the next day, will the start of my work again. It is tough, homesickness, and not everyone will believe this, but working abroad, is not so easy, you are on your own, cook your own food, wash your own dishes, wash your own clothes, iron your own clothes, and, manage your own money, that is the toughest one. But I still consider myself lucky. Why? Because I have my sister with me, my close friends, and family back home who always checks on me and do things that I cannot handle anymore.

For anyone out there who shares the same sentiments as mine, we need to be more positive in life. Pray often, thank God more often, count your blessings rather than counting your shortcomings. Look forward to that day, that all of these hard work will pay off.

So maybe, can you also share with me what is your ideal perfect life? Sharing a simple quote, to lighten up the not so positive post...

A perfect life can’t be found in wealth, for riches can be taken away; not in popularity for popular people can be forgotten; not in beauty for beauty is never permanent; nor in intelligence and talent, for it doesn’t make us a higher creation of God. Instead, a perfect life can be found in contentment with the things we have. From the love we give and from the love we get from the people around us and from belief and faith in God who gives us all the things we need for a perfect life.