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Flourish this 2020: 4 Toxic People To Avoid

January 14, 2020 · 3 Comments

New year often brings hope and the promise of new beginnings.

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To a mom whose 2019 ended with a major meltdown because of the several little problems that piled up, she now aims to be gentle and kind to herself. Part of her goal is to block negativity and live the life she has always wanted – contented, productive, and happy. And to make this very much possible, she needs to properly manage her emotions and remain calm, especially when under pressure. It’s a significant factor, too, to shy away from toxic people and, if possible, block them off.

As toxic people may or may not be fully aware of the negativity they spread, it is best then to keep a distance from them. They are, after all, not worth the time and energy. More so, they take so much energy creating chaos and even pushing one’s patience to the limit — the very thing that happened to me and hope not to happen anymore.

People inspire you, or they drain you—pick them wisely. – Hans F. Hansen

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As we may not be aware of who the toxic people are in our circle, allow us to help you differentiate those who are pleasing and annoying. We have listed here at least four types of toxic drainers you should stay away from. Our goal here is not just to allow them to cling on you but more so as you do not become one yourself.

Faith It Till You Make it

January 1, 2020 · 4 Comments

Dreams do come true, so faith it till you make it

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I was experiencing so much pain that I just cried for days. The pain seems not to go away. And it hurts the most that the person causing me the pain isn’t aware or seems not to care.

I made myself busy. I checked on my social media and chanced upon this post.

How to give your kids a better head start financially?

December 28, 2019 · 4 Comments

We have five boys, and as their mother, I believe it is my responsibility to teach them at least necessary money management skills. With a little knowledge about spending and saving money, it will somehow give them a head start financially.

As nothing secures a child’s future better than depositing part of their pinamaskuhan at their BDO Junior Savers, the boys already segregated the money to go for savings and spending. They had started their Junior Savers Account when they were of tender age. Initial deposit is only P100, and from there, their money grows interest.

My Mother’s Hands

December 27, 2019 · 5 Comments

One Sunday, I visited my mother. I found her sleeping, evident that a few tears flew out of her eyes and rolled down her cheek. She moaned a little, and so I held her hands.

Hers are crooked showing her real age. Her knuckles are puffy, and there are wrinkles and webs between her fingers. My mother has real ugly old hands. I massaged them, and slowly, a series of memories played in my mind.

Cheers to Friendship

December 10, 2019 · 5 Comments

There is some self-interest behind every friendship. There is no friendship without self-interests. This is a bitter truth. Chanakya

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There may be many reasons we do and say things, but one thing is sure. We, humans, seek our gain from our decisions. Some opted to work because they want to get paid and have the money to buy their wants. Others push for their passion because it drives them to fulfillment. Thus, most of the peoples’ actions are self-interested.

Financial literary guide for youngsters

November 26, 2019 · 3 Comments

I remembered many years ago, I borrowed from my cousin a pair of jeans, a white shirt, and a pair of white sneakers for our CAT class. It was because I didn’t ask my mother to buy me any. That time, she often worries about our food for the day, and it would be too much to burden her about my CAT uniform.

We were renting then a small house with a sari-sari store. My mother resigned from work to tend to her store. I didn’t know if it was a wise decision as the rumble of emptiness from my stomach became frequent. The squeaky springs of our bed all the more hurt my back.

However, I didn’t know we were poor then. I was enrolled in an exclusive school where the tuition fee was way too high compared to other schools within the area. But there were many times we couldn’t afford to pay for electricity and water. And that perhaps is what I am most thankful for my mother — Ginapang nya talaga ang aking pag-aaral.

MOMI LEARNS| Train a child in the way he should go

August 30, 2019 · 16 Comments

The message of the story of The Young Thief and His Mother is somehow similar to that of The Trees and The Axe. Let us read the story, please.

The Young Thief and His Mother

MOMI LEARNS| Train a child in the way he should go

Lesson from Aesop’s Fable The Bee-Keeper

July 26, 2019 · 5 Comments

Ungrateful people complain about one thing you haven't done for them instead of being grateful for the thousands of things you have done for them.

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The Story of the Bee-Keeper

Lesson from Aesop’s Fable’s The Bee-Keeper

Aesop’s Fables on Forgiven and Forgotten

July 2, 2019 · 20 Comments

Before we go to bed, I always read to my two boys a bedtime story. It’s a habit I started with my now 17-year old Firstborn. With my two toddlers now, we often read Aesop’s Fables because of its many lessons and at the same time, beautiful drawings.

Aesop’s Fable The Man and the Serpent

Aesop’s Fables on Forgiven and Forgotten

The Father’s Message to His Family

June 13, 2019 · 10 Comments

The two boys had a quick brawl. The younger one went upstairs crying; I asked him what happened. In between sobs, he related to me what his older brother did to him.

I went downstairs and confronted my other son. I asked him what happened; he told me his side of the story.

After a few minutes, the two were howling again. I shouted at both of them to stop. Then I texted husband to talk to the boys. I left the disciplining to him.

Then this morning after breakfast, the husband left early for a commitment. As I was dusting off his work station, I saw a note by his table.

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