Manillenials

Filipino Millennials' plight and adventures

How to Properly Reflect on Your Life – and Why It Is Important

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In every task we approach in study or at work, we’re encouraged to evaluate and assess what we did, why we did it and what our actions achieved. One place we don’t often do this unless we really decide to make a conscious effort is in the actual way we live our own lives. More often than not, we just let life happen without really taking note of what we’re doing and why.

Taking time to reflect and be introspective can be really valuable, though, especially in today’s society where we live life at full speed 99% of the time. It can be beneficial in a number of ways. [Read more…]

Little Things That Give the Biggest Joy

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You don’t need to spend much time, effort and money to make yourself happy. It is always a matter of choice and perspective. You can always find happiness through the little things in your life everyday. Feeling good and inspired depends on how you see things in positive ways. Life is composed of little happy moments that you experience everyday. You may not see it as important as other things that bring you joy. You may sometimes ignore these little things coming your way. Well, this is the right time to look at these joyous moments in your life and appreciate them.

Here are some of the simple things that can put a smile on your face: [Read more…]

15 Commandments of a Happy Traveler

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Being happy on the road does not translate to enjoying oneself or having fun alone. It also means knowing how to keep bad vibes away to make room for other things that define an experience and a story to tell.

And so I shall:

1. See what people come here to see with originality. (i.e., I shall try to look at and appreciate a popular destination with my own eyes.)

2. Try local cuisines my destination has to offer because trying a strange food even if I find out later that I was wrong about it should be fun.

3. Talk to people, connect with the locals and listen to their stories, be polite and gracious about mistakes of other people. [Read more…]

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