2017: PROJECT HAPPINESS

Happy New Year everyone! It feels good to be back after a busy month that was full of Christmas and New Year preparations, outings and business transactions. I hope all of you have enjoyed your holidays and spent good times with your loved ones!

Last year had been very rousing and challenging year for me; from getting a bachelor degree to managing our family business, from losing someone so dear to me and my family to learning to move on and that life goes on, and from all the misunderstandings to accepting and realizing my mistakes. I must say, 2016 is a helluva ride. But despite all the ups and downs that happened, I am still grateful because these made me stronger and grew a fighter within me.

To my new friends that I met last year, I am thankful for giving me the honor to know your stories and aspirations, to my friends who have been by my side for how many years, I am thankful for our genuine friendship; and to my family and relatives, I am so blessed for having loved, cared and supported by all of you. Indeed, God have immensely favored me. My 2016 would have been dulled without you guys!

2017. A new year, a fresh start. Some of us might say the cliché, “new year, new me,” but we all know that some will fail, some will not. Nonetheless, I, myself, promised to really stick with my goals and resolutions this time. The planner, NAVI 2017, has layouts that help me set my monthly and weekly goals with a flexible and spacious pages and move me forward toward attaining them. As you can see the exterior design is mainly mapped out for travelers and wonder-seekers. It serves as a Life Navigator created for the modern-day explorer who sees life as one big adventure. Here are some of its features:

Navi is from the creator of the Belle de Jour Planner - made for the Pinay fashionista achiever - the girl who dares to achieve her goals, makes a difference in her community and does everything in great style.

“The world is way too big to not have kept some secrets and give up all its surprises!”

“Kindle your curiosity and find the wonder in what you may know. Behind each closed door that you encounter, you can make a choice.”

I know there is always something to learn, see, do, and hear.

“Don’t let your world drain of color. Don’t let your life fail to excite you. Don’t let it become predictable.”

The planner itself is all worthy of your money since it has a 25,000 pesos worth of coupons from food and lifestyle haunts. The distinct sections let you plan for shops, eateries, and cafés you would like to visit during your adventures in the Philippines.

Since I claimed that 2017 is my year, I made plans to achieve my goals and do my resolutions for a change. A change for a better and improved version of myself. It is a venture that will cultivate my well-being by embracing the power of positive thinking, mindfulness, gratitude, and self-development. It is called the Project Happiness.

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PROJECT HAPPINESS

I had been indulging in unhealthy foods last year and found myself stress-eating after work. I read from a fitness blog that there will be times that one will have setbacks during the journey so it is normal for me to have underestimated myself. Switching to a healthier diet can be incredibly tricky when we are surrounded by cheap junk food. However, with a good amount of determination and some basic tips, I know I can slowly develop healthier eating habits.

Books are an excellent way to gain a lot of knowledge on a huge variety of topics, and are also a great exercise for our brain. So I planned to collect more books this year and pick up and reflect on some lessons I have learned. I also want to blog more to stop me from procrastinating, and improve my vocabulary, concentration and mental skills.

It is fine to stay in touch with friends and family, but I am consistently spending more than an hour every day on social media and it will not be beneficial to my part. It is time to find ways of moving around more throughout the day instead of staying hunched over the computer or wastefully scrolling my phone screen. I will take a good dose of self-confidence and have fun meeting new people, finding out interesting things, and ways to become a fairly active member of a community.

I cannot deny the fact that I am an impulsive buyer and now is the time to stop and start putting some money aside. I will learn more about personal finance, the advantages and risks on insurances and investments, and train more as an AXA advisor. Who knows? Maybe someday, my savings can take me to go traveling abroad, buy a house, a new car, or build up a business.

Just sitting around all day won’t get anyone anywhere. It is much better to use my free time in a constructive manner and pick up or rediscover skills while having fun at the same time. I want to relearn playing the violin and self-teach how to read music in order to play the keyboard or the piano. I also want and will paint every Sunday and enhance my creativity through art. Furthermore, I am interested in improving my communication skills, and play a particular sport to turn as a hobby.

Not only will learning a new language helps improve our communication skills, and possibly open up some doors for us. Since there are plenty of resources that allow us to learn a language for free, I am going to become proficient in speaking in Korean, Dutch and French languages.

There is just too little time in this life for me to waste it on insincere, duplicitous and toxic people. I should and shall focus on the people who I care about deeply and who care about me, as this is the best way to stay happy.

I have been wanting to have a pet last year and I want it to be a dog... or dogs (specifically a pug or a chow chow). But I thought about it and wanted to be sure what pet suits my living conditions and lifestyle, so I am not going to rush things and decide when I am ready.

Cooking is one of the essential skill that every man and woman should possess. I know how to cook but only the simple fried dishes, and a little bit of baking. This year I want to have my own version of chop suey and chicken curry impress my loved ones with lovely dinners shared under candlelight.

With big TV’s, computers, smartphones, tablets and all sorts of gadgets with glowing lights and beeping alerts, it can be hard to get enough sleep. I should be gunning for at least 8 hours of sleep early at night so I can wake up before six in the morning.

Staying healthy should be our top priority, but many people seem frighten of doctors and don’t go to the hospital nearly as often as they should, often waiting for their condition to significantly worsen. Regular checkups are a must, no matter how healthy we feel at the moment.

Since I have finished my studies last year and handling our family business now, one hobby I acquired is reading blogs and watching vlogs. Topics like art, music, history and culture often baffle people, but they can be easy to comprehend if you spend enough time learning about them using helpful websites and online courses. As for me, I was inspired by the bloggers I am following on social media and started this blog to share my life and nurture our business.

I planned to devote my time and energy to help those in need as a noble gesture and a reward for myself as a volunteer, may it be as a charitable foundation for home for the aged or the orphanage.

This goal is only possible if I do as what I have put on #4. I will need to have my finances in order, get the right equipment and invest some time and effort before considering to travel around Philippines or across the globe. However, I can still find ways of experiencing different cultures and visiting faraway places (preferably in Surigao or Cagayan de Oro) even on a tighter budget.

The last, and most important point to mention is that all the positive changes I make must have to be permanent. I will need to work on sticking with the good habits I have adopted, until they just become a natural part of who I am. That is how I will achieve true self-improvement.

I know these are just simple encouragements yet can also promote some long-term changes in my life, focusing on productivity, and my happiness. Moreover, it aims on making each day a positive experience, building introspection into my routine and increasing self-awareness. These will also practice me to understand myself better and lead me to master the art of resilience. Moreover, I am going to train myself to spend more time and money on things that truly make me happy and I will end each day with gratitude.

So what are your goals and resolutions this year? If some of you are having a hard time setting those in your own, try the NAVI 2017 or any planner that suits your taste. You may call and inquire the nearest branch of National Bookstore, Fully Booked and Powerbooks for stock availability. For sure, it will be handy for you and will urge you to start establishing goals that will maximize your happiness level, cut out things that hold you back, and train your mind to always look at the positive side of things. I wish you good luck, and success on your Project Happiness! Have a spectacular 2017!

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