[1123] Self-Help / Motivation Podcasts

I recently subscribed to two podcasts, On Purpose with Jay Shetty, and The Mindset Mentor. These are totally different from the usual podcasts I subscribe to, which are more related to my interests.

At my age I think my perspective has shifted and I am more open to listening to these podcasts in the hope that I gain some useful insight from them. So far I have, now my issue is how do I implement them in my life and integrate them consistently.

Honestly there might just be a chance that I forget most of the stuff I listen to, but hopefully the information I get is enough that it starts a slow change within me so I can be an even better human being.

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[1122] Resolutions

I don't have any resolutions for 2025. I stopped listing them before.

Change is continuous and should not depend on the changing of the year. I am on a constant journey to try to improve myself as a human being, a father, a husband, a friend, a relative, an in-law, and a professional in my field. And other facets of life that I may have forgotten to type. Basically I am constantly trying to improve myself, period.

As for goals, well health is still my number one goal. New mechanical weighing scale made me weigh more but that just shows me that the journey is challenging but not impossible. I've lost weight before, I can do it again.

I need to be consistent with my exercise. I know many people who have taken up running and are now jogging farther, faster, and longer than me. Comparison is the thief of joy yes, but I do know I need to push myself here because I do need to lose weight and I do need to improve my fitness more as I enter my mid-40s. Technically I'm already in my mid-40s but I'm slowly getting to my late 40s and I would rather be fit, flexible, independent, and still relatively strong when I reach that age.

So basically I still have my goals that haven't changed and don't have a deadline. I just need to keep getting better, healthier, and hopefully happier.

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[1121] My Daughter

My daughter is growing up, and growing up fast. She's in her teenage years already.

I just found out earlier that her batch at school is organizing an interaction (or to use a term we used when I was in high school, a soiree) with an all-boy school. For context my daughter is studying in an all-girl school. Yes, those are still a thing here in the Philippines.

Anyway my wife and I gave her our blessing to attend. This will be the first event she'll be going that begins in the evening. It's a bit worrying for me since I can honestly say I'm a pretty overprotective parent.

So we'll see what happens when this event happens. It's an informal event that isn't sanctioned by the school, as far as I know. So we'll see.

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[1120] 2025

It's a new year, and looking at myself I still have much to change and improve to become an even better person than I am now.

I'd rather not deep dive in this blog, since posts here are public. I do know it's a challenge to change and be consistent with the change. I am my own worst enemy but I am also taking the steps I need to better myself.

So happy new year, I hope for the best for everyone.

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