Unleashing Your Inner Potential: Embrace the Power Within

Introduction

Every individual possesses a unique set of talents, abilities, and potential waiting to be unlocked. However, it's common to find ourselves grappling with self-doubt, fear of failure, or a lack of motivation. It's time to break free from these self-imposed limitations and embrace the power within you. By harnessing your inner potential, you can overcome obstacles, achieve greatness, and live a fulfilling life. Let's embark on a journey of self-discovery and motivation to unlock your true capabilities.

Set Meaningful Goals

Setting clear, meaningful goals is crucial for personal growth and motivation. Take time to reflect on what truly inspires and excites you. Define your long-term vision and break it down into smaller, achievable milestones. Goals give you a sense of direction, purpose, and a tangible path to follow. As you achieve each milestone, you'll build momentum and gain the confidence to tackle even more significant challenges.

Cultivate a Growth Mindset

Adopting a growth mindset is instrumental in unleashing your potential. Embrace the belief that your abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication and hard work. Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth, learn from setbacks, and persist in the face of adversity. Your mindset shapes your reality, so foster a positive outlook and see challenges as stepping stones on your path to success.

Take Consistent Action

Dreams and aspirations alone won't lead to success unless accompanied by consistent action. Break down your goals into actionable steps and commit to taking daily, purposeful actions towards their attainment. Progress may not always be linear, but even small steps forward accumulate over time. Stay focused, stay disciplined, and let your actions speak louder than your words.

Surround Yourself with Positivity

The company you keep significantly influences your mindset and motivation. Surround yourself with positive, supportive individuals who inspire and uplift you. Seek out mentors, role models, or like-minded peers who share your ambitions and can provide guidance along your journey. Engage in activities and consume content that nourishes your mind, fuels your passion, and encourages personal growth.

Embrace Failure and Learn from It

Failure is not the opposite of success; it is an essential part of the journey. Embrace failure as an opportunity to learn, adapt, and grow stronger. Understand that setbacks and mistakes are stepping stones towards success. Analyze what went wrong, extract valuable lessons, and use them to refine your approach. Resilience and the ability to bounce back from failure are vital qualities of those who realize their true potential.

Practice Self-Care and Well-being

To unleash your potential, prioritize your well-being. Take care of your physical, mental, and emotional health. Ensure you get enough rest, exercise regularly, and nourish your body with healthy food. Practice mindfulness, meditation, or any activity that helps you center yourself and manage stress. When you are in optimal condition, your mind is clear, and your energy levels are high, allowing you to perform at your best.

Conclusion: 

Unlocking your inner potential is a transformative journey that requires self-belief, determination, and consistent effort. Embrace your uniqueness, set meaningful goals, cultivate a growth mindset, take action, surround yourself with positivity, learn from failures, and prioritize your well-being. Remember, you have immense untapped potential within you, waiting to be unleashed. Believe in yourself, take that leap of faith, and embark on a remarkable journey towards self-discovery, growth, and fulfillment. The power to unlock your potential lies within you.

Crab Mentality: Overcoming the Pull of Envy

Introduction

Crab mentality refers to a metaphorical phenomenon where individuals with a mindset of envy or resentment try to pull down those who are achieving success or making progress. It draws its name from the behavior of crabs in a bucket, where any crab attempting to escape is pulled back by others. This article explores the concept of crab mentality and provides insights on how to overcome it. The discussion is divided into three subtopics: Understanding Crab Mentality, Consequences of Crab Mentality, and Strategies to Overcome Crab Mentality.

Subtopic 1: Understanding Crab Mentality

Crab mentality is rooted in feelings of envy, competitiveness, and the fear of being left behind. It occurs when individuals are unable to appreciate or celebrate the success of others, instead choosing to undermine or hinder their progress. In this section, we delve into the psychological factors that contribute to crab mentality, such as low self-esteem, scarcity mindset, and the need for validation. By understanding the underlying motivations behind this behavior, we can gain insights into how it affects individuals and communities.

Subtopic 2: Consequences of Crab Mentality

Crab mentality can have detrimental effects on both individuals and communities. On an individual level, it breeds negativity, hampers personal growth, and creates a toxic work or social environment. It stifles innovation, collaboration, and cooperation, ultimately hindering progress. Moreover, communities plagued by crab mentality struggle to thrive collectively, as the focus shifts from supporting each other's success to tearing down those who are doing well. This section explores the far-reaching consequences of crab mentality and highlights the importance of addressing it for the betterment of individuals and society.

Subtopic 3: Strategies to Overcome Crab Mentality

Overcoming crab mentality requires a combination of self-reflection and collective action. This section provides practical strategies to combat this behavior. It begins by addressing the individual's mindset, emphasizing the importance of self-confidence, gratitude, and abundance thinking. It then moves on to promoting a culture of support, collaboration, and recognition within communities. Encouraging empathy, celebrating others' achievements, and fostering an inclusive environment are among the key approaches explored. The article concludes by emphasizing the significance of breaking free from crab mentality for personal growth and the overall well-being of society.

Conclusion

Crab mentality can be a pervasive force that hampers progress and undermines the potential for collective success. By understanding the root causes of this behavior and recognizing its consequences, individuals and communities can work towards overcoming it. By fostering a culture of support, collaboration, and celebrating the achievements of others, we can collectively rise above the pull of envy and create a more positive and inclusive environment for growth and success. Overcoming crab mentality is not only beneficial for individuals but also crucial for fostering a thriving society that values cooperation and mutual upliftment.

New Chapter: It's Time - Journal #21

I almost forgot I have a blogspot journal. It's been awhile I have not made any update since July 2022. You may be wondering where in the world I can could be found? Asa naman ni si Ruvi oi!  5 months of silence made me realized I have a lot to catch up on my journal. I awe this journal lots of story to tell. As in daghan.

So, where should I begin?

... ... ... (Writer's block) Mao nani ron. Ahahahaha.

I know, right? Ahahaha, I guess, I have no idea where to start and what to tell to begin with. Hmmm, give me a minute... Wait sah, nag-huna²x pko.

 Let me begin the story during my TDCX journey. It was a privilage job because I was able to work in the comfort of my home. A temporary work from home setup that enabled me to become so busy. I have a freedom to do what's important and what matters to me, such as watching movies over Netflix and random videos on Youtube, listening to music, playing guitar, enjoying lots of coffee time just to keep myself awake all the time during my shift. You see, I have plenty of time for myself and yet I forgot about updating my journal. Wala japon koy lusot sah?

One thing I've learned about being away from social media is that, it helped me get a better sleep, no matter how busy I am, I don't feel the stress, it also helped me prevents depression, anxiety and psychological distress.

So, that's it Pacit!

I never thought I would miss words so much.

So far I have spent many months of my life in complete silence–those are some of the hardest, most introspective, interesting days of my life. And yes, I highly recommend it.

Guess what? Tagnaa! Manghatag ko ug 100 load through Gcash. Ahahaha!

We were all ordered to work onsite. Sayang! I started to love the idea of working at home pa naman. I was planing to look for additional part-time income pa naman and use my free time. Sige nalang. Imagine, in 24hrs, I spent 9hrs for my entire shift, I still have 4 to 6 hours that I can use to maximize my potential income. 

Pero drawing ra diay, ahahahaha. Back to reality nata ani. ME TIME, no more. Everything has changed. Well, what would I expect, dba? Temporary Work From Home gani! Ahahahaha, pero at least once in awhile, I get to have plenty of time for myself which I think I won't be able to find it somewhere else. But still, it made me wish it could have been a Permanent Work From Home. It could have been better. 

I think there is a reason for everything and I believe these changes gave me a sign that I am ready for a new chapter. A chapter to level up and go out of my comfort zone. It's time to fight a good fight. It's time to make or break. It's time to create new and good memories and leave the past behind. After all,  I am ready! IT'S TIME!

Let me tell you another story. Ready naba ang tanan? Ahahaha, cheers to a new chapter! 

I finally met a girl. She's so beautiful, caring with a pure and loving heart. I like her because she is independent and responsible person. I like everything about her and her being so kind and being so genuine which comes so naturally. At first, I thought she's too good for me and I don't think someone like me could have a single chance and to even get a privilage to get to know her. 

We've been chatting on and off for some time and we didn't have any intention to really dig deeper into getting a serious conversation until one day for some reason, I suddenly felt there was something in this girl. I feel better everytime I have her attention. I suddenly become someone better than myself. She brings out the best in me.

 You know, when you meet someone and you have no idea nga siya diay imong ma-pares in the end. It feels like that to me. And as you go along with it, you realize, you are meeting you future partner without knowing or noticing it.

But then, there is really something sa akoa nga heavy kaayo sa akong heart and I feel guilty about it. You know why? Because of the idea of her being too good for me and the feeling of not being worthy enought for her. This is the reason why I'm saying all these things. I have two kids already from two different woman. And the fact that I am already married made me fell so sad about myself. It was a tug-of-war in my head whether or not to tell her about it. But then, I realize, it's so unfair and being selfish of me not to tell her everything about my past. I could be wasting her time all along and she ends up miserable. Eventually, she will figure it out sooner or later. So, what difference could it make? 

So, I decided to tell her everything she deserve to know. I just need time and timing. Sabi ko sa sarili ko, I really have to tell her the soonest time posible. Took me many days of sleepless nights thinking about how to open this up to her and strategize my approach in a way that she will not get shock too much. I confess some of it. I told her about my ex gf which was my previously ended relationship 3 years ago and I told her that we had a baby boy. I thought that was enough and I will feel better after telling her. It made my guilt even worst. I was planning to tell her one piece at a time but it seems like the more I keep it, the more it becomes so heavy. I was afraid to loose her so I made a promise to myself to drop all my card on the table as soon as we meet. 

To cut the story a little shorter, we met the very first time and without hesitation, I was able to confess everything. As in tanan. Bahala na! At least I am being honest to myself. It would be more rewarding if she accepts me and my past than living a life in LIES. So, unsay nahitabo sa story? Chill, relax lang, muabot rata diha. 

It turned out, she admired my courage and honesty to confess everything and because of that, she trust me with her love. Grabe noh? It took me more than 3 years to fall in love again. I never thought there was still someone who would accept me. 

I may be surrounded by many thorns, at least I live in LOVE & TRUTH. 

PS: I love you babe

SIGN OF AGING OR SOMETHING

I've noticed lately that I have become extra sensitive to light resulting in not being able to appreciate broad daylight any longer. Besides, it's becoming frequent that I would feel nausea much more when I get too exposed to computers. My PCs, work or personal, have been set to their least minimal brightness to endure the long hours needed. 

Perhaps this might be a call for an upgrade of eyeglasses as I could no longer stand without them anytime. It gets more challenging when a specific place has full of bright lights from any source. Seldom would I appreciate staying outside during the daytime; hence, I tend to appreciate dim places where my vision and head are at peace than enduring any pain I would never dare to embark on. 

Whatever's causing this might possibly be a case of poor vision paired with a work time preference. Or, the case might be of different matter. When at home, I couldn't drive beyond 6.00 in the evening since the lights on the streets from crossing vehicles and motorcycles are causing me some excruciating head pain that I couldn't persist. Maybe that optometrist is right when she said that I have to visit her clinic 6 months after the provision of the new lenses 2 years back. Still, I’m uncertain. But, something is really wrong.

WHEN MARRIAGE IS A MISTAKE

🧩 An Article worth reading

Most times when a *marriage is in trouble* , people tend to see their Marriage as a *mistake* rather than seeing the *mistakes they are making* in their marriage. At this point they *regret marrying their wife or husband, begin to think of a new partner, imagine marrying their ex or fantasizing a marriage without issues.* 

Some even divorce or remarry and later wish they had *remained* with their first Spouse, as they find greater trouble in the new spouse. This is because *the first marriage was not a mistake,* and the mistake has not been *discovered yet.* 

So you can remarry as many times as you like, you will still experience problems in marriage until *you discover the mistakes you are making in your marriage and correct them.* 

So divorce or separation is not a solution to consider when you are having problems with your marriage.

When your car has a flat tyre, you do not abandon it, but repair the tyre and move on. 

When we have a headache, no matter how excruciating, we do not cut off the head but take care of the headache.

When a bulb blows out in the room we do not change the room or the house, we replace the bulb and light up the room. 

When we have challenges at work, we do not refuse to go to work, we go there to solve the problems.

So when marriage has an issue, we don't have to try to change the spouse instead of changing the *attitude* that is creating the problem.

Most times when we see some couples enjoying their marriages and enjoying each other to the fullest, we admire and cherish them, but the opposite is seen in our own marriage. The reason is that some people have worked on their marriage *by paying the necessary price* and that is why they are enjoying the fruits of their labour. It is said, “The way you make your bed is the way you will lie on it”. 

Your marriage is as *good* or as *sweet* as you make it. Some couples, because of the *negative things* they are seeing in their marriage, accuse each other of being responsible. They point accusing fingers at each other for being responsible. Some even say many bad things about their spouse, even *calling him or her names;* some think that marrying that man or that woman was a mistake.

 *It is not so, your marriage was not a mistake,* *but you are the mistake.* 

Your *habit* is the mistake

Your *character* is the mistake

Your *manner, anger, unforgiveness, laziness, lack of love, lack of affection, lack of attention, impatience, bitterness, selfishness, ignorance, stinginess, not being considerate, infidelity and lovelessness are the mistakes.* 

*Talking about Bitterness.*

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 Some still dream of a marriage with their ex seeing your spouse as a stumbling block. *Wake up* and smell the coffee. Be *content* with your spouse. That *behavior* is your mistake. 

So *get up now* and *build your marriage* because it is not a mistake.

 *Divorce or separation* are never options unless it is LIFE threatening.

*I Beseech Almighty GOD bless all marriages.*

Amen.

*LET'S SEND THIS TO ALL OUR LOVED ONES IN MARRAGES. IT WILL SURELY AMEND A HOME.*

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