tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26110743642534441942024-03-08T18:40:55.164+08:00Being at Home Ana Micaela "Mics" Babaohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06821073658477252618noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611074364253444194.post-76614604521549384172024-02-20T10:03:00.000+08:002024-02-20T10:03:09.826+08:00Begin Productivity by Trying out New Things and Build Hobbies along the way, while at home.<h2 style="text-align: left;"> Yes, you can try new things, so why not.</h2><p><span> </span>A lot of us are very hesitant to try new things. It takes a lot of effort to go on the first step. We mostly just pretend to be planning and researching certain things before trying.</p><p><span> We can try it without planning yet. Some things are just so fun that if it catches our attention, we will try them in the blink of an eye. </span><br /></p><p><span><span> Maybe just going for it at the moment is a good idea. Just like tasting a certain food before ordering a full meal. That is the fun in it. It is trying a little and seeing what it can give you. Maybe it will open your eyes to new things or just not. You'll never know for sure.</span><br /></span></p><p><span><span><span> But I agree, there are things that just really need planning and research. Too much at stake when you try it even for a little. I understand that especially if we are talking about Investments. It is risky. </span><br /></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span> But I am just talking about Hobbies that anyone can just try while at home and if it clicks, then build a hobby out of it. </span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span> Let us talk about Art, drawing, Cooking, and Gardening if you have enough space. Journaling can also be Productive and fun. Photography by using your cell phone is another.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span> Even the Art of Communication is a thing a lot of us are doing. We take videos, talk, and tell stories... well, why not do Vlogs. Social Media and Platforms are available for us now that we can put our accomplishments and publish them.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> Whatever you choose to try at home and however you approach it, The idea there is YOU TRY ONE OR TWO,. Just one or maybe two or three, well it is all up to you. Just take it from there. You should not pressure yourself to earn from it right away because it is just for fun. </span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> Yes, this is just on a Personal Level. Just for YOU this time. You are not required to earn from it but TO ENJOY IT FOR YOURSELF.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> If you do not do this for yourself, then the idea of having it for yourself is fine. The purpose will not be served as well.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> What is the purpose of this actually?</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> Well, this is FOR YOU TO BUILD AS YOUR PERSONAL HOBBY while at home.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> Now what will you do, what will you choose, what will you try first?</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> Well, program yourself first so that you will be ready for it. Even the people around you at home, maybe you need to tell them too.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> Why?</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> The reason for this preparation is to give yourself time to arrange things at home so that when you start doing the project you choose, the people around you will not disturb you in your moment. It may be for an hour or maybe for just 30 minutes, but still, PRIVACY is important.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> So, are you ready?</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> Try it now. Give yourself that chance now. Nobody can give you that but YOU.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> Begin Productivity on a Personal Level and try building hobbies. Well, who knows what will become of it with you in it.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> It is inevitable somehow. You will still be looking for this in your life. There is no better time to start one than now.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> Even if the reason for being busy is because of work or family, that does not compare to what you can do for yourself.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> You should give yourself that pampering because YOU ARE IMPORTANT TOO.</span> </span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span> Do not tell me, you will wait until the Kingdom comes to give yourself that. </span><br /></p><p><span><span> DON'T!</span><br /></span></p><p><span><span><span> GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK!</span><br /></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span> NOW!</span><br /></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>Ana Micaela "Mics" Babaohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06821073658477252618noreply@blogger.com0Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines7.0736114 125.6110248-21.236622436178845 90.4547748 35.383845236178843 160.7672748tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611074364253444194.post-41028516832874922772023-12-26T13:30:00.002+08:002023-12-26T13:53:10.673+08:00Top 5 Reasons why we feel tired during Christmas Season... So Just Relax and Take your TIME TO HEAL.<h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana;">This is really the Season to be Jolly. <br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">But, what if you feel tired the whole season?</span></i></span></h4><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>There are reasons why people feel tired during this kind of season. </i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Here are some reasons why...</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><b>1. It is the time to be everybody to everybody.</b> Why is this so? Well, this is the only time we have to be there for every loved one we have. This is a vacation where we are obliged to go to malls, shop till our wallet drops, and go to places we only go on special occasions like this ( once a year ).</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><b>2. Reunions, Special Gatherings, Night-outs and Parties.</b> Well, this is the usual trend for all ages during this season.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><b>3. Buy clothes and jewelry to flaunt at gatherings. </b>This is also a tiring thing to do, especially for those celebrating Year-end and Office Parties.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><b>4. Make sure that the family has food on the table.</b> This is true, especially on the Eve of Christmas and New Year. The presence of food and eat-outs are important since all are in the home in this season of celebration.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><b>5. Presents and Gifts.</b> Of course, this is a must, especially for the children. This is the season with a reason to be happy, especially for the children.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Above are the most obvious during this Christmas Season, </i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><b>But for me, it is quite different thou.</b></i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>I lost my mom on December 9, 2023. Then she stayed at home for a week for funeral visits. Then buried her on December 16, 2023. It was stressful and just had a 1 week to get over it and smile with my family.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Then another thing came, my daughter just went away and went to his boyfriend to stay there forever without even informing us. Did not even meet the guy. It is like a double blade struck at our hearts. </i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Even during that Family reunion, a smile can be a heavy thing to project. My health went down the drain and I felt like I was torn into pieces.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>But then, I believe that there is a brighter side to things. </i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><b>Yes. TAKING MY TIME TO HEAL is a good thing to do. </b></i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Accepting what had happened and moving forward without those burdens is what I am seeing. </i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Yes, it really is A Season to be Jolly and so, I LET GO of the things that do not bring me Joy.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Tired, well, there is always time to heal.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>That time is every time one needs it.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Especially this time of year, when everybody is everyone for everyone.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>May Time of Healing be with us all for the Whole Lifetime.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>*micaela*</i></span></p><p><br /></p>Ana Micaela "Mics" Babaohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06821073658477252618noreply@blogger.com0Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines7.0736114 125.6110248-21.236622436178845 90.4547748 35.383845236178843 160.7672748tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611074364253444194.post-82333439628685351582023-10-30T00:15:00.002+08:002023-12-26T13:35:11.819+08:00Begin your Journaling Adventure Now.Are you wandering if you can still enjoy journaling at this age? Yes, why not. <div><br></div><div>I have been journaling On and Off in years. That could only mean that I started journaling many times in my 52 years of existeence. I enjoyed it as I explored many types of notebooks and journals. I guess, what I mean about On and Off with journaling is just being " Inconsistent ".</div><div><br></div><div><b>Fear not of forgetting to write:</b></div><div>It is not a big thing if you forget to wrute or journal. It is OK. No harm done. Even if your journal pages may have dates or numbers from 1 to 365.</div><div>Writing things down or journaling can sometimes require a habit formation. </div><div>Just like me, I love writing but if times just get so busy, I seem to overlook that moment. I even skip days before I could touch my journal again. </div><div>Busy at work or in household chores, well, time to sit and write seem impossible to most of us </div><div><br></div><div><b>Journaling has its purpose:</b></div><div>Knowing what it can do for you, I don't think you will ignore it.</div><div>I saw how it helped me with many things. Journaling became more than just a Personal Hobby to me. </div><div>I can allways have one or more than five journals or notebooks at the same time. </div><div><br></div><div><b>I started with just one notebook but the habit of writing is all around the place:</b></div><div>I thought that if I could spare one notebook, that would be it. Well, It was not just that, but it was a good start to keep it all in one place first.</div><div>I say I have been blind not to see I have been doing it all along. Writing my name with style, jotting down notes, scratch paper for research, doodling or drawing at the back of my assignment notebook, making memo pads to stick at pages for teminders...well, that is the idea actually. </div><div>Starting with one notebook gave me a chance to write anything I want in one place and not just anywhere else. The notebook became my companion all the way. Call it a Diary, Art Journal, Motivational, Planner, Project Journal, and what ever, but, I call it My All-in-one Journal.</div><div><br></div><div>SPARE ME THE DETAILS, It is a good Hobby any one at any age can enjoy doing. It is a fact </div><div><br></div><div><b>Why not try it, you might like it:</b></div><div>I know it is hard to think of starting one and sometimes be a burden for additional expense to buy a nice journal and a pen just to make it work like pro, but, it does not have to be like that.</div><div>You may start with a simple notebook like a school composition notebook. A ballpen that writes is a nice pen allright. Then you may start from there. Or, if you have patience in convering old notebook pages and bind them with thread on its spring holes. A number of scratch papers ( one side with writing and the other is blank ) can also be nice with a fastener and a folder. DESIGNING IT WITH STYLE makes it more Personal in a way. So you see, you can start with less expense or nothing at all. All you have to do is look around uou at home and get creative with it.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Where is the fun it it anyway:</b></div><div>It is all in the journey of journaling about you and everything you do and enjoy doing. The adventure of making it happen with style.</div><div><br></div><div>Waiting 'till when?</div><div>Don't. </div><div>Start Now.</div><div><br></div><div>There is more into it for you to enjoy Journaling. This is just the beginning. There can be no right time or age, it has only the NOW.</div><div><br></div><div>WHAT THEN when you start one now?</div><div>What is next for you?</div><div><br></div><div>Well, with those questions, you need to find it out personally. You have to experience it to enjoy it and to know where to go from there. You will be in the verge of having the need to learn new things of the how and the what but you will eventually explore it with style.</div><div><br></div><div><i>I say,</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>Never underestimate the power of Writing on a paper, especially if it is on a Personal level. </i></div><div><i>Start at Home with Journaling. It is the best place to get loose with yourself.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>*Lady.Mics* </i></div><div><i>Ana Micaela B.</i></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Ana Micaela "Mics" Babaohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06821073658477252618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611074364253444194.post-47237049654041648362023-10-23T00:15:00.001+08:002023-10-23T00:15:00.146+08:00JOURNALING at Home: Greatest Companion any one can have at any age.<h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Journaling. It can be yours too.</span></h4><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">My journal has been my greatest companion in life since I knew how to write. I love the idea of writing on a paper with my favorite pen. I love the part where I start to decorate my log with flowers and borders. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">It is not like it would replace a companion like a friend or loved one, it is like on a Personal Level for me. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sometimes my logs are about the things I do not want others to know. I just have to get it off my chest.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">" Secrets " is what others would call it. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Most of us journal when depressed. When hard things happen and other things just go wrong, a Diary is a journal to run to. Feeling sad and lonely. A Diary is really very famous.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I had that experience too but mostly I like to write something that will motivate me when I read it. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I also like to journal lessons I have learned in a day or two. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">A log of powered words to keep me going.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Planning daily things to do and reminders. This type of journal helps me organize my time and effort to most important things first.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Calendar is also one thing I enjoy in journaling. Nowadays it is called Bullet Journaling. It combines with it the To Do List and Memos. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">A Draft of Ideas and Project Studies. This type of journal helps me gather my thoughts and research details on things I am planning to do. Like having projects, it is very important to have one journal to keep all details so that anytime I need references, it is in one place.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Art Journal or Junk Journal are both challenging types of journaling method. Artistic, Expressions, Journey or Travel Journal, Creative Exploration and more. It all has its the Artistic and Creative side in expressing things and thoughts.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">There are many types of journals and journaling methods. All of which vary depending on the need of the journaler. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">So how would you use a journal? </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">How many do you need?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">How would you make the experience exciting?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">How would you use a journal to help you achieve goals?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">How will you choose your type of journal hobby?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Do not be afraid to start one even if you have not really tried it. Just bring out your pen and a simple notebook. Start writing one entry a day. If you feel like writing it all in one notebook, do so. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Remember this: </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I Say,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">" There is no right or wrong in journaling. There is only you in it. "</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Enjoy!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">*mics*</span></p>Ana Micaela "Mics" Babaohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06821073658477252618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611074364253444194.post-29521341492995906352023-10-01T19:01:00.001+08:002023-10-01T19:02:17.169+08:00Self-Awareness: " Be who you Really are to Enjoy Life to the Fullest ", A Personal Productivity that Starts from within.<h3 style="text-align: left;"> Being self-aware of who we really are is one of the hardest things for most of us, but if it means the beginning of something bigger in life, why not...</h3><div><br /></div><p><span><b>No Time to spend on it:</b></span></p><p><span><span> </span>This is a big thing to do that a lot of us just do not have the time to spend in a day, not even a single hour to start with. Why?</span></p><p><span><span> There are many valid and invalid reasons one can think about to justify it. One big reason that will come to mind is WORK.</span><br /></span></p><p><span><span><span> Work can be a valid reason if we think it is so because everybody needs to go out of the house to work. Now, come to think of it, Work time has its own time frame. Mostly it is from 8:00 am. to 5:00 pm. Travel time and some extra errands make it like 2 hours before and after that. So, give and take, 6:oo am to 7:00 pm. Now, that is a time frame most of us just experience with a regular shift job.</span><br /></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span> Night shift by the way has a different angle. Experiencing a 9:00 pm to 6:00 am graveyard shift with a Customer Service Representative job, well can be challenging too. Heading home from a 6:00 am end of shift, reach home around 8:00 am. Sleep time from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. But, to complete a 7-hour sleep, one should wake up at around 4:00 p.m. So, Off to work around 6:00 pm. Only 2 hours of space.</span><br /></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span> So, because of this time frame, the weekend should be spent wisely, right. Yet, it could then be spent generally cleaning the home or going out for a stroll in malls and food streets. Mostly call it a " Family Time ".</span><br /></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span> Well, Household chores are also another famous reason. Being a home buddy or housewife can have a rattle in the schedule too when at home. From morning preparation of breakfast to sending children to school ( to which others stay at school and wait for kids to finish school before heading home). </span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span>Laundry and house cleaning are not out of the picture. Grocery time, and cooking for meals. The time during the day is filled just like if one is in a work time frame too. It is like a career too.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><br /></span></p><p><span><b>Going in Circles:</b></span></p><p><span><span> The </span>feeling of going around in circles can be felt alongside this kind of full routine. Same routine every day from Monday to Friday and the weekends of the same difference. </span><br /></p><p><span><span> For years and years of being on this same route, did you ever feel that you did just go around in circles? </span><br /></span></p><p><span><span><span> What do you think about it?</span><br /></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span> Have you thought of an idea of doing something different?</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><br /></span></p><p><span><b>A Straight Line in Life with YOU in it:</b></span></p><p><span><span> What if a traveling life adventure on a different path is possible. A straight line instead of going around in circles. Not necessarily leaving everything behind but just having it all different in a way. </span><br /></span></p><p><span><span><span> Maybe putting the most important thing in the world in it, YOU. Hmm, wondering how you suddenly fit in the picture?</span><br /></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span> In traveling a straight line you might be wondering where it will lead. Exactly, who is driving this journey? YOU. </span><br /></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span> So buckle up because you play an important role in this journey. This is the reason why you should have time for yourself too.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span> Being aware that you are on this path, it is evident that you will have to have time for yourself too.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> It is like having your own business or career that you are the one leading, but it is deeper than that. It is more on a Personal Level. You are the main character in this journey.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> But, why bother if you can just go with what others are typically doing. Not much effort in thinking, planning, making time for yourself, organizing thoughts, and so on. </span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> Well, this could just be a straight line that you want for yourself. This could make things better and free. More time for everything. Don't you want that for a start?</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></p><p><b>Starting small:</b></p><p><span> Giving yourself a short experience with starting small can give you a realization worth a lifetime. It will not be offensive to start somewhere because all things will just definitely follow.</span><br /></p><p><span><span> Changing the direction of how you travel your life's journey will be your next big thing in challenging yourself. It is a Personal decision that only you can make or not. </span></span></p><p><span><span><span> </span>A heightened self-awareness is needed to discover that you want something or there is something missing. This feeling usually creeps in when you are alone or stressed. To some, it just pops up as a thought while sitting alone and looking at yourself in the mirror. But unluckily, to some, there is nothing going on even if there is something felt.</span></span></p><p><span><span><span> </span>Knowing who you really are by knowing what you want is your first step toward being productive in this state. In this starting point, you will come to yourself with complete honesty and sometimes feel overwhelmed. To some, it will not take long to do this and decide. Some take a long process, so the best value to apply here is Patience.</span><br /></span></p><p><span><span><span> Either way, if you make a decision to make changes in your life, that is it. That is a good small start. Then something comes along the way.</span><br /></span></span></p><p><br /></p><p><b>The Big Question along the way:</b></p><p><span> "Who are you really? " The big question that you encounter along the way. If you are ready to answer that, well and good.</span><br /></p><p><span><span> This question should have an answer that is not influenced by anything around you but within you.</span><br /></span></p><p><span><span><span> It is not something that others want you to be. Not influenced by piers and what they think about it. Not even your family members or those closest to you can answer that.</span><br /></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span> IT IS ONLY YOU WHO KNOWS WHO YOU REALLY ARE.</span><br /></span></span></span></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Now Time becomes Precious to you:</b></p><p><span> As time goes by, you now know that TIME is important. Spending it wisely becomes your goal. Putting in the most important things in it and not just activities that go in circles. This thing that will make you realize how time is being so important is YOU.</span><br /></p><p><span><span> You will either give up because you feel exhausted and tired, but if YOU are the Most Important part of YOU, then you will not have any problem at all.</span><br /></span></p><p><span><span><span> Time becomes of Value to you that you will find an hour at least in a day to spend with yourself. </span><br /></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span> It may feel a little selfish at first but what can you give to others if you cannot even find time for yourself first. </span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span> </span>I know you want to spend time with your family and more to work but, what about you? How much time can you spend on the most important "You "?</span><br /></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span> Remember this, If you give yourself a SMILE, then you can share a Genuine Smile with another.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><br /></span></p><p><span><b>What is Important Now is Clear:</b></span></p><p><span><span> Living life without knowing who you are seems to be unfair this time. </span></span></p><p><span><span><span> </span>Give yourself some of your precious time. </span></span></p><p><span><span><span> </span>Invest in yourself first.<span> </span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span> </span>Enhance yourself.</span></span></p><p><span><span><span> </span>Be the Real You!</span></span></p><p><span><span><br /></span></span></p><p><span><span><b>Productivity within is a PERSONAL thing:</b></span></span></p><p><span><span><span> Giving meaning to the word PERSONAL can sometimes be awkward. This is what it is called when you do something of value for yourself. It becomes Personal. </span><br /></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span> If you find the strength to give yourself every time, then you are good. Make sure that these things will be Productive. It will be useless if it does not have a result.</span><br /></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><b>Now you know:</b></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span> Do not be ashamed of what you discovered just now. It is the beginning of something beautiful. It's the start of an adventure worth exploring. It is now a Great New YOU.</span><br /></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></p><p><b>The Challenge Begins:</b></p><p><span> A Start you will not regret. An adventure worth taking. If you lose your way, go back in an instant to get that habit flowing. In the long run, this will become a part of your personality and then sink in as YOU.</span><br /></p><p><span><br /></span></p><p><span><b><i>I Say...</i></b></span></p><p><span><b><i>" How willing you are today to start your Journey of Self-awareness will pave a New Path toward an Abundant Life. "</i></b></span></p><p><span><b><i><br /></i></b></span></p><p><span><b><i>Be well, everyone. Life is good.</i></b></span></p><p><span><span> </span><br /></span></p><p><span><br /></span></p><p><span> </span><br /></p><p><span> </span><br /></p>Ana Micaela "Mics" Babaohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06821073658477252618noreply@blogger.com0Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines7.190708 125.455341-21.119525836178845 90.299091 35.500941836178846 160.611591tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611074364253444194.post-7279856534358834292023-09-24T20:00:00.018+08:002023-10-01T18:57:46.538+08:0010 Things you can do productively while being at home.<div style="text-align: left;">I know that being at home can be quite a challenge for most of us. A lot of us just do not know how to begin making it worthwhile.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Begin with these 10 things list of the things you can do when you are at home.</div><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><u><b>Household Chores</b></u>: Regular routine in cleaning the house, doing the laundry, cooking the meals, throwing the garbage. </li><li><u><b>Gardening: </b></u>This can be a good hobby too. If you have a space available for the plants to grow, well that is a good sign. You can use flower pots or plant them directly in the ground. You can choose between bushes, flowers, vegetables, and other ornamental plants.</li><li><u><b>Pleasure Ideas:</b></u> This would mean watching TV, playing online, reading books and magazines, listening to music, going into your cellphones...</li><li><u><b>Art and Craft Hobby:</b></u> Building a Hobby in Art is quite productive in a way. Learning how to draw, paint, do craft ideas like crocheting, candle making, recycling for projects, junk journaling, sewing for crafty ideas,... These are also quite similar to pleasurable ideas.</li><li><u><b>Exercise:</b></u> One thing that is also important is to exercise. A good routine that will fit your lifestyle and your body's capabilities should be practiced. Aerobics program for cardio, weights, or resistance training for muscle building and strength...</li><li><u><b>Dance:</b></u> This is inevitable. Anyone can dance. You can learn dance while at home by searching for some lessons on the web. </li><li><u><b>Learning a Skill:</b></u> Learning something new is a good thing to keep in mind. People nowadays are looking forward to learning again but a lot are in fear. They feel shame that at such age one still wants to learn. Well, the best place to be doing that is at home, where you can have your privacy.</li><li><u><b>Enhancing what you already have:</b></u> If you already have skills in you and you want to enhance them more or innovate them, this is the best place to be. You can do that with a project in mind.</li><li><u><b>Cooking: </b></u>Why do I separately suggest this? Well, we all want to eat something we want that if possible, eat on a budget. At home, you can enjoy experimenting with that and eat with comfort.</li><li><u><b>Build a business: </b></u>You can start building a small business from the ground up. This could be a hobby or a passion. This should not replace important things in your life but can be added in.</li></ol><p></p>Ana Micaela "Mics" Babaohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06821073658477252618noreply@blogger.com0Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines7.190708 125.455341-21.119525836178845 90.299091 35.500941836178846 160.611591tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611074364253444194.post-25273878905432521492023-09-17T11:21:00.004+08:002023-10-15T18:54:35.305+08:00Being at Home: A Challenge most of us have a hard time taking, even if we are already home-based.<h2 style="text-align: left;"> <span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"> It </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">can be challenging for most of us, even for those who are already home-based.</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> Why do I say so?</span><br /></span></p><p><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <u><b>Some Inevitable Reasons:</b></u></span></span></p><p><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span>Many of us just could not stand staying at home. We all find means to really go out. </span></span></p><p><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span>For most of us, it could be a reason for work. I know it is a legitimate reason. Most of us are working hard for our family, which is the reason behind work.<span> </span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> Even the "work "thing, others also find this as a reason to go out and explore their freedom from home and family.</span><br /></span></span></span></p><p><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> Another reason is to go to our daily routine like buying food at the market or groceries at the malls. Maybe buy things that are needed at home too.</span><br /></span></span></p><p><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> Others just go out with friends for small talk or socialization. Special events or just going to the park.</span><br /></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> But, of course, here comes the children too. They go out to go to school.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> For those who are used to really going out or have built their career for years, I know they also have a hard time staying at home.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> Having "family time "is not included in this situation since it does not happen daily.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Those are just some of the things people do when they are not at home. Some reasons for most of us just go out of the house. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span> </span>It is an inevitable situation. Even if one might want to just stay at home, it is not possible in these situations.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <b><u> But, Remember the Time when...</u><u><br /></u></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> ... an inevitable situation caught us all by surprise. The world had a turnaround because of a pandemic that happened that year 2020. Then followed by lockdowns and establishments closing. Everybody just has to stay indoors. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span> </span>But for some establishments that just could not close, work-from-home arrangements and online studies came onto the scene. Deliveries for food and goods were also another option to stay indoors yet still have the option to acquire things for the home. </span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> This worldly event made us all realize the importance of staying at home with the family. A lot of people died during those times and family became the center of everybody's concern. </span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> A lot of us decided on the idea of being home-based in most affairs for the family. Just to be safe and ready if things like such happen again. Seeing the comfort and the discomfort of this setup is also inevitable.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span>For most of us, home-based then became a perfect idea that can be called a permanent state for everybody's sake.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <u><b> And so others stick to...</b></u><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> ... it and made it as flexible as possible. Most of us just got to see that being at home is not a bad idea. Well, it is not actually. It became a big challenge to those who are not used to it. To most of us, it became an eye-opener, seeing that being at home also gives us many opportunities for productivity. Even now in 2023 and moving forward, a lot of people stick to being at home and build their lives around that idea. Building businesses through the web and using digital means to communicate even abroad became easier and acceptable to most of us.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <u><b>With Creativity and Innovation... </b></u><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> ... every single one of us has that equal opportunity to explore and achieve even when at home. Building our lives at home is a " Perfect Idea "actually. Just like any other career, you just have to learn how to do it. The tools of the trade are already there in the home. Others managed actually. Starting to build your dreams and ideas while at home is even tagged with comfort and flexibility. At least if you tend to go out of the house for some reason, maybe it would be more for fun rather than for hard rigid work.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> I remember when I was in grade school, my teacher in home economics told me that if I could do something at home, I could expand it outside my home. My dance teacher, my grandma, and my godmother... said the same thing to me too. They also told me that It is good to start at home. Well, there is no reason why I could not possibly believe them because they also did start their way at home and expanded. They did succeed. Big time.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> Just as what happened to us all, the event gave us a reminder about that opportunity that can be productive as well.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Those who really have no big reason to go out of the house should be staying at home because they are in charge of it, well, do not think that being at home is that boring. It is not. It is challenging actually. Maybe you are at home most of the time because of a reason. Yet, it is a good idea to start having a "Personal Career "for yourself improvement that could only cost you a cellphone and data which a lot of us can afford these days.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> There is no reason to panic, there are more means for you to be creative, productive, and innovative.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> For those who want to be at home or are just afraid to explore possibilities at home, do not let fear set in. Start having time for yourself first even for an hour a day. This is a good start to be productive. Besides, how can you give or share something, even help somebody if you have not done it personally?</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <u><b>And so this will be your Challenge then...</b></u><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> If you are a housewife, well, you just need to manage your time well. A 1 hour of creativity will not bother you much. Since you are at home, all the things you will need for your projects will be there next to you. No need to spend much, just your time, cellphone ad data, or maybe if you have books to start with, that will be the best idea.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> If you decide to be home-based for productivity and work rather than going out for work, well that same option of 1 hour a day of creativity is good. Looking for means to earn at home and be productive can also be a pair to both creative projects and selling or so.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> For those who have skills that can be a good idea to build a profitable business while at home, well that is a good thing to explore. It is also great if your skills are creative in nature. Your home will be beautiful too.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> For others who just do not have creative skills but would want to learn them, well, this is also a good start.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <u><b>The Web is a good...</b></u><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> ... place to learn new things, get viable information, research, and even establish a business online while at home.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Famous platforms on the web offer good opportunities for all of us to start anything from learning to business or even on a personal level. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span>A lot of us are using this web to communicate with our loved ones and gain friends. Well, this can't be denied because everybody does this. Just do not stick to what is usual, explore other means. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span> The web is also a</span> place to build a website for others to see what we have achieved and what we are up to. Social media platforms for sharing information like blogs and vlogs.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> So you see, it is not that boring. All you need is an internet connection and a personal computer or simply use your Android phone with data. Everybody does this. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span>But why is it that if everybody does this, they stick to one place on the web? They do not explore possibilities for productivity? Most people do this. Well, maybe they just have no reason to do so, they just want to communicate there.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <u><b>Even without the Internet...</b></u><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> ... basic things can be creative as well. Have you ever heard of creativity in junk journaling? recycling? reading? gardening? cooking? selling simple basic goods for your neighbors? Selling your services of some sort while at home? Well, these are just simple means of being creative and innovative to achieve productivity at home. These are basics.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <u><b>I know others still find it hard to...</b></u><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> ... be achieving something while at home, especially when we talk about Personal Productivity. It is ok. We all have the freedom to explore which way to go. It is not a requirement to stay at home but, it is also a part of life to do so. Our family. Our Home. We all need to be witnesses to our growth and achievements. Building memories with family members is important. Just do not forget that.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> I know how hard it is to really stay home, for some reason. But just find one to stay home for some of your time in a day or two. This is the reason why weekends are set to "No Work "days so that we can have that time for these purposes. Even in this situation, others still tend to work to make ends meet.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> But for those who want to explore being at home but do not know how to, that determination to want it is the first step. I know you can find ways since working is only from Monday to Friday and weekends are a good start.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <u><b> So why encourage yourself to find time...</b></u><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> ... to stay home and be creative. Do you not find it amusing to explore things at home? Challenges are there of course just like being at work. If finding time to be with your personal projects or your " ME " time, well you can always find an hour or two. Trust me, it will be worth it.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> Do not be afraid to invest in yourself as a start. I know it is a big challenge, but this will make your life exciting.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> After all these things that I have shared with you...</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <b>Why being at home is still a CHALLENGE most of us have a hard time taking...<br /></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> We adjusted for a while when we had that inevitable event the world could not prevent. So why not try starting with a minimal time of an hour for a change. </span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span><span> </span>This is only the beginning. Time is on your side if you want to. Do not waste it. Start within yourself. Just an hour for yourself first then the rest will follow. You'll see, life can be great being at home.</span><br /></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></p><p><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <i>My Personal Message:</i><i><br /></i></span></span></p><p><span><span><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> Having this new blog is also exploring things to improve a part of me at home even at the age of 52.</span><br /></span></i></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"> I would love to share my experiences, lessons learned and knowledge acquired over years of my existence. </span></i></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span>As an Artist in Creative Art, Dance & Performing Arts as well as my Passion for Creative Expressions, I found out that being home-based is a great idea after all. </span></i></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span>I still find it so exciting to explore these things at home now, especially on a Personal Level.</span></i></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><i><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> I hope to help you all in any way I can here for you to find your own way in this experience. </span></span></i></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span> </span>As a start, I will be posting on Monday's at 12:15 a.m. Philippine Standard Time. I will be announcing if I will be adding more posts in a week.</span><br /></span></i></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> Feel free to post any comment down below so that I may know what you have in mind too. </span><br /></span></i></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Thanks for taking the time to read. Have a nice day.</span></i></span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>Ana Micaela "Mics" Babaohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06821073658477252618noreply@blogger.com3Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines7.190708 125.455341-21.119525836178845 90.299091 35.500941836178846 160.611591