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Embracing Failures

Published by Kima Rodriguez

Today is the last day of June 2024, and I feel like sharing a recent experience just to release and to look forward to in the upcoming months. These past few weeks, I’ve been doing my tasks. As much as possible, I’m trying to give my all to produce quality output. But as a human, I don’t know what will come my way- the so-called unfortunate events. Life is unpredictable and full of surprises. At some point, I knew that I wouldn’t get or achieve everything at once. Some of my plans and goals won’t fall into place as I want them to, but it doesn’t mean I will no longer perceive them. I love receiving feedback for improvements. I’m the type of person who’s open to learning and breakthroughs. I’m not afraid to make mistakes because I believe that failing is an essential step to success. I see failure as a mind opener that I must undergo many times. This experience will wake me up and give me much learning to help me build …

What gives you direction in life?

Published by Kima Rodriguez

What is life for you? Life is full of surprises. You can not tell what will happen next or if everything will fall according to your plans. It can be fulfilling now, but the next day is full of unfortunate events. Life is a roller coaster ride. I don’t know where my life would be. Where my feet would take me or my dreams would bring me. I’m just enjoying the process and sticking to my goals. Setting a Goal Setting a goal will give you direction. Once you set a goal, you will know where you will go and what you will need. That kind of awareness will create a bridge that will give you direction to reach that goal. I knew from the start that I didn’t know where my life would end up or what career was the best for me. But I didn’t stop looking for the answer. I am still unsure what is best for me, but I am not giving up and am still chasing my dreams. My direction …

Throwback

Published by Kima Rodriguez

Yesterday, I decided to change my username on YouTube because I want to make a “kimarodri” username for all social media platforms that I am using. For personal branding, consistency is essential and for other people to easily remember me. As I was about to change, I opened my YouTube account, and I saw old videos of mine. I have two shorts and one regular video. This video is like a “vlog” that I uploaded four years ago. Due to the hype of vlogs at that time and doing “Watsons Haul”, I was amazed and shocked that I did it as well. I’m an introvert, and I know that I am not confident about showing my face, recording or doing anything, haha, but I find it fun that I was able to experience “vlogging”, and I am forever grateful and happy that I did. At least I have something to look back hahaha. I also shared this with my friends, and they all laughed, and like they didn’t expect me to do that, hahaha.

How will I overcome Impostor Syndrome?

Published by Kima Rodriguez

What is Impostor Syndrome? Impostor Syndrome is a psychological occurrence or a condition of feeling anxious, doubting skills, talents, accomplishments, or not believing in oneself. Challenge Lately, I find myself afraid and anxious about my skills in the company I am now working at. There are times that my confidence are getting low just because I think I am not good and reliable enough to do the job I need to do. I know that these feelings are just in the mind. But still, I want to express it here so it won’t stay in my head. I have no one to share this kind of feeling because I don’t want to bring negative energy to others. Solution The only way I know to address this is by atomically changing my daily habits because it can impact the way neurons work, especially if the habits are repeatedly undergone. In continuing this, I know I will develop a new behavior that can change how I perceive myself.

How are you?

Published by Kima Rodriguez

“How are you?” A question rarely posed by those I hold dear and cherish. Lately, my anxiety has been on the rise, and I’ve been feeling down these past few days. While I know I should try to ignore it and not let it bother me, the relentless cycle of overthinking continues to haunt me. There are good days, but most are not. I find myself extremely vulnerable to the hurtful things people say about me. I often question whether I’m just overanalyzing, or if some individuals genuinely revel in meddling in others’ affairs. Nonetheless, in the face of all the challenges I’m enduring, I am determined not to be consumed by them. No one has the right to define who I am or limit my potential. They only know the fragments of my life that I choose to reveal. Most importantly, whatever they say is no longer my concern. I wholeheartedly believe in myself, my abilities, and my values.

Something about 28th

Published by Kima Rodriguez

I’m turning 28 in a few days, and here I am, still in the same boat as before. I wonder where this pressure and fear come from, but I do feel that turning 28 in this state is not something that I wish about. I always overthink and ask myself these questions “What happened?”, “Is this the end?”, “Will I still be able to achieve my dreams?” and “Until when will I stay this way?” Turning 28 with no job, savings, or career is something that all people are scared about. I can’t blame anyone, though I know I am the only one responsible for my life. I am still lucky to live in a house with food to eat and water to drink. I’m a failure but a learner I failed in different scenarios in my life. I don’t know where it all starts, but from the very first, I don’t know what I want. When I entered college, I was undecided. I wanted a computer-related course, but then I took Biology because my parents …

How to Build A Better Learning Plan?

Published by Kima Rodriguez

Before you start doing what you love or want to pursue, you must first build a better plan. Creating a better strategy/method is one of the most critical success factors. Setting a goal is a good skill because you know what, where, when, and how to start. You are urging to accomplish and reward yourself after finishing your creation. You are more prepared and motivated because you know which path to take. Honestly, when I was in college, I was unaware of these things. I’m that person who follows what life can offer. My daily tasks are usually what a day might bring to me. I don’t have plans, to-do lists, schedules, or even an idea of how I will spend a day. Maybe that’s the reason why I barely completed my tasks. I usually forget some essential things to do because I don’t have a plan, and it sucks because I often mislead my priorities in a day, weeks, months, and even years! As time went by, I started noting my tasks using an …

Day One of My 14-day Home Quarantine

Published by Kima Rodriguez

Who would have thought that I would need to stay for 14 days in my bedroom? It sounds creepy, but yeah, I have no choice. I need to do it for my health and fast recovery. So many people are getting infected and doing the same things, so I guess this is the real new normal now. I’m not afraid at all, why would I? I believe and trust my immune system that she can surpass all these challenges now. I’m taking these moments on the brighter side of my life. Everything happens for a reason, and all depends on God’s will. Today is Thursday, and it is my first day of home quarantine. I just stayed all day in my bedroom with lots of fruit and medicine. I am planning to do a one-hour workout, but my body won’t cooperate. I felt tired and lazy. It feels like I want to lie down all day and sleep. I love eating the fruits my mom gave me. I am still lucky to have them with …

I am sick

Published by Kima Rodriguez

The world is full of unpredictable happenings, plagues, viruses, and a lot more. We can’t tell what will happen next. Our lives are not for us forever. It’s just we’re all living in this painful world. When we got home from our water station with my father, I felt weak and had no strength. So after drinking hot chocolate, I went upstairs directly to my room to get some clothes, and I took a bath right away. I felt so cold, and my head hurt. So I decided to lie down on my bed and wear socks and thick clothes. I was half asleep by then when my mom was calling me for dinner. Since I didn’t answer, my mom checked on me and saw that I was sick. She brought fruits, biscuits, and medicine for me to take. My sister, a licensed medical doctor, also checked on me and told me that I needed to do the 14-day quarantine. I can’t say that this is my first day of quarantine, but I need to …

What is the most important lesson you’ve learned in the whole pandemic?

Published by Kima Rodriguez

I didn’t expect that a pandemic could change our entire lives in just a blink of an eye. No one does.Many things have changed, from a normal to a mask-everyday lifestyle. We can’t even go out and travel like we used to because our naked eyes can’t see our opponent, which is the Coronavirus. In this happening in our lives, we encountered different life challenges and obstacles that left us new lessons in life.I have learned that we don’t own our lives. If it’s our time, we can’t do anything about it. The most important thing now is to continue living no matter what happens. Some people are experiencing depression and anxiety but then losing hope can tear you down quickly. We have to adapt to this setting to survive and to continue living. Changing our lifestyle is a real challenge, but it will help us grow and prepare for our future endeavors.