How I Achieved Independent Living in Filipino Style
Practical thoughts from someone who’s been there.
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Juan’s Little Joys | June 2025 | Coconut, Cooking & Clean Floors
Some months arrive with a bang. June doesn’t. It slides in slowly, like rain you didn’t notice until your sleeves are already damp. It’s that midpoint between “I’m still figuring […]
Everyday Practices to Feel More Alive Again
How I reconnect to myself, my senses, and the world around me.
How I Hold Onto Happiness (Even When Burnt Out or Sunburnt)
I’m some juan who’s tried keeping it all together and dropped the ball a few times, too. People assume I’m always happy. Maybe it’s because I work in hospitality and […]
5 Mistakes You’re Making With Your Digital Declutter
It might be time to take digital detox seriously.
How to Practice Conscious Spending Every Day
Practical tips and mindset shifts to help your money work for you.
The Problem with Low-Maintenance Friendships: Are We Just Avoiding Effort?
Shoutout to the low-maintenance friends. The ones we don’t talk to every day, but when we do, it feels like coming home. The ones who get it: the job stress, […]
Live With Intent: 6 Reminders for a Fuller Life
This is your gentle nudge to slow down and choose presence.
7 Ways to Smell Good All Day in This Humidity
How to actually stay fresh in Philippine weather, without carrying your whole bathroom in your bag.
Juan’s Little Joys | May 2025 | Greens, Grains and Goals
Sometimes joy doesn’t come in fireworks. It comes quietly during the in-between moments we often overlook. This week, instead of chasing the next big thing, maybe we chase the feeling […]