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    TikTok Became My Unexpected Creative Outlet

    October 24, 2021 - By Rachelle ♡

    If someone told me a few years ago that I would eventually spend hours creating content on TikTok, I probably wouldn’t have believed them. But somehow, this year, it slowly became one of my favorite creative spaces. And honestly, I didn’t expect that at all. At first, I downloaded the…

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    Moving to Muntinlupa Was More Stressful Than I Expected

    September 12, 2021 - By Rachelle ♡

    Moving to a new place always sounds exciting at first. A fresh environment.A new beginning.A different routine. And honestly, that was exactly what I hoped for when we moved to Muntinlupa this year. But real life adjustments are rarely as smooth as people imagine them to be. One of the…

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    Landing My First Long-Term Client Felt Unreal

    August 29, 2021 - By Rachelle ♡

    A few months ago, I left my job without fully knowing what life would look like after. I just knew I wanted something different. More freedom.More flexibility.A chance to build something on my own. But honestly, there were so many moments where I questioned myself after making that decision. Especially…

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  • Soft Living

    What Actually Helps Me Reset

    July 18, 2021 - By Rachelle ♡

    Lately, I’ve been paying closer attention to the small things that genuinely help me feel calmer mentally. Not distractions. Not temporary escapes. But the quiet little routines that make life feel softer again after overwhelming days. I used to think “resetting” had to be dramatic. A complete routine overhaul.A super…

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    Leaving My Job Was One of the Hardest Decisions I’ve Made

    June 25, 2021 - By Rachelle ♡

    A few days ago, I officially left my job. And honestly? Even now, it still feels surreal saying that out loud. This wasn’t an impulsive decision. I spent months thinking about it, overthinking it, doubting myself, and wondering if I was making a huge mistake. Because despite the stress, my…

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    Maybe Discipline Isn’t the Problem

    May 16, 2021 - By Rachelle ♡

    For the longest time, I kept blaming myself for not being disciplined enough. Not productive enough.Not consistent enough.Not hardworking enough. Every time I struggled with routines, motivation, or focus, my immediate response was always:“Maybe I just need to try harder.” But lately, I’ve been thinking about things differently. What if…

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    Motherhood Looks Different at Every Stage

    May 11, 2021 - By Rachelle ♡

    I think one of the biggest surprises about motherhood is realizing that it never really becomes “easy.” It just changes shape. When children are younger, motherhood feels physically exhausting. You’re constantly carrying them.Watching them.Helping them.Protecting them every second. But as they grow older, the emotional side of motherhood becomes deeper…

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    Stress Really Does Affect the Body

    April 11, 2021 - By Rachelle ♡

    I used to underestimate how deeply stress affects physical health. Honestly, I thought stress mostly stayed emotional. Something mental. Something temporary. But over the years, I’ve slowly realized the body carries stress too. And sometimes it carries it longer than the mind does. Lately, I’ve been noticing how different my…

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    Small Milestones Feel Bigger When You Worked Hard for Them

    March 29, 2021 - By Rachelle ♡

    Today felt special in a simple but meaningful way. Receiving this recognition may look small to some people, but moments like this always feel bigger when you know how much effort, discipline, and consistency happened behind the scenes. Not every achievement needs to be dramatic to matter. Some milestones become…

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    Trying to Fix My Routine Again

    March 14, 2021 - By Rachelle ♡

    I think I’ve restarted my routines more times than I can count by now. Every few weeks, I suddenly become motivated again. I reorganize everything.Write plans.Create schedules.Promise myself this time will finally be different. And then eventually, life happens again. I get tired.Overwhelmed.Emotionally drained. And somehow the routines slowly fall…

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