But how can a person, who has failed miserably multiple times in their fitness journey, have a successful fitness journey?

In my case, the answer was strengths.

Nowadays, there is more visibility and connection than ever, and it is easy to lose sight of our own growth and success when scrolling through feeds full of other people's work details.

What’s happening? Did I just not want this as much as I thought? Am I that busy with my time, or did I not manage it well enough? Was this year just another fluke

The following report comprises some key items from a survey conducted by Positive Workplace last July 2022 to better understand the wellbeing of Filipino employees and the different barriers to their wellbeing in different aspects of life. Through the following report, Positive Workplaces hopes to highlight key challenges currently faced by the Filipino workforce, to hopefully challenge both employees and organizations to create cultures that enhance the wellbeing of the Filipino workforce.

In my almost two decades of work experience, I've not filed for a leave longer than three-consecutive days. I always felt bad about the work that I will leave, or who will be shouldering them while I am away. Even with those three vacation leaves (VLs), I felt guilty because I thought it was too long to be away from work….

When was the last time you celebrated a small win of yours? Were you able to feel all those positive emotions while keeping track of your daily accomplishments or are you someone who feels like you’re not making any significant progress? Well, don’t worry, you are not alone! I also experience these emotions from time to time, especially when almost everyone around me was making visible progress towards their goals.

Admittedly, the first time I heard of Strategic Planning was during my Positive Workplaces Internship. Being part of many student and youth organizations, I’ve heard of strategy, we plan for our events, we claim that our plans are guided by strategies, but I’ve never heard anyone utter the term “Strategic Planning” until then.

We have been shaped to believe in the illusion that women in our societies are not capable of leading in general, and are made to be subordinates to their male counterparts. This is primarily because women tend to have more nurturing qualities than men which makes them more fit for the “supporting roles” in life. Moreover because of these qualities, societies have distinguished women to have more domestic roles compared to male counterparts as these characteristics are much more prevalent and needed in the household. Because of these things that have been attributed in our minds, we tend to have hesitations and biases when women become leaders. However, this should not be the case since women are also as capable as their counterparts in different matters, especially in leadership. In terms of breaking the misconceptions and bias against women leadership, we must learn the reasons why women should lead, what they can offer in leadership, and how women can change the future of leadership.

Have you ever been through a bad day that was turned around because a friend randomly decided to say hello? Have you ever felt a sudden wave of productivity or a clearer head after sharing something that was bothering you? Having this sense of connection with others, whether as a support system or just laughing at a meme together, is important and should be valued. Especially during this COVID-19 pandemic, it has become more evident how having these kinds of interactions can greatly improve well-being. This is something that I personally felt as a member of the Positive Workplaces team through our check-in and check-out culture.

I’ve always believed that people are inherently good. That in the general scheme of things, as leaders, we tend to lean towards the positive in influencing others towards a certain goal. I remember one of my friends, Coach Lippy, telling me, “John, wala naman atang tao na pagkagising ng umaga, ang unang ma-iisip ay maghasik ng lagim” (Translation: John, I don’t think anyone wakes up in the morning with the intent of spreading doom).

Sometimes we feel unmotivated to do anything and get stuck in a pattern of procrastination. We often feel that what we’re doing is not enough, or that it’s not meaningful work. Everyone feels this way at some point in their life, and it really is frustrating when that happens. This article will delve into the ways you can get out of a rut and live the life you want to live.