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Be Extra Kind to Yourself (Covid Edition)
Happy Holy Monday!:) Hope you’re having a great day despite the current corona virus crisis we’re facing. My email today is short and I only have one message: Be extra kind to yourself. Maybe you are not as productive as you were prior to the corona virus crisis. That’s okay. Maybe you’re anxious and worried about the future. Maybe you’re feeling a little sad, or maybe you’re really sad. Maybe you even feel like crying. Maybe you feel disappointed. Whatever it is you’re feeling, be extra kind and compassionate to yourself. Cry if you feel like crying. Sit with your emotions. I did this last night and it was so…
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Something good will come out of this!
How are you? I hope you and your family are doing okay amidst the corona virus crisis. My message today is simple: Something good will come out of this. I remember a funny incident last week. I had a new laptop, two sophisticated mics, and an intimidating recording software. Here’s the photo I showed you last time. There’s a new addition to my set-up. I have a pop filter, too –the ones you see among professional singers. Looks perfect, right? Alas! I didn’t know how to use the recording software. Not only that, my two mics didn’t work on my new laptop because apparently, I needed additional chord and splitter…
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A Lesson on Humility and Obedience: Covid Edition plus CLOY Hangover
Happy Monday! Let me tell you an old story that is still relevant today. There was an army commander named Naaman of Syria. He was well respected, just like Capt. Ri of Crash Landing on You. While Naaman was well-esteemed, he was a leper. One day, a little girl, their maid, told Naaman’s wife that someone from the land of Israel can cure Naaman. The wife told Naaman, and Naaman obeyed. He asked his King for permission to go to Israel and he was granted the permission. Upon reaching Israel, Elisha, the man who was supposed to cure him didn’t even meet Naaman in person. He just sent the message…
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Crash Landing on You and Covid-19
Happy Thursday! How are you? Hope you are well. If you check social media and the news these days, the topic is all about Covid. I heard that a lot of offices now are encouraging their teams to work from home, which is really good. Some employees may not be lucky because of the layoffs that are happening. Entrepreneurs are also experiencing a decline in their profits because of covid. I, as a speaker, have also experienced having several events in the Philippines, Africa, and the Maldives canceled/postponed due to covid. This is not the time to panic. So in this short email, I’d like to share five powerful ways to…
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Happy Valentine’s Day! Plus my two gifts for you!
Happy Valentine’s Day! 🙂 As promised, I am sending you my two Valentine’s Day gifts for you. These two gifts mean a lot to me and I hope they will bring a smile on your face. Valentine’s Gift #1: I want to serenade you with a song titled “I Can.” 🤩 This song was popularized by Filipino singer Donna Cruz in the 90s. I love this song and the message is so beautiful. Background: I’ve always wanted to sing but everyone around me teased me not to sing. They all thought I was tone deaf and I couldn’t carry a tune. I saw that as their way of loving me and I…
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What are you grateful for right now?
Happy Tuesday! 🙂 How are you? I was supposed to send my weekly email newsletter yesterday, Monday. But for some reason, I was feeling a little sad and unproductive yesterday and I didn’t know why. At 5:00pm, I texted three of my closest girl friends and I told them about how I felt and I asked them to pray for me. They replied and said, “Hugs, Sha! I’ll pray for you!” “Why don’t you go for a walk, or do some workout?” “Or eat chocolate.” I smiled at their replies. I was touched I cried a little. I felt so much gratitude in my heart that I have friends I…
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2019 Year In Review : Gratitude List
Wow! 2019 is over and we’re now welcoming a new decade. I love looking back at the year that was and recall all the things and moments I am grateful for. This has now become a yearly habit for me. Here are the links to my previous Year In review for 2012201420172018 My word of the year for 2019 was LOOK. My prayer was to see who or what God wanted me to see. My professional theme for 2019 was: Go Global. Words are so powerful. In 2019, I indeed found what I was looking for and I saw who I was looking for. I also…
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Happy Love Month!
Happy Monday! How are you? January flew by so fast.Last month, so many things happened in Australia, the Philippines, China, the U.S. and the rest of the world. My two realizations last week were: First, “We get affected by our environment and what we focus on.” Last Thursday afternoon and Friday morning, I was so immersed in social media and in checking updates about the novel coronavirus. As a result, I got scared to even go out of the house. I did something crazy last Friday. I canceled all my appointments simply because I didn’t have a mask and alcohol! Since we get affected by our environment and what we…
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Registration to The 90-Day Book Writing Challenge is Now Open
Happy Monday! The day we’ve been waiting for has come and I’m very excited! If you’ve been wanting to write your book, you can finally write your book this 2020! Whether you want to write a book because you want to spread a message, or you want to launch your speaking career, or you want to share your knowledge and expertise as an entrepreneur or executive, this is for you! [The 90-Day Book Writing Challenge] is Now Open for Registration (You can see the complete information and registration on the link above) Now, I know you are excited to jump in but before you go and join the 90-Day Book…
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Would You Like to Co-Author a Book with Me?
I am writing a book for Moms to be launched on Mother’s Day (May 9 or 10, 2020). Primary Purpose of the book: Celebrate and show our gratitude and appreciation to our Moms. Secondary Purpose: The book will serve as a guide for Moms or those who want to become mothers someday. Would you like to co-author the book with me? The process is simple and we are now accepting applications/ intent to co-author this book. 1. You will write an article (800 – 1,000 words) that shows your gratitude to your mom. Cite the lessons you learned from her which you are so grateful for. If you’re not a…