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5 Simple Things To Make You Feel Better

Being a stay at home for almost 15 years exposed me through a lot of problems, dilemma, and stress. Of course it’s all worth it but there are just time that you don’t really feel well. There are times when sadness kicks in and all you can think of is how you lost yourself for being a stay at home mom for so long. It happens to and I know it happens to you as well, so let me share with you my Feel Better Hacks, tried and tested!

5 Simple Things To Make You Feel Better

1. Pray. This is by far the most powerful make me feel better hack. No matter what your religion is, give yourself at least 5 minutes to talk to whom you believe is the most merciful being. Pray for mercy, ask for forgiveness, give thanks, and pray for strength.

I am born Catholic, reciting the Rosary really makes me feel better in a snap.

2. Take a bath. Take a longer than usual and warm bath. It helps if you have a hot shower. The sound of running water is very therapeutic and warm water is good for the circulation too. Deep condition your hair and use skin scrub. Cleaning your hair and body sometimes feels like stripping your self all the stress you feel. It really helps in keeping the mind calm and stress free.

3. Drink coffee or a cold drink. Drinking something more than just plain water keeps you refreshed. A really really cold water with a hint of mint can make you feel better in a snap. I buy my peppermint oil from Young Living.

4. Draw, Write, or Doodle. You don’t need a good bullpen to do this, grab the ballpen or pencil near you and start writing or doodling. I find drawing circles over and over again very therapeutic. And if you really really love writing, why don’t you start a blog? It really helps to get your thoughts out. It feels like you are talking to someone and not just yourself or your toddler. No idea how to start a blog? Here’s a very detailed guide: How To Start A Blog

5. Talk to someone. If there is no someone that you can talk to, talk to me on my FB page 🙂 I reply most of the times, specially if it is a mom needing help.

But if all else fails, diffuse an oil and sleep. A starter kit from Young Living already includes a diffuser and o10 kinds of oils. Let me know if you need help in buying, just send me a message on my Facebook Page: Mommy Blogger Pehpot

Blogger With Eyesight Problem

Of course I don’t want to be known as the Blogger with eyesight problem but that’s what I really am. It just dawned to me how poor my eyesight is upon realizing that more than half of my kids (3 out of 5) are wearing eyeglasses. I am hoping my only girl would not suffer the same fate.

Blogger With Eyesight Problem

My eyesight problem is something that is embedded in my genes. I wished for a skinny pair of genes but what I got is squinty pair of eye genes 😛 But my eyesight problem was discovered late and it was already worst for my age. If I remember correctly, I was 8 and my eye grade was 300+ already.

And all along back then, I thought my eyesight was normal. It was only through the observation of my teacher that we discovered that I have a poor eyesight. Tsk Tsk

My eyesight problem did not progressed as worst as I imagined when I was younger but it did get worse. Now, aside from myopia (now reads -5.0), I am also suffering from astigmatism.

The best lens for a Blogger With Eyesight Problem

Prescription eyeglasses can be very expensive with my eye grade. Buti na lang, eyeglasses frames are very cheap in Quiapo. When it comes the best lens for a Blogger With Eyesight Problem, late ko lang na realized that I need a specific lens and not just the ordinary ones that can be bought in Quiapo Optical Shops.

Right now, I am using Essilor Crizal Prevencia, not that cheap, but hello, my eyes are not cheap din naman. Sana tama ang tanda ko but for my eye grade, the rate is 10K for the lens.

Why do I need a lens that expensive? Eh kase nga mahal ko ang mata ko. And I need that sa aking blogging career. Hello paano ako susulat without my eyes no.

Essilor Crizal Prevencia lens is the perfect lens for me because I am always exposed to computer and mobile phone. These kinds of gadgets emit blue light which can do great damage to our eyes. Ayan kase kaka computer. Eh hindi naman maiiwasan kung blogger ka di ba. Crizal Prevencia has blue light filter and UV rays and aims to protect the eyes from harmful light everyday. Scratch proof pa! Ask your optical shop about Crizal Prevencia ha

How about LASIK? considering pero if ever I would still use a lens with blue light filter para protected pa din ang eyes ko. But first, I will apply muna for a PWD kase pwede daw pag mataas ang grado ng salamin mo. Babalitaan ko kayo!

All my kids are also wearing Essilor Crizal Prevencia lens for protection.

As for the usual questions, “Nakakakita ka ba pag wala kang salamin?” Ewan ko sa inyo! Pero mahirap mag make up! haha

Pioneer Adhesives DIY Planner Review

I mentioned a few days ago how I missed doing do it yourself activities. It’s one of my favorite hobby. Love everything about doin it yourself. I made a DIY no sew tutu dress for my only girl’s birthday party. I made a few Nutrition Month’s Celebration costume and props for my kids. Most of my kids’ parties are all DIY. Nakakamiss din yun ha! Thinking about it now, magawa nga sa next party ni Marius, bonggang bongga DIY Party! Pioneer Adhesives DIY Planner Review

Eh nakikinig yata ang kalangitan sa akin, akalain mong may natanggap akong DIY Planner. Pinadalhan ako ng Pioneer Adhesives ng DIY Planner nila for review and a mini giveaway on my Facebook Page (hanapin mo na sa FB si Mommy Blogger Pehpot). Here’s a short video I made para makita nyo ang laman ng planner and also what are the products of Pioneer Adhesives:

Pioneer Adhesives DIY Planner Review

Pioneer Adhesives Products On Video

I love how the planner inspires me to do at least one DIY activity a month. It’s a good start for someone who stopped DIY-ing for a long time. Also a good start for someone na ngayon pa lang gagawa ng DIY.

Most DIY activities included in the planner is easy to do. Halos lahat ng materials are easy to find, from my browsing, the most complicated (and magastos) is the DIY Abaca Seat from gulong. But it’s also the most rewarding hahaha

I am definitely going to try that abaca seats. May apat na gulong ako sa garahe! I just need to buy nylon rope, abaca rope, and more Pioneer Contact Bond.

Here’s another one that I want to create. It’s super neat di ba! Bagay ito sa “bricks” wall ko sa salas. Chicken wire lang may sosyal ka ng picture frame.

Update ko kayo kapag may finished product na ako 🙂