Lately, I’ve been trying to build better habits.
Yung mas mindful, mas intentional, mas aligned sa goals ko. Things like waking up earlier, journaling again, limiting screen time, and choosing peace over pressure.

Pero ang totoo?
Ang hirap. Hindi dahil kulang ako sa willpower, pero dahil paulit-ulit kong binabalikan yung mga dating nakasanayan — yung mga bagay na minsan naging comfort, kahit alam kong hindi na siya healthy.

And what’s worse?
Minsan, I catch myself giving the best parts of me — my time, my energy, my softness — to people or places that don’t value it. Na parang, habang sinusubukan kong ayusin ang sarili ko, I also have to face the reality na may mga tao or patterns akong kailangang bitiwan.

Because yes, sometimes we give the wrong people the right parts of ourselves.
Yung patience na sana para sa sarili mo, ibinibigay mo sa ibang tao.
Yung oras na sana para sa growth mo, nauubos sa scroll, sa overthinking, sa pagpaplease.
Yung energy mo para sa goals mo, napupunta sa pag-aadjust para sa iba.

Kaya kahit ang hirap, pinili ko pa ring bumalik sa simula.
Back to the basics. Yung small habits na dati ko nang sinimulan — habit tracking, journaling, and learning how to say no without guilt.

Hindi siya grand gesture.
Pero everyday na pinipili kong bumalik sa sarili ko, kahit ang lakas ng hatak ng luma kong ways, is a quiet form of self-respect.

This time, I want to give the best parts of me… to me.
Sa healing ko. Sa growth ko. Sa pangarap kong buhay.

Because I deserve it.
And so do you

Jasmine Ancheta

Calligraphy Artist, Journal Lover, Art Life Coach

This blog is a gentle space for exploring mindful
journaling, modern calligraphy, and creative self-
expression. I share techniques, personal stories,
and soulful prompts to inspire art as a tool for
reflection and emotional wellness. I hope each
post feels like a quiet moment of connection —
and that you enjoy being here as much as
I love creating for you.