Travels - I completed my PH travel bucket list (finally! after so many years!). I visited five new places this year - Boracay, Coron, Iloilo, Batanes, and Camiguin. I realized that solo travels are still fun but traveling with friends elevates the experience and helps the budget (lol!).
Writing - I revived this blog and started writing food/restaurant reviews in Google Maps. It helped that I know my "Why" or purpose. It also helped that I write only as a form of hobby; it takes out the pressure of writing on a regular/periodic basis and seeking external validation. Writing also motivated me to read and think more.
Health - This is probably the catalyst for my self-improvement this year. I just wanted to move a little and control my calories. However, this led to other wonderful habits like regulating sweets, water and alcohol intake, monitoring my step count, and maintaining a sleeping, eating, and walking schedule. It was inevitable that I found time for other things to do and did only those activities that support this priority.
Finance - I increased my investments to 53% of my portfolio, majority of which are still in conservative investments (bonds, MP2). I made significant strides to maintain my budget and establish additional income streams.
Relationships - I opened up again to people, new ones and those from my past. I learned a lot about myself -- I doubt myself as a default; I tend to be agreeable (at the expense of being authentic); ego still gets me sometimes -- and this self-awareness has been a gift that keeps on giving. I am grateful for friends who believe we deserve each other. I am grateful for work colleagues who push me to do my best every day.
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