#BetterMe: Investing In Myself In The Next Five to Ten Years

Whenever I hear the word "investing" or "investment", I automatically think investing financially.  But it's not always the case. For a #BetterMe session with Coach Pia last February (yes, I know ang tagal na....), I learned a different investment.

Revelation tayo... I've had really bad past relationships and issues with my parents when I was in my teenage years. I won't divulge any information (sorry, no chismis hehe) but attending Coach Pia's Better Me sessions helped me understand why I was like I was when I was in younger. I really neglected myself and invested myself into others.

I need and want to be a Hero for my family and kids. Our #BetterMe session was based on Coach Pia's book which is "Born To Be a Hero". Heroism in the sense of committing to personal development. What is your capacity to invest in yourself? Hirap sagutin diba? It's like judging yourself. But for our own good naman.

Coach Pia shared about the Hero Meter. It's a measurement based on your commitment to personal growth, ability to identify and to accept your strengths and weaknesses and capacity to make the best decisions you can, given a cerrtain situation or experience your are facing. This applies so much on how we parent our children and dealing with relationship issues with your husband. I have found myself questioning myself kung I have applied it on myself. Hirap talaga but I'm here to learn and expand my knowledge for a #BetterMe!

There are five Hero Meters. 

1. As a HERO, I have an understanding that: success begins with me but it is not about me.

2. Focus = Do I have an ability to be silent? How comfortable am I with evaluating the decisions that I have made?

3. Do I have the ability to name my feelings and know the reason behind them? How difficult or how easy is it for me to name the root emotions underneath the feelings that are apparent?

4. What is my ability to open up and how my vulnerability? Can I freely express my deep love and concern for another person even if it makes me (or them) feel uncomfortable?

5. Do I have the ability to work without seeking recognition? When I look back at the events of the pass weeks or months can I say that all honesty that I made decisions without seeking recognition?

I try to practice this as much as I can. Sometimes my patience is tested when it comes to teaching the kids but it is essential that I start investing myself and be a good role model to my kids.

And of course the #SoMoms would like to thank Sambo Kojin for the venue and food! Yum yum Japanese food with great company of the SoMoms!

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How To Have a Meaningful and Fun Summer

March na! It's officially summer! And I'm sure by now your kids are almost done with school and excited for summer! So now the question is, what's the best summer activity does your child want to do? I know moms who are more stressed during summer because of the different summer activities and schedule for each of child.

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The SoMoms had a #BetterMe session with Coach Pia last February and this was our topic. I'm glad that we had this session because I've been wanting to enroll Y in different classes but haven't gone into it because I don't want to spend money on something Y wouldn't like. Practicality lang, right?

Here's how to plan a meaningful summer:
1. Summer is not about reacting because it is not about you and what you wished to have as a child. Talk to your child one-on-one and ask them what they want to do for summer.
2. Do not sign up and then inform the child after. Always involve your kids. You don't want them to do something they are not interested in. Or you can also have someone encourage your daughter/son.
3. BEST GUIDE: Trial and Error. You don't necessarily have to enroll. Watch a class, try a class or you can just observe.
4. You can give general categories like sports/adventure, theater, art and music, etc.
5. Involve the child to ensure that they are more engaged.
6. Guide your child to look back learn from experience and move forward with self-knowledge.

Another tip I would like to share is do not go over budget. The summer activity should fit your budget.  Consider not only the enrollment fee but also the money you will spend for equipment, materials, etc. The capacity of the parents must also be considered. Time and resources available, teamwork of the parents, and the status of relationship of the caregivers.

So mommies, remember these guide and tips when planning for your kid's summer activities!

Our food and venue sponsor for that day was Dad's World Buffet in Megamall. It's been a long time since I ate there but I remember the first time I had buffet was at Dad's! We would always take balikbayan relatives there to feat! And now it's even more better with the many cuisines it now serves!

Dad's has been in Megamall for 20 years na! Yes it has been that long! Galing noh?

Karla Villavicencio, Managing Director talks about the 14 new offerings that only Dad's Megamall offers!

Japanese Section

Sukiyaki and Soba Station

Katsu Station

Grilling Station

There was so much food to choose from! Their sashimi are fresh and kept at a temperature to keep them that way. There's also Filipino Food, Spanish Food and more. I was really impressed! I can't wait to go back and take my family with me!

And our #BetterMe sessions would not be possible without the unending support of Unilab to the SoMoms and our families.

For more information on Dad's World Buffet, please visit their Facebook Page, Dad's Saiksaki Kamayan.

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