Pretending to be someone else to escape who you truly are may give you temporary relief, but it's not a long-term solution.Let's talk about taking steps one can take to get better and be better in this episode.If you have your own stories and questions to "Ask Lyqa," you can send them here:bit.ly/asklyqapod…

Here's why The Amazing Race, Fear Factor, and Survivor actually make sense as youth camp themes and games. Join Zandy and me as we talk about some of our experiences in church youth camps.If you have your own stories and questions to "Ask Lyqa," you can send them here:bit.ly/asklyqapod

May gumagaya sa ating TryHard letter sender. What could and should they do? Let's talk about posers, copycats, and kung anong magagawa natin about the situation in this episode.If you have your own stories and questions to "Ask Lyqa," you can send them here:bit.ly/asklyqapod

Is it really wise to plan for retirement at such a young age? Is there a perfect time to start? If you're thinking about preparing for your future but don't know where, when, or how to start, we got you!Join Grace (who’s an actual expert 😉) and me as we share some of the things we’ve learned about the realities and, challenges of retirement-plannin…

What is it like to try to get into a Science High School? Join Zandy and me as we sift through some memories and pick up what we could learn from them in this new series.If you have your own stories and questions to "Ask Lyqa," you can send them here:bit.ly/asklyqapod

Paano kung parents mo ang may kasalanan pero ikaw ang pinagso-sorry nila? What could you do as a child? In this podcast episode, we'll talk about the realities of this tricky situation. And uunahan ko na kayo ha. You may not agree with everything we say here. ;) If you have your own stories and questions to "Ask Lyqa," you can send them here:bit.ly…

What makes being tired, stressed, or burned out different? What can we do to help ourselves or others? Let's talk about that in this new episode.

Are you feeling a little lost right now? Do you feel like you're not on the right path? Let's talk about some important things to know about feelings and why feeling lost can lead to being found in this episode.

There are times when no matter what you do, things still go wrong. What we choose to do during those moments says a lot about our character and affects our future. Let's unpack that in this new podcast episode.

Is it possible to care too much? Are we always supposed to fix broken friendships? When is it time to leave things be? If you have your own stories and questions to "Ask Lyqa," you can send them here:bit.ly/asklyqapod

Is it possible to get a do over sa life? Can you really unleash a version 2.0 that is totally different from who you were before? How can we change for the better and for good? Pag-usapan natin 'yan in this episode.If you have your own stories and questions to "Ask Lyqa," you can send them here:bit.ly/asklyqapod…

If you find yourself at your wit's end or lost, this quick question may help you keep things in perspective. This may help you make the right decision during particularly difficult times.

Max has been giving max effort sa life. Pinili niya rin to take on the responsibility of being the head of the family kahit nag-aaral pa siya. Pero now that it's getting harder and harder to do well, is it time to quit school?If you have your own stories and questions to "Ask Lyqa," you can send them here:bit.ly/asklyqapod…

Is there such a thing as being confidently competitive with a heart? Paano ba maging competitive na walang tinatapakang tao? Let's help Virgo Girl sort that out in this episode. If you have your own stories and questions to "Ask Lyqa," you can send them here:bit.ly/asklyqapod

Plans are easy, ideas are cheap. The challenge isn't coming up with what you want in January. It's more about what you actually end up with in December.Let's talk about figuring out what you want and coming up with plans that work in this podcast episode.

Yup. LPT na ako. Nagulat ka ba? Wala kasi akong masyadong sinabihan. It's something I've always wanted to try, and I finally had the chance. It's also a testament to the power of trying hard. Gulatin mo sila at magugulat mo rin kahit sarili mo.Let's talk about the hardest thing I tried in 2023 in this podcast episode.…

Paano kung mahal mo naman ang kaibigan mo pero may something sa kaniya na kinai-insecure mo? Ano ang mga pwede nating gawin to change our frame of mind without losing our friend? Pag-usapan natin 'yan.Homework itong positive affirmations exercise: https://youtu.be/yo1pJ_D-H3M?si=MiNwhSCPz66QJNtCIf you have your own stories and questions to "Ask Lyq…

How do you respond to an unsolicited opinion? Should you even take time to craft your response? Which comments matter? Which don't? Which ones are or aren't worth your time?Let's talk about the ABCs of comments, and three questions to ask yourself before you make patol. 🫣

Bakit nga ba may mga panganay na iresponsable? Himayin natin ang mga posibleng bakit bago pag-usapan ang paano ito haharapin sa episode na ito.If you have your own stories and questions to "Ask Lyqa," you can send them here:bit.ly/asklyqapod

I've filmed, edited, junked, refilmed, revised, and made so many attempts to share my thoughts on this. This version is neither comprehensive nor the best I could make, but it'll do for now.

What's the best and worst ability humans have? What makes it great, what makes it bad? Let's talk about adaptation and its limitations in this episode.

Paano kung hindi, "Of course!" ang sagot mo kung tama ang pinili mong course? Does that mean you're veering off course? Pag-usapan natin 'yan in this episode.If you have your own stories and questions to "Ask Lyqa," you can send them here:bit.ly/asklyqapod

Growing is not easy. Let's talk about 4 signs and symptoms of growing that you may struggle with or be struggling with right now.If you have your own stories and questions to "Ask Lyqa," you can send them here:bit.ly/asklyqapod

Paano kung sinusubukan mo naman pero parang hindi gumagana? Hindi madali to juggle everything and discouraging to see that things are not working out. Let's talk about what to do next in this episode.If you have your own stories and questions to "Ask Lyqa," you can send them here:bit.ly/asklyqapod

There are things scarier than ghosts and horror movies. Let's talk about the fear of failure, its 5 children, and how to conquer that fear in this podcast episode.

Paano kung hindi ka na as efficient as before? Can you go back to being as excellent as you were dati? Let's talk about some steps and mind hacks to help reframe your mindset in this podcast episode.If you have your own stories and questions to "Ask Lyqa," you can send them here:bit.ly/asklyqapod

It's our 100th episode! And after 99 conversations about why and how you should try hard, I think it's time to start asking ourselves how to know if it's time to stop trying. Let's talk about 4 signs that it's time to let go in this episode.If you have your own stories and questions to "Ask Lyqa," you can send them here:bit.ly/asklyqapod…

Do you feel left out sa inyong friend group? Hindi ba swak ang sense of humor mo sa kanila? Anong pwedeng gawin to feel like you belong?If you have your own stories and questions to "Ask Lyqa," you can send them here:bit.ly/asklyqapod

This is for those na sumusubok kahit sinusubok ng panahon. Let's talk about the camel and the horse, what makes them different, kung alin ka sa kanila, and what we can all learn from each other when it comes to surviving the difficult challenges in life.

Libre raw mangarap pero bakit parang ang mahal nila tuparin? Let's talk about the cost of dreams (and hindi lang pera ha) in this new episode.

Are you ready to come face to face with the best and worst of your self? Or are you scared to face your insecurities? What can we do to improve ourselves? Pag-usapan natin 'yan in this episode.If you have your own stories and questions to "Ask Lyqa," you can send them here:bit.ly/asklyqapod

Do you find yourself constantly and consistently comparing yourself to others? Let's talk about 4 things that could help you focus on things that matter more.If you have your own stories and questions to "Ask Lyqa," you can send them here:bit.ly/asklyqapod

Gusto mong mag-doctor pero gusto ka nilang maging CPA. You want independence, but they want you to be the breadwinner kaya nakakawalang-gana na. Could or should you keep your dreams alive?Let's talk about what you can choose to do when it seems like you don't have a choice in this episode.If you have your own stories and questions to "Ask Lyqa," yo…

Let's talk about the different degrees of friendships, why unfriending happens, and (ehem) how it can happen in this podcast episode.

Mayroon ba talagang tamang inggit? Where do we draw the line between good and bad envy? Let's talk about the three phases of tamang inggit in this podcast episode.If you have your own stories and questions to "Ask Lyqa," you can send them here:bit.ly/asklyqapod

Paano kung 1 year nang graduate pero hindi pa rin nagtatrabaho ang inyong bunso? Zandy and I talked about the possible reasons why ganito ang situation and some steps you could take to help them fly in this new podcast episode.If you have your own stories and questions to "Ask Lyqa," you can send them here: bit.ly/asklyqapod…

Does everyone have a right to have and share their opinion? Are all opinions created equal? And should we give everyone the opportunity to share theirs? These are just some of the questions we'll explore in this conversation. I'll share some facts about facts and opinions and my opinions on facts and opinions. ------------------------------------ I…

Actually, I think you need four. In this podcast episode, we'll talk about the 4 types of hobbies that could help boost your mood, start a side gig, and build a growth mindset. ------------------ If you’re ready to try hard, let’s get started. Get your ⁠I Don’t Just Try, I Try Hard Planner by Lyqa Maravilla here.⁠ Join the Trying Hard Community her…

Do you care too little or too much about what other people think about you? How can self-awareness keep you from being too self-confident or self-conscious? Let's talk about that in this new podcast episode (while I try not to be too self-conscious while recording this raw 😅). ------------------------------------ If you’re ready to try hard, let’s …

Are you thinking things over or are you overthinking? When is it too much? Let's talk about 5 tips that can help you keep yourself from drowning in those thoughts. ------------------------------------ If you’re ready to try hard, let’s get started. Get your ⁠⁠⁠I Don’t Just Try, I Try Hard Planner by Lyqa Maravilla here.⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠Trying Hard Co…

We see people use these every day, but what do they really mean, and how should we react to them? Let’s talk about these color-coded flags in this new podcast episode.

Why does good always lose? What does evil do well that good does badly? Let's talk about 4 things that we can learn from the dark side that can help us in fighting for what's right in this podcast episode. – If you’re ready to try hard, let’s get started. The I Don’t Just Try, I Try Hard Planner by Lyqa Maravilla is still available here. Join the T…

Everything comes at a cost. Just because you’re not the one paying doesn’t make it free. Let’s talk about how being too kind can actually be unkind and how we can keep ourselves from crossing the line. ------------------------------------ If you’re ready to try hard, let’s get started. Get your ⁠⁠⁠I Don’t Just Try, I Try Hard Planner by Lyqa Maravi…

Shhh… They say knowledge is power. Are you giving other people too much power by sharing too much about yourself? Let’s talk about the value of privacy in this podcast episode. ------------------------------------ If you’re ready to try hard, let’s get started. Get your ⁠⁠⁠I Don’t Just Try, I Try Hard Planner by Lyqa Maravilla here.⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠T…

We talked about the importance of setting boundaries. Now, it’s time to talk about how we set one. ------------------------------------ If you’re ready to try hard, let’s get started. Get your ⁠⁠⁠I Don’t Just Try, I Try Hard Planner by Lyqa Maravilla here.⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠Trying Hard Community here.⁠⁠ Follow the podcast: ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠ | ⁠…

It can be really difficult to set boundaries. So, before we even talk about how we can do that, let’s talk about 3 things that setting boundaries is NOT. ------------------------------------ If you’re ready to try hard, let’s get started. Get your ⁠⁠⁠I Don’t Just Try, I Try Hard Planner by Lyqa Maravilla here.⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠Trying Hard Community he…

Do you hate Mondays? I do, too. Let’s talk about 4 reasons why Mondays can be extra challenging and a few things that could (maybe) help us learn to love them instead. ------------------------------------ If you’re ready to try hard, let’s get started. Get your ⁠⁠⁠I Don’t Just Try, I Try Hard Planner by Lyqa Maravilla here.⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠Trying Har…

What do you find funny? What does that say about you? How do we know if it’s too much? Let’s talk about the different types of comedy and a few guard rails that could spell the difference between having fun with someone and making fun of them. ------------------------------------ If you’re ready to try hard, let’s get started. Get your ⁠⁠⁠I Don’t J…

After 2 years and 76 episodes of me giving you advice, I think it’s time we talk about reasons why you shouldn’t follow them. ------------------------------------ If you’re ready to try hard, let’s get started. Get your ⁠⁠⁠I Don’t Just Try, I Try Hard Planner by Lyqa Maravilla here.⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠Trying Hard Community here.⁠⁠ Follow the podcast: ⁠⁠…

I’ve been hearing this a lot lately. And though it’s meant to be a joke, I think it says a lot about the current state of social media and the world. Will this suggestion do more harm than good? Let’s talk about it in this episode. ------------------------------------ If you’re ready to try hard, let’s get started. Get your ⁠⁠⁠I Don’t Just Try, I T…