Sometimes venting feels necessary. After a long day, finally telling someone how that 4:45 PM “quick question” derailed your entire afternoon can feel like a release. You say it out loud, maybe laugh a little, and for a moment, it feels lighter. I usually vent to my husband. He listens, nods, and most of the read more…
Survivor’s guilt is a quiet, complicated feeling that many people experience after a disaster, yet very few talk about it. When Typhoon Tino (International Name: Kalmaegi) reached Cebu a little past four in the morning on November 4, 2025, I learned firsthand what it feels like to be safe while people you care about are read more…
“Let Them Theory” is Mel Robbins’ empowering approach to stop people-pleasing, reduce stress, and reclaim emotional energy at work and at home.
September is a month of transitions. The air turns cooler as summer gives way to fall, kids head back to school, and even in the workplace, the pace picks up after the slower summer months. But not all transitions are as smooth as swapping shorts for sweaters. For me, August through September brought a big read more…
Remote work has become the norm for many of us, and keeping team spirit high is more important than ever. One fantastic way to bond with your colleagues and have a good laugh is by playing games together over video calls. Here are some top picks that are sure to bring your team closer, foster read more…
How do you become resilient through tough times? What do COVID-19, family loss, and a devastating super typhoon have in common? You might be waiting for a punchline but unfortunately, there isn’t one; these 3 catastrophes affected my family and me within a span of 19 months. The super typhoon Rai devastated the Philippines last read more…
What is a Strengths Board? And how can a visual display of strengths help you & your team cope with working remotely? If you’re like most people I know, your way of working has been turned upside down since March 2020. For many of us, working remotely has become the new normal. While there are read more…
My dad passed away on July 2nd. It was a total shock! We had talked on Tuesday about how he was feeling under the weather…and by Thursday, he was gone. I thought I was doing well coping with all the curveballs thrown my way this 2020. But when this tragedy came, I had a firsthand read more…
In May 2020, Happy Brain Science presented a free virtual keynote titled “Managing Transitions During Crisis.” During the session, we received a great question from one of our attendees: “What has emerged for the folks at Happy Brain Science as applicable tips & techniques on the home front? Likely similar to how these concepts apply read more…
Happy Fortyteenth of Maprilay! How have you been doing in this truly crazy time? If you are like me, you may sometimes find yourself feeling overwhelmed and unproductive during this period of uncertainty. Science suggests that what we’re feeling right now is totally OK. In order to cope, I’ve seen many people taking up comforting, read more…