About • Just Jezze

embracing limitless growth and living with compassion

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How do I explain to anyone who tells me not to be

How do I explain to anyone who tells me not to be a digital nomad? 🌴

As promised! Here am I to answer one of the questions you asked about my latest reel (if you haven’t watched, it’s in my highlights 🎬)

So, having the ability to work anywhere at your own time isn’t something that most people are used to, though nowadays, people are getting more aware that there are other ways to do work (even though it might seem that it doesn’t look like work! like, “hey do you really have a job?”😅)

As someone who wants to pursue different interests, a flexible setup would be the best option for me. Now you have to assess what would work for you or not.

Take note: There are other people who don’t thrive well on things like these, uncertainties, and movement. There are also some who are more effective in structured spaces, like offices 😊

And to those who tells you not to do it, take some time to listen on their opinion, on their perspective and use them wisely. DO NOT solely depend on what others will tell you and DO NOT be close minded at the same time.

Sometimes people just want to show that they care.

And in order for them to understand you, you must also give your ears to listen, too.

Communication will be the 🔑

Also, when people (those you think whose opinions matter) know that you are driven enough and you’re serious about it, that you’re not doing it just because it’s a trend of some sort, they will place more trust in you and support you in your endeavor 🦋

Nevertheless, try. That’s the only way you’ll know if it aligns with you 〰️

(Guys… I’m gonna miss this jungle 🥲🌴)

Who doesn't love sunsets? 🌅 If you've been che

Who doesn't love sunsets? 🌅

If you've been checking out my stories, you know I'm in love with sunrise and sunsets (and nature in general!) It's something that provides calmness and you know you just like to be there, watch it go down, and feel the breeze of the air 🍃

Apart from that, it provides us a sense of mystery because darkness is coming, and excitement at the same time for there are things that we don't know. And unexpected things add beauty to life.

And just when you think things are gonna get dark, there are the moon and stars that will guide you along the way ☾

What's your sunset story? ☀

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Being away from Manila gave me access to these wonderful sights. Sunrise and sunsets are great; I spend it alone or with a favorite person. These are things I became grateful of despite the chaos happening in this world. I realized, the stress and suffering already exists ever since, so, if you can create your life, how would you plan to live it?

Swipe for some love 🖤

F L O W 🌬 Today, let me share with you about l

F L O W 🌬 Today, let me share with you about letting go of things that are out of our control, or just going with the flow 🍂

Before when I heard this phrase, I felt like, going with the flow seems like an irresponsible act! Why would we just let the world dictate what's going to happen in our lives?

But I realized it depends on how you view this phrase.

For example, in my last post about taking small steps, it doesn't mean that we can't hustle anymore. Once again, it's all about balance.

There are certain things that you can plan out, structure, and achieve. And there are also certain things that are out of your control. The key is to determine which is which 🗝

For example, you can definitely plan your surprise gift to your special someone but you cannot control how the other person would respond. Will he/she like it or not?

And that's where expectations kick in.

When we expect too much from someone or something, we tend to feel like "this must happen, or else..." instead of just giving all your best and see what happens afterwards.

Going with the flow doesn't just mean letting external circumstances do the work.

It's doing your work the best way you can and surrendering the outcomes. Anyway, we don't know the future 🤷‍♀

It is important to have a vision about what's going to happen next because it provides us hope, but keeping ourselves fixated on that will just rob us on the present moment.

Yes, these are thoughts from someone who used to be an overachiever and a controlling person. (It was frustrating! But lessons are learned 🤗)

📸 Ian @ph_otograph.story

Okay so we're back to posting, small steps, indeed

Okay so we're back to posting, small steps, indeed ⭐

I have been reading this book One Small Step Can Change Your Life: The Kaizen Way by Robert Maurer. And here are some points I've picked up as I was reading (read the photo)

Reading this book gave me an inspiration that small steps are as powerful as big revolutionary ideas 💫

When we want to achieve something, most of the time we consider the power of innovation: big things, drastic changes, painful experiences, and such.
Who can relate? 🤚

Back in the hustling culture, this gave me a feeling of overwhelm and it made me feel like I am not doing something right.

I mean I made myself feel like that, like you pressure yourself, because you want the big thing, not the small one, right?

Instead of feeling good that you passed a step forward to that, you feel like rushing, hurrying that you should already get there.

Like the small steps don’t matter at all.

But I realized, when you aim for these, there are instances that you deprive yourself of that fulfillment from achieving small goals.

There are instances where we need to make decisions and take a leap of faith, to take huge risks, and there are situations as well where things are not meant to be rushed.

Which aspects of your life are worth taking risks, and which ones are meant to be taken little by little?

Only you can decide 🔮

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BTW!!
I'll be posting a podcast episode about this, on the third week of September. Stay tuned!

For the meantime, go to Spotify and search Speak and Inspire for the other episodes 🤍🖤

I have been inconsistent lately. When you’re in

I have been inconsistent lately. When you’re in love, is there a room for inconsistencies?

I’ve been in love with doing contents and sharing my craft to people who need it.
Until one day, I just felt like there’s nothing going in to my head, or maybe I am just lazy to do it.

I have this belief that if you love something, you’ll always find a way to be more consistent with things and grow with it.

So I questioned myself why I am being inconsistent.

And that made me think that being inconsistent, for a time, can be okay.

Just because you’re used to do this and that, doesn’t mean you have to repeat it always.
Sometimes you will come to a point wherein you will question yourself why you’re doing something and what makes you keep going.

Sometimes, you get bored, too.
And you have to accept these are valid things we are experiencing.

They say inconsistency is a lack of self-discipline.
It can be.
Or it can be a phase wherein you have to reflect if you’re going to allot more of your energy into that thing, or you should let go.
Or it can be a pause.

Some would say:
“If I’m inconsistent with my business, my income will…”
“I can’t be inconsistent with my contents because my followers will…”
“If I become inconsistent with my diet, I will…”
“I should always greet her good morning or else she will think I’m inconsistent…”

And more.
The paradox of life is always present.
There are times when we are consistent, and there are instances when we are not.
Our goal is not to be inconsistent, but to acknowledge the point in our lives when we become one.

And when we do, take a pause, and reflect.

Don’t be consistent just because others told you to.
Be consistent because you want it, and your service to others would follow.
Embrace the absurdity of the paradox of life — it’s always present.

You’re not perfect to NOT experience inconsistencies.
You can experience both, and still grow 🌱

And yeah, after my brain fog I think my mind’s getting more organized to put out more contents to share ♥ x

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And if there’s only one thing I am consistent with, that is, being myself 🥰

📸 @xtnguevara

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