To Make You Feel My Love (My Cover) ๐
Emotions are messengers from our souls.
Listen to what your soul is telling you. ๐ค
POV going back to the grind after the holidays ๐ฅฒ๐ฅฐ
Happy first working day of 2024! ๐
#backtothegrind
Allow me to re-introduce my Youtube channel... MSPIRE - a safe space to talk about all things personal growth, well-being, and mindset. ๐๐ฉท๐ฉต Full video is on my Youtube channel. #mspire
A visual diary โข 11.11.23 ๐๐งก
Chasing the sunset and the falling jacarandas on a Saturday afternoon
Happy 8th Birthday to my little bestfriend... Thank you for all the lessons you taught me about life. I love youuu so much Joey Casper @casperjoey ๐๐ถ๐
LIFE UPDATE: I MOVED. ๐
They say that bad things happen right before really good things start to happen in your life.
I believe that, not to be superstitious (though I am), but because I've experienced it.
Maybe you have, too.
In the context of my decision to move & study here, a few things happened which tested my will.
First, I tested covid for the first time a couple of days before my health exam & I was symptomatic (high fever, cough, the whole she bang).
Then, the health exam schedule I booked was too close to DHA's deadline & I could no longer be accommodated in Cebu so I had to fly out of Cebu to meet the deadline on a very tight schedule.
And Joey, my dog ๐ถ bit my hand for the first time everrrr (it bled) the night before I flew to Manila for my health examination (as if he was trying to stop me).
After everything, my mom and I worried there was a huge chance I'd fail my health exam. Thus...everything else.
Fortunately, 3 days after the health exam, my visa decision came out.
These are just a few of the ways I got teased and tested by the universe.
In the 8months I processed my application, the pressure and worry was also quite intense. Factor in how I lost clients to AI & had a difficult time recovering. I was dancing with so much uncertainty of what lies ahead. But then, I made my decision.
I've never done anything this uncharted in my life before, so my fear often kept me stuck & unable to move.
What can be done in 2-3 months by others, easily stretched up to 8 months for me (in terms of my application period).
I know that my life here as an international student will come with its own challenges... (several, actually).
So instead of scaring myself, I just want to encourage myself (now that I'm here) that I can do this up to the finish line.
To all who ventured...we all have our stories. This is mine.
#LeadmeLord ๐โจ
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"People are afraid to pursue their most important dreams, because they feel that they
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! ๐ต๐ญ With love, from Cebu, Philippines ๐ซถ๐ผ
May your blessings this week pour like rain ๐ง๏ธ๐ง๏ธ๐ง๏ธ
You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars ๐ณ๐ซโจ
What are you willing to give up for your dreams?๐ซ
Chasing a dream is exciting...YES!๐๐ผ
But has anybody told you that chasing a dream could also involve giving up some things that don't align with it?๐ฌ
This is the part where you get to decide whether something is your destiny, or will only remain a dream. ๐ค
If you hold a dream in your hand, that means you need to be able to move in the direction it is taking you... and you need to be ready.
That's why it's always a tandem of dream-and-do that works.
You can't just dream without making a move. And you can't keep taking action without knowing your purpose, then expect to feel fulfilled in the end. ("The unexamined life is not worth living..." -Socrates)
Dreams will require you to expand and grow into the person you have yet to become. โจ
It is like a baptism of fire into self-development the moment you decide and sign up for it.๐ฅ
So be willing to follow its lead, whether that means giving up:
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๐ปโโ๏ธyour comfort zone
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๐ปโโ๏ธyour limiting beliefs (that hold you back)
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๐ปโโ๏ธhabits or anything that don't support your highest good
Ultimately, the dreams that are dearest to us (and truly ours) are put in our hearts for a reason. ๐ฅฐ
In fulfilling them, you'll realize how they move you closer towards your purpose & they're often connected to who you are in the most fundamental way. ๐
Dreams are sacred. Take the time to heed its call. Work for it with all your God-given talents and energy. And see how it all works out.๐
May your dreams be your reality. ๐ซโจ
Love,
Maycee
Happy gotcha day, Joey Casper!๐ถ๐
Happy 7th gotcha day, Joey Casper!๐ถ I still remember the day you arrived at home. It was may 10, 2016 and you were entrusted to me by my friends... 2016 was a hard year for us and you eased it a little bit. I've never had a dog before you because i'm too scared of dogs (fueled by my childhood memory of being chased by a mad dog). I didn't touch you or carry you for 3 days. I was just adoring you from afar. And finally when i mustered enough courage to come to you 3 days later, you instantly warmed up to me as if you always knew i'm your mom. And we've been inseparable ever since. I love you so much, baby! Life's challenges had been more bearable with you by my side. I can't find enough words to say how much you fill my heart with joy & gratitude. Thanks for being in my/our life @casperjoey ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฒโค๏ธ
"Wings are like dreams. Before each flight, a bird takes a small jump, a leap of faith, believing that its wings will work. That jump can only be made with rock solid feet."
โJ.R. Rim
๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ญ, ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฏ ๐ Today, I'm celebrating 4 years of being a freelancer. I started freelancing as a side-hustle in 2017 & went full-time with it, working from home since 2019 (so I'm counting since 2019).
As a freelancer, I specialize in writing copy for businesses and I've helped and partnered with many businesses and brands online since 2019.
Since 2019, I've produced written content like website copy, blogs, articles, email copy, sales landing pages, press releases, social media copy and content, content plans, designs for socials, white papers, video scripts, and even strategy deck for brands.
Of course all of these have become easier to make in 2023 with AI, but I'm really grateful to have seen the industry before AI stepped in because I believe we are able to compare the difference and can use these tools more effectively, compared if we only start creating content now with AI & let it do all of the work.
I also keep a blog where I share personal stories about my journey. . .so check out mspire.co/blog if you'd love to learn more.
From time to time, I get a lot of questions about how to start freelancing and I always tell folks who ask me to start with deciding which service you are going to offer.
Things get easier when that first decision is made ๐ when you take inventory of your strengths, combine those, and find a need for what you're able to contribute, it's also easier to find your niche from there.
I understand that jumping into freelancing at first may involve a lot of questions, overwhelm, and so many choices for you to navigate.
It's really very easy to get caught up in the shiny object syndrome too when you hear about how other people are succeeding on their own.
But remember, we all gotta start somewhere & that place can be anywhere.
Don't lose focus in your mission and why you started freelancing, or started a business in the first place.
Today isn't even a working day in the Philippines but knowing so many h
Don't be fooled! ๐คช
Also, I'm kidding. ๐ฅฐ
SEO writing is a lot like love. If you aren't willing to go the extra mile for it, might as well never start ๐
Pep talk from 2 of my favorite womenpreneurs in fashion ๐โจ
Celebrating women's creativity, ingenuity, and strength lives at the heart of what I do at Mspire. Having worked with several women-owned businesses, I've come to witness and be inspired by the sheer devotion that many of these women afford on a daily basis to support their families, build teams, create offers that simply add value to people's lives. And believe me, it's a work they do with so much passion, energy, and vision.
Salute to these strong women! ๐ซก
While we're all at different chapters in our journey, our experiences, sentiments, and stories unite us. May we inspire, encourage, and empower one another along the way! ๐๐๐
Happy International Women's Month!โค๏ธ๐๐
Donโt get to the end of your life regretting the things you never did because you were too scared.
Take a leap of faith. ๐คพ๐ปโโ๏ธ
Work hard and smart. โ๏ธ
Crush your goals. ๐ฅ
We only have a limited time to do the things weโre often guided to do, so might as well live each day fully.
A dying person will likely forget about everything else standing between them and their dreams. Theyโre full of wishes.
Whatโs keeping you from making your wish happen right now?
Take it one day at a time, but START.
Donโt let YOURSELF be the enemy.
Your mind is powerful.
You have what it takes.
You are worthy.
Do what you can to
Make it happen.
Difficult emotions can be the hardest thing to deal with.
That is why we have developed all sorts of defenses to delay facing hard emotions or just avoid it completely.
But the ability to handle hard emotions (without becoming dysfunctional) is a superpower. โจ
Good leaders have this key trait. It is important for success and something we ought to develop when leading our lives and even other people.
Allow your emotions to take up some space when necessary.
Don't be afraid to feel how you feel. But always remember:
Emotions don't define us, but our responses to it (which become our actions) will.
My automatic response to "Why Do I Need A Website?" ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป
My automatic response to "WHY DO I NEED A WEBSITE?" ๐โ๐ผ๐
A website is your business' or your brand's very own virtual home. If you're in it for the long-haul, having a dedicated domain name and website for your business is one of the "musts" for a credible and trustworthy brand. It's simply one of the building blocks of a solid business presence online. And yes, you can do business on your website or simply drive traffic to your website through your content to find some qualified leads. Either way, it's your must-have business tool if you're in business. ๐ซก
Do you need a website? Ask me anything ๐ฌ
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