WriLiving

0002:
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F***

A colleague of mine shared a copy of this book, in an attempt to prevent ourselves from visiting the dreamland during work hours. Effective naman haha, it kept me wide awake.

I was able to finish the book in a week, reading it from time to time when I have idle time at work.

Unlike with other self-help books, this book talks about the human experiences in a different light. It emphasizes the importance of lowering self expectations, the importance of evaluating our sacrifices if it is worthwhile or not, the autonomy of our choices, and on embracing a mundane life.

I like how it elaborates examples too, there were names of people and their stories; describing and relating the life and previous choices they made. This is such a breather!

Quotable Quotes:
"And the knowledge and acceptance of your own mundane existence will actually free you to accomplish what you truly wish to accomplish, without judgment or lofty expectations. You will have a growing appreciation for life’s basic experiences: the pleasures of simple friendship, creating something, helping a person in need, reading a good book, laughing with someone you care about. Sounds boring, doesn’t it? That’s because these things are ordinary. But maybe they’re ordinary for a reason: because they are what actually matters." (page 46)

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Finished Reading Date: December 22, 2025
Author: Mark Manson
Page Count: 152

GRIEVING THE PERSON I USED TO BE 🍂

Malungkot din pala ang pagtanda, ang pagkakaroon ng sariling buhay—adulting life.

I can't extend so much of myself to the people I once freely gave my time to. Personally, adulthood became more of intentions and choices now.

Cancelling a spontaneous hang-out invitations is so unlike me. It felt so wrong, rude. Disheartening at some extent because I love this people.

Napagtanto ko lang lately that I am no longer the person I used to be. I guess, merong pros and cons ang pagtanda.

Its the cold and sudden realization, of how valuable my time is to the point that if I find a situation lacking clarity, I'm no longer willing to shrink back or hold back what I wanted for myself.

I find myself grieving, in the process of being truthful to myself. Its never been about people.

The only reason is, there's something within me that is changing. And I have to honor that. Honor my progress and the season I am in.

It is a day-to-day acceptance that if it don't align to the person I am aiming to be, then it's a no.

It was really difficult—being honest to who you are becoming.

But maybe its for the best? Kaysa naman I am physically there yet my mind is somewhere else. I think that is more unforgivable.

✍️ WriLiving by Aster