Jodi Sta. Maria launched the pilot episode of Live Light on her YouTube channel, The JSM Channel.
The episode titled, How Do I Begin Again?, offers a deeply personal and insightful exploration of transformation, fear, and resilience to embrace change.
As a psychology graduate, the actress shares her own transformative experiences as well as the five steps of beginning again:
1. Adapt a Growth Mindset
Jodi emphasized that challenges in life can have a positive impact for personal growth. She referenced Carol Dweck, a psychologist:
“We can always reframe our limiting thoughts from ‘I can’t’ to empowering thoughts like ‘I can learn,’ ‘I can do this,’ ‘I can grow.’”
2. Find Your “Why”
“What is your driving force?,” the actress asked a thought provoking question referring to one’s motivation or purpose in life.
In reference, she quoted Dr. Victor Frankl, “A man who has a why to live, can bear with almost any how.”
3. Be Kind to Yourself
According to Kristen Neff, “There is power in being kind to oneself.”
Jodi asserted the impact of believing in yourself saying, “Being kind to yourself builds resilience and helps with emotional healing.”
She emphasized in valuing yourself the way you do so with your loved ones.
4. Take Small Steps
Everyone has an ambitious goal they want to achieve in life, but the path to achieving it may become overwhelming.
The actress advised to break these big goals into smaller doable actions.
“Ang beauty ng breaking your big goals into smaller doable action is madali mo siyang magagawa,” she remarked.
5. Surround Yourself with Encouragement
“I cannot emphasize enough how significant support systems are.” Jodi affirmed.
The importance of being surrounded with right people can have a positive impact on your life and growth.
Beginnings can be daunting and challenging, but it can be opportunities for growth and renewal.
Through Live Light, Jodi creates a relatable and engaging platform for self-reflection and personal development that resonates deeply with her audience.
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