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How do you stop negative self-talk?

 

Anshu Bharti

 

The Author of Towards A Better Life.Oct 16

“I am destined to have all the troubles in my life,” I repeatedly told myself from 2016 to 2020. During this time, I went through a divorce, unemployment, sickness, and depression.

Whomever I talked to, I told them that I was worthless and had lost all interest in life. Things were worsening in every sphere of my life, and I was clueless about what to do.

I couldn't understand that my negative thoughts and self-talk were contributing to my misery.

“Oh, you look so beautiful!” someone said.

I immediately looked into the mirror and said to myself, “I am so thin.”

“You have a talent,” someone complimented me.

But I thought that writing about life experiences wasn't a talent because anyone could do it. After all, I wasn't writing a thesis in physics!

This was how I used to talk to myself. Gradually, however, I discovered that negative self-talk could ruin my life and damage my self-esteem.

If I can't say negative things to others, how can I say them to myself? How can I fail to recognise my own worth? I am the one who can love and respect myself the most.

So, I changed my mindset through treatment, counselling, and positive affirmations. Today, I am shaping my life in a positive direction by practising positive self-talk.

“I deserve all the good and abundance in this universe. I am a positive magnet, attracting positivity into my life from every corner of the world,” I say to myself hundreds of times a day. And I am experiencing positive results.

“I am beautiful, both inside and out,” I say aloud with a smile on my face whenever I look in the mirror.

Words are powerful. I have learnt that they deeply affect our lives, personalities, and health. That is why I am now very careful about the words I use when talking to myself.

Thank you for reading.

Stay Calm!

Anshu

Peaceful and Happy Mental Attitude

1. Think and act cheerfully

Our life is what our thoughts make it.

2. Don't try to get even with enemies

Don't hold grudges for your enemies.

3. Don't worry about ingratitude

Gratitude is a fruit of great cultivation. You do not find it among gross people.

4. Be thankful for everything

Count your blessings not your troubles.

5. Find yourself, Be yourself

There is no one else on earth like you.

6. When life gives you lemons, Make a lemonade

Don't capitalize only on what you gained. Instead, learn to make profit from your losses.

7. Be good and kind to others

 

Am Wochenende werden die Uhren zurückgestellt – drei Schritte, damit Sie die Umstellung auf kürzere Tage gut meistern

Stand:22.10.2026, 14:56 Uhr

Es gilt wieder die Normalzeit in Deutschland, auch Winterzeit genannt. (Archivbild) © Jennifer Brückner/dpa

Wenn Sie zu den 34 % der Briten gehören, denen vor der Zeitumstellung graut, erfahren Sie hier, was Sie ab heute Abend tun können, um den Übergang zu kürzeren Tagen problemlos zu meistern.

An diesem Sonntag, dem 25. Oktober 2026, werden die Uhren zurückgestellt. Damit endet die Sommerzeit. Um zwei Uhr nachts werden die Uhren um eine Stunde auf ein Uhr zurückgestellt, sodass wir eine zusätzliche Stunde im Bett verbringen können.  Content-Partnerschaft

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Studien legen jedoch nahe, dass 34 % von uns der Zeitumstellung mit Unbehagen entgegensehen, während 45 % Schwierigkeiten haben, sich an den plötzlichen Wechsel von der britischen Sommerzeit zur Greenwich Mean Time zu gewöhnen. Schlafstörungen, Leistungstiefs am Tag und Müdigkeit gehören zu den häufigen Auswirkungen der Zeitumstellung auf den Schlaf – doch das muss nicht sein. Um herauszufinden, wie wir die Zeitumstellung problemlos meistern können, haben wir mit Dr. Zoe Williams gesprochen, NHS-Hausärztin und hauseigene Schlafexpertin von Dreams.   Erfahrungsgemäß sind die Tage nach der Zeitumstellung eine Phase erhöhter Müdigkeit, die sogar zu einem Anstieg der Zahl der Autounfälle führen kann. Einige Maßnahmen können Ihnen jedoch helfen, sich auf die neue Zeit vorzubereiten und sich daran zu gewöhnen.

So bereiten Sie sich auf die Zeitumstellung vor: 1. Gehen Sie etwas früher ins Bett

„Sie müssen Ihren Tagesablauf zur Vorbereitung nicht komplett umstellen“, sagt Dr. Williams. „Wenn Sie aber wissen, dass sich Veränderungen Ihres Schlafs häufig auf Ihr Befinden auswirken, versuchen Sie, Ihre Schlafenszeit und Ihre Aufstehzeit an einigen Tagen vor der Umstellung jeden Tag schrittweise um 15 Minuten nach hinten zu verschieben.“  Diese kleinen Veränderungen sind für Ihren Körper leichter zu verkraften als der abrupte Wechsel bei der Zeitumstellung. Im Frühjahr gehen Sie in die entgegengesetzte Richtung vor: Beginnen Sie damit, früher aufzustehen und früher ins Bett zu gehen.

2. Öffnen Sie morgens als Erstes die Vorhänge

Die Zeitumstellung beschert uns hellere Morgenstunden – nutzen Sie das aus. „Natürliches Sonnenlicht am Morgen kann helfen, Ihre innere Uhr neu einzustellen“, rät Dr. Tim Mercer, NHS-Hausarzt, Praxispartner und Hausarztausbilder bei Opera Beds. „Licht ist eines der stärksten Signale zur Regulierung des zirkadianen Rhythmus. Wenn Sie sich in den frühen Tageslichtstunden draußen aufhalten, kann das Ihrem Körper helfen, sich schneller anzupassen.“   

Und wenn Sie sich am frühen Abend schläfrig fühlen, empfiehlt er, das Licht einzuschalten. Dadurch signalisieren Sie Ihrer inneren Uhr, dass noch Tag ist und Sie sich deshalb noch nicht auf das Schlafengehen vorbereiten müssen.

3. Behalten Sie Ihre gewohnte Abendroutine bei

„Es ist die plötzliche Veränderung des Tagesablaufs, die stärker auffallen kann als die Stunde selbst“, merkt Dr. Williams an. „Unsere inneren Uhren funktionieren am besten mit gleichbleibenden Abläufen. Deshalb kann selbst eine relativ kleine Verschiebung vorübergehend beeinflussen, wann wir uns schläfrig und wann wir uns wach fühlen.“ Um dem entgegenzuwirken, rät sie, die vertraute Routine vor dem Schlafengehen beizubehalten.

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„Versuchen Sie, ungefähr zu Ihren gewohnten Zeiten zu essen, sich zu bewegen und zur Ruhe zu kommen, und nutzen Sie tagsüber das natürliche Licht so gut wie möglich“, sagt sie. „Vernachlässigen Sie auch Ihre Schlafumgebung nicht. Ein dunkles, kühles und behagliches Schlafzimmer kann dazu beitragen, die richtigen Bedingungen für einen erholsamen Schlaf zu schaffen.“   

 

Super Typhoon Rosal to make closest approach to Batanes within 24 hours

Satellite image of Super Typhoon Rosal, known internationally as “Champi” (PAGASA)

Super Typhoon Rosal (international name: Champi) is expected to make its closest approach to Batanes within 24 hours, bringing potentially heavy rains that could trigger flooding and landslides in extreme Northern Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Thursday, Oct. 22. Read more

You don't need milk for stronger bones

 

A closer look at calcium, nutrition, and alternative ways to support skeletal health

By Cheshire Que

(Photo: Engin Akyurt/Unsplash)

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of how to obtain stronger bones? Drink milk or consume dairy products, right? It has been ingrained in our minds that dairy, particularly cow’s milk, is the only rich source of calcium. Therefore, drinking milk every day from childhood until late adulthood is considered essential. This is a misconception—a big lie that has been told to shape our minds into making dairy products a staple in our daily diet, turning a blind eye to the health consequences brought about by excessive dairy consumption.

Walter Willett, a professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, explained that, based on previous clinical trials, adults and children with insufficient calcium intake were able to increase their bone density through the consumption of dairy products and supplements. However, the increase did not decrease the risk of bone fractures. This simply means that while dairy products and calcium supplements can increase calcium levels, they do not protect anyone from the risk of fractures.

According to Walter, “The idea that we need a lot of calcium is based primarily on very short-term studies looking at calcium balance over a few weeks.”

You do not need milk for stronger bones. In fact, high milk consumption has been shown by researchers to be associated with mortality and fractures among men and women. Swedish physician and medical researcher Karl Michaelsson and colleagues conducted two large cohort studies in three counties in central Sweden. One study had 61,433 female participants, and the other had 45,339 male participants. A mean follow-up was conducted 20.1 years after the study began. Their study concluded that “a higher consumption of milk in women and men is not accompanied by a lower risk of fracture and instead may be associated with a higher rate of death.”

Furthermore, their study, “Milk Intake and Risk of Mortality and Fractures in Women and Men: Cohort Studies,” published on Oct. 28, 2014, revealed that higher milk intake in men and women was associated with other conditions that are detrimental to health. Higher levels of oxidative stress and inflammatory biomarkers were observed with high milk consumption. However, this pattern was not observed with the intake of fermented milk products. Examples include yogurt, cheese, and kefir.

High oxidative stress and chronic inflammation in the body are associated with the risk of developing metabolic disorders, heart disease, cancer, autoimmune diseases, and more.

While we cannot totally avoid milk and other dairy products, especially when eating out or traveling, it is best to avoid them at home and consume very little when dining out. The less you consume, the better your chances of protecting your health.

How can you increase your bone strength without the detrimental effects of animal milk? The answer is to eat plant-based sources of calcium. Think about it. The cows and other animals that provide us with milk only eat plants. They don’t drink milk, nor do they eat animal products. They consume plants. Why don’t we get calcium from the same sources?

Did you know that you only get to absorb one-third of the calcium in one cup of milk (approximately 100 mg), while you absorb half, or 50 percent, of the calcium from one cup of leafy vegetables like bok choy (approximately 80 mg)? Moreover, getting calcium from plant sources has other added benefits, including fiber, antioxidants, and phytochemicals, or plant nutrients, that are all anti-inflammatory in nature. None of these can be obtained from animal milk.

To strengthen your bones, consume calcium-rich foods from plant sources like soy and soy products such as tofu, leafy greens, dark green vegetables such as broccoli, fortified plant milks like soy milk, oat milk, and more, fortified 100 percent orange juice, nuts, and seeds.

It is also important to avoid or keep the consumption of animal meats, such as pork, beef, eggs, chicken, lamb, and more, to a minimum. The breakdown of these animal meats increases the acid load in the body, thus causing bone resorption. This is the process of drawing calcium deposits from the bones into the blood to neutralize the acidity brought about by the consumption of animal protein.

Aside from food intake, sun exposure for at least 10 to 15 minutes a day is needed for vitamin D. This sunshine vitamin enhances the absorption of calcium from the food that we eat.

Lastly, strength and conditioning, bodyweight exercises, and exercise in general can stimulate osteoblasts, or bone-forming cells, to deposit calcium and build denser, stronger bones. Thus, these activities can decrease the risk of injuries and fractures.

Your first step toward stronger bones shouldn’t be drinking milk or taking calcium supplements. Increase your intake of calcium-rich plant sources, get sun exposure, and schedule exercise at least twice a week for strength training.

cheshireque@gmail.com

Foxies turn back Flying Titans in five

By Kristel Satumbaga-Villar

At A Glance

• Mylene Paat-Rezanova and Trisha Tubu anchored the Foxies particularly in the crunch, where they scored crucial hits en route to their second win in three games.

Mylene Paat-Rezanova. (PVL Images)

Farm Fresh dug deep from 0-2 set deficit and outhustled Choco Mucho, 20-25, 26-28, 25-23, 25-23, 15-13, in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, Oct. 22.

Mylene Paat-Rezanova and Trisha Tubu anchored the Foxies particularly in the crunch, where they scored crucial hits en route to their second win in three games.

Farm Fresh also handed Choco Mucho its first loss after back-to-back wins.

Rezanova sizzled with 15 points highlighted by four blocks, while Tubu fired 14 points including 13 attacks -- none more important than the running spike that sealed the victory.

After dropping the first two sets, the Farm Fresh Foxies refused to fold, regaining their rhythm to force a deciding fifth set.

The Foxies seized early control of the decider, racing to a 6-3 lead, but Choco Mucho fought back to keep the match close.

A costly service error by Eya Laure handed Farm Fresh match point at 14-12, but the Choco Mucho star quickly redeemed herself with an off-the-block attack to keep the Flying Titans’ hopes alive.

But Tubu was there to the rescue.

Jonna Perdido also finished with 11 points for the Foxies, who overcame the Flying Titans’ rock-solid net defense of 17 blocks.

Sisi Rondina and Laure scored 22 and 18 points, respectively, in a losing cause for Choco Mucho.

Bea Millan Windorski flaunts bikini body after face card gets attention

At A Glance

Bea Millan Windorski turns heads in a red bikini as she shares new Instagram photos ahead of her Miss Universe 2026 journey in Puerto Rico.

Bea Millan Windorski is turning up the heat as she gears up for Miss Universe, trading her polished pageant headshot for a series of sizzling bikini photos.

The Miss Universe Philippines 2026 titleholder gave her Instagram followers a glimpse of her beach-ready look in a crimson-red two-piece swimsuit, which she paired with a matching sarong knotted at the hip.

The photos show Bea confidently working the camera, putting her toned physique on display as she gets ready for the international competition.

“All gas no brakes,” she wrote in the caption, adding, “See U in two weeks, Puerto Rico!”

The post adds to the buzz surrounding Bea, who first caught attention with her official Miss Universe headshot. In that portrait, she sported straight, dark hair and a strapless white top for a sleek, understated look.

Bea earned the right to represent the Philippines after winning the Miss Universe Philippines crown in May. Competing for La Union, she emerged victorious over 49 other candidates.

Now, the beauty queen is preparing to take the Philippine sash to the Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico this November.

 

Diplomacy and self-respect

BY ANNA CRISTINA TUAZON

OCTOBER 22, 2026

If we want to use force, we may easily win, but no, we will not choose force, and we love peace.” These were the words of Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan that provoked condemnation from numerous Filipino lawmakers, with Sen. Risa Hontiveros ultimately proposing that the ambassador be considered a persona non grata. The Chinese embassy seemed undeterred, however, and doubled down, saying, “On maritime disputes, China has exercised great restraint. However, the Philippines should not take it as weakness and further challenge our patience regardless of boundary and bottom line.” It also singled out the House legislators who released a statement critical of the Chinese ambassador’s statements, with the embassy reposting the statement with the caption, “Put on record. You are now on the list.”

A closer look at the Chinese Embassy in Manila’s X account would show a consistent pattern of stern rebukes and criticisms against individual Filipino government officials as well as against the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Honestly, I had to check whether this was a genuine account, as this was highly atypical of a diplomatic office whose goal is supposedly to strengthen bilateral relations.

It so happened that I was able to visit the Office of Protocol at the DFA recently to provide a talk on mental health. From the few stories that were shared, it was evident that they are consummate professionals. They are always careful and mindful of their words, with meticulous attention to detail. They carried themselves with grace, despite admissions that they rarely sleep. They shared stories of being assigned to countries with harsh, depressing winters and of bombs flying overhead. They shared where they were when the COVID-19 pandemic struck and how they addressed the fatalities among Filipino nurses. They talked of providing assistance to Filipinos who needed help, sometimes having to accompany them home themselves. They also shared the strain of their job on their families, who either have to travel and adjust with them or who have to be left behind. Their role requires that they keep calm during a crisis, of which there was plenty (and seemingly never-ending). Their job exposes them to a variety of personalities, both powerful and small, and they are tasked—no matter what—to stay professional.

BAHALA NA!

 

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By Klaus Döring

Ever since I was a kid, I often heard the phrase/expression, "Bahala na.", usually in reference to being presented with something that's beyond one's control and leaving the outcome up to fate, GOD, or to the heavens.

In later years as I grew up, I was exposed to many philosophies, religions, and histories of a wide array of people. One of those was of the Vikings. Now, as I've understood it, the equivalent to the Christian idea of "Heaven" is the Norse "Valhalla".

Learning of this, it always piqued my curiosity if the Vikings ever traveled to the Philippine Islands and if, possibly, the origin of that phrase/expression of, "Bahala na!" has roots leading back to the Norse's "Valhalla".

From the sheer goodness of one's heart - are we really doing even small things for our fellow creatures?  Hey, don't you see it? We are becoming more and more uninterested. We live without concern. We are not making the difference. We don't even try or think about it. We have no influence or weight - neither good nor bad. Is that really what we want?

The taxi driver has learned his way and makes a detour without his conscience pricking him in taking my purse: "Nong, asa ka? Diretso lang!" ... "Sorry Sir!"

On the other hand, while walking a short distance somewhere down town, I don't care about the (blind?) beggar, who might really need a single centavo. Many other "business beggars" or swindlers have dulled my usually open handed character. Bahala na - suddenly, I don't care!

Several years ago, while riding a Jeepney (yes, I always loved to do so!), I listened to two passengers. "You know, our neighbor suffers from lung cancer. He asked me for a loan because he needs to be hospitalized." "And, what did you do?" -  'Wala, nothing, bahala siya. Why did he never quit smoking as I have told him already a long time ago!"

Well, here we are! Why should I help other people around me, if, on the other hand, MY cries of help or urgent appeals have been rejected, as intentionally unanswered? Indifference or egoism? It seems to be a privilege for us to close our eyes, ears, and mouth in such an indifferent and shameful way, that we hurt those who seek our attention.

Somebody tries to become our friend. Sure, why not?

Somebody was hired as a leader and needs the support of his or her staff. Sure, why not?

Somebody is ill and is suffering from persecution and needs us. Sure, why not?

Somebody needs our advice because he or she is facing a difficult decision or homelessness or living alone or losing the job. Sure, why not?

Somebody suffers overwhelming prejudice, provocation, and loss of reputation and badly needs the involvement of another helping hand. Sure, why not?

Because of indifference, we keep on destroying our good nature and the whole globe by unintentional or international contamination of the environment. Indifference allows wars instead of looking for peace. Indifference allows man to hide behind stupid excuses. Indifference goes so far that the employees of a company do not care about their work and jobs by wasting time and money. They must not be surprised if inevitable bankruptcy results.

Bahala na? I don't care? Another human scourge...!

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