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Ditas Olaguer-Consunji
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The grace of letting go
by Ditas Olaguer-Consunji - July 19, 2026 - 9:00am
We grow up believing that winners never quit. We admire persistence, grit and the determination to fight until the end. But life eventually teaches us a quiet truth: many of us learn the hard way that...
When cruelty goes viral
by Ditas Olaguer-Consunji - July 11, 2026 - 5:46pm
In a culture where public shaming and online outrage are the norm, compassion may be the rarest form of courage left.
The rise of job hugging
by Ditas Olaguer-Consunji - July 4, 2026 - 5:54pm
For many workers today, stability has become more important than status. 
A Father's Day tribute: When dads teach us courage
by Ditas Olaguer-Consunji - June 21, 2026 - 8:18am
On this day of honoring fathers and the men who nurture and guide us, I think of my own dad, Eduardo “Ed” Olaguer, who passed away in August 2017.
Maidless but not hopeless
by Ditas Olaguer-Consunji - June 14, 2026 - 4:13pm
Having a good and reliable live-in housekeeper as I navigate a season of healing and recovery is a blessing.
The secrets of humble pie
by Ditas Olaguer-Consunji - June 7, 2026 - 8:00am
In an era where self-promotion is often identified with self-worth, perhaps one of the most nourishing things we can serve our souls is a slice of humble pie.
The enduring gift of handwritten words
by Ditas Olaguer-Consunji - May 31, 2026 - 8:00am
As I lay in bed, my eyes drifted to an old beige storage box filled with letters and cards from my husband, children, friends and work colleagues.
A gentle guide for bed rotters: The art of bed lounging
by Ditas Olaguer-Consunji - May 24, 2026 - 8:34am
Recently, I discovered a trendy new term that practically describes my life these days as a retiree and cancer warrior: bed rotting.
Life after a layoff: Finding ground when the ground shifts
by Ditas Olaguer-Consunji - May 17, 2026 - 9:29am
Few things unsettle modern life as quickly as a job layoff.
Mothering in the digital age
by Ditas Olaguer-Consunji - May 10, 2026 - 8:59am
As we celebrate moms and nurturers today, I am reminded that motherhood has always come with its share of challenges.
Living with El Niño: The art of staying cool
by Ditas Olaguer-Consunji - May 3, 2026 - 9:00am
There is a kind of heat that doesn’t simply visit.
How to stay grounded in success
by Ditas Olaguer-Consunji - April 26, 2026 - 1:11pm
Success, in all its forms, is a beautiful thing.
How to handle the green-eyed monsters in your life
by Ditas Olaguer-Consunji - April 19, 2026 - 9:03am
Every now and then, we encounter “green-eyed monsters.”
The quiet power of a healing breakfast
by Ditas Olaguer-Consunji - April 14, 2026 - 7:52am
Some mornings feel different when you are undergoing treatment.
The art of a digital picnic
by Ditas Olaguer-Consunji - April 5, 2026 - 12:23pm
In a world where our thumbs do more walking than our feet, the idea of a “digital picnic” feels both quaint and quietly radical.
The ministry of presence
by Ditas Olaguer-Consunji - March 29, 2026 - 8:00am
When people we care about face an unpleasant situation, there is a powerful gift we can offer: our presence.
Keeping good people: Retention strategies that work
by Ditas Olaguer-Consunji - March 22, 2026 - 9:04am
Many companies are facing economic pressure, high turnover and the growing imperative to “AI-proof” their workforce.
Living well on 'energy-saving mode'
by Ditas Olaguer-Consunji - March 15, 2026 - 2:50pm
These days, “saving energy” seems to mean more than simply switching off lights before leaving a room.
Let peace begin with me
by Ditas Olaguer-Consunji - March 8, 2026 - 9:48am
News alerts arrive faster than we can process them.
Decluttering clutter
by Ditas Olaguer-Consunji - March 1, 2026 - 8:50am
Life rarely pauses long enough for everything to feel in order.
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