Mingyaw was the first to join our home. We were only supposed to take care of him while his owner was sick, but after months of bonding, we ended up adopting him. A few weeks later, Butchukoy came along. He was a stray I didn’t feel too comfortable with at first because I used to be scared of dogs due to past experiences. But my dad liked him a lot. When Butchukoy was taken to the pound, my dad rescued him, and slowly I grew close to him. He became the first dog I’ve truly connected with. I also used to be cautious around cats, but now I feel completely at ease with both of them. They bring so much happiness into my life, and I’m incredibly grateful to have them.

After taking the test, I got ISFP-T, and I genuinely agree with most of the description. Everyone who knows me already sees me as an introvert because I’m usually very quiet and shy, especially when meeting new people. That’s the first impression I tend to give off. But once I’m comfortable around someone, it’s like a switch flips, and I can actually be very loud, expressive, and energetic. I remember one time when my friend brought her boyfriend to hang out with our group, and I ended up being the one to start the conversation with him, cracking jokes and asking him questions like I was interviewing him. He even told me I reminded him of a friend back in his hometown because our personalities were similar. It honestly surprised me because I know I usually come across as reserved, but in moments like that, I can be really outgoing, especially when I feel safe in a group I’m close with.

Even though I can seem confident in those kinds of situations, the truth is that I struggle a lot with insecurity. I constantly doubt myself, overthink almost everything, and feel the need to get reassurance or opinions from others before making a decision. I find socializing really difficult because I tend to get awkward, have trouble keeping conversations going, and often avoid eye contact without meaning to. I also have a hard time expressing what I’m truly feeling, and even in moments where I know I should speak up, I usually just stay quiet to avoid conflict. I tend to bottle things up, but I also care deeply, which makes me overthink and feel guilty if I think I might have upset someone. I often reach out to people to clarify things or apologize, just to make sure everything is okay. I’m not the artsy type in the traditional sense, I don’t paint or sculpt, but I do get creative when it comes to things I enjoy, like decorating or designing my room. I space out a lot, even when I’m with people I’m closest to, and while I try to stay organized by making schedules and lists, I usually don’t follow them, which makes me feel all over the place sometimes. Overall, I’d say I’m a chill, go-with-the-flow kind of person who keeps a lot in but feels everything very deeply.

How can your Personality Type help you become a person with and for others?

Being an ISFP helps me become a person with and for others because I care a lot, even if I don’t always show it through words. I’m not the type to give long advice or big speeches, but I try to make people feel seen and understood in quiet ways. When someone seems off, I notice. I check on them, listen, or just stay beside them so they don’t feel alone. I help more through actions than words, like being there when I’m needed or doing small thoughtful things that show I care. I avoid conflict as much as possible, not because I don’t have anything to say, but because I don’t want to hurt anyone or make things worse. Even when I feel like I should speak up, I hold back if I think it might cause tension. Instead, I try to make people feel safe and at ease just by being present and calm. I overthink a lot and get anxious that I’ve upset someone, so I reach out and ask just to be sure we’re okay. I’d rather clear things up than let someone feel bad in silence. I may be quiet and lowkey, but I try to be someone others can rely on emotionally. I don’t need to be in the center of attention to make a difference. Just being there in a supportive and caring way is how I show up for others.

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How are you? How's life? Ano ginagawa mo rn? Did u finally decided on kung anong course kukunin mo and is it something na u actually wanted or something you're passionate about? or baka naman napilitan ka nalang mag pili ng course or job so gi last minute mo nanaman hayss. Pero fr tho I really hope na happy ka right now, or at least happier than I am right now. Baka if ma read mo to in the future sabihan mo ako cherish this moment chuchu and siguro noh true yun, pero sana naman happy parin ako in the future. I hope friends parin kayo sa fnk, sa adobros, sana ga laag parin kayo, naga keep in touch and stuff, pati shs friends mo din, sana di kayo nag drift apart ng jhs shs friends mo, I really really wish na hindi, I hope close parin kayo especially ang fnk. I hope okay din sila papa mama Isay, sana medyo okay okay na ang business, hindi na sila masyado ga away, na very healthy and strong parin sila. Sana naka move out na kayo, hindi na kayo ginabother ni Tito, I hope all is well talaga in the future. AND OMG SI MINGYAW AND BUTCHUKOY PLS SANA HAPPY AND HEALTHY PARIN SILA PLS SANA ACTIVE PARIN AND HEALTHY ANG AKING MGA BABIES. Tas ano how about your love life HAHAHHAHAHAHA ano ba updates jan, no partner since birth ka parin ba o baka naman may someone orrr baka complicated haysss. Hay nako basta don't be tanga, stop being a bare minimum enjoyer, stop overlooking red flags, know your worth, don't be afraid to leave or walk away jud if you don't feel your worth na or di kana happy, stop trying to satisfy others, think about yourself rin. Oh and sana you graduated with honors ha bantay jud, don't tell me lahat ng efforts ko wasted di talaga yan pwede, keep doing your best and really push yourself talaga, NEVER mo pabayaan studies mo, yan lang meron ka, kaya galingan mo talaga kas imagine ano nanaman pangsibihin nila lola the moment you mess up. Sana you've improved na din, like I hope mas naging extroverted kana or kahit easier to get along with others or socialize with others, di yung palagi ka nalang awkward u, laging quiet na makalimutan ng iba na ga exist ka. Sana naka develop ka din ng new skills ad talents, sana meron kang something outside of acads. Lowkey malaki expectation ko, so I know na you know na I would be lying if I told you na no pressure kasi yes pressure talaga. Pero I believe naman na kayo mo yan uy, you've come this far, what's a few more years noh. Anywaysss overall sana lang happy and satisfied ka with yourself, na achieve mo goals mo or kahit parang malapit mo na ma achieve yk, like parang may progress lang kesa sa wala. Goodluck andddd wish me luck din, sana maka graduate. Saranghae self, kaya mo yan.

Level of Stress: 7/10

Stressors:

• Academic stressors: exams, quizzes, deadlines, and performance tasks, worsened by procrastination and time management struggles.

• Personal insecurities: issues with acne, weight, and body image, leading to self-doubt and loss of confidence.

• Family and home stressors: financial instability, family business struggles, messy environment, and household arguments.

• Life pressures: uncertainty about the future, fear of making wrong decisions, and pressure from peers and society.

Effects of Stress:

• Physical: acne breakouts, fatigue, headaches, dizziness, lack of sleep.

• Mental/Emotional: overthinking, feeling drained, crying without reason, irritability, self-doubt, dissociation/numbness.

• Behavioral: binge eating, procrastination, cramming, excessive phone use, lashing out, zoning out, poor focus.

Coping Strategies:

• Current coping strategies:

  • Watching movies/shows → temporary escape and relaxation.

  • Scrolling on social media → distraction but sometimes worsens stress.

  • Spending time with friends → reduces loneliness and provides emotional support.

• Healthier alternative suggested:

  • Replace excessive phone use with mindful activities like journaling or listening to music without distractions.

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Sentence Completions:

• Conflict Response: avoids and isolates self, though wants to learn healthier confrontation.

• Anxiety/Nervousness: prefers being alone, calms down through breathing, self-talk, and mindset shifts (“YOLO, don’t overthink it”).

• Managing Emotions: struggles when problems pile up, leading to emotional outbursts, especially in conflicts with family (e.g., sister).

• When Others Share Feelings: feels honored and values trust, likes making others feel safe to open up.

• Practicing Empathy: tries to put self in others’ shoes and show care through small supportive gestures.

• Recognizing Emotions in Others: gave reassurance to a friend insecure about her haircut, which helped lift her mood.

• How EI Helps: allows pausing, naming emotions, and responding thoughtfully instead of impulsively.

• Improving Emotional Regulation: aims to think before speaking, asking “Is this necessary? Is this kind? Will this help?”

• Importance of EI: prevents conflicts, encourages awareness, reflection, and peaceful relationships.

• Benefits of Developing EI: leads to resilience, stronger relationships, deeper connections, and a more meaningful life.

  
  

Reflection:

• Difficult Experience: loss of my grandfather (lolo) deeply affected me.

  • Initial reaction: shock, regret, and avoidance of showing emotions publicly.

  • Coping: isolation, humor as a defense mechanism, hiding emotions from family.

  • Struggles: bottling up feelings, difficulty opening up deeply.

• Other Experience: crying after barely passing a math quiz.

  • Felt embarrassed and guilty since others didn’t pass.

  • Realization: my own struggles and emotions are still valid, even if others have it worse.

  • Goal: be gentler with herself and provide a safe space for others to open up too.

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Creating the mind map helped me in reflecting on my own learning process and how I can better take care of my growth as a whole person by making me realize how much I rely on both structured and creative ways of learning. For example, I noticed that writing reviewers helps me remember while writing, but it also takes a lot of time, so I need to balance it with faster methods like self-quizzing. I also saw how teaching my schoolmate neighbor after studying is not just for her benefit but also for mine, since it forces me to really understand the lesson. It also reminded me that I learn best with visuals, like when I imagined the number sequence for Republic Act 8293 to remember it. Knowing all this helps me choose study habits that are effective but not too exhausting, so I can take care of my growth as a student and as a person.

In what ways can you apply what you discovered about your thinking style to pursue excellence (magis) in your daily study habits and responsibilities as an Atenean?

I can apply what I discovered by using my best methods more intentionally. For example, instead of always making long reviewers, I can mix it with watching short, lively YouTube videos that explain the topic well so I save time. I can keep using the Feynman technique with my schoolmate neighbor to check my understanding while helping her too. I’ll also use more of my visual memory tricks, like turning concepts into scenarios or number patterns, so I can memorize faster without just repeating things over and over. Overall, combining these habits and managing my time better, can help me study more efficiently and still have energy for other Atenean responsibilities like group work or extracurriculars. This way, I’m not just working harder, but also working smarter.

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• Title: Mind Full to Mindful: Elyza’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan

• Main focus: Ways to maintain mental health and wellbeing

• Key activities:

  • Hanging out with friends

  • Cuddling and playing with pets

  • Taking afternoon naps and sleeping early

• Main ideas:

  • Friendships reduce stress and improve happiness (Abrams, 2023)

  • Pets provide comfort and emotional support (HABRI, 2024)

  • Good sleep boosts mood and focus (Tompa, 2025)

Family: loving but imperfect; shows care through small sacrifices and everyday consistency; taught that real love means patience, effort, and quiet support.

Friends: source of comfort, laughter, and understanding; each group (childhood, JHS, SHS) built strong emotional bonds and safe spaces; love shown through presence, empathy, and shared memories.

Pets: cat (Mingyaw) and dog (Butchukoy) give unconditional love and comfort; represent peace, loyalty, and emotional support during stressful times.

Lessons Learned: love isn’t always grand, it’s in consistency, sacrifice, and showing up; taught to value both quiet and expressive forms of love.

Type of Love: mostly companionate, built on intimacy, trust, and commitment across family, friends, and pets.

Emotions Felt: warmth, safety, peace, and happiness; calmness from pets, joy from friends, and grounding love from family.

Influence: shaped compassion, understanding, loyalty, and appreciation for love in all its forms, family, friendship, and care for animals.

• Family often argues and yells, which causes stress and sadness.

• Grateful for their love, care, and support despite imperfections.

• Wishes for more involvement and family bonding moments.

• Learned responsibility, gratitude, and patience from them.

• Seeing both good and bad helps me grow and understand them better.

1. Was the subject Personal Development helpful for you? How did this subject help you know

yourself more?

Yes, Personal Development was very helpful for me. At first, I didn’t pay much attention to the subject, but over time, I slowly started to appreciate it, especially because of my teacher, who really made me enjoy learning it. It helped me understand myself better and allowed me to express my creativity through activities like Padlet making. I was able to talk about and write things I never thought I would open up about. It made me feel lighter, as if a weight had been lifted off my shoulders.

Every activity and written work was exciting, and I genuinely had fun creating them. It became one of my favorite subjects because it not only encouraged self-expression, but also discussed topics that not many people feel comfortable talking about, such as mental health, stressors, and family. Through these lessons, I became more aware of my strengths and weaknesses, and how I can improve myself. I realized that maybe I do have skills in creating or designing, something I never believed I had talent for. By reflecting on my personal problems, I became more aware of what I should change in myself and how I can grow as a person

2. What were your key takeaways from the subject?

Personal Development taught me that just because I’m in the science strand doesn’t mean every subject has to be difficult or require me to use my brain at full capacity all the time. It reminded me that there should be a balance between intelligence and character. Even if I focus on academic work and my future medical career, it won’t matter as much if I don’t develop who I am as a person.

As much as logic and knowledge are important, having this subject helped me better understand myself, my situations, and how I handle conflicts. These lessons will help me not only in my chosen career, but in everyday life as well. This subject gave me a space to grow emotionally, mentally, and personally and that’s something I truly value and appreciate about the subject. It also allowed me to slow down and reflect. Sometimes, we get so caught up in requirements, deadlines, and expectations that we forget to check on ourselves. Personal Development encouraged me to look inward, question my habits, understand my emotions, and acknowledge the things I need to improve. It taught me that growth is not just about what I learn in books, but also how I treat myself and others. It also reminded me that we are all still learning. We are all figuring ourselves out, and that’s okay. What matters is that we’re willing to grow, reflect, and become better versions of ourselves and that’s a lesson I’ll carry with me long after this school year ends.

3. What two topics were your favorites and why?

My favorite topics were knowing oneself, personal and social relationships, the challenges of middle and late adolescence, emotional intelligence, and mental health and well-being. For knowing oneself, I really enjoyed taking the personality test to see what type I was. At first I wasn’t sure if the results fit me, but now I think they’re actually very accurate. It was interesting and fun because I learned something new about who I am and how people with similar personalities behave too. For personal and social relationships, I liked how we got to talk about the people we love and appreciate. While doing Written Work 2, I realized just how many people I have in my life who care about me, and it made me appreciate life more. Sometimes we forget to acknowledge the people who stay, support, and love us quietly, so I’m glad this topic reminded me of that. For the challenges of middle and late adolescence, I appreciated how it made me reflect on what stresses me out and how I cope with my problems. It made me more aware of the unhealthy habits I tend to do and how I can slowly change them. I think this was important because most teenagers go through things silently, and sometimes all we really need is awareness and guidance. For emotional intelligence, this is a topic I believe many people still lack. I’m not perfect, and I can still be immature in how I react sometimes, but emotional intelligence is about being aware of your weaknesses and still choosing to grow. It teaches you how to respond instead of just reacting, and that’s something I’m genuinely trying to improve on.

Lastly, mental health and well-being. I like this topic because even though people know about mental health, they don’t always understand it deeply. There’s still stigma, and it doesn’t get talked about properly. I’m grateful that Personal Development did. A lot of people struggle quietly, and most of the time it goes unnoticed and unchecked. For example, with the recent passing of Emman Atienza, she had been struggling since she was young. She fought for so long and hid her pain well. It just shows how people can look perfectly happy on the outside while hurting inside. That’s why kindness matters. Even small acts of compassion can make a difference. I really wish people learned to be a little kinder. Overall, these topics helped me become more self-aware and more understanding of the people around me. They taught me to look deeper, reflect more, and grow not only academically but emotionally and socially too. Personal Development reminded me that becoming a better person isn’t just about intelligence, but also heart, empathy, and awareness.

• My goal is to become a licensed anesthesiologist who provides safe and reliable care to patients in Davao City. I

• I'm currently taking the STEM Pre-Science Track at Ateneo de Davao Senior High School to prepare for medical-related courses.

• For college, I plan to take BS in Biology at San Pedro College to build my foundation in science and research.

• I’ll focus on maintaining a high GPA and preparing for the National Medical Admission Test (NMAT).

• After finishing my degree, I’ll enter Davao Medical School Foundation for medical training and internships.

• Once I graduate, I’ll take the Physician Licensure Exam and pursue residency in Anesthesiology at a government-accredited hospital.

• After residency, I’ll take the Diplomate Board Exam to become a certified specialist and later work as a hospital anesthesiologist in Davao City.

• My goal is to become a licensed anesthesiologist who provides safe and reliable care to patients in Davao City. I

• I'm currently taking the STEM Pre-Science Track at Ateneo de Davao Senior High School to prepare for medical-related courses.

• For college, I plan to take BS in Biology at San Pedro College to build my foundation in science and research.

• I’ll focus on maintaining a high GPA and preparing for the National Medical Admission Test (NMAT).

• After finishing my degree, I’ll enter Davao Medical School Foundation for medical training and internships.

• Once I graduate, I’ll take the Physician Licensure Exam and pursue residency in Anesthesiology at a government-accredited hospital.

• After residency, I’ll take the Diplomate Board Exam to become a certified specialist and later work as a hospital anesthesiologist in Davao City.