Episodes
It's our 100th episode! And after 99 conversations about why and how you should try hard, I think it's time to start asking ourselves how to know if it's time to stop trying. Let's talk about 4 signs that it's time to let go in this episode. If you have your own stories and questions to "Ask Lyqa," you can send them here: bit.ly/asklyqapod
Published 10/22/23
Do you feel left out sa inyong friend group? Hindi ba swak ang sense of humor mo sa kanila? Anong pwedeng gawin to feel like you belong? If you have your own stories and questions to "Ask Lyqa," you can send them here: bit.ly/asklyqapod
Published 10/19/23
This is for those na sumusubok kahit sinusubok ng panahon. Let's talk about the camel and the horse, what makes them different, kung alin ka sa kanila, and what we can all learn from each other when it comes to surviving the difficult challenges in life.
Published 10/19/23
Libre raw mangarap pero bakit parang ang mahal nila tuparin? Let's talk about the cost of dreams (and hindi lang pera ha) in this new episode.
Published 10/08/23
Are you ready to come face to face with the best and worst of your self? Or are you scared to face your insecurities? What can we do to improve ourselves? Pag-usapan natin 'yan in this episode. If you have your own stories and questions to "Ask Lyqa," you can send them here: bit.ly/asklyqapod
Published 10/04/23
Do you find yourself constantly and consistently comparing yourself to others? Let's talk about 4 things that could help you focus on things that matter more. If you have your own stories and questions to "Ask Lyqa," you can send them here: bit.ly/asklyqapod
Published 10/01/23
Gusto mong mag-doctor pero gusto ka nilang maging CPA. You want independence, but they want you to be the breadwinner kaya nakakawalang-gana na. Could or should you keep your dreams alive? Let's talk about what you can choose to do when it seems like you don't have a choice in this episode. If you have your own stories and questions to "Ask Lyqa," you can send them here: bit.ly/asklyqapod
Published 09/27/23
Let's talk about the different degrees of friendships, why unfriending happens, and (ehem) how it can happen in this podcast episode.
Published 09/20/23
Mayroon ba talagang tamang inggit? Where do we draw the line between good and bad envy? Let's talk about the three phases of tamang inggit in this podcast episode. If you have your own stories and questions to "Ask Lyqa," you can send them here: bit.ly/asklyqapod
Published 09/15/23
Paano kung 1 year nang graduate pero hindi pa rin nagtatrabaho ang inyong bunso? Zandy and I talked about the possible reasons why ganito ang situation and some steps you could take to help them fly in this new podcast episode. If you have your own stories and questions to "Ask Lyqa," you can send them here: bit.ly/asklyqapod
Published 09/06/23
Does everyone have a right to have and share their opinion? Are all opinions created equal? And should we give everyone the opportunity to share theirs? These are just some of the questions we'll explore in this conversation. I'll share some facts about facts and opinions and my opinions on facts and opinions. ------------------------------------ If you’re ready to try hard, let’s get started. Get your ⁠⁠I Don’t Just Try, I Try Hard Planner by Lyqa Maravilla here.⁠⁠ Join...
Published 08/30/23
Actually, I think you need four. In this podcast episode, we'll talk about the 4 types of hobbies that could help boost your mood, start a side gig, and build a growth mindset. ------------------ If you’re ready to try hard, let’s get started. Get your ⁠I Don’t Just Try, I Try Hard Planner by Lyqa Maravilla here.⁠ Join the Trying Hard Community here. Follow the podcast: Facebook | Tiktok | Instagram | Youtube Please send your questions, stories, and letters through this form:...
Published 08/14/23
Do you care too little or too much about what other people think about you? How can self-awareness keep you from being too self-confident or self-conscious? Let's talk about that in this new podcast episode (while I try not to be too self-conscious while recording this raw 😅). ------------------------------------ If you’re ready to try hard, let’s get started. Get your ⁠⁠I Don’t Just Try, I Try Hard Planner by Lyqa Maravilla here.⁠⁠ Join the ⁠Trying Hard Community here.⁠ Follow...
Published 08/05/23
Are you thinking things over or are you overthinking? When is it too much? Let's talk about 5 tips that can help you keep yourself from drowning in those thoughts. ------------------------------------ If you’re ready to try hard, let’s get started. Get your ⁠⁠⁠I Don’t Just Try, I Try Hard Planner by Lyqa Maravilla here.⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠Trying Hard Community here.⁠⁠ Follow the podcast: ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ Please send your questions, stories,...
Published 07/29/23
We see people use these every day, but what do they really mean, and how should we react to them? Let’s talk about these color-coded flags in this new podcast episode.
Published 06/27/23
Why does good always lose? What does evil do well that good does badly? Let's talk about 4 things that we can learn from the dark side that can help us in fighting for what's right in this podcast episode. – If you’re ready to try hard, let’s get started. The I Don’t Just Try, I Try Hard Planner by Lyqa Maravilla is still available here. Join the Trying Hard Podcast Community here.
Published 06/04/23
Everything comes at a cost. Just because you’re not the one paying doesn’t make it free. Let’s talk about how being too kind can actually be unkind and how we can keep ourselves from crossing the line.
Published 05/22/23
Shhh… They say knowledge is power. Are you giving other people too much power by sharing too much about yourself? Let’s talk about the value of privacy in this podcast episode.
Published 05/13/23
We talked about the importance of setting boundaries. Now, it’s time to talk about how we set one.
Published 05/01/23
It can be really difficult to set boundaries. So, before we even talk about how we can do that, let’s talk about 3 things that setting boundaries is NOT.
Published 02/12/23
Do you hate Mondays? I do, too. Let’s talk about 4 reasons why Mondays can be extra challenging and a few things that could (maybe) help us learn to love them instead.
Published 01/28/23
What do you find funny? What does that say about you? How do we know if it’s too much? Let’s talk about the different types of comedy and a few guard rails that could spell the difference between having fun with someone and making fun of them.
Published 01/21/23
After 2 years and 76 episodes of me giving you advice, I think it’s time we talk about reasons why you shouldn’t follow them.
Published 01/15/23
I’ve been hearing this a lot lately. And though it’s meant to be a joke, I think it says a lot about the current state of social media and the world. Will this suggestion do more harm than good? Let’s talk about it in this episode.
Published 01/08/23
Are you scared of making a mistake? Why are you so afraid? If you’re anything like me, it may be because you’re scared of what’s at stake. But what I noticed is that we often have an inaccurate view of the stakes of our mistakes. How do we relieve some of the pressure? Let’s talk about that in this episode.
Published 12/13/22