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Best Things to do in 2023


It's hard to believe that 2023 is here already. The world is changing so quickly, and we can't wait to see what the future holds. One thing is certain: 2023 will be exciting! Here are some things we think you should do in 2023:

Visit the Cherry Blossom Festival in Japan

Japan is a truly magical place to visit. I missed going back in Japan for Cherry Blosom festival.  I remember back in 2015 when I first landed in the land of the rising sun.  The cherry blossoms are beautiful and make for great photo opportunities, but you don't have to wait for them when you can see them all year round. If you're looking for something more active, there's plenty of culture and history to explore in Japan as well!

The Cherry Blossom Festival in Japan is one of the best times of year to visit this country because it's filled with amazing events like parades, fireworks shows and performances by local celebrities (like Cho Jin-woong). Like we also have that here in the Philippines right, in Baguio Panagbenga. 

If you're into anime or video games or have friends who do—or if even just want some time alone with your loved ones—this festival is perfect because it gives everyone an excuse not only enjoy what they're doing but also experience everything else that makes life exciting here: meeting new people; seeing sights like temples; eating delicious food at restaurants run by locals who know how important their jobs are -all while enjoying nature outside their comfort zone...

The Great Barrier Reef is still alive!

The Great Barrier Reef is still alive, and it's one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. It's also a World Heritage Site and home to over 1,500 species of fish.

The reef is so large that you'll need several days to explore it in depth. If you're looking for a less-touristy experience, head out at night when the stars come out—you'll see what makes this place so special up close!

Start your own non-profit organization

A nonprofit organization is a legal entity that operates with the purpose of promoting public welfare.   It can be run by one person or a group of people, who are called board members.

I started creating community funded like non-profit organization using facebook group.  Today its easier to do so.  If you want to participate in donating your used clothes, or simply you want to declutter, you can join our Facebook group here:  Donation Drive Philippines. 

If you want to start your own nonprofit organization, there are several benefits:

  • Your business can be completely tax deductible for all contributions made to it by donors (tax deductible).
  • You can receive grants from foundations and government agencies in order to fund specific projects or programs within your community (grants).

Learn to play guitar

Learning to play an instrument is a great way to get started with music, and the best part is that you can do it from the comfort of your own home. The learning curves for instruments like guitar, piano and drums are generally easier than those for violin or trumpet. And if you're really serious about playing an instrument well enough to perform in public (or just make some noise on), then there are plenty of opportunities out there: local bands often need players who can play at least one instrument well enough so as not to embarrass them when they hire musicians by showing up late or not knowing how long their set should go on for!

You might also consider learning how to play another type of instrument like harmonica or banjo—they're not exactly common instruments but they're definitely worth exploring too!

I started learning playing guitar when I was in highschool and up until now I am still learning it.

Skydive

Skydiving is a fun activity for the whole family. You can do it in many different places around the world, and it's a great way to see new places and experience new things.  One of the biggest on my bucket list is skydiving.  One to pray for is skydiving in Australia or in Dubai.  Surely one thing that I am not going to leave earth without doing.

Learn a new language

Learning a new language is one of the best things you can do in your 20s.  As for me, when started learning Spanish back in 2010 it is for career advancement reason.  You may also use that too.  You may check this blog that I created for learning a new language here.

If you want to learn something new, there are lots of ways to do it. You can take classes at a local community center or university.  As for me, I started studying in-class at Instituto Cervantes de Manila it took me 6 months to get the hang of it because I use it for work, or you may download free apps that teach you how to speak the language and write it down in your own words. There are also apps like Duolingo (which teaches basic vocabulary) and Babbel (which teaches grammar) that will help you become fluent in these languages quickly enough so that when students start talking about them at work tomorrow morning, everyone knows what they're talking about!

There may be some costs associated with these programs—but when compared against having no knowledge at all about a foreign culture... well...

Remember to take time for yourself

  • Take time for yourself.
  • Relax and unwind.
  • Do something you enjoy, such as reading a book or going for a walk.
  • Think about what you want out of life and how your goals can help others in the future, too. You might also want to think about how much time each person has in their day; if they don’t have enough time for themselves, then why should we? We need our own space so that we can recharge our batteries when necessary!
  • Be honest with yourself—what is it that makes spending time with others difficult? Is there someone who makes it hard for everyone else around them?"

Show Love

  • Love is the most important thing in life.
  • Love is what makes us human.
  • Love is what makes the world go round.
  • Love is what makes the world a better place to live in, so that we can all be together as one people instead of being divided by race and religion or any other differences we might have (like our favorite sports team).

Take Up a New Hobby

You don't have to be an expert at anything to get started, but it's important that you find something that interests you. If you want to learn a new skill and take up a new hobby, this is the perfect time of year for it! Make sure whatever activity or project interests you doesn't require too much time commitment—this can be difficult when trying out new things and learning from mistakes (which will happen).

Here are some suggestions:

  • Learn how to cook an exotic dish from your favorite restaurant (or even make one yourself)
  • Start doing yoga every day for at least 30 minutes
  • Try something new like painting with watercolors instead of acrylics

Explore

Explore is a wonderful thing to do. You can explore the world, or just your neighborhood.

There are many places that you can explore!

Be Kind to Yourself

Self-care is the best self-love. It's important to take time for yourself and consider your needs, because it's easy to get caught up in everyone else's happiness, but we all need some time to ourselves every now and then. When we do this, we feel better about ourselves, which makes us more likely to be kind towards others as well. If you're struggling with saying no or learning how to set boundaries with people who are affecting your happiness negatively (or vice versa), here are some tips on how best love yourself:

  • Learn how much sleep each night will give you energy throughout the day (and beyond). If a friend asks if they can come over later than usual because their kid has soccer practice at 3pm instead of 2pm like planned—say yes! Or maybe just go out for lunch instead of ordering takeout food? You'll feel better about yourself after taking care of yourself first thing in the morning than when eating something processed from fast food restaurants late into evening hours after work ends around midnight...and so on...

Be Kind to Others

Be kind to others.  Remember to help your EQ.  Always remember how your EQ can help your business.

It's true that we can't control what another person is going through, but it's important for us to be kind—to everyone around us. Whether it's a small gesture or a big act of kindness, kindness shows that you care about how your actions affect others and how they might respond back in return.

If you're already doing this sort of thing at home (or anywhere else), then keep up the good work! But if not, now is the time to start being more mindful of your interactions with others.

Give Generously

Giving generously is one of the most beautiful things you can do for yourself, your community and the world.  

There are many benefits to giving: it helps keep our hearts open, it’s fun, and it keeps us connected with other people who are doing good work in their lives. It also opens up new opportunities for us to grow as individuals and change the world around us through our actions.

Giving money or volunteer time doesn't have to be complicated at all – we've got plenty of tips on how you can give generously without spending too much time or money!

Travel Somewhere to See Something You Never Thought Possible

How about a trip to somewhere new? You can see the world's most beautiful sights and experience new cultures, languages and customs. Traveling will open your eyes to different ways of life that you might not have thought possible. 

You may want to go somewhere for the first time just because it looks amazing: a trip to Machu Picchu, for example, or Mount Everest Base Camp (we're not recommending either). But if you've always wanted something else from your travels—like seeing how people live in other countries—you should definitely consider taking this trip!

Learn Something New Everyday

Learning something new every day is essential to your development as a person. It helps you grow, learn, and become better equipped to deal with the world around you. But how do we make sure that we're constantly learning?

It's not easy—we all have busy lives and there are so many things competing for our attention. But it's possible! Here are some tips on how you can prioritize learning:

  • Find time in your schedule to learn something new every day (even if it's just an hour)
  • Pick one thing at a time: don't try to do them all at once or else it will feel overwhelming
  • Make sure whatever course of action you choose has practical application for real-world situations

Drink More Water

Drinking more water is one of the best things you can do for your body. It's also something that most people don't take the time to do, but it's essential for maintaining good health and staying hydrated.

Drinking enough water helps keep your blood pressure normal, keeps your skin blemish-free and healthy looking, keeps your organs functioning properly (including the brain), aids digestion and helps lower cholesterol levels in the body.

The recommended intake for adults is about eight 8oz glasses of fluids every day—that's 2 quarts or 2 liters!

Clean Up the Earth (and your neighborhood)

Here are some ways you can help the environment:

  • Pick up trash and recycle. Don't just pretend that you've done it, because if everyone realizes how much trash there is in their neighborhood, they will start to put out more recycling bins and make a conscious effort to keep the Earth clean.
  • Plant trees. Trees help absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and clean water from pollution by absorbing toxins like pesticides and heavy metals before they reach our waterways (or at least they should). Even better than planting your own tree is donating one! You could plant one on someone else’s property too—you never know what kind of impact it might have on them too! Just make sure that whoever receives your donation agrees with its purpose first before donating something like this; otherwise there could be legal repercussions later down the line when things go wrong...

Grow a Garden or Plant a Tree (Or Both!)

Planting a tree is a great way to help the environment while also making your yard look nice. You can plant a tree for every birthday, anniversary, or other special occasion like Mother's Day or Father's Day. You can even plant a tree in memory of someone who has passed away.

This is a great family tradition that everyone can do together!

Save Energy and Money by Using Less of It

  • Use less energy:

This is a no-brainer. You can save money and help the environment by using less of it. If you're already doing this, congratulations! If not, start today! Turn off unused lights when they're not in use, use fans instead of air conditioning (or at least try to), turn off appliances when they're not being used, and so on. You'll be surprised at how much energy saving comes from simply doing things like this every day—and it will also make your life more enjoyable as well!

  • Use less water:

If you have access to running water for washing dishes or brushing teeth (or both), then go ahead and continue doing that until 2023 reaches its end date.* However if neither option applies then prepare yourself - because the only other option available is manual labor with buckets full of dirty water.* We don't recommend doing this unless absolutely necessary though—it's just too much work compared with using tap water straight from your faucet.* Instead try recycling leftover food scraps into compostable materials as mentioned above instead.* Or buy fresh produce locally instead - which means spending less time driving around town looking for farmers' markets while having healthier foods delivered right into their front doors without ever leaving home!

These are all great ideas for making this world better.

These are all great ideas for making this world better.

  • You can start by doing something every day, and then when you're done with that, move on to another thing. It's a great way to stay engaged in the process of making our world a better place!

Conclusion

Hopefully, you will have a lot of fun with these ideas. And if you don't, that's OK too! The point is to have some lightheartedness in your life.



 'My shield is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart. '

Psalms 7:10




Jack Marbida is a husband to his wife Wene and a father of 2 little boys Isaac and Israel, he is a financial advisor, speaker, and writer who helps families be financially stable and grow their relationships. He works with families to help them reach their goals by teaching them about financial literacy and helping them develop a healthy relationship with money.

He has been featured in Sun Life Financials and others for his work as a financial coach. He is also the founder of Online Advisors Financial Education, which provides free educational content through blogs and videos.

Jack speaks at conferences across the Philippines on topics such as family finances, and personal and professional growth.  

You can contact Jack Marbida through his social media accounts or email him at papajackph@gmail.com.

Cheers!