Hi Hilom Fam, we’re closing the week with two reminders: celebrate your creative spark and give yourself permission to slow down. 🎶 From Grentperez’s rise, a 13-year-old YouTube singer to millions of listeners, to a TEDx talk challenging the idea that Gen Z must be “perfect” all the time, these stories remind us that joy isn’t just in achieving. It’s also in simply being. As we head into the weekend, let’s make space for both our dreams and our rest.

✨ This Day’s Good Vibes

From Bedroom Covers to Millions

At 13, he uploaded his first cover from his bedroom. Now, Grentperez sings to millions around the world. His story is proof that talent grows when it’s nurtured with consistency, authenticity, and love for the craft — values deeply rooted in Filipino culture. It’s a reminder that your passions, no matter how small they start, can bloom into something extraordinary.

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The Pressure to Be Perfect

Myren Bobryk-Ozaki’s TEDx talk shines a light on the heavy weight Gen Z carries — excelling in school, extracurriculars, volunteering, and looking flawless online. This constant “do more, be more” mindset is hurting mental wellness. Myren’s message is simple yet powerful: it’s okay to rest, to take mental health naps, and to exist without constant productivity. Sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is pause.

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