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Pia Acevedo

Josh Mercado

With so much going on in Filipinos&#x27; lives, such as pressure to achieve their goals, paying debts on a daily basis, coping with social media&#x27;s facade, and waking up to an overwhelming news cycle, the presence of psychologists, clinical doctors, mental advocates, and life coaches is critical.And those without the resources to seek out these professionals to assist them improve their life rely on friends, family members, and occasionally complete strangers.It is crucial to look them in the eyes and refrain from saying &quot;lilipas din &#x27;yan.&quot; Because, behind closed doors, everyone is just trying to live — and a little compassion goes a long way.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1761530533781image0 (4).jpeg" style="width:955px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-dragging"/>Life coach Pia Acevedo</div>In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Pia Acevedo, a well-known life coach to celebrities, noted that clients looking for life coaches are getting younger and younger.“Iba na. They are so bombarded with the negativity and pressure. Iba ‘yung life nila,” Acevedo pointed out. “And then, the next one would be in their late 40s to 50s. Kasi wala na ‘yung mga anak nila. Hindi na nila alam ‘yung buhay nila. Ano na ‘yung next? Kasi wala na ‘yung mga anak nila (referring to their children, who have settled down and established their own families),” she added. The book author and life coach then underlined how important it is for people to disconnect, take breaks, and give themselves space.“Lahat ng tao ay kailangang magpahinga. We must disconnect from the digital world and take a moment,” she said.She continued by reminding people that rather than leading an artificial life, they should experience and touch the things that life has given them. “Kailangan ng space nung soul natin. May soul tayo. There’s life beyond this life. Hindi kasi puwede ‘yung nakaharap sa ’yo ay artificial. Hindi puwedeng digital. Kailangan ay organic. Kailangan ay wood. Kailangan ay hangin. Kailangan ay araw, damo, puno. Hindi puwede talaga ‘yung technology. Everyone is so attached to their tech na [parang] mas mahalaga pa ‘yung tech kaysa roon sa kanilang trabaho at mga mahal sa buhay. Parang ‘yung identity natin is so attached to tech,” she expressed. During the discussion, Acevedo also brought up the issue of Filipinos&#x27; constant guilt when they prioritize themselves, which they mistakenly believe to be selfish.She told ABS-CBN News, “There’s a lot of discipline in taking care of yourself. Kasi, ang Pinoy, we feel guilty when we take care of ourselves. Selfish. Sinasabihan kasi tayo na it&#x27;s not nice. Pinalaki tayong ganoon. So that has to change. You cannot give what you do not have. So huwag tayong magpanggap, guys. Gawin mo muna [ay] mahalin mo ang sarili mo bago ka magmahal ng iba.“<div> </div><div>&#x27;Moment To Moment&#x27;</div>Last October 15, Acevedo launched her book “Moment To Moment,” which was attended by Ralph de Leon, Dimples Romana, Pia Magalona, and Cristine Reyes. “It is about returning — again and again — to your breath, your body, and the truths that matter most,” she said.“You don’t need permission to live in alignment. You don’t need to earn the right to rest, to speak honestly, or to begin again. You are already enough and simply need to return to yourself. Keep choosing yourself. Step by step. Moment by moment,” she reminded people. She also gave advice to others who felt like they were falling behind in life.“This journey isn’t a race. There is nothing to prove here — only space to breathe, to feel, and to begin again. You are not behind, and you are just right on time for your own clarity journey,” she ended.

The book author and life coach then underlined how important it is for people to disconnect, take breaks, and give themselves space.

The book author and life coach then underlined how important it is for people to disconnect, take breaks, and give themselves space.

Feeling lost? Life coach Pia Acevedo reminds people that ‘journey isn’t a race’

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Feeling lost? Life coach Pia Acevedo reminds people that ‘journey isn’t a race’

Josh Mercado

Published Oct 28, 2025 09:00 AM PHT

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