Stop Shooting Yourself: Life Hacks for a Quieter Mind | Life Hacks from the Buddha" by Dr. Tony Fernando

Kumusta, mga kaibigan! In this episode of JOSh Friends, Christal Dela Cruz brings us into the noisy, tab-filled reality of a graduating student juggling academics, content creation, hosting gigs, and big life questions. Featuring insights from Life Hacks from the Buddha by Dr. Tony Fernando, this conversation dives into what it means to find clarity when your mind just won’t slow down.Christal opens up about overthinking, self-pressure, and the “second arrow” we shoot at ourselves—the mental spirals that turn simple setbacks into lasting stress. Through practical reflections on mindfulness, loosening our grip on expectations, and choosing kinder inner dialogue, she explores how peace might come not from doing more, but from letting go.The episode also points listeners toward deeper spiritual grounding through Love Him Ever More by Fr. Joseph Laramie, SJ and Imperfect Leadership by Fr. Antonio Moreno, SJ—books that invite us to create space for God, embrace growth, and trust the journey even when life feels uncertain.If your brain feels like 37 tabs open at once, this episode is your reminder: you don’t have to believe every thought you think.Put your faith into action—start with awareness, choose gentleness, and take one step toward clarity today.🎧 Listen, reflect, and journey with us.Books available at JesCom Exclusives: jescom.ph/josh