2023 has been a breakthrough year for the blog, its social media presence, and myself as a writer. It has taught me much about what I want to do with my time and how to manage my life better.
You may also read the other Top 10 Rat Race Running Posts since I started making them in 2020:
Here are also some of the milestone Top 10 Rat Race Running Posts:
This year, my readership finally breached 100,000 views, with more than half coming in this year. So, as an annual tradition, here are the Top 10 Rat Race Running Posts for 2023:
10. 7 Benefits of Spending Time Alone
Publish Date: March 25, 2023
Spending time alone is not the worst thing in the world, as some extroverts would think. In fact, being alone has its benefits that you can only experience if you spend alone with your thoughts.
In this post, I enumerated seven benefits of spending time alone that I learned.
Read the full post here: 7 Benefits of Spending Time Alone
9. 7 Hard Truths of Being an Employee
Publish Date: April 29, 2023
Being an employee is the usual route for most graduates after college because that’s how our schools prepare us.
However, there are some hard truths that you’ll only learn once you start your journey as an employee. Here are seven.
Read the full post here: 7 Hard Truths of Being an Employee
8. What is the Kurot Principle in Spending?
Publish Date: June 3, 2023
The Kurot Principle is a great concept and starting point to know if you can afford something or if you should spend on something in the first place.
The idea is you should only spend on something that will not take a massive chunk of your savings or salary.
In this post, I shared the Kurot Principle and why you should apply it in your spending.
Read the full post here: What is the Kurot Principle in Spending?
7. 7 Crucial Financial Moves In Your 30s
Publish Date: May 13, 2023
Entering your 30s is far different than your 20s. First, your body will not feel the same as before. However, another important thing about our 30s is our finances.
In this post, I enumerated seven crucial financial moves you can make in your 30s.
Read the full post here: 7 Crucial Financial Moves In Your 30s
6. 14 Simple Personal Finance Rules I Live By
Publish Date: February 18, 2023
Over the years, I have developed principles for my finances, taken from various places, like the Bible, personal finance advocates and influencers, and my own experiences.
In this post, I shared the 14 personal finance rules I follow.
Read the full post here: 14 Simple Personal Finance Rules I Live By
5. 10 Reasons Why Cooking Is An Important Life Skill
Publish Date: May 20, 2023
Cooking is one of the most important life and adulting skills I learned after entering adulthood because it affects many aspects of our lives, like health, finances, survival, and more.
In this post, I shared why cooking is an important life skill.
Read the full post here: 10 Reasons Why Cooking Is An Important Life Skill
4. Why I’ll Never Work On The Night Shift Again
Publish Date: April 1, 2023
I’ve worked the night shift for almost four years, and it affected my body in adverse ways. I realized that the extra money in exchange for my health was not worth it.
In this post, I shared why I will never work the night shift again and why you shouldn’t, too.
Read the full post here: Why I’ll Never Work On The Night Shift Again
3. ‘I Deserve This’ Mentality and Personal Finance
Publish Date: February 11, 2023
We often hear the phrase “Deserve ko ‘to!” especially on social media, saying that you deserve the best things in life and should spend as long as you know you worked hard for it.
In this post, I wrote about the Deserve ko ‘to Mindset’s possible effects on your finances.
Read the full post here: ‘I Deserve This’ Mentality and Personal Finance
2. Pros and Cons of Living in the Province
Publish Date: April 22, 2023
Going back to the province after working in Metro Manila may be the goal of many workers in the city. However, is living in the province still the best decision for you?
In this post, I discussed the pros and cons of living in the province.
Read the full post here: Pros and Cons of Living in the Province
1. 8K Rule in PSE: Is It Necessary?
Publish Date: February 4, 2023
If you’re investing in the Philippine Stock Exchange, you may have heard the 8K rule, saying that you need to have at least P8,000 pesos before buying any stocks. However, some may argue that that is not necessary.
In this post, I compared arguments about whether to use the 8K Rule.
Read the full post here: 8K Rule in PSE: Is It Necessary?