Maria Gemma Hilotin

Do you want to TEACH in the US? Do you want to FAST TRACK your dreams?   Empower yourself by meticulously preparing for your dreams. Remember, preparation is the key to unlocking your potential and achieving your goals.   Then have faith and patience, knowing that your God-time will come and when the opportunity arises, … Read more

“The greatest risk is not taking one.” – Mark Zuckerberg, Co-founder of Facebook In our world, we often play it safe. But, taking risks can be powerful. This article will show how taking risks can lead to growth and self-discovery. Key Takeaways Understand the importance of embracing risks for personal growth and self-discovery Learn to overcome the fear of … Read more

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt Success and growth depend on our mindset. Moving from “I hope I can” to “I’m going to make it happen” is key. This article will show you how to unlock your potential and achieve great things. Key Takeaways Recognize the limitations of an “I hope” … Read more

Imagine standing at the ocean’s edge, with waves whispering doubt. Now, picture a small lantern in your hand, shining bright. This light is your faith, guiding you through life’s storms. To grow spiritually, you must *feed your faith and starve your doubts and fears*. This builds inner strength and unshakable faith. Let’s explore how faith changes our mindset and … Read more

Dariel started his J1 visa program with Teach-USA in SY2019-2020.    For some unfortunate turn of events, in 2022, not under Dariel’s control (mostly an error on the J1 visa sponsor’s side), he and his family (who had also just joined him four months before) had to go home because of non-renewal of their visas. … Read more

Finding Joy Now: Contentment While Pursuing Goals “The secret of happiness is not in doing what one likes, but in liking what one does.” – James M. Barrie, Scottish novelist and playwright. In today’s world, chasing dreams can make us forget the now. But James M. Barrie reminds us, true joy comes from liking our … Read more

Consistency and Mindset: Keys to Achieving Your Goals Ever wondered why some people easily reach their dreams, while others hit roadblocks? It’s all about finding the right mix of consistency and mindset. We’ll dive into how a growth mindset, self-discipline, and perseverance can help you beat challenges and achieve your goals. But what makes some people better at setting and reaching goals? … Read more

God Will Make a Way When There Seems to Be No Way “When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hold on.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt. These words from the former US President show us the power of faith and sticking with it. Life can be tough, making us doubt if we’ll … Read more

Remember God After Answered Prayers “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” – Marcus Tullius Cicero When we pray and get answers, it’s a big deal. It fills us with joy and makes us thankful. But, it’s key to keep remembering God after we get what we asked … Read more

Embrace Fear Daily: Why It’s Life-Changing Fear can teach us a lot; it helps us grow and improve ourselves. Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” This shows how important it is to face our fears to live fully. By doing one thing that scares you every day, … Read more

Why a Series of Failures Before Success Matters In today’s world, we often see success as something that happens quickly. But, for many famous people, it was their failures that led them to success. These setbacks and how they bounced back made them who they are today. Think of Thomas Edison, a man known for … Read more

Making your dreams come true is a wildly exhilarating thing!   Are you ready for the journey of finding yourself in the process?   Are you keeping your faith alive while you do the hard work?   Or are you willing to throw away something wonderful―your best future?   There will be a lot of … Read more

Your thoughts will become your destiny. Keep it clean, positive, and aligned to God’s thoughts.   Amen. — References: Teach-USA – https://www.teach-usa.net Everything Teach-USA stories/information – https://www.pinoyteacherstories.com About Gemma – https://www.gemmahilotin.com YouTube- Teach-USA – https://www.youtube.com/c/TeachUSA HOW TO JOIN? Please email your resume to apply@teach-usa.net

A short book based on an ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, written by Don Miguel Ruiz, advocates for freedom from self-limiting beliefs. He expands upon four unique “agreements” for releasing oneself of suffering. — References: Teach-USA – https://www.teach-usa.net Everything Teach-USA stories/information – https://www.pinoyteacherstories.com About Gemma – https://www.gemmahilotin.com YouTube- Teach-USA – https://www.youtube.com/c/TeachUSA HOW … Read more

Sometimes, I am silly to think I can hasten all my dreams and meet all my goals through my efforts alone – in the timeline I give myself!    Ah, my human ridiculousness!   When will I realize that I can do nothing without God?    I cannot blame, judge, or complain to anyone about … Read more

Keep on Going: Keep the Faith Life can be tough and make us want to give up. But, what if I told you the secret to beating these challenges is inside you? Through my own struggles, I’ve learned how powerful perseverance can be. During a tough time, I felt like everything was against me. The future looked … Read more

Finding Peace: Stress vs. Faith in God’s Timing Life can be really tough and stressful. We’re always busy and want things to happen fast. This makes stress and anxiety common, taking away our peace and happiness. But, there’s a better way. What if we could stop trying so hard and trust God’s timing instead? I used to be really stressed and anxious. But I learned … Read more