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My Rules: Nadine Lustre’s guide to staying productive, money-wise and stylish

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Liezel dela Cruz 

Nadine Lustre has her own set of personal rules that keep her grounded. This ‘queen’ knows exactly what she wants and how to live life on her own terms, which she shared with us in the &quot;My Rules&quot; Challenge on Kapamilya Chat.Nadine is disciplined with her time, so much that she has a personal rule to be winding down and ready for bed by 10 PM. This is essentially her self-imposed curfew, though, she admits that getting to sleep on time has been a bit of a challenge lately.When it comes to shopping, Nadine is all about sticking to a budget, especially now she&#x27;s flexing her entrepreneurial side. She knows that excelling in business means managing her finances wisely. “Hindi na ako pwedeng mag-splurge like before,” she laughed. Her advice to young adults struggling with finances? Prioritize. &quot;Kailangan alam mo kung saan mo nilalagay ‘yung pera mo. Kung meron kang gustong bilhin, isipin mo muna kung sobrang importante ba nito. Kung hindi siya necessity, huwag mong bilhin.&quot; But that doesn’t mean you can’t treat yourself; she just recommends being wise about it. &quot;Bago mo bilhin, halimbawa, ‘yung damit, isipin mo, &#x27;Ma-ROI ko ba &#x27;to? Susuotin ko ba &#x27;to?&#x27; Dapat nando&#x27;n na tayo sa thinking na gano&#x27;n. Kung hindi mo siya gagamitin, kung nakatambak lang, sayang din,&quot; she underscored.On travel, Nadine lets her boyfriend, Chris Bariou, take the lead in planning since he&#x27;s better at organizing. But their golden rule during trips is to never overspend. Even while traveling, they make it a point to stick to necessary expenses only and avoid the urge to splurge on extras.When asked about her work philosophy, Nadine keeps it straightforward: “’Pag hindi ko siya gusto, hindi ko siya gagawin.” She’s learned that a performance reflects if an actor is half-hearted. For her, being genuinely interested in her projects is non-negotiable and it’s the secret to delivering a performance that feels true.Finally, as a style icon, Nadine’s number one rule in fashion is to pick items that suit her body shape (inverted triangle) and skin color. Personally, she feels neutral colors best complement her skin tone. But, her ultimate rule starts with what feels comfortable. For Nadine, confidence in style means picking pieces because they work for you, not just because they’re trendy.Which of these rules by Nadine would you likely adopt in your own life?