In Memoriam of the Running Shield
I don’t consider myself a runner — at least not a serious one. I’ve joined several races since probably more than 10 years ago, but…
That Thing Called Rootedness
Talking to friends last week, I realised something: that particular work trip abroad may not be so hassle-free at all. I quickly learned that I…
2022 Birthday Letter to Myself
Happy birthday to us! Last year was quite sad with the loss of our furry friend a few months before your birthday, but this year…
You Learn a Lot through Other People’s Life Stories
Whether it’s through watching documentaries on Netflix, listening to ebooks, reading autobiographies, or simply chatting with friends, there’s a lot you can learn from other people’s…
We Need to Stop Romanticising Overworking
Years ago, I used to work in the food and beverage industry. While I handled mainly the marketing aspect of the branch, I was also…
The Lost Art of Writing Letters
Watching Netflix’s documentary, The Royal House of Windsor made me appreciate how eloquently the members of the royal family communicated through letters. Whether they were…
Dealing with Disappointments
When things don’t go your way, when people don’t do what they said they would, when it takes so much longer for your dreams to come true…
One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again.
Abraham H. Maslow
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A Letter to Myself for Surviving Halfway 2022
Dear Me, I just wanted to let you know how proud I am that you have got us here, halfway through what has been a really mentally and emotionally challenging…
When You’re Surrounded by People Who Get Offended by Everything
Life can be hard enough, but it seems some people want to add an extra layer of difficulty by constantly looking for reasons to be…