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5 Reasons I Exercise and Eat Well That Aren't Related To Weight Loss
Asian Culture

5 Reasons I Exercise and Eat Well That Aren’t Related To Weight Loss (7-minute read)

What I look like is the least of my concerns if I’m not happy. Here are 5 reasons I exercise and eat well that aren’t related to how I look: The feeling after a short and sweet trip to the bathroom… I’ve struggled to love myself for most of my life Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsJune 21, 2021 ago
How I Realistically Figured Out My Freelance Writing Rate
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How I Realistically Figured Out My Freelance Writing Rate (5-minute read)

When I made the decision to start freelancing, the first thing I had to do was realistically figure out my rate. Here’s the method that I created (From someone who’s been employed her entire 15+ years career) Although I’ve been blogging since 2017, I only officially started my freelance writing journey Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsJune 16, 2021 ago
How I Made $3525.71 In My First Two Months As A Freelance Writer
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How I Made $3525.71 In My First Two Months As A Freelance Writer (5-minute read)

I haven’t left my 9–5…yet but here’s exactly what I did to make $3525.71 in my first two months as a freelance writer. Two months have flown by After debunking some serious misconceptions about freelance writing, I started my journey with zero expectations. I don’t regret it for a second as the Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsJune 16, 2021 ago
3 Toxic Myths About Body Positivity That I Used To Believe In
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3 Toxic Myths About Body Positivity That I Used To Believe In (4-minute read)

“I have to lose weight in order to love myself.” Feeling good and looking good are different things. No one told me what body positivity was until I debunked these toxic myths. Growing up, I struggled to love myself. From social pressures, the media to overly critical family members who constantly Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsJune 16, 2021 ago
3 Misconceptions That Discouraged Me From Becoming A Freelance Writer
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3 Misconceptions That Discouraged Me From Becoming A Freelance Writer (5-minute read)

2 months and over $3525.71 later, I still cannot believe I’m doing this. Here are 3 misconceptions about freelance writing that dissuaded me from pursuing it. It’s been two months since I started my freelance side gig and I’ve made over $3500 from multiple sources of income. I still cannot believe Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsJune 10, 2021 ago
My Daughter Called Me Out for Fighting With My Husband
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My Daughter Called Me Out for Fighting With My Husband (4-minute read)

After having a fight with my husband in front of our kids, I wasn’t able to do what my daughter wanted me to. I felt like I was repeating my parents’ behaviour but this incident inspires me to keep trying to be a better person. Fighting at a crosswalk It’s Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsJune 10, 2021 ago
Why I Wouldn't Want To Live The Digital Nomad Lifestyle (5-minute read)
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Why I Wouldn’t Want To Live The Digital Nomad Lifestyle (5-minute read)

With the ability to work remotely, the digital nomad lifestyle is growing. It sounds like a dream but personally, I wouldn’t want to be one. First of all, I enjoy travelling From Japan, Egypt, Mexico to Italy, I’ve stepped foot in more countries than I can count on my fingers. Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsJune 8, 2021 ago
I started with $5000 as an experiment to make $100. How I made $3500 trading stocks with no finance background.
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How I Made $3.590.11 By Trading Stocks In 2 Years With No Investing Experience (8-minute read)

I started with $5000 as an experiment to make $100. How I made $3500 trading stocks with no finance background. Disclaimer:  This article is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security or investment product. I’m only sharing what worked for me Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsApril 29, 2021 ago
Why I Don't Expect My Friends And Family To Read What I Write
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Why I Don’t Expect My Friends And Family To Read What I Write (4-minute read)

I started my blog in 2017, do I expect my friends and family to read everything I write? No, I actually prefer they don’t read my blog. Six degrees of separation When I first started blogging, I had no idea who was going to read my stuff. It was a Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsApril 9, 2021 ago
9 Asian Female Stereotypes That Need To Die
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9 Asian Female Stereotypes That Need To Die (4-minute read)

As an Asian woman, I get discriminated against for being female and for being Asian. Here are 9 Asian female stereotypes that need to die. Why not both? I wish this meant I having both soft and hard tacos but instead it’s experiencing both sexism and racism as an Asian woman. Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsApril 6, 2021 ago

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Katharine Chan has over a decade of experience working in healthcare. She’s worked in emergency health services, mental health, women’s health, facilitating, coaching, and promoting honest conversations among healthcare leaders to enable organizational change. She’s passionate about putting words to her feelings despite growing up in a culture that hides them. She empowers others by teaching them how to love themselves, embracing their culture and improving relationships.

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