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A SIMPLE SELF-REFLECTION EXERCISE TO INCREASE SELF-AWARENESS

EPISODE 12: A SIMPLE SELF-REFLECTION EXERCISE TO HELP YOU KNOW YOURSELF BETTER Here’s an easy self-reflection exercise you can do to know yourself better and increase self-awareness. Pick a simple decision and ask yourself WHY 5 times. When I was in grade 6, there was this thing called “Student of Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 7 yearsMarch 22, 2019 ago
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Asian Culture

DO SOMETHING THAT SCARES YOU EVERY DAY

EPISODE 1: DO SOMETHING THAT SCARES YOU EVERY DAY Have you ever heard the saying, “do something that scares you every day?” I have a big announcement. I’M LAUNCHING MY VERY FIRST VIDEO SERIES! It’ll be a mix of stories, inspirational moments and personal life lessons. I’m conquering my fears Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 7 yearsFebruary 19, 2019 ago
Asian Culture

The Top 10 Posts of The Sum On Sleeve Blog

Remember those shows where they would show clips from old episodes? I loved them because it was like reliving the best parts of the season. With over 60 posts, it’s been an incredible journey and I’m so grateful to all my readers. Every story told, every word read, every sentence digested Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 7 yearsDecember 28, 2018 ago
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Why I Don’t Put Photos Of My Child’s Face On Social Media (3 minute read)

First of all, I don’t judge a parent for sharing pictures of their kids on social media. It’s a personal choice and ultimately, it’s what works for their family. I don’t know how many photos and videos I have of my daughter but I know there are a lot. Like other Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 7 yearsDecember 21, 2018 ago
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How I Started Sharing The Mental Load of Motherhood With My Husband (5 minute read)

How I started sharing the invisible, mental, workload of motherhood with my husband and why it is working for our marriage. So it’s been over a year since I wrote about How I Stopped Resenting My Husband After Our Daughter Was Born. How has it been since? Smooth sailing? No. Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 7 yearsNovember 30, 2018 ago
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4 Ways To Manage Working Mom Guilt (4 minute read)

Oh, motherhood and work, and all the different ways a woman can approach it. What are the freaking labels again? Working mom, stay-at-home mom, work-at-home mom, part-time working mom, robot mom, virtual reality AI mom…wait a sec. Depending on a woman’s situation, some of these are options and some of Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 7 yearsNovember 22, 2018 ago
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Why You Don’t Always Have To Be Positive (2 minute read)

You don’t always have to be positive and happy. It’s okay not to be okay all the time. Ever feel down? Like giving up? Shitty? Recently, I experienced extreme disappointment. Without going into the details of what happened (just not ready yet), I realized I was coping with these feelings Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 7 yearsNovember 1, 2018 ago
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3 Self-Care Practices That Are Keeping Me Grounded (And How You Can Create Yours) – (7 minute read)

I have a full-time day job. I’m a mom. I’m a blogger. I have a lot of things going on. It can be overwhelming and almost every month, I reach a breaking point. But somehow, I manage to get myself together, patch up those loose seams and carry on. Last Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 7 yearsOctober 19, 2018 ago
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6 Types Of People Who Give Unsolicited Parenting Advice (Ranked In Order of Annoyance) – (4 minute read)

Unsolicited advice is one of my biggest pet peeves. Oh great, you have the number of a good housecleaner and you’re texting that to me as you stand in my “filthy” living room. Did I ask? No! I enjoy basking in my family’s dead skin cells. So mind your own damn Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 7 yearsSeptember 25, 2018 ago
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Asian Culture

3 Reactions To Crazy Rich Asians – An Asian Mom Blogger’s Perspective (4 minute read)

So recently, my husband and I were able to get away and have a date night. Oh just one of those things couples should do every now and then especially when they’re busy AF as parents). The hype around Crazy Rich Asians got to me. As mentioned before, I’m not Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 8 yearsSeptember 5, 2018 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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