confidence Archives - Sum on Sleeve

5 Stereotypes About Being The Youngest That Aren't True

5 Stereotypes About The Youngest Child That Aren’t True (5-minute read)

Does birth order really matter? Or are they just stereotypes? Here are 5 stereotypes that aren’t true for the youngest in the family, Youngest Child Syndrome Back in the 1920s, psychologist Alfred Adler coined the term, “Youngest Child Syndrome”, detailing the negative and positive effects of birth order on a person’s Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsMarch 18, 2021 ago

I've had my fair share of people-pleasing, trying to get people to like me. How I stopped doing this and started living life for myself.

Blog

How I Stopped People-Pleasing And Started Living Life On My Own Terms (8-minute read)

I’ve had my fair share of people-pleasing, trying to get people to like me. How I stopped doing this and started living life for myself. People-pleasing = low self-esteem From always saying yes, breaking promises with ourselves, sacrificing our values to help someone out, enabling toxic behaviours, keeping silent to Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsFebruary 16, 2021 ago

Creator: Katharine Chan

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.