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As an Asian Woman, Self-Work Means Creating Balance Between Collectivistic Instincts and Individualistic Urges
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As an Asian Woman, Self-Work Means Creating Balance Between Collectivistic Instincts and Individualistic Urges (7-minute read)

How to balance the collectivist instincts instilled through my upbringing and the individualistic urges influenced by my environment. Recently, I saw a TikTok video of an Asian woman getting her 23andMe results. In a mere 15 seconds, she opens the envelope, looks at it and shows the audience what it Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsAugust 11, 2021 ago
Creator: Katharine Chan

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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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