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The Day Yoga Had My Back and how it helped me heal
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I Thought Yoga Was A New Age Fad For “Spiritual” People (8-minute read)

Doing yoga seems like you’re joining a trendy cult but it’s not. Here’s how all that downward dog was worth it for someone who was a skeptic in the beginning. I am in no way a Yogini I don’t even consider myself yogini-ish. I don’t know all the Sanskrit words for Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsJanuary 5, 2021 ago
I hated school but was damn good at it. Just because you're good at something doesn't mean you should be doing it and liking it. How to find your passion and purpose.
Asian Culture

I hated school but was damn good at it (6-minute read)

Being good at something doesn’t mean you enjoy it and should be doing it. When parents, teachers, supervisors, managers and bosses tell you you’re good at doing this, does that mean you’re also passionate about it? What do you want to do with your life?  What’s your life’s mission?  What do you Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsMay 20, 2020 ago
how blogging makes me fear death and dying a little less
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How blogging makes me less scared to die

Do you fear death and dying? As a wife and mom of 2 young kids, this scares me a lot. However, blogging and being authentic in the content I create give me comfort in what I’m leaving behind YOLO, life is short, carpe diem… Have you ever thought about your death? Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsMay 14, 2020 ago
how to deeply appreciate the simple things in life
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How to deeply appreciate the simple things in life

Ever feel like life is going by and you’re just sitting there watching it, as a spectator instead of a participant? You do things to get through the day, check the boxes and complete the tasks. And then one day, it hits you and you’re sick and tired of the Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsApril 22, 2020 ago
how to defeat the aging of the mind
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Will self-awareness peak with age? (3-minute read)

What happens when we get older? We know ourselves better and the more self-assured we become. But that also comes with a cost. Older ≠ smarter I’m a millennial, a wife and a mother of 2. I’m in my mid-thirties and I’m reflecting on my life. Growing up, I was Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsMarch 25, 2020 ago
6 signs you're a secure person
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6 signs you’re a secure person (3-minute read)

How can we overcome our insecurities? First, we must define what security means to us. It’s hard for anyone to be completely secure with themselves but once we know what to aim for, it’s easier to set goals, create plans and adopt habits to change. We can overcome and/or manage Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsMarch 19, 2020 ago
how to get comfortable with silence
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Why we need to get comfortable with silence (2-minute read)

Ever feel the need to keep talking? And you feel anxious when the conversation lulls? How can we practice mindfulness when we are afraid of silence? The humming of the fans…pitter-patter of the rain⁣…movement of the cars…whistle of the wind…chirping of the birds How often do we experience silence? Probably Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsMarch 18, 2020 ago
Cherish Moments With Baby
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Why You Don’t Always Have To Be In The Moment With Your New Baby (Time Doesn’t Fly THAT Fast) (3 minute read)

So parents or parents-to-be, do you ever hear that piece of advice, “Cherish these moments while your children are still young because, in a blink of an eye, they’ll be all grown up” I’ll admit I’ve said something like this to other parents a bunch of times without even thinking Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 7 yearsJanuary 24, 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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