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8 dreams I'm holding onto for now
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8 Dreams I’m Holding Onto For Now (4-minute read)

What are some dreams that you’re holding onto? It’s important to have dreams so that we remain hopeful and inspired. Lately, I’ve been thinking about my old dreams so I wrote an entire list that I’ve given up on despite thinking they’ll make me happy. Through that reflection exercise, I Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsOctober 28, 2021 ago
10 Dreams I Stopped Pursuing Even Though I Thought They Would Make Me Happy
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10 Dreams I Stopped Pursuing Even Though I Thought They Would Make Me Happy (8-minute read)

If you work hard enough, any dream is possible. What if it’s not the right one? 10 dreams I stopped pursuing because they don’t make me happy. Everyone talks about how we need to keep dreaming, set goals, aim high and work hard. Because if you work hard enough, any Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsOctober 21, 2021 ago
8 Dreams I Had as a Kid That I’ve Given Up On
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8 Dreams I Had as a Kid That I’ve Given Up On (5-minute read)

I started thinking about what other dreams I had as a kid. So here is a list of 8 dreams I had as a kid that I’ve given up on and why. Did tampons ruin my Olympic swimmer dream? When I was on maternity with my first child, the monotony Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsOctober 21, 2021 ago
How the Death of My Sex Ideals Led to the Birth of My Child
Asian Culture

How I Stopped Using Sex as a Weapon When We Started Trying For A Baby (5-minute read)

When we started trying to conceive, I stopped using sex as a weapon. The journey helped me create a family and more intimacy in my marriage. My parents never talked about sex They barely showed physical affection towards each other; and when they did, my dad was always the one who Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsAugust 19, 2021 ago
Why I Don't Think I Wasted My Time Going To School
Asian Culture

Why I Don’t Think I Wasted My Time Going To School (9-minute read)

From kindergarten to university, I spent over half my life in school. Do I regret my decision? Was it a waste of time or time well wasted? It’s about seeing the life skills I acquired from years of study. I didn’t enjoy school Don’t get me wrong, going to school wasn’t a Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsJanuary 20, 2021 ago
How I Got Straight A's When I Don't Learn By Reading. Studying is much more than memorization
Asian Culture

How To Study When You Can’t Remember Anything You Read (7-minute read)

I did well in school. From finals, mid-terms to quizzes, I managed to get straight A’s and I don’t learn from reading. However, studying is much more than memorization. Straight A’s from elementary to grad school Long story short, I did well in school. Scholarships, awards, the accolades…that was me. From Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsJanuary 12, 2021 ago
The Ultimate Guide To Deciding Whether You Should Have Kids
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The Ultimate Guide To Deciding Whether You Should Have Kids (12-minute read)

“Should I have kids? Maybe if I meet a guy who wants them but for now, nope.” “I don’t want my life to change right now but that stupid biological clock is ticking.” “Parenting seems so hard and tiring but then why do all these people do it?” “I’m on Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 6 yearsAugust 29, 2019 ago
achieve your goals by facing your fears
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How To Achieve Your Goals By Facing Your Fears (5-minute read)

“I’m not scared; I’m just not motivated to start my goals right now.” “I’ll start my diet on Monday.” “Watching Netflix on a Friday night is way more fun than going out and meeting someone.” “I don’t have time to workout.” “Paying off that student loan can wait; these shoes Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 6 yearsAugust 16, 2019 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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