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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
saying sorry when you shouldn't and not saying it when you should
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Stop apologizing for the wrong reasons and start apologizing when it matters

When should you apologize? What happens when we don’t and when we do? Sorry not sorry… I love the urban dictionary’s definition.  Sorry not sorry: “A sarcastic way of acknowledging that someone might not like whatever you’re saying or doing … but you don’t really care.” Saying sorry can either be Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsApril 9, 2020 ago
when you can't make a big life decision
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What happens when you make a big life decision

Are you currently contemplating a big life decision? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gnk6f1ZhZDk Making decisions is tough sometimes, especially when it feels like your entire life is going to change because of it. What if I choose the wrong path? And there is no going back?  I don’t want to regret not doing something Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsApril 9, 2020 ago
how to overcome the most common insecurities
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How to overcome the most common insecurities

What are your insecurities? Let’s dive into them Have insecurities? Scared to be yourself? Worried about what others think of you? Or may think of you if you were to be real with them? Other people’s perception is one of the most common insecurities that people have.  You’re not alone Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsApril 8, 2020 ago
The only way to prove you are truly better than someone else
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The only way to prove you are better than someone else

Can you do a better job than me? The other day, I was watching Better Call Saul and right after watching the first episode, I thought to myself,  “Man, that was a slow episode.”Why did the writers write those lines?How come they didn’t delve into the characters more?What a stupid Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsApril 8, 2020 ago
people need the right voice to get through to them. Why it's okay if it's not yours
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People need the right voice to get through to them

People need the right voice to get through to them (and it’s okay if it’s not yours) You tell your friend about the KETO diet you’re on, the workout you’re doing, the meditation app you’re using, the fertilizer you’re using for your lawn…they still haven’t lost the weight, they’re still Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsApril 8, 2020 ago
sensory sensitive versus seeking - how to create the optimal working environment at home
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Sensory seeking versus sensory sensitive: Creating an optimal working environment

Sensory Seeking Versus Sensory Sensitive: Creating an optimal working environment With so many of us working from home during this surreal time in history…what’s the optimal environment to work in? It really depends on YOU. And through understanding ourselves, we can create an environment that maximizes how we function. One Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsApril 8, 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

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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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