“My value is not determined by how I compare to others.”…on repeat in my head. All of us know at least a dozen people who do not share all of our beliefs. With over 7 billion of us, there is bound to be conflict. I can agree to disagree on topics Read more…
There are 3 types of bad listeners. Listening is a life skill. Everyone knows that. We’ve all seen self-help gurus, thought leaders, TED talks, psychologists, and the latest news and research share how we should all be listening more than we speak…especially in a society where attention is scarce and distractions Read more…
This month has been a kick to the butt. Do you know how, when you get some bad news, you kinda want to deny it and move on? One of my biggest clients cut back on their work for me. Then, shortly after, another client had budget cuts and told me Read more…
When we accomplish a goal, reach a dream, or win a fortune…how do our past and conditions affect the way we share that type of information? When we accomplish a goal, reach a dream, or win a fortune…how do our past and conditions affect the way we share that type Read more…
It’s been almost six months since I left my 9–5 job to become a freelance writer. Here are a few things I’ve experienced so far: It is not a lifestyle that I recommend to just anyone. Leaving your 9–5 for your side hustle sounds like you’re pursuing your passion and living Read more…
Was he racist or sexist? As a woman of colour, I’m often in a tough position. We are vulnerable. How do I stand up for myself enough? Was it because I’m Asian? A few months ago, our family wanted to get fried chicken from KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken). So I order Read more…
If you’re trying to be someone else, you’re doing it wrong. Why keep it real? Authenticity, candour, real talk 100%…this is what readers value when they consume a story. They don’t want fluff. They don’t want to be talked down to. They don’t want posers. They’re too smart for that. They Read more…
Millennials are often stereotyped as lazy and entitled. How does growing up with immigrant parents prove those aren’t true? Although, I do love my avocados… https://youtu.be/ClF2GL7y2SQhttps://youtu.be/rySNvjdhXj4https://youtu.be/EDmUatilDBg “It’s because they’re Millennials” I was born in the year of the Chernobyl disaster. For those who don’t know a lick of history, it’s Read more…
Asian cultures value age in a hierarchical manner. I was taught to respect my elders. How has growing up in Canada affected my views? https://youtu.be/MWrJb79D174https://youtu.be/u6qHy6cHsFg The East and West battle inside of me The other day, I was leaving the grocery store when I saw a white man in his Read more…
Asian grandparents often take care of their grandchildren. As a mom, how did I make this work peacefully without blowing a fit at my parents? https://youtu.be/822KEKqJzfshttps://youtu.be/bkdpFXP9_rIhttps://youtu.be/vqmuwDyPNu0https://youtu.be/JEF7Zz6U6Cwhttps://youtu.be/YpDc2TRCTaAhttps://youtu.be/_t62N7l3tJ0https://youtu.be/fl6FIPOguoYhttps://youtu.be/Gsqoyb6x26o How I made it work without pulling my hair out A year from now, my daughter will start Kindergarten. That means, no more getting spoiled Read more…