Have you practiced self-care this week? Lately, I’ve been leaning into movement—working out to stay grounded and writing to untangle my thoughts. Mornings have become my sanctuary. I light the day with intention, hoping—quietly, deeply—that today will be the one. The one where things click into place, where I can finally exhale the breath I’ve … Continue reading Morning
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Anxious
Wild hope, Donna Ashworth, page 153
The Tao of Self-Confidence
I spent this weekend reading this book and it's a weekend well spent! Ms.Chan shares her rough journey to forge a path for her own life. A different path from what her family, her relatives, and her culture expect from her. Her story is pretty much relatable to me. In many Asian cultures, a woman … Continue reading The Tao of Self-Confidence
Beauty
When I was very very young, probably 10 or 12, I used to want a flat stomach, low-rise jeans, and a cropped top. I grew up watching Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera music videos, where being skinny wasn’t just normal—it was the ultimate goal. And even though I’ve been slender most of my life, I … Continue reading Beauty
Self care
What have you done for self care recently? Journaling, every day, twice: once in the morning, and once in the evening. Meditation and learning to use the breathing method Avoid negative talk, and minimal chat with friends in the office who brings so much negativity on the table Exercises: running, weight lifting, body combat classes, … Continue reading Self care