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Expectations we place onto others = expectations we place onto ourselves

November 13, 2022

Recently, I saw a video of this Chinese girl who was trying to logically state her case against her dad’s request for doing more homework. First of all, I had to applaud her, because I can’t even speak this eloquently against my parents. And I’m sure many kids and adults who’d endured through this “pressure” […]

Believing in Yourself When You have Imposter Syndrome

November 12, 2022

I had a coaching session yesterday. I was preparing to meet a friend who said she could introduce me to someone for an opportunity to go on TV. I had serious doubt about myself, so I talked to my coach about it. She and I worked through some of the thoughts in my mind, and […]

Fun Fact Friday #1

November 11, 2022

My favourite band while growing up is the Red Hot Chili Peppers. I really wanted to blend into the western culture when I came to Canada, so I started watching Much Music to learn more about what’s popular in the music scene. Under the Bridge was the first music video I watched and fell in […]

How I started coaching

November 10, 2022

Since I was young, I’d always wondered what my life purpose is. I kept feeling like I was meant for more, but I felt trapped by my circumstances. Like I wish I could follow and be amongst the people who are “making it”, so that I can find out what makes them successful. But I […]

People pleasing = doing things to make other people like you, or have good thoughts about you.

November 9, 2022

Have you ever feel like you’re constantly doing things you don’t want to do? Are you usually concerned about how other people will perceive you? These are sign of people-pleasing tendencies. Before I go in depth about people-pleasing, I’d like to share with you how it is developed. People pleasing comes from how we interact […]

What to write in your journal

November 9, 2022

I am a big fan of journaling, and at the same time, I don’t do it consistently. Here is something I learned, it’s ok, I still love myself! For so long I beat myself up for not being consistent. I believe some people get scared of starting journaling because 1) they think that they have to […]

I was NEVER allowed this when I was young!!

November 7, 2022

This happens to me almost every weekend: My son being on the iPad for 3 hours Me: “You’d been on it for too long, have to stop now.”My son: *screaming and crying* “You don’t allow me to do anything!” Me: “I’d let you watch for the last 3 hours!” I’d try my best to calmly […]

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