I was having an interesting conversation this morning with a friend about "what do you want to be known as?" She said that she was struggling to answer this question. To me, she is a person who knows exactly what she wants in her life. I started to think about what does "being successful" mean... Continue Reading →
What can we share with friends?
Recently, I was involved in a project as part of employee wellness program in a workplace. A strategy introduced in this program is buddy network, in other word, peer support. This strategy encourage each individual to form his/her own support network where they can release their stress in a safe place without criticism or judgement.... Continue Reading →
How do I recognise the strength of others?
I was having a meeting with one of my supervisor the other day. She expressed her concern that many people can be really critical about things but not good at praising others. She then continued that many people build their confidence and improve through positive and constructive feedback. My supervisor taught me the beauty of... Continue Reading →
What’s my purpose of obtaining Research Higher Degree?
Over a weekend, I was invited to attend a birthday party of kids of friends. It was a circle of friends who grew up together for about 10 years. We were all singles then eventually few married and started their family while few remained single at this time. I was having a chat with three... Continue Reading →
What is courage mean to me?
I had fear towards revealing my true self. That's why I become very well with pretending my true self. For many years, I struggled with unconsolidated character/personality. More I pretend, more I become confused with myself. I was pretending to protect my vulnerable self. I needed to summon up courage to reveal my vulnerability to... Continue Reading →
When you face the future with courage…
I have experienced a change in my life when I face my future with courage. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I was lucky to still have a job. I know my contract was about to end in few months. During these months, I was challenged by this fear of not having an income. Yes I know,... Continue Reading →
What will you do?
When you encounter an incident in your daily life what will you do? Few days ago, I have encountered an incident in my daily life. It wasn't anything life threatening but it was enough to trigger me into panic mode. I went to shopping with my sister-in-law and realised that I didn't have my credit... Continue Reading →
When I feel I was misunderstood…
One day, I was having a dialogue with my supervisor. She said that "only few people around us [her and her husband] , understand us." Whilst I was feeling happy about her comment, it was enough for me to reflect what she had just said. For many years, I had to guess what I need... Continue Reading →
What shall I do when I feel I’ve reached my limit?
When I think back, the very first time I felt that I have reached my limit is when I was a high school student. I stopped my piano lessons that I have continued for probably 10 years, simply because I've lost my passion for it. I felt I had reached my limit of understanding concepts... Continue Reading →
What I set my heart upon?
Do you remember what you have decided your heart upon five years ago? Do you remember when was the last you have let your heart decide your destination? Do you remember the purpose of setting your heart on? About a year ago, I have been questioned for my purpose of life. I never thought that... Continue Reading →
Journey of Personal Development 