About three years ago, when the pandemic happened, we had to all go to the work-from-home model.  As someone who loves interacting with others, I quickly became disengaged. I found myself constantly battling procrastination and would delay important tasks, convincing myself to tackle them later. The result? Stress, sleepless nights trying to play catch up, and a growing sense of frustration. My life became a mess as I blend personal and work life together in the virtual work environment. One day, I decided that I cannot continue doing this. It’s eating me up slowly mentally and physically ..read more

Going to college is expensive. In this article, I’m going to walk you through the best ways to prepare and save money for college and reveal my journey on how I graduated from a 4-year university debt-free and with over $14,000 in my bank account. Is it worth going to college?  A college degree opens up many opportunities and minimizes barriers to pursuing professional careers. In the 21st century, many companies still look for candidates who have a college degree over those who don’t, unless they already have several years of working experience. Therefore, it is still worth going to coll ..read more

Have you ever had the thought like, “Damn, it’s already March.”, or “Omg, my birthday is coming up again.”?  Well, I sure have those moments frequently, and here we are in 2023 (and heck, the first quarter just went by!).  How did your 2022 go? What are some of the happy moments that first popped into your head that you would like to cherish them? Let’s take a minute to recall them and let it sink in. Did you have things that you wanted to do? Did you do them? Why or why not?  I like reflecting on my past years as a form of personal development so that I continue to grow.  ..read more

When we start to see a half-full glass instead of a half-empty one, we start to appreciate the little things we have instead of complaining about the little things we don’t have. Have you ever felt like time just flies and you wonder where did they all go? In today’s world, we’re constantly bombarded with news, social media, and hangouts with friends & family. Life is now traveling at the speed of light.  It’s getting extremely challenging for people to slow down and reflect on the things that happened in their lives and make adjustments as necessary. Meditation is one way we can do ..read more

Be kind, be grateful, today.  What have I just witnessed?  It was a typical weekday after work and I was driving to the gym near my house. I came to a traffic light, waiting in the left turn lane. There were 2 cars ahead of me.  A car in the opposite traffic was ready to take a left turn and suddenly, the car stopped. Then, two men in the first car in front of me got out of the car and ran across the opposite traffic to help the guy out whose car seemed to have stalled. They pushed his car from the back to the side of the road so that he doesn’t block the rest of the traffic ..read more

Once we started to react to other people’s emotions, we become emotional ourselves and won’t be able to process things rationally.  Family Reunion In July, my sister and her boyfriend came to visit us on the west coast from Singapore. I was extremely excited to see her and also meet her boyfriend for the first time. I requested 2 weeks off to actually be there with them for the entire trip and to make sure they have a good time. My brother and her fiancée also drove up from LA and the 5 of us drove back to Portland together.  This is the first time in a very long time that all my f ..read more

  Meditation practice is actually very simple, but it’s not easy. “I’ve tried meditating a few times, but it’s so tough. My mind just keeps wandering around and I cannot focus.” Sounds familiar? You’re not alone. We’re living in a world where we’re constantly stimulated with an insane amount of information and distraction. Meditation is more needed now than ever because it helps us focus better and reduce distraction. Meditation practice is actually very simple, but it’s not easy. It requires full attention and setting an intention. Yet millions of people meditate every single day becau ..read more

“I have so much to do, how can I be more productive?” In a world that’s busier and more distracting than ever, it’s getting more challenging to stay focused. Oftentimes, we can confuse ourselves with being productive from being busy. Being busy is mindless work without necessarily producing any value. Being productive is more than just checking things off. It’s about focusing on the most important task first and completing it in the most effective, distraction-less manner. Successful people understand that there is one thing in the world you cannot get back; that is time. Being efficient and p ..read more

“Talking to a Stranger? Why? No Thanks.” That would have been me just a few months ago. Growing up in a culture where we don’t even look each other in the eyes when making conversations, I’ll shake my head a million times if you wanted me to approach a stranger. It’s just out of my reach. No freaking way. 1. Discomfort expands your comfort zone Photo Credit: tothstefan1983 @ Pixabay Having started this blog, I need to hold myself accountable to keep growing. So before I get on my flight from Portland to San Jose, I gave myself a mission to initiate a conversation with a stranger before landing ..read more

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