Staying Motivated
Losing motivation is not at all uncommon. However, staying unmotivated can break our otherwise smooth path to reaching our goals, or dampen our spirits so we are just stuck. So what motivates us and how to we stay motivated? Here’s a good read from South China Morning...
Ease the Stress of Relocating to Hong Kong
Moving is never easy. You’ve got your homes, family and friends to leave behind. When it calls for it though, you are left with very little options but to move when your job calls for it. But moving into a new city doesn’t have to be difficult. Expat Living published...
Manage Anxiety and Stop Panic Attacks
Anxiety and panic attacks can happen to anyone. Unfortunately, it usually happens in the wrong place at the wrong time. Reactions vary from crying, running away, trembling in fear or even losing consciousness. Don’t let yourself be in this situation. I shared with...
Covid-19 Toll on Marriages
They say that "Absence makes the heart grow fonder." Time apart can indeed make you long for your significant other. But, what if it's the other way around? That because of the Corona virus, we are forced to stay most of our times indoors? The fear of getting infected...
COVID-19: What You Can Do while Quarantined
Anyone who's traveled to Hong Kong needs to quarantine - a government directive to slow down, if not stop the spread of COVID-19. However, there's a challenge that comes with social isolation. Prolonged periods of quarantine can lead to depression, which can result in...
Giving Love A Second Chance
Some couples get back together, no matter how messy their times had been, because there is still love between them. It is no secret that reconciliation has its challenges, it is not the end of things. It takes two to tango – and two people to repair a relationship. I...
Methods, Mantras and Ideals of Parenting from Experts Around The Globe
Regardless of race and culture, every parent’s goal is to raise their kids well so they are responsible individuals when they are on their own. In this SCMP article, I was interviewed to share parenting methods along with other experts from around the globe. Read the...
Helping Your Child Handle Bullying
Bullying has increasingly been a serious concern for every parent. The effects of childhood bullying can have a negative, long-term impact on the wellbeing of a growing child. Because bullying can come in different forms, some instances can be dismissed as just kids...
Treating Depression: Which One Works Best?
Depression is a serious mental illness that plagues a lot of individuals. Sometimes, people don’t even know they are suffering from depression. Undiagnosed, it can spiral into more serious conditions. Nowadays, there’s a lot of treatment options for depression – from...
Raising Grounded Children in Hong Kong
It’s easy to let our kids indulge in Hong Kong, what with all the access to shops, technologies, entertainment and attractions. Everything is practically within reach, it’s a challenge for every parent in Hong Kong to raise their grounded children. I spoke to Expat...