Morning Rituals for a Balanced Life

Morning meditation

Each day begins the same way: a quiet moment, a cup of green tea, and a deep breath. I believe how we start our mornings sets the tone for everything that follows. This is my story—a glimpse into the rituals that help me stay grounded, energised, and inspired. Whether you’re an athlete, a busy professional, […]

Lessons from a Hard Tempo Run and a New Beginning

Rose

It’s Wednesday morning. My legs feel like bricks. My breath shallow. The usual bounce in my stride has vanished. Today’s tempo run hit me hard. Just a few months ago, I could comfortably run at a 5:30km/h pace, gliding through sessions like today without much thought. But things change—and not always in the direction we […]

5 Books That Shifted My Mindset in My 20s

Books

Your 20s can feel like both a magical adventure and a confusing mess. Between figuring out who you are, what you believe in, and what you want to pursue, it’s easy to feel lost in the noise of it all. For me, books became my compass. At 16, I attended a high school for the […]

A Rainy Weekend, A Full Heart

Travelling

It rained a lot on Saturday night in Hatinh, my hometown. In fact, it poured. The kind of heavy rain that turns roads into rivers and whispers quietly of change. By morning, I learned from the news that many farmers had lost their crops to the unexpected flood. Flooding isn’t typical for this time of […]

Why Mindset Matters?

Wild flowers

When I first started mentoring young people—especially students preparing for exams or applying for scholarships—I believed that what they needed most was a toolkit: templates, planning strategies, checklists. I thought, If I just give them the right steps, they’ll be able to succeed. Sometimes, it worked. Some students took the tools, ran with them, and […]

From Struggle to Strength – Cycling and Running at Ironman 70.3

Ironman triathlon race

After sharing my swimming experience in the last blog post, it only feels right to write about the next two parts of my triathlon journey: the 90km bike ride and 21km run. Unlike swimming, which has always been my weak point, I used to consider cycling and running my strengths. But this race was a […]

From Zero to Ironman 70.3

Sunset

As Ironman Da Nang 70.3 is approaching in a few days, I can’t help but reflect on the journey that brought me here. It’s been less than a year since I started training for my first Ironman race in Vietnam, and yet it feels like I’ve lived a lifetime in that time—mentally, emotionally, and physically. […]

How Meditation Helped Me Heal and Transform

Butterfly

In our fast-paced world, finding a moment of peace can feel like a luxury. But what if I told you that just a few minutes of mindfulness a day could slowly but surely change your life? For me, mindfulness has been more than a practice—it’s been a lifeline. It all started in 2018, in a […]