How I Prepare My Mind for Public Speaking (TEDx Reflection)

Sunny Valley

Public speaking has always been one of those challenges that both excites and terrifies people at the same time. For me, it’s no different. About a year ago, I had the honor of stepping onto the red dot at TEDx in Buon Ma Thuot City, Vietnam. It was a dream come true — and one […]

My Favorite Vision Board Tools

Universe

I still remember the first time I created a vision board. It was during my secondary school years, in my hometown in Vietnam. I had a big dream—to study abroad. That dream felt far away, but something in me believed it could be possible. So I gathered old magazines, cut out inspiring words and images […]

5 Journal Prompts That Changed My Life

Journaling

The Power of Pen and Paper I love writing. In an age of constant noise, swiping, and scrolling, journaling has become my way of pausing—of listening inwards instead of outwards. It’s a practice of returning to myself. Over the years, I’ve experimented with many types of journal prompts. Some were simple reflection questions, others were […]

A Quiet Sunday – How I Reset for the Week

Flowers

There is something lovely about Sundays. A space between what has passed and what is yet to come. As someone who trains seriously for endurance sports, Sundays are also when I push my body hard. But alongside physical training, I see this day as a spiritual reset, a quiet ritual to nourish my spirit, reflect, […]

Daily Rituals That Keep Me Calm, Focused, and Grounded

Candles

Tonight, I wrapped up my second training session of the day—swimming practice with Coach Khoa at 8 PM. As I walked home and sat down to unwind, I felt an overwhelming sense of pride. It’s hard to describe the calm that follows a tough but fulfilling workout. Today’s session was full of leg drills and […]

A Birthday Note to Self

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As I celebrate another trip around the sun, I find myself reflecting on the journey I’ve taken over the past year—a year filled with discovery, creativity, and personal growth. What started as a vague idea has slowly taken shape into something real and meaningful. This is the story of how Sunny Valley, a platform dedicated […]