The Weight of a Small Word For most of my life, “no” was the hardest word to say. I grew up believing that being kind meant being agreeable. I wanted to be helpful, supportive, and available for everyone. Whenever someone asked for my time, my energy, or my attention, my instinctive answer was “yes.” Saying […]
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Sep
Sep
A quiet pause that changes everything It was just a normal evening. I was walking home after training, headphones in, the city buzzing around me. Then suddenly, I looked up. The sky was painted in soft shades of pink and purple, and for a moment, everything slowed down. I stopped in my tracks. No rush, […]
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Aug
Aug
That night with the book on my desk It was one of those nights when my brain felt like a messy desk. I had assignments piling up, emails unanswered, and a mind that refused to switch off. Out of habit, I grabbed a book from the stack beside my bed. I told myself, “Just a […]
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Aug
Aug
The Morning That Began in Shadows The first thing I noticed when I woke up was the heaviness in my chest. The night had been restless – coughs breaking my sleep, leaving me foggy and worn out. Most people would have chosen to rest a little longer, to delay the alarm, to give in. But […]
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Jul
Jul
Have you ever felt stuck in a version of yourself that doesn’t reflect who you truly want to be? Maybe it’s the overthinker. The people-pleaser. The one who always plays it safe.Deep inside, a voice whispers: “This isn’t me anymore.”And yet, letting go of the past can feel like tearing away a piece of your […]
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Jul
Jul
Reading – The Tiny Habit That Made a Big Difference In our fast-paced, endlessly distracted world, focus often feels like a luxury. Between work demands, messages pinging from every app, and our own wandering thoughts, it’s easy to feel mentally scattered. That was exactly where I found myself — overworked, tired, and constantly switching between […]
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Jun
Jun
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 […]
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Jun
Jun
When I look back on the journey that brought me from a small town in Vietnam to studying and living in different countries, I can trace much of it back to a simple but powerful tool: a vision board. It may sound like magic, but it isn’t. A vision board is a mirror of your […]
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Jun
Jun
Happy Tuesday! Today marks the beginning of a new training week, and as I sit by the window with a cup of warm green tea, watching the rain gently kiss the river outside, I can’t help but feel a profound sense of calm and gratitude. Tuesday is always special to me—it follows my Monday rest […]