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Explore. Dream. Discover.
Yesterday, I rediscovered one of my favorite hobbies as a child – #origami. There’s something magical and meditative about folding paper. This boat also goes well with my favorite quote from #marktwain about life. “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do, than by the ones you […]
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20 Life Lessons Learned During Covid-19
Covid life has been tough. Here are 20 life lessons that I’ve learnt since the start of the pandemic: 1. Appreciate every little thing (eg, toilet paper ) 2. Traveling is a privilege. 3. The value of a warm hug or a handshake. 4. Self-care is a priority. 5. Enjoy the present moment as the future […]
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7 Ways to Empower Your Conversation Skills
Communication is crucial in our daily lives: when we want to understand others, to express ourselves and to learn or explain pieces of knowledge. Sometimes, we can “get stuck” and have problem communicating effectively. The following tips aim to equip you for productive conversations. Give them a try. Listen This is the first tip because […]
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The art of being still.
Life can happen so quickly. Monday to Sunday, then again and again. Work. Extra activities. Commitments. Life. And in general, there are things to “do” as we rush around like mad. I have experienced all of the above – and still am – until earlier this year….. Chiang Mai, Thailand – the moment you land […]
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Breathe Your Way to Good Health
Breathing is something we all do automatically. Believe it or not, the way we breathe can affect our mental and physical wellbeing. When we are babies, we take deep and relaxing breaths from our belly. As we get older, stress changes the way we breathe. In a stressful situation, the body operates on the ‘fight […]
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Pause + Be – 3 Ways to Achieve More Peace
Most of us lead a busy life full of activities. Have you (including myself) ever looked back on your day and realized that you checked your phone too many times out of habit or boredom? When we forget to pause we: feel rushed experience stress overlook wonderful moments in life become distracted It’s time […]
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How to Be a Better Listener: 4 Useful Tips
We can all hear. But do we listen? Listening is a great skill to possess.If you take the time to listen to what others have to say, you will learn more about the person and connect with them at a more personal level. Be careful not to judge or criticize – just simply listen. Here […]
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The 28 Day Breathing Challenge Breathe Better – Enjoy Life
“If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath.” Amit Ray – Om Chanting and Meditation Hi Friends, Over the next 28 days, I’d like to invite you to join the breathing challenge. All you’ll need is 5 minutes a day to perform some conscious breathing. Here […]
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How To Look After An Elephant.
Don’t ride elephants. Love and treat them with respect instead. In my most recent visit to Chiang Mai, Thailand, I had the privilege to share food, have a mud bath and bathe in the waterfalls with the most friendly Thai elephants. Step 1. Get to know elephant. Share some bananas and sugar cane as these […]
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Believe in You.
Life doesn’t get easier. You just get stronger. Back in 2001, I started my Masters degree in Speech Pathology. It was a challenge. Even though my English was good, I sometimes thought, “Who am I to teach people how to speak?”, “What if I don’t pass my exams?”. Thoughts like these crossed my mind all […]