Replaying conversations surrounding the topic of caregiving, it struck me that perspectives are akin to a Picasso painting—splintered on the diagonal, harsh in its geometrics, conflicted in its ethos yet coming together as one connected tapestry. I had the opportunity to share my views on the latest episode of the Mindful Dialogues podcast that asked […]
Begin Again: The Path to Better Mental Wellbeing
The hardest and easiest thing to do is to begin again. My fellow ruminators, you get me, yes? Like a creeping willow, the smallest remark or incident can wrap its tendrils around our minds, leeching its useless poison into our brains. And we nurture it for far too long. Years ago, when I discovered the […]
Go with the Flow, Rage with your Feelings!
With everything that has transpired over the past two months (it’s detailed in this post), I have learned the benefit of screaming like a demon. Sure, they tell you that this will only raise your blood pressure, give you a heart attack, make you keel over and die. But take it from someone whose BP […]
Just Breathe. Just Be.—Detaching Self-Worth from Success.
It has been ten years since I lost my identity. My identity as a successful, high-ranking marketer in a prestigious company. My sense of self was so entwined with my professional role that when I struggled to get back into a similar position, I was devastated and lost. At fourteen, I knew I wanted to […]
2022 – Done and Dusted, Bring It On 2023.
I wanted to write my year-end article more for myself than anything else. While I am trying to practice not looking back too much, I thought it would be good to capture just what a year it has been. That said, thanks to my mindfulness practices, I no longer feel compelled to pinpoint the year […]
Feeling guilty about enjoying life when it’s all crappy around you?
That’s the premise behind this year’s Birthday Musings post. I’m a little late this year, because I’ve been occupied; each month this year has seen me busy with something, and my mental health advocacy efforts have had to take a backseat. I’m also starting to ponder the future of this blog. I feel as though […]
Doc gave you Licence to Chill. Can you?
Right. We are well into the New Year and it’s been all about my recent operation so far. On Jan 5th, I had surgery for endometriosis and to remove my swollen fallopian tubes. Might not sound like the best way to start the year, but you could also say that I was prioritising my health, […]
Self-care vs Stress Relief – What works for long-term Mental Well-being
Chocolate cake? Long walks in the park? Chillin’ on the couch? Would those be self-care or stress relief? Hey, I’m not one to argue semantics. Really. To each their own. So I’ll just share my totally personal response. Those are Stress Relief. Self-care to me denotes something bigger than an “escape” activity. Self-care almost seems […]
Pouring out the feels: My Music x Mental Health Journey
I’ve not had much time or energy to update my blog the past few weeks. I’ve had a few things on my plate, both personally and professionally. But, I wanted to drop a short note on is that I’ve been busy working on a very exciting and deeply personal project – launching a music album […]
Chinese New Year Special: Spring Cleaning for the Mind!
Tis the season to start clearing out the old to make way for the new! And while we may be busy peering into cupboards and dusting off cobwebs, maybe we can do the same with our minds. This analogy came to me courtesy of one of my favourite meditation podcasts, The Morning Ritual. It was […]