Tai Po Fire: Vicarious Trauma First Aid Kit – From Powerless to Powerful
It’s been a heavy week for Hong Kong. The Tai Po fire tragedy has plunged us into a stew of emotions: sadness, confusion, anger, fear, overwhelm, and deep grief—all tangled together. Feeling all of this is painful, yet every emotion carries an important message. As I always say, emotions are action signals. […]
When Everything Triggers Anxiety & How to Chill
The holiday season is coming. We’re mostly excited — but my clients also tell me their anxiety is roaring louder than ever! Anxiety is so common in Hong Kong: 60 % of people here reported feeling anxious in the past 12 months. As I’ve shared before on my podcast Thrive On The Go, anxiety is actually […]
Can’t Sleep? Learn The “Hidden” Stages of Sleep That Most People Have Never Heard of

Master the Thinking and Fantasy stages, and you’ll drift off to sleep with ease.
Do You Feel Intimidated By People?

Have you ever gotten intimidated by other people? Such as feeling nervous to talk to the boy you find attractive, semi-paralyzed when you meet the company’s CEO, or bumping into a celebrity you like so much and don’t know what to say. I am sure we all do have these experiences, but why? Because we […]
The Training To Overcome Procrastination – 6 Steps To Build Strong Mental Muscles! (2/2)

After we understand the real reason behind procrastination, we will learn how to overcome it step-by-step. I have simplified the process like how I did for my beginner fitness clients. The difference is that it is mental muscle training rather than physical muscle training. Without further ado, we will go straight to the training. Here are the six simple steps: You can […]
The ONE REAL Reason Of Procrastination (1/2)

We all procrastinate at some point, and when we do, we feel immobilized and helpless. But we don’t need to feel that way anymore because today, we will learn the one real reason behind procrastination. If you know why, the more likely you are going to solve the problem because: Awareness is seventy percent of the solution. Procrastination […]
Do You Struggle With Body Image?

In working with a lot of women, I understand what challenges we face as women who are insidiously imparted with the belief that how we look will affect our worth – according to the beauty defined in different eras. While there is no problem with pursuing a “better version” of ourselves, we do need to […]
Mindful Tips For Coming Into The Therapy Session

As modern humans, we love to DO things in “go go go” mode believing we can ensure high efficiency and effectiveness. You may wonder what you can prepare or at least what “homework” to do before coming into the therapy session. I very much encourage doing the opposite, i.e., do less and just “BE.” Below […]
Do These 3 Things In Bed For A Beautiful Day

You may have heard of the “morning rituals” of celebrities that go viral in books, podcasts, and social media. But what is so remarkable about the morning rituals? First, believe it or not, the moment you wake up is the best opportunity to set the tone of the day. During sleep, the momentum of your […]
What Is The Unconscious & Conscious Mind?

When discussing the unconscious and the conscious mind, we frequently use Freud’s analogy of an iceberg. Our conscious mind is narrated as the tip of the iceberg above the water, which only accounts for a tiny part of the whole thing, roughly 10%. In contrast, the rest of the massive iceberg base below the water […]