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MBTI: Tool for Empathy or Trap for Identity? How to Use the 16 Personality Types Wisely

MBTI blocks therapy with chloe personality types

Today, almost everyone has heard of MBTI — the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.   You’ve probably taken the test and caught yourself saying things like “I’m an introvert,” “I’m an INFP,” or “I’m an INTJ, so I need alone time.” Sometimes it even feels like those four letters define who you are.   But here’s the big question: Is […]

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 […]

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 […]

Exercises To Calm Your Anxious Mind

The 1st Exercise: MOVE! As a fitness coach for more than 14 years, I can attest to the power of exercise to calm or revitalize your mind. “Physiology affects psychology and vice versa.”  When your mind is stuck, anxious, or uninspired, usually after we have been trying so hard to “think” beneficially, but it’s in vain, […]