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When Anger Is Really Love in Disguise
These days, I see a lot of young people in my therapy room. Their faces still hold a little baby fat. When they smile, they still look like beautiful kids. And when they cry, they’re truly sad and have no clue what to do. They all have one thing in common: outside my therapy room, they […]
Running on 20%: What Stress Is Really Doing to Your Relationship
Running on 20%: What Stress Is Really Doing to Your Relationship In a fast-paced city like HK, things seem to get tense easily. We work an average of 43–45 hours per week, with industries like service, sales, retail, food & beverage, and elementary occupations often seeing longer hours: 45–54 hours or more. […]
The Real Reason You’re Burnt Out in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of the fastest-paced cities, with an average of 43 working hours per week. This may sound wild to many people, but it is the norm for Hongkongers. When I relocated to Las Vegas, about one year in, I went back to Hong Kong for a holiday while I was pregnant. […]
When You’re At Your Lowest And Downward Spiraling
We’ve all been there: nothing major has actually happened, but the thoughts just won’t stop. You feel stuck. Not just tired, not just sad, but genuinely stuck, like you’re trapped.
Social Anxiety: Why You Feel So Self-conscious Around People
You know what’s interesting? A lot of people think social anxiety only happens to shy, introverted, or “low confidence” people. But honestly, some of the clients I’ve worked with who have the highest levels of social anxiety are actually highly functioning. They perform well at work, in school, and with family, but they’re […]
MBTI: Tool for Empathy or Trap for Identity? How to Use the 16 Personality Types Wisely
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 […]
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 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 […]