Reconnect to yourself – through food
I wrote about The Benefits of Connecting with Self, and today, I am sharing one of the many ways we can reconnect with yourself – through food. Food can play an [...]
I wrote about The Benefits of Connecting with Self, and today, I am sharing one of the many ways we can reconnect with yourself – through food. Food can play an [...]
My photo: I took this picture while on the plane heading back to Sydney from Penang. The sun was just rising; you could see thick layers of clouds just within [...]
In the last blog, we talked about play. PLAY is the language every child knows and is vital for children’s development. How about Adults? Is play just as important for adults as [...]
Few weeks ago I attended yet another’s friend’s 50th birthday party. It was well planned, the food was delicious and most of all, everyone had a great time reconnecting with each [...]
I was on the phone with a friend few mornings back, working out arrangements on how to pass some past exam papers to one of her sons. From our conversation, [...]
Happy new year. I hope you had a wonderful break with your family. How about we do something really really simple today… reminding yourself how blessed we have been… how [...]
It is 5.am… I am enjoying the quietness in my study, looking out at the trees and enjoying the sound of the rain. I’m sipping my coffee and listening to [...]
I am going to take this opportunity to thank you for your support with the launch of my first book - United We Shine!. It was definitely a surreal experience [...]
The most effective way to inspire and influence your children How do you impart your knowledge to or inspire your children? How do you instill values on to your children? [...]
Journaling - place where you may have the answers to all the questions you need answering This is a very personal post - it is about my own journey of [...]
A few nights ago, I had dinner with relatives who had just flown in from Malaysia, and I casually asked what the wife normally cooks for dinner (I just [...]
I have written about making time and creating opportunities to connect as a couple, and don’t forget to have fun together. I believe that in every relationship you need to put in some [...]
Do you really know what your life would be like in 5, 10 or 20 years? We can plan, wish and hope, and envision what it would be like, but [...]
Happy New Year!! It is the start of a new year and I would like to wish all of you good health and may the new year bring happiness, health [...]
This pyrex dish can go from bench top, to steamer, to table and back to a refrigerator with the convenience of a lid As Malaysians will know, we are a [...]
Bridge cultural and generational gaps in your kitchen I really would like to encourage you to treat your kitchen like a secret place for you to escape to. The kitchen [...]
“I wish there were more hours in the day.”… “I just don’t have enough time to go to this.”… “I just need more time.”… “I just wish it was Friday [...]
The Benefits of Connecting With Self is you are able to find the confidence to strive for what you want in life and be the person you set out to [...]
Whether you are about to have children or already have, you would probably be going through parenting blogs, reading parenting magazines, talking to family and friends, seeking out professional advice [...]
Why is FUN important for family connections and harmony? Do you remember when you were a child, playing with your friends, being carefree, happy and full of joy? Or you [...]
Good morning…. I've got a question for you… What is the first thing that comes into your mind when you wake up? i.e. What do you have to do today? [...]
Work Life Harmony – Your choice, your priority Being busy and stressed was my second "name", until a serious illness made me realise that my body did not appreciate what [...]
Your first thoughts of the day are important, as they will set the tone of your day ahead. Have you ever experienced waking up in the morning feeling run down, [...]
OMG… I sound like my mother! Or Father! I am not talking about anything scary or sinister; I am talking about the language you use. Do you sometimes hear your [...]
In the last blog, we talked about play. PLAY is the language every child knows and is vital for children’s development. How about Adults? Is play just as important for [...]
Filling your child’s love cup with play Can you remember when you played peek-a-boo, cuddled and sung to your baby daily? However, as the children grow up, parents tend to [...]
I was having a nice conversation with my aunty from London one morning; she and her husband are currently visiting her daughter in London. Normally, we never had much [...]
How to Find More Joy and Happiness in your Day I am sure you will agree with me on this, we have good days and we have bad days, and [...]
Recently I was chatting with a friend who has some personal relationship issues. We discussed her thoughts, worked through her feelings and considered some steps to help her. One thing [...]
When we talk about self love, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Would it be pampering yourself with a facial, enjoying massages, going for holidays, shopping therapy, [...]
As Parents, especially Mothers, we are by nature the carer and giver. Everyone comes ‘before’ you. It took me a while to really understand this but unless you are healthy, [...]
Play is just as important for adults. Adults have somehow forgotten about play, and they replace play with work and other life responsibilities. As we now know the benefits of [...]
Lay Ean and Grandma Being busy is not an excuse! It is about setting your priorities in life and what is important to you! This is my beautiful grandmother – [...]
Everyone has experienced some degree of emotional pain some time in their life, but with varying degrees. Emotional pain usually comes from experiences during childhood. Here are some common examples [...]
Do you journal? What's Journaling? Your journal is your personal space— a place where you may have the answers to all the questions you need answering. And taking time out [...]
My husband and I have spent the last three weeks in Malaysia, the country where we both spent the first 20 years of our lives. The purpose of this trip [...]
Has anyone ever asked you this question? WHAT DO YOU WANT? So I am asking you now…. WHAT DO YOU WANT? Can you answer this question straight away? Close your [...]
Attractive Woman Riding Bike Along Country Lane Who are you? How much do you know about yourself? Your likes, your dislikes? What you love? Places that you like? [...]