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My Husband's Vacuuming Style Used to Drive Me Crazy... Now I Think He Was Onto Something
Many of us have somehow absorbed the idea that if we're not moving at full speed, we're falling behind.
In my mind, vacuuming was a 10-minute job. You put your head down, race through the house, and don't stop until it's done.
Apparently, my husband had created an entirely different system.
Community—look out for your neighbours—especially during the holiday season
It’s especially important to care for your community during the winter months and the holiday season, when many people feel isolated.
Do you know your neighbours? Do you know what they do, or the names of their children?
Why Mental Health Is Still Taboo in Many Asian Communities
Cultural beliefs, shame, and a lack of knowledge are often why talking about mental health in Asian cultures are a taboo.
Healing the Mother-Daughter Relationship in Asian Families
The mother-daughter relationship in Asian families can be complicated as it often comes with so many expectations and unspoken assumptions.
"Good Daughter" Syndrome: Understanding the Pressure to Please in the Chinese Culture
For daughters who grew up in a Chinese family, many were often taught that our role is to serve the male members in our family, that our needs don’t matter, and our purpose is to do what our fathers, grandfathers, and brothers tell us. Sounds familiar?
Know that when you feel like the pressure of being a good daughter is too much and you want to stop the behaviour, it does not make you a bad daughter.