Writing & Blog
Writing is medicine.
AI and Mental Health
While some features of AI can be helpful, especially for folks of the global majority, relying on AI for advice that could easily come from friends or family may actually contribute to people feeling more isolated.
Life, Social Media, and Hope
How are you? How is your heart?
What a time to be alive. There are so many atrocities happening around the world. And yet, when you pause and allow yourself to notice the goodness that still exists, you’ll also see so much beauty.
In my recent conversations with clients and friends, I’ve been hearing common themes: hints of despair, waves of anger, and at times, a sense of numbness.
Asking for What You Need vs. Expecting Others to Guess
Healing isn’t about getting a “yes” every time. It’s about learning to honour your needs, voice them, and trust that your worth isn’t dependent on someone else’s response.
Why Do I Feel S.A.D. When the Weather Gets Cold?
For me, it doesn’t matter if it’s “cool” or truly cold outside. Once the temperature drops below 10°C, my body begins to protest. My shoulders feel heavy, I reach for anything warm, and my legs turn to lead.
From March through early October, I’m happy. I have energy, I want to go for walks, and I feel lighter and more motivated.
But once mid-October hits and the weather cools, I start to feel like a sloth. November is the hardest — I want to hibernate, and my energy disappears. I feel a little lift in mid-December because I love Christmas, and January 1st always brings a spark of hope. But by the second week of January, I’m right back in hibernation mode until March.
At least that was my pattern for years until I realized I was experiencing Seasonal Affective Depression (SAD).
What I Learned After Stopping Running for 10 Years
I used to be a long-distance runner. I started in high school with cross country and continued into my early 30s. I wasn’t particularly fast, but I had the determination and endurance to run for hours at a time. Looking back, I now realize that running was one of the ways I coped with depression. I didn’t know I was depressed back then—I just knew that running made me feel better.
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.
Is it Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or is it Capitalism?
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that typically occurs during specific seasons, most often in the fall and winter when daylight hours are shorter.
I’m 10 Mins Away, and I’m Bringing Cake!
Photo showing three Chinese women, the blog talks about community and the drop in culture.
