Self Development
Have you ever been disappointed in your relationships? Although relationships are an essential part of our lives, whether they are with our family, friends, colleagues, or romantic partners, sooner or later they will be met with disappointment. This is just part of doing relationships. As humans, we all make mistakes and (un)intentionally hurt each other. […]
What’s your inner voice like? Do you find yourself constantly criticizing yourself? Do you feel like you’re never good enough? It’s time to break free from the chains of self-criticism and learn to love yourself. Self-criticism is a common experience for many individuals, and it often stems from childhood experiences. Parents, caregivers, and other authority […]
(This is part 5 of 5 in the Attachment Series. If you missed the others, you could find them on my this page) As human beings, we are wired for connection, yet not all connections are created equal. Some connections are nurturing and fulfilling, while others can be toxic and damaging. The quality of your […]
This may have something to do with your childhood attachment. Your attachment style describes the way you relate to others in the context of intimate relationships, which is heavily influenced by the emotional bond you had with your primary caregiver(s). There are four known attachments styles. These styles set the template for how you […]
Most people don’t like arguments. I don’t blame them. I didn’t like them either. I grew up watching my parents fight like cats and dogs, without ever seeing them resolve their conflict. This experience made me allergic to arguments. On top of that, I learned to shut up and get out of the way, as […]
I get to celebrate new year’s day twice every year. The first time is on January 1, and the second time…well, it depends. Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year (LNY) falls on a different day each year between January and February, depending on the lunar calendar. This year it is on January 22. As […]
This is the time of year when many of us make new year’s resolutions, and improving our relationships is often at the top of the list. Whether it’s with your partner, children, parents, friends, or even yourself, it’s important to have a clear plan in place to make sure you follow through and succeed with […]
Reflection is one of the most powerful ways to gauge where your life is at and areas you need to grow in. And there’s no better time to reflect than at the end of the year. As we’re wrapping up 2022, here are 3 powerful questions you can ask yourself to successfully reflect on your […]
Ready to kick off the new year with stronger, healthier relationships? This is the time of year when many of us make new year’s resolutions, and improving our relationships is often at the top of the list. To prevent this from happening, follow these proven strategies to successfully renew your connections and revitalize your bonds […]
Throughout the last 24 years of being a therapist, I’ve supported clients in their relationships with their partner, children, parents, colleagues, boss, friends, and even God. However, I’ve never had a client come see me to work on their relationship with themselves. Ironically, all other relationships we have with others are dependent on our relationship […]
Most of you grew up with parents who wanted the best for you. Some of you had caregivers who encouraged you, taught you life lessons, and modelled who they wanted you to become. You are the lucky minority who experienced an attachment based parenting style. For the rest of you, you had parents who also […]
