Our worldview, lifeview, and values shape the way we see the world, make decisions, and define success. In today’s fast-paced digital world, young people are influenced by countless voices—but how can we guide them toward meaningful perspectives? Let’s explore the Three Life Values and why they matter.
Attention is our most valuable resource—it shapes our reality and defines our experiences. In this blog, explore what attention truly means, the traps that steal it, and practical strategies to reclaim your focus in a world full of distractions.
Why Leaving Comfort Zones Can Feel Terrifying: Reflections from The I watched The Shawshank Redemption I watched The Shawshank Redemption […]
The Best Self-Care Tip from a Chinese Traditional Doctor: Cultivating a Peaceful Mind When people think about self-care, they often […]
One day, I saw a post on LinkedIn from James Clear; he mentioned that “There are at least four types […]
Explore the psychological reasons behind why we often save our finest possessions for special occasions and how embracing them in our everyday lives can lead to greater fulfillment and joy.
One evening, I talked with my mentor, who shared a story about her trip. She said one night, she stayed […]
I recently started reading “The Power of Now” with my new book club. Eckhart Tolle wrote the book. It’s a […]
In the midst of life’s busy symphony, I stumbled upon an unexpected source of solace—music. This is the story of how I embarked on a journey to learn the piano, initially driven by the desire to accompany my son’s practice, and ended up finding a profound form of therapy. Join me as I recount the humorous challenges, surprising victories, and the therapeutic power of music that has enriched my life.
The concept of “value” is actually deeply rooted in our lives, influencing the choices we make, the relationships we form, and the directions we take.
Last time, I wrote a blog about the exceptional customer service I received one day. Today, it’s about a disappointing […]
However, one day, I realized that there might not be a vital physical point on each human’s body so we can physically control others. Everyone does have “vital points,” not like a physical button but a button somewhere buried deeply in their mind or soul. That vital point will become a controlling button for the emotional trigger to get turned on.
In life, uncertainties abound, and opportunities often hide behind the unknown. Recently, I shared with my son: “You may not […]
This blog was inspired by the exceptional customer service I received one day. On my way home, I stopped by […]
I have been swimming 3 times a week for about 2 years. Usually, I finish 1200 meters in 45 minutes […]
Learn to Appreciate: Embracing What We Take for Granted In our everyday lives, it’s easy to overlook the treasures that […]
Yesterday, I attended my son’s school opening ceremony at his new school. There was one speech that inspired me, and […]
Last weekend, I stayed in a hotel with a swimming pool in the backyard. “Great.” I thought. I had brought […]
In recent years, I have been working full-time while also taking care of my child, and in my spare time, […]
You may think this is a time management blog, like I did before. I am aware that I have time […]
Today John had to revisit the dentist’s office after last week’s dental cleansing. John does not like visiting the dentist’s […]
During my workday, I used to open lots of new tabs because I needed different information for my work ( […]
This is the book my friend recommended to me after reading “Man’s Search for Meaning”. Dr. Viktor planted a seed […]
Recently I read my 16th book in 2022, “Man’s Search for Meaning.” It was not an ordinary read for me. […]
On July 8th, 2022, an ordinary working Friday, I received a message from my colleague in the morning. He gave […]
I have had my annual itemized goal since 2020. Since then, one of the items on my plan was to […]
As a mother, I have been a major companion for my son since my husband is always not around. One […]
Does quality determine quantity? Sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn’t. I got lots of inspiration from piano learning. Here’s another […]
Today is December 28, almost the last day of 2021. I have been working from home for another year since […]
Our book club, formed by 5 members from the piano lessons, just finished reading a new book in December. The […]
A while ago, I talked with a personal coach from my previous company. It was my first time to have […]
The Squid Game has been popular on Netflix since its launch in September 2021. I watched the whole season in […]
I think people may shake their heads at first and disagree with me when they see the blog title. Everyone […]
Last month, on Canada Day, I decided to bring John to Whistler with my friend’s family. We had not been […]
Today is May 25 in 2021, and we started to work from home on March 17, 2020, because of COVID-19. […]
In recent years, digital marketers have heard about SEO again and again, but do you understand how it aligns with […]
Today is February 27, the fourth day since my grandma passed away. I know I need time to heal the […]
When I was a child, around 4 or 5 years old, I liked to sing. I loved to sing in […]
There are only a few last days in 2020, and, for the first time, I am counting down to a […]
I finished reading the book “Becoming” with my Carlton Book Club in September. I enjoyed the book “Becoming”; it is […]
Bomb! When I look at my Apple watch, it is 11 am already on this Saturday morning. I woke up […]
Lots of time, we may feel we are alone although we have our loved ones. We grieve in sadness alone, […]
Right now, we are experiencing a once in a lifetime worldwide crisis- the COVID-19 virus. Since the end of 2019, […]
Recently one old famous phrase popped up in my brain several times “A journey of a thousand miles must begin […]
Middle school, maybe some parents have the same feeling, yesterday your child was still clinched and relying on you, but […]
Recently I have been reading more books on parenting; as a teenager’s mom, I feel I need more intelligence to […]
Last month, my son and his friends asked to watch the movie “Joker”, I accompanied them and we watched it […]
I had a chance to read the book Top 5 regrets of the dying last month. The author Bronnie Ware […]
This is the blog for my son –John. John started piano learning in Grade 1. Till now he has gone […]
For years, I have been proud of multitasking. I can cook 3 dishes in 30 minutes, I can have conference […]
This is the second blog after finishing reading “Atomic Habits”. In my last blog, I talked about the “Goal system, […]
Yesterday, May 18, which was a Saturday morning. I should have been very energetic and happy to begin my first […]
One day my friend posted an article on our Wechat group, and it said that on average people spend 4+ […]
Recently I have been reading a book called “Atomic Habits” by James Clear. I have not finished reading this book […]
After I subscribed to Robert Glazer’s Weekly Blog which is called “Friday Forward”, I always get inspired by the stories […]
Yesterday I had a meeting with John’s teacher Mrs.B (not using her real name for privacy) at school. Mrs. […]
After 3+ months’ piano learning, I graduated from the beginner’s class last Sunday. Today Sunday, January 19, 2019, is another […]
Today is the 9th day of 2019. Several days ago, I went to my dentist to have a teeth cleaning. […]
It’s the last day of 2018. Every year end, I have several things to do, including review my last year […]
It’s been a while since I had a movie night with John. I would like to have some type […]
I subscribed to Robert Glazer’s Friday Forward posts a few months back. Robert Glazer is the Founder & CEO of […]
One day I had lunch with my colleague W; he talked about a colleague V who is courageous. I asked […]
Last weekend for movie night with my son, we watched “Lee Chong Wei: Rise of the Legend.” The movie is […]
Self-motivation Last month, I attended a leadership training named “How to Manage Others”. There are generally four types of characteristics […]
Do you know what you don’t know? This morning I prepared a Chinese style breakfast, which I thought was a […]
10 things I learned from reading the book “Nevertheless, She Persisted” This summer I read several good books and one […]
After Watching “Homeless to Harvard” Last weekend was the traditional family movie time for John and myself. It was my […]
Say Something Nice Yesterday, Saturday was the traditional family home movie night with John. We take turns to decide which […]
Dad’s Anecdotes Dad is quite a plump and big guy. He is not willing to travel around as he is […]
The Pursuit of Happiness Last weekend I watched an old movie “The Pursuit of Happyness” 2006, American biographical drama, with […]
Soft or strong? Most of my friends say I have become more independent and stronger. I know. There are lots […]
The Chinese TV episode The first half of my life just finished in the week of July 24 on Shanghai […]
My embarrassing stories In our daily lives, lots of people try to behave well to show their good sides in […]
The sky is the limit Recently I noticed that people sometimes set limits in their life, especially Asian people. Last […]
You don’t know what you don’t know Lots of time, people think they know what other people are thinking, especially […]
Tough Negotiator Recently I finished studying a “Business negotiation” program. I had the goal that after completing this lesson, I […]
Don’t wait! Too late! Just a few days into 2015, my mom told me that my grandpa had passed away. […]
Finally I am an MBA The names in the article are not real names to protect their privacy September 12, […]
I have been asked by my friends how I manage my time, as it seems like it’s not easy […]
“You are so stupid; you haven’t done anything smart.” Have you been discouraged by someone like that in your life? […]
John’s Series 13 – Stick with it Son! Parents may all have heard about that piano practicing helps develop […]
John’s Series 12 – What is love? Last week John’s English teacher told us that John could not finish […]
John’s series 11_ John’s first camping After John came to Vancouver 2 years ago, I heard several times from […]
Take a break! Every one of my friends says that I am too busy all the time. I am a […]
John’s series 10 _ Sometimes John does not hate shopping Sometimes I wish I could have a girl, who could […]
My family’s Traits This summer I went back to China for two weeks. During my stay in China, I visited […]
After reading Kaifu Lee’s book – Every Breath You Take Is a Step Towards Death Kaifu Lee – the founder […]
Say goodbye to my wisdom teeth August 8, 2015 was a special day for me .I had to say goodbye […]
John’s series 9– Never enough time to play! “Mom, who I am going to play with today?” It is usually […]
Mode A and mode B One day , a friend invited me to a toastmaster’s workshop. After the workshop, I […]
Don’t give up! Are you serious? Lots of times in life, whether we listen to the radio, watch movies or […]
Why Volunteer? I have two volunteers job including my full time job. I am now the VP of Education for […]
Don’t be trapped within your “comfort zone” Many people don’t like to leave their comfort zone, because the comfort zone […]
My Funny Valentine Before Valentine’s Day, recently I happened to read a well-known book called Men are from Mars, Women […]
A boy who is closer to being a teen John’s birthday is March 29,.He is going to be a 10-year-old […]
John’s series 7- Where is grandpa? On the first day of 2015, we sadly lost a dear family member – […]
New Canadian Today , December 5, 2014, is a milestone for me in my life. It is a big day […]