A personal development blog by a mother, writer & entrepreneur
I was 16 years old the first time I ever fell in love. Or at least, what I felt was love at the time. I was emotionally fragile, vulnerable and incredibly naive. I knew hardly anything about love, just that I wanted to feel loved and appreciated. This person made me feel special for the first time … [Read more...]
About three weeks ago, I attended my husband's work Christmas party. As always, the venue they'd chosen was beautifully decorated, the food was delicious, and the company was very entertaining. However, what was most memorable had nothing to do with the elegant party itself. Instead, it was what … [Read more...]
Whenever we meet someone for the first time, it's hard not to form some kind of 'first impression' of them. It might be the way a person looks or dresses. The way they walk. The topics they choose to talk about. As human beings, it's normal to form specific ideas about people before we truly get to … [Read more...]
Today, I found out that a lady at my eldest daughter's school passed away this morning. She was the co-ordinator of the out-of-school care program. I'd talked to this lady before. We shared some laughs. I'd regularly thanked her for holding the school gate open for my kids and I. Although I didn't … [Read more...]
There are some 'rules' that I don't like to follow. I do follow and respect laws on the road. I do follow social etiquette, such as - not calling loved ones at late times in the night. I believe in acting appropriately in personal and professional situations. But I don't agree with treating dates … [Read more...]
I'm not someone who believes in having regrets. I believe that sometimes life could have turned out differently. I believe that sometimes we could have made better choices. But I don't believe in holding onto the past. No matter how much we wish things were different, the truth is - they can't … [Read more...]
When I was a young child, I used to spend a lot of time with one of my older cousins. We shared a love of music and reading, and she was always ready to educate me on different areas of life. We were watching the now-defunct TV show 'Video Hits' when the words 'debut' hit the screen. I was an … [Read more...]
A friend of mine once said that I was the most positive person they knew. As positive as I am though, even I have my down days. I've had some ups and downs recently, both in my personal and professional life. These challenges have affected my self-esteem, my confidence, and even my positive … [Read more...]
Up until recently, I held onto someone for much longer than I should have. I believed that their presence wasn't having a negative impact on my life. That I wasn't suffering in the process. But I wasn't being honest with myself. How often do we do that? How often do we lie to ourselves because we … [Read more...]
It's often said that it's during the difficult times that you realise who your true friends are. Yesterday reminded me why this is so. My life has been incredibly busy lately - juggling my life as a mum, my job as a writer, my relationship with my husband, along with the rest of my family and … [Read more...]
Hi there! My name is Thuy Yau and I'm a Freelance Writer. I am incredibly passionate about making a positive difference in the world. I have won writing contests run by an Oprah columnist, appeared on major Australian news sites, and been interviewed on radio. I also write regular columns for several sites. I'm 26, and live in Perth, Australia with my husband and 3 children. I want to help others lead happier lives.
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