Category: Determination

— Change, Confidence, Decisions, Determination, Feelings, Forgiveness, Happiness, Hope, Inspiration, Miscellaneous, Moving Forward, Purpose, Success —

Be The Change You Wish To See In The World

October 7, 2026

When I was only 10 years old, my English teacher accused me of plagiarism. Our class had been asked to summarise the plot for any book we had read recently. As someone who loved to write, I took on the task with great amounts of enthusiasm. Not too long after came her response. My teacher… Read More Be The Change You Wish To See In The World

Thuy Wood (formerly known as Thuy Yau) is a freelance writer, resume/cover letter writer and Youth Worker living in Perth, Australia. She loves to share her own personal experiences about overcoming adversity, as she believes that human beings are more capable than they realise. She writes to make a positive difference in the world and to inspire others to learn from themselves and their own experiences. Her writing has been discussed on radio, won writing contests, appeared on The Huffington Post UK and major Australian sites such as news.com.au, SMH, Kidspot and Essential Kids. She has just completed her first book – a memoir - and is on the search for a publisher.

— Change, Confidence, Decisions, Determination, Feelings, Happiness, Hope, Inspiration, Love, Moving Forward, Parenting, Purpose, Relationships, Support —

Child Protection Week: A Survivor’s Perspective

September 13, 2026

Trigger warning: Sexual assault, child abuse Last week was National Child Protection Week (6-12 September). Here is my story – a survivor’s perspective. 10 years ago, I revealed to my loved ones and to my readers online that I had kept a secret hidden for 20 years. That I was a survivor of child sexual… Read More Child Protection Week: A Survivor’s Perspective

Thuy Wood (formerly known as Thuy Yau) is a freelance writer, resume/cover letter writer and Youth Worker living in Perth, Australia. She loves to share her own personal experiences about overcoming adversity, as she believes that human beings are more capable than they realise. She writes to make a positive difference in the world and to inspire others to learn from themselves and their own experiences. Her writing has been discussed on radio, won writing contests, appeared on The Huffington Post UK and major Australian sites such as news.com.au, SMH, Kidspot and Essential Kids. She has just completed her first book – a memoir - and is on the search for a publisher.

— Change, Confidence, Decisions, Determination, Feelings, Happiness, Hope, Inspiration, Love, Moving Forward, Purpose, Relationships, Success, Support —

Child Safeguarding is Everyone’s Responsibility: My Story

March 11, 2026

Trigger warning: Child abuse, sexual assault For many adults, childhood was a delightful time filled with fun, play and beautiful memories. It was probably a time where many didn’t have a care in the world. My childhood was anything but carefree. My childhood was not being able to go to sleep in case I got… Read More Child Safeguarding is Everyone’s Responsibility: My Story

Thuy Wood (formerly known as Thuy Yau) is a freelance writer, resume/cover letter writer and Youth Worker living in Perth, Australia. She loves to share her own personal experiences about overcoming adversity, as she believes that human beings are more capable than they realise. She writes to make a positive difference in the world and to inspire others to learn from themselves and their own experiences. Her writing has been discussed on radio, won writing contests, appeared on The Huffington Post UK and major Australian sites such as news.com.au, SMH, Kidspot and Essential Kids. She has just completed her first book – a memoir - and is on the search for a publisher.

— Change, Confidence, Decisions, Determination, Feelings, Happiness, Hope, Inspiration, Love, Moving Forward, Purpose, Relationships, Success —

Why a Reverse Bucket List Teaches Gratitude

October 15, 2025

So often, you hear people talk about a “bucket list” – all the different things they want to achieve, experience and/or attend in the future etc. Whilst it is always important to have goals to aspire to, I think it’s equally important – if not, more – to focus on what you have already achieved.… Read More Why a Reverse Bucket List Teaches Gratitude

Thuy Wood (formerly known as Thuy Yau) is a freelance writer, resume/cover letter writer and Youth Worker living in Perth, Australia. She loves to share her own personal experiences about overcoming adversity, as she believes that human beings are more capable than they realise. She writes to make a positive difference in the world and to inspire others to learn from themselves and their own experiences. Her writing has been discussed on radio, won writing contests, appeared on The Huffington Post UK and major Australian sites such as news.com.au, SMH, Kidspot and Essential Kids. She has just completed her first book – a memoir - and is on the search for a publisher.

— Change, Confidence, Decisions, Determination, Feelings, Happiness, Hope, Inspiration, Moving Forward, Purpose, Regret, Relationships, Success —

What High School Taught Me About Paving Your Own Path

September 3, 2025

One of my children asked me an interesting question recently. She asked if I have stayed in contact with any of my friends from high school. I thought for a moment then told her:“No, I haven’t. There are a few I used to have on social media but no, most of my friends I’ve met… Read More What High School Taught Me About Paving Your Own Path

Thuy Wood (formerly known as Thuy Yau) is a freelance writer, resume/cover letter writer and Youth Worker living in Perth, Australia. She loves to share her own personal experiences about overcoming adversity, as she believes that human beings are more capable than they realise. She writes to make a positive difference in the world and to inspire others to learn from themselves and their own experiences. Her writing has been discussed on radio, won writing contests, appeared on The Huffington Post UK and major Australian sites such as news.com.au, SMH, Kidspot and Essential Kids. She has just completed her first book – a memoir - and is on the search for a publisher.

— Change, Confidence, Decisions, Determination, Feelings, Happiness, Hope, Inspiration, Love, Moving Forward, Parenting, Purpose, Relationships, Success, Support —

Why I Am A Glass Half Full Person

February 8, 2025

I’ve always been a glass half full sort of person. It’s always been instinctive for me to look at the positive in every negative situation. This mindset was something I naturally adopted due to the circumstances I faced growing up. This mindset has gotten me where I am today – both in my personal and… Read More Why I Am A Glass Half Full Person

Thuy Wood (formerly known as Thuy Yau) is a freelance writer, resume/cover letter writer and Youth Worker living in Perth, Australia. She loves to share her own personal experiences about overcoming adversity, as she believes that human beings are more capable than they realise. She writes to make a positive difference in the world and to inspire others to learn from themselves and their own experiences. Her writing has been discussed on radio, won writing contests, appeared on The Huffington Post UK and major Australian sites such as news.com.au, SMH, Kidspot and Essential Kids. She has just completed her first book – a memoir - and is on the search for a publisher.

— Change, Confidence, Decisions, Determination, Feelings, Happiness, Hope, Inspiration, Moving Forward, Parenting, Purpose, Relationships, Support —

Domestic Violence Really Does End With Me

January 7, 2025

As a child, I remember quite vividly the first time I was backed into a lie. An Uncle of mine had visited that weekend with my Auntie, commenting that he had noticed something different about the door to our games room. Something appeared different about the glass in the door, but he couldn’t quite work… Read More Domestic Violence Really Does End With Me

Thuy Wood (formerly known as Thuy Yau) is a freelance writer, resume/cover letter writer and Youth Worker living in Perth, Australia. She loves to share her own personal experiences about overcoming adversity, as she believes that human beings are more capable than they realise. She writes to make a positive difference in the world and to inspire others to learn from themselves and their own experiences. Her writing has been discussed on radio, won writing contests, appeared on The Huffington Post UK and major Australian sites such as news.com.au, SMH, Kidspot and Essential Kids. She has just completed her first book – a memoir - and is on the search for a publisher.

— Change, Confidence, Decisions, Determination, Feelings, Hope, Inspiration, Purpose, Relationships, Success —

My Argument Against Chat GPT

January 6, 2025

Words, to me, have always been a pleasure to write. No matter how long or short the task, I derive so much enjoyment from written expression. I take the time to write meaningful birthday cards because I see more value in a meaningful card than an expensive gift. Loved ones tell me that when I… Read More My Argument Against Chat GPT

Thuy Wood (formerly known as Thuy Yau) is a freelance writer, resume/cover letter writer and Youth Worker living in Perth, Australia. She loves to share her own personal experiences about overcoming adversity, as she believes that human beings are more capable than they realise. She writes to make a positive difference in the world and to inspire others to learn from themselves and their own experiences. Her writing has been discussed on radio, won writing contests, appeared on The Huffington Post UK and major Australian sites such as news.com.au, SMH, Kidspot and Essential Kids. She has just completed her first book – a memoir - and is on the search for a publisher.

— Change, Confidence, Decisions, Determination, Feelings, Happiness, Hope, Inspiration, Love, Moving Forward, Purpose, Relationships, Success —

5 Lessons Young People Can Remind Us About Life

January 5, 2025

It’s often said that if you choose a job that you love, then you never have to work a day in your life. I am a Youth Development Officer and I am fortunate enough to wake up every morning excited to go to work. Having worked in Community Services over a 10 year old period,… Read More 5 Lessons Young People Can Remind Us About Life

Thuy Wood (formerly known as Thuy Yau) is a freelance writer, resume/cover letter writer and Youth Worker living in Perth, Australia. She loves to share her own personal experiences about overcoming adversity, as she believes that human beings are more capable than they realise. She writes to make a positive difference in the world and to inspire others to learn from themselves and their own experiences. Her writing has been discussed on radio, won writing contests, appeared on The Huffington Post UK and major Australian sites such as news.com.au, SMH, Kidspot and Essential Kids. She has just completed her first book – a memoir - and is on the search for a publisher.

— Change, Confidence, Decisions, Determination, Feelings, Happiness, Hope, Inspiration, Moving Forward, Purpose, Relationships, Success —

How Nobody Believing in My Dreams Taught Me to Believe in Myself

November 24, 2023

I remember the first time I told some family friends that my dream was to run my own business. I was 15, filled with hope and passion. I felt so proud to tell these people I’d just met how I’d been running 25 websites and had just been offered a freelance web design job. I… Read More How Nobody Believing in My Dreams Taught Me to Believe in Myself

Thuy Wood (formerly known as Thuy Yau) is a freelance writer, resume/cover letter writer and Youth Worker living in Perth, Australia. She loves to share her own personal experiences about overcoming adversity, as she believes that human beings are more capable than they realise. She writes to make a positive difference in the world and to inspire others to learn from themselves and their own experiences. Her writing has been discussed on radio, won writing contests, appeared on The Huffington Post UK and major Australian sites such as news.com.au, SMH, Kidspot and Essential Kids. She has just completed her first book – a memoir - and is on the search for a publisher.