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Personal, Psychology In my previous blog “Understand Your Worth – How You Value Yourself,” I talked about the topic of how much the society places value on outward appearances when defining one's success, whereas little consideration is given to the inner values Continue Reading A wealthy person with luxery watch and sunglasses. Understand Your Worth – How You Value Yourself Personal, Psychology Little consideration is given to the inner values of a person when defining one's success, such as integrity, kindness, love, forgiveness, emotional intelligence and inner balance. In contrast, an excessive value is placed on the outward appearances of success by society, Continue Reading A cat sleeping on the floor. If You Get Tired, Learn To Rest Personal, Productivity Our lives have become so packed, so busy, so noisy, and so full of conflict. At the end of the day, we feel drained, cranky and overly judgemental. Some of us numbly pace through our days not knowing how out Continue Reading Woman staring to the sea with hands up in the sky. How To Rise In The Face Of Job Termination Fail Forward Series Me Fired Like Oprah Winfrey? Never! Losing a job is a major life event. The thought of losing a job gives most of us a sick feeling deep in the pit of the stomach. The loss of benefits, wages and how Continue Reading Choosing a path. Changed By Faith Unfold Series I find life to be consistently inconsistent. Change is the norm. Look outside your window, take a stroll down the street, you’ll witness that nature is always transitioning. Whether you have extreme or stable seasons, they still experience their own Continue Reading Two koi fishes swimming around. Finding Balance In Our Impatience Personal, Psychology Have you ever taken the pizza out of the oven two minutes early because you just couldn’t wait? Or left lines that were barely moving, only to get into an even slower one? 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Her Tiny Little Fingers Gave Me A New Direction On Life Unfold Series A little over a year ago, I gave birth to the most beautiful little girl I had ever laid eyes on. However, she did not come at the best time. At the time, I was working full-time and completing graduate Continue Reading A man happily jumping off a cliff. Change, Happiness And Feeling Alive Unfold Series I am walking my son, Lars, to school this morning when it hits. A foreboding magnitude begins to press down on me and the looming feeling of fright is palpable. However, there is nothing I can do about it since Continue Reading A woman staring outside a window. Own It – What Makes You, You? Personal This was my last post for 2018, and I wanted to leave you with something of value to start your 2019 even greater. Therefore, this post is dedicated to those who are having a hard time accepting themselves for who Continue Reading A man sitting in front of a piano. Why Do We Do ALL The Things? Unfold Series It’s odd that this opportunity came along when we are doing our 2019 planning. I say that because up until the change found us in 2016, we had no discernible plans beyond what events pushed and pulled us. We were Continue Reading A thank you letter. Dear Boss, Thank You For Declining My Leave Request Unfold Series Everything has started to become a blur as I try to recall the day I left Malaysia, my life and the rat race I so wanted to be part of. I tried fixing my eyes to the freshly bloomed tulips Continue Reading The Liebster Award The Liebster Award! So…, What Is it? Personal Hi Dear Bloggers, So, I received a message from Prerana from “Inside Travellers Shoes” and Tanusri from "With Nature," where they nominated me for the Liebster Award! Thank you Prerana and Tanusri! I feel honoured to be nominated by both of you Continue Reading A woman walking on the road in a forest. From Small Town Girl To Full-Time World Traveller Unfold Series All my life I have dreamed of escaping the small town where I grew up. The world was calling me to go explore it, but circumstances kept me stuck in that small town in Canada for over 30 years. When I was Continue Reading Woman holding clock at 4:20. Time Management Really Is About Self-Management Personal, Productivity The idea of time management is typically defined as one’s ability to use time productively and efficiently, especially in cases such as school and work. However, David Allen, productivity consultant and the inventor of the “Getting Things Done” method, says time Continue Reading Woman holding on to her hat. How My Parents Disowning Me Saved My Life Unfold Series Ever since I was a teenager, I craved change. I wanted to change my identity. I wanted to construct my own life. I wanted to set my own standards and expectations. I wanted to create my own life. I was Continue Reading A woman on a swing. 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What We Forget When Giving Advice Personal, Relationship We all know someone who is in need of a little advice, and maybe even yourself. The issue that comes with offering advice is that it’s easy to be perceived as a know-it-all and that has led many to be consumed Continue Reading Woman wearing brown jacket standing front of rainbow painting taking photo. Growing Through Depression With The Right Mindset Unfold Series Hey, my name’s Peter. I run my own blog and email list, and I feel accomplished doing so! But it wasn’t always like this. It took a lot of determination and perseverance. I went through hardship after hardship, even going as far Continue Reading The Sunshine Blogger Award The Sunshine Blogger Award Personal To my surprise, Glen McKenzie – from the amazing “justabitfurther” weblog about getting outdoor, discovering yourself, and finding inspiration – nominated me for the Sunshine Blogger Award. I’m really honoured and thankful to be nominated for this award by Glen. I Continue Reading Man standing at the top of the mountain. Turning Adversities Into Victories Unfold Series There are two kinds of people when it comes to change for the worse: those who are ready for it and those who are not. I have always belonged to the latter group. To be exact, I am the kind Continue Reading Someone taking notes in his book. Discover Your Own Writing Process Personal, Productivity Every writer has his or her own writing process. I have mine and you have yours – no two are the same. Often, the process comes naturally and is not a step-by-step guide to which writers refer. And eventually, after Continue Reading
A wedding.

In Sickness And In Health

by October 11, 2018

Reading time: 5 minutes A bride and groom standing before the altar can’t fully grasp what life changes marriage is going to bring. Being exhausted from months preparing for the perfect wedding and wedding dress, the bride is exhausted, yet happy. The groom is scared in taking this final…

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