Published in SYNERGY·PinnedWhy I Am Quitting Corporate America To Become A FreelancerWhen you work for a corporate business, you are not in the driver’s seat of your career — sometimes not even of your personal life. — I am not the one to quit or give up easily. Many folks think it’s an admirable quality to be persistent, and they applaud me for it. But let me tell you, too much of anything (even of something good) is never good. There have been numerous things in my…Corporate Innovation5 min readCorporate Innovation5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·1 day agoControl Your Ego To Save Your RelationshipsI need a minute of your time for a quick psychological assessment. Do you struggle with…? Taking criticism or feedback and viewing it as a personal attack Needing to be right or have the last word Seeking constant validation and attention from others Blaming others Lack of self-awareness and insight…Mental Health4 min readMental Health4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jan 26ChatGPT Will Not Intimidate MEAI will NOT replace me (From a Therapist) — I’m here to take you on a journey to explore the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Mental Health. The advancements in AI are happening at an unprecedented pace, and as a therapist, I know it’s important to stay informed and aware of the impact it may have on our…Mental Health6 min readMental Health6 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jan 16This Is Changing My Life: A Guide To Shadow WorkExploring the shadows entails delving deep into aspects of yourself that you reject, ignore, avoid, hide, or are not yet aware of due to a lack of effort to enter your inner world. Today, I want to give you the opportunity to get to know yourself on a deeper level…Therapy4 min readTherapy4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Dec 20, 2022How To Become Emotionally & Psychologically MatureAccording to the American psychology society, psychological maturity is the ability to deal effectively and resiliently with experience and to perform satisfactorily in developmental tasks (biological, social, cognitive) characteristic of one’s age level. But what’s the opposite? What does it mean to be psychologically immature? Well, immaturity means “not fully…Mental Health5 min readMental Health5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Dec 16, 2022Make Therapy Affordable — Step by StepBesides being a therapist myself, I have also been a client. So I know how pricey it can be to see a therapist. It can range from $80 to $500 per session. Yes! $500!! Some therapists have many years of experience, unique therapeutic strategies to share, and authority in social…Therapy4 min readTherapy4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Sep 8, 2022Recap Of My Week 6 of PregnancyHow many days are in a week? Seven? Then I picked up a fight with my partner seven times this week. Symptoms on week 6 of pregnancy: Feeling bloated and HUGE, while everyone says I look exactly the same. Some even dared to say I look “skinnier.” Cranky, angry, sensitive…Pregnancy4 min readPregnancy4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Aug 29, 2022Recap Of My Week 4 of Pregnancy"Your baby is as big as a poppy seed." Of course, I downloaded not one but three apps on pregnancy. Including "What to expect," "Baby Center," and "Pregnancy +." They are all equally my favorite apps in different ways. But if you prefer minimal clutter, the #1 recommended app is…Pregnancy4 min readPregnancy4 min read
Published in Be Yourself·Aug 18, 2022First Three Weeks Of PregnancyIt was July 24th, 2022, when we dared to do something audacious for the first time in our 3-plus-year-relationship. We blew up fireworks inside of me. Call me crazy, but I knew it was happening the day it happened! I knew we had made a baby! As soon as the…Pregnancy6 min readPregnancy6 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION’S MIRROR·Apr 21, 2022Hanoi, Vietnam — First ImpressionsI started writing on Medium in 2020. I was basing my niche in mental health topics as I am a Licensed mental health counselor. …Vietnam8 min readVietnam8 min read
