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Corporate servant at day, blogger at night, mommy every day, chef's wife for life. A self-taught artist, I reflect and write about my life experiences and explore art inspired by nature.
writing consistency matters

What to do when you are losing your readers?

Posted on May 19, 2025 by chefswifediary

I took a break from writing last year. I revamped my blog recently and resumed writing again. It seems like a steep mountain to climb after stopped writing for six months. I am losing my readers. What to do when you are losing your readers? The amount of effort I am spending in promoting my…

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leadership comes from within

Leadership comes from within – what it means.

Posted on May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 by chefswifediary

Ten years ago, I travelled to Zurich to complete a Leadership course. It was one of my MBA electives. It wasn’t compulsory to do this on exchange program but I wanted to expand my network and explore learning in a different cultural setting. In the course, I presented an interesting topic titled “Leadership in Me”….

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feeling most productive

When do you feel most productive?

Posted on May 1, 2025May 1, 2025 by chefswifediary

When do I feel most productive? Achieving little wins is when I feel most productive. These days, we are easily drown by influx of information, leaving us with millions of possibilities and creating unnecessary self-doubts. We spend so much time thinking only to find ourselves making no decision. This is especially true in a corporate…

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new rhythm of life

My new rhythm of life.

Posted on April 24, 2025April 24, 2025 by chefswifediary

Here I am, resuming my writing journey after eight months of procrastination. The thing is I haven’t forgotten about writing. I was juggling to adjust into my new rhythm of life. My life after maternity which I am trying to adapt with a full time job and two kids on board. I’ve seen countless times…

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Navigating My Child’s Separation Anxiety: A Personal Journey

Posted on August 20, 2024August 20, 2024 by chefswifediary

When my little one started showing signs of separation anxiety, it felt like a storm brewing on the horizon—something I knew was coming but wasn’t fully prepared for. I remember the first time I had to leave her at nursery. Her tiny hands clung to me as if I was her lifeline, and her tears…

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reflection

Blaming others for own shortcomings.

Posted on July 30, 2024April 12, 2025 by chefswifediary

Reflecting on my learning journey, I am reminded of numerous occasions where blaming others or external factors seemed more palatable than confronting my own shortcomings. Whether it was a professional endeavor that faltered or a personal aspiration that fell short, my initial inclination was often to attribute these outcomes to people around me, unfavorable circumstances,…

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happy children

Life simple pleasure.

Posted on July 9, 2024April 13, 2025 by chefswifediary

Yesterday I spent a full day with my little ones, a 7-month old baby and a 3 years old toddler on my own. We had breakfast and lunch together, took turn to feed just because my toddler emulated her baby brother. We rode on a bus to catch ballet taster class and visited the dentist….

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longing for me to become us

Longing for me to become us

Posted on July 7, 2024July 9, 2024 by chefswifediary

Sighing at the lights and song Weaving the world’s lights Sighing at the beautiful scenery Who will enjoy it with me? People come and people go You and I look at the far galaxy between us Flowers fall with the rain What can we do? The wind doesn’t ask the clouds The clouds don’t speak…

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parenthood, parenting

Things they don’t tell you about parenthood.

Posted on July 3, 2024April 17, 2025 by chefswifediary

Parenthood has been a journey filled with unexpected challenges and joys. There are things they don’t tell you about parenthood. Emotional Complexity When I became a parent, I was overwhelmed by a whirlwind of emotions. I was so focused in having a child that I overlooked about the “how” to parenting. The love and joy…

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The Importance of Positivity: Why We Need It More Than Ever

Posted on June 24, 2024July 7, 2024 by chefswifediary

In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining a positive mindset is crucial for navigating life’s challenges. Positivity is more than just a feel-good concept; it’s a powerful force that can improve mental and physical health, strengthen relationships, and foster a better society. Here’s why embracing positivity is essential and how you can cultivate it in your life….

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  1. What to do when you are losing your readers? — Chef's wife diary on Procrastination.May 19, 2025

    […] good use. Whenever I’m in the right mood to write, nothing comes through my mind. Instead, I procrastinate thinking…

  2. Procrastination. — Chef's wife diary on Keep striving.May 4, 2025

    […] provide a clearer picture, leading to a purposeful outcome or idea. Instead, I let them wander. Striving for perfectionism,…

  3. chefswifediary on Life simple pleasure.July 18, 2024

    Ahh how come there is trouble liking my post? Glad you drop by with your feedback. Different feelings we get…

  4. Mary K. Doyle on Life simple pleasure.July 17, 2024

    I'm having difficulty liking your posts. I just went to my mom's grave as well. My husband's, also. All the…

  5. chefswifediary on Catching up with my toddler.February 5, 2024

    Indeed! Thank you for reading and your kind comment!

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