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Author: chefswifediary

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.
the life that i left behind

The life that I left behind.

Posted on November 11, 2025November 11, 2025 by chefswifediary

I woke up feeling fortunate it’s only Sunday, with anticipation about how I will be spending the day with my kids. As I scrolled my phone, a dozen of updates flooded my social media. Updates from family, relatives, and friends, all about the tropical joy in Asia. The life that I left behind five years…

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september is the month of transition

September is the month of transition.

Posted on September 22, 2025September 28, 2025 by chefswifediary

New role, new boss and new ways of working. To add, my first-born started big school this month with a new routine to juggle alongside existing second-born nursery. I am wrecked. Since the day I stepped up to take on new responsibility, I haven’t stop. There is no space for doubt, only room to get…

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it's time to step up

It’s time to step up.

Posted on September 3, 2025September 3, 2025 by chefswifediary

Wait no more. This is the month when imagination turns into reality. The anxiety about achieving greater ambition in professional life is no longer a dream. It is here and now. “Can mothers have it all?” a question I long finding an answer will soon come to light. Instead of resolving the what-if puzzles with…

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ready for the next big thing?

Ready for the next big thing?

Posted on August 27, 2025August 27, 2025 by chefswifediary

If I had to describe how my professional life has been in the last few months, I would say as ambiguous as a roller-coaster ride in June and July, and as adventurous as skydiving in August. Honestly, imposter syndrome has been my biggest enemy where I constantly instigating myself with unnecessary self-doubt if I am…

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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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