she strives to do it all
For a long time, I convinced myself that “comfortable” was the same thing as “good.” I had my current role at finger tips. I knew which stakeholders needed extra hand-holding and exactly how to navigate complexities over years of transformation. But there was a growing shadow over that comfort: leadership who took me for granted….
For many professional women, the mental load isn’t just about remembering school spirit days or managing the household chores. It’s the invisible weight we carry into the office—and lately, for many, that weight has become a crushing pressure. When you are a working mother, your time is your most precious commodity. You trade hours away…
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…
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…
It’s mid-June and I’m feeling overwhelmed with the amount of items on my to-do-list. Have I been the main culprit behind this? How much more can I cutback to simplify life? Life is simple Life is simple when there is just me. However, there isn’t any meaning if there is only me. My spouse came…
What notable things happened today? A leaseholder myself, Snellers the property management company has formally apologised for their poor management. Admittedly, I wouldn’t have received a formal apology if it wasn’t due to the First-Tier Tribunal charge imposed on them. It costs £100 to raise that charge, what the heck. I’ve been on back and…
Ever wonder who we are today have a lot to do with our childhood years? Childhood is a magical time, full of wonder and exploration. It’s also a critical period when the power of influence plays a significant role in shaping who we become. The influences we encounter during these early years, regardless of positive…
What’s the one luxury you can’t live without? The one luxury I can’t live without is sitting down doing nothing at all. Since motherhood and especially becoming a mother of two children, I hardly have the chance to do this. It has always been about getting things done and sorting things out. That includes sitting…
I stumbled upon Business of Fashion podcast episode where Imran Ahmed interviewed Leena Nair, Chanel’s current Chief Executive Officer (CEO). She is the first Asian female CEO of the French luxury brand. I start studying about her background, forte, and how she succeeded to where she is today. I am intrigued to see that Leena’s…
My partner came back and rushed me to the hospital at 10am. Just as I was in pain and anxious about unexpected early labour, my 2 years old daughter said the most unexpected and wonderful thing: “Mommy in pain? I am here mommy” and gave me a hug. Vaginal Birth C-Section (VBAC) 2 years ago,…