Lee Linah

Ways to Cope with Stress

I chose a stressful profession and during the weekends I often wondered if I had been able to relax my mind and body in a bid to unwind and decompress. It is not an easy task to disengage from the thoughts in my mind wondering if I am doing the right thing. Still, I wouldContinue reading “Ways to Cope with Stress”

The Elevation of Stress can reveal the wondrous

It is the season of life where I felt the holiday spirit is going to be over and reality kicks in. When reality kicks in, I can often be in a firefighting mode when things take an unexpected twist despite careful planning. Well, I do think that emotional wellness is really of importance. Often times,Continue reading “The Elevation of Stress can reveal the wondrous”

Caring for the heart

I took leave on a rainy Valentine’s Day. I felt that it was a good decision to finally give the mind and soul a good rest. I was tired of all the hustle and bustle that comes with working really hard and wanted to care for my soul. On a rainy midafternoon, I went toContinue reading “Caring for the heart”

The best form of self-care is to take Ample Rest

Being a helping profession, I often time get caught up in meeting the emotional needs of students and parents that I have no time to prioritize self-care. I remembered that I used to go the self-employed route during the pandemic and had ample time for resting. Ample time for the occasional trekking through the lushContinue reading “The best form of self-care is to take Ample Rest”

The invaluable need to Rest

I developed a runny nose yesterday morning and all that is on my mind is to tell my boss to make advanced planning for the likelihood that I will be absent. I anticipated that working full time, my body will eventually need a good rest after a rainy season. My nose started showing signs thatContinue reading “The invaluable need to Rest”

Wishes in the Year of the Rabbit

It is the season of the Lunar New Year where I really do find rabbits cute and cuddly. I compiled a series of photos sent by friends so that I can have a warm year ahead. It is in the middle of the long Chinese New Year season, and I do find myself wondering whatContinue reading “Wishes in the Year of the Rabbit”

Lunar New Year 2023

I spent the first day of the Lunar New Year at the National Museum. It was a Sunday and there was a light drizzle all around the town area. Stepping into the National Museum away from all the hectic frenzy of activities was a refreshing activity that I really looked forward to. What better wayContinue reading “Lunar New Year 2023”

The first eight days of 2023 had been wonderful

Reflecting back on the first eight days of the year, I felt that life can be wonderful. reflected a lot on whether I should scour the jobs portal, stay open to job opportunities or continue where I am. Satisfied that life is easy. Although I used to complain that life is hard but sometimes itContinue reading “The first eight days of 2023 had been wonderful”

Welcome 2023 with open hands and heart

Welcome to 2023! I actually look forward to welcoming 2023 as a time I am going to work closely and intimately with new colleagues and a boss. I thought a lot about remaining self-employed for a long period of close to 7 years as I felt that temperamentally I am whirlwind that needed a changeContinue reading “Welcome 2023 with open hands and heart”

Coming to terms with my selected Vocation

After coming to terms with my selected vocation in teaching, I felt that I might be less active on LinkedIn in 2023. 2022 is interesting as I have been online where I can access social media every other time. When I am free and I come online there would be someone intriguing to view andContinue reading “Coming to terms with my selected Vocation”