by Thrive | Jul 27, 2025 | Self-care
What moving from Hong Kong to London taught me about communication. I used to think silence was empty space that needed filling. Then I learned it was actually full of everything I’d been missing. Picture this: A traditional Hong Kong tea house on a Sunday....
by Thrive | Jun 26, 2025 | Community
I recently watched Haribo Kimchi, a show that, on the surface, is quirky and heartfelt. But underneath, it explores something many of us quietly struggle with: the question of where we belong. One line stuck with me: “Routes are more important than roots.” At first, I...
by Thrive | Jun 21, 2025 | Nutrition
For most of my life, I was a breakfast-or-bust kind of person. If I didn’t eat within an hour of waking up, I’d feel dizzy. I once fainted during a morning meeting – all because I skipped breakfast. Since then, I lived by one rule: never leave the house on an...
by Thrive | Jun 21, 2025 | Movement
When I first started meditating, my mind wouldn’t shut up. I’d sit, breathe, try to be still but within seconds, I’d be off fantasising about dinner, replaying an awkward conversation, or wondering if I should be doing something more “productive.” Sound...
by Thrive | Jun 20, 2025 | Wellness
Listening may mean staying quiet while someone else talks. But true listening builds trust and deepens relationships. It is active, and a presence practice that can be cultivated. Meditation taught me how to notice my thoughts without reacting to them. It helped me...
