Yu-Shan Chen
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Self-Esteem in a Nutshell
We heard a lot about self-esteem recently, mainly because as a society we are growing to be more aware and more vocal about one’s mental wellness. We advocate vulnerability and being authentic, and more and more people come out of their shells and realize, that maybe, there is something about their self-esteem that makes them act a certain way, or perhaps our therapists or psychiatrists tell us so. But at the same time, we don’t really know what it encompasses, and how much it has affected our daily lives.
By Yu-Shan Chen5 months ago in Motivation
What Happens in the Back of the House
"Work hard, play harder." "8-5 is for suckers!" "You should never calculate your salary by dividing the hours you work a week, you would be disappointed." "You should always be flexible, you will never have weekends off, and holidays are out of the question." "We value your work-life balance, but we also need you to be here."
By Yu-Shan Chen8 months ago in Journal
Lessons and the Gifts of: Growing up with ADHD
Growing up with ADHD in a very traditional Asian culture without recognizing or admitting (shame) I have ADHD, is what prepared me to adapt and blaze through the unknown and obstacles in the ever-changing world, it also prompted me to reach enlightenment, the height of my career, and realized joy and appreciation for everyday being. The lesson I learned can benefit parents, teachers, and fellow ADHD learners out there.
By Yu-Shan Chenabout a year ago in Psyche
Open Letter to Brene Brown
Dear Brené, Thank you for taking a moment to read my letter. As I am reading page 232 of Rising Strong, I felt this immense feeling to write you. I have been wanting to write you for a long while, since I started reading your work. The shame gremlin kept me at bay, "why would she even read my letter?" But I also realized I wanted to be heard, to connect, and the uncertainty of results is something I have been working on (being imperfect.) So today, I decided to take a chance, and share with you my journey to dare greatly, to discover my gifts of imperfections, and to rise strong.
By Yu-Shan Chen3 years ago in Humans
3 Simple Ways to Loving Yourself
We have all heard it: Love yourself first. Whether from an inspirational best selling author who teaches you the grounds to finding joy, or a sensational social media influencer who coaches you the steps to finding real love. It seems easy: Love yourself first and everything will fall into places. But as a compulsive learner, meaning seeker and recovered self-doubt perfectionist, I rekon, if "love" is the goal, what is the process? What are the tools?
By Yu-Shan Chen3 years ago in Motivation