Having periods of busyness is a natural part of life. The goal isn’t to secure a permanent seat in the slow lane. I’m not even sure that’s possible. But when we marry chronic busyness to our sense of self-worth.
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Just Because I’m Asian Doesn’t Mean I’m The Nanny
“Sister, I can’t do anything. You have to go back to the doctor.” I was being dismissed, as often happens to many East Asian women in the Middle East. It’s common to be mistaken as my children’s nanny.
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Self Care Is Less About Quantity And More About Quality
Self-care is no longer optional. Under such long-standing duress, it's become apparent just how vital self-care is. Without it, we risk losing sight of the bigger picture, feeling burned out, and struggling to do the day-to-day tasks necessary in life.