In this essay: In this essay, I analyzed the cons of SMART goal approach, and offered a new way of setting directions for the year and life: personal directions and non-SMART goals. Skim or read through the end and leave a comment to give me your thoughts on this important topic! THE MISSING DOT As… Continue reading What if there’s a better way than those new year’s goals? Try this instead.
Month: December 2023
This is US.
This is my family. This looks like a perfect photo for a perfect family. But we are not the perfect family that you are imagining. Our house doesn’t fill with laughters every moment we see each other, we don’t agree with every point each other makes, sometimes, we squabble, slam the door to escape a… Continue reading This is US.
Listen to your Heart, Plan with your Head
There is a saying that “Things will get worse before it gets better.” For me, it gets foggy before it becomes clear. It’s quite common that the paths of our lives aren’t drawn out crispy clear on a piece of paper, but rather a trial and error process, you explore, plan, try your best, fail,… Continue reading Listen to your Heart, Plan with your Head
Becoming And Forward
There is one quote that I’ve used a handful of times in my life, and I know I will continue to say it more to myself:“Be careful what you ask for.” As a person and a woman, I’ve made decisions that I’ve never imagined I’d make: Running for student council in a foreign country, starting… Continue reading Becoming And Forward
Minimalism is Not How Much You Have, But How Much Control You Feel.
You might have heard about minimalism, and imagine an empty room with no furniture, a tiny home, a closet with all same coloured clothes. Let me iterate that minimalism can look like that, however, it doesn’t have to. Minimalism is not the same for everyone, it doesn’t have a one-size-fit-all approach. As we are all… Continue reading Minimalism is Not How Much You Have, But How Much Control You Feel.
Why Minimalism
Why minimalism? I’ve thought hard about what topic I should keep central to my blog – and finally I chose minimalism. Not because it’s a trend, but it’s a guiding principle for many things I do, and has the power to enable me to do everything I want. It affects many areas of my life… Continue reading Why Minimalism
Hi, my name is Thao
Hi you, beautiful. My name is Thao! What’s your name? (Say hi to me in the comments). I am happy to be here, and that you are here. The reason I created my site is to create a space for me to express and to improve myself. I hope I can help you with something… Continue reading Hi, my name is Thao