It is beyond dispute that we may all have aspiration of attainment of something. For instances, a student aspiring to become a medical doctor, a lady hoping to get married and have children before 30 years old, or a man wanting to become a billionaire. Even for those who seem to have realized that chasing …
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How to be more aware of boundary violations and set healthy boundaries in workplace?
A client of mine felt irritable every Sunday evening without knowing the underlying reasons. On the surface, he could handle his work well and his boss was satisfied with his performance. After detailed discussion of his work environment, it was found that he did not know there are boundary violations in his workplace, let alone …
Is having desire a bad thing that we should avoid?
We all experience the pulling force of our desire in our lives, from delicious food to extraordinary acheivement. In our daily lives, the craving for more “likes” in our social media posting is a good example of our nature in desiring to be approved and appreciated. One of my clients tended to harshly criticize her …
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Can we feel good even when we are alone?
It is beyond dispute that socializing with our family members or good friends is a joyful and fulfilling experience for many of us. It is also the societal norms that having a lot of social connections could be associated with being successful. However, for some people, there might be some reasons for them to have …
Resilience in facing the “once-in-100-years” rainstorm in Hong Kong
The, what is called, the “once-in-100-years” rainstorm happened last Friday in Hong Kong shut down the whole city and caused a lot of damage and injuries. Given this unexpected rainstorm, many people may face some degree of inconvenience or disruption in their lives. For those who live in the more severely affected areas, this sudden …
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How to use mindfulness to reduce reassurance seeking in OCD?
People with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) have both obsession and compulsion. Obsession is the occurrence of unwanted intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that evoke anxiety and discomfort for the individual. Compulsion is any repeated mental acts or overt behaviours that one uses to temporarily reduce anxiety and discomfort caused by the obsession. Reassurance seeking is …
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