I lived most of my life in prison. Not a prison with bars and guards, but rather imprisoned within my own mind. There was just something blocking me from the freedom of an unencumbered life. I vividly remember the morning of August 2, 2010, staring into the mirror after another long weekend of revelry […]
“Whatever you choose to do in life, make sure that you’re also doing it to help others”. I was 16 when my late father said this to me. With such an intense gaze, he said these words. I heard him, loud and clear. I remember it like it was yesterday. He didn’t have […]
When I did my career change and lifestyle overhaul starting in 2016, I asked myself what MY WORDS were then. In a number of meditations, 3 words came to my awareness: Inner peace – Truth – Visible. I integrated them into my daily intention and in no time, I started peeling off fears […]
“Sometimes what makes us insecure and vulnerable becomes the fuel we need to be overachievers. The antidote for a snakebite is made from the poison, and the thing that made you go backward is the same force that will push you forward.” – T.D Jakes (You can also listen to this podcast from […]
Watch out for what you tell yourself. Choose carefully the kind of message you tell yourself. You’re the closest person to your subconscious mind, one that listens to you without fail. It is your most powerful and loyal ally and it trusts you 100 percent. Whatever you say to it repetitively over a […]
What do Procrastinators and Achievement Addicts have in common? They’re not consistently feeling energized or present or confident as they show up in their lives: being who they are and doing what they’re doing. Instead, often they feel overwhelmed; many times scattered and uptight. They feel somehow “constipated” in their efforts to unleash […]
I worked with Astuti to overcome the feeling of being stuck in life, especially in my job. I didn’t like my job, but I needed the money. My work motivation has been declining since the beginning of 2017. The feeling of being in a rut became stronger over time. After being coached and had hypnotherapy […]
Entering winter, a period of reflection and rejuvenation… What choices have you made so far in 2018? How far have you grown? How have you contributed? What fulfills you? What do you desire to invite more into your life in the next cycle, in 2019? What do you wish to let go of? […]
Do I need all these? This question is one of some constant companions for me when I decluttered 2 living spaces in 2 countries over 14 months period. In this 2nd episode of “Declutter Your Life” Series, I am sharing my 5 steps to successfully declutter my possessions, feeling victorious, light and calm at the […]
To date, I’ve experienced the deaths of my parents, all of my grandparents and some friends my age. My first encounter with death was when my elementary school friend passed away. He was 10, after fighting leukaemia. I was his kindergarten buddy – I held his hand showing him around our playground. I still […]