WELLNESS AND MINDFULNESS
Know Your Superpower?
HEART + MIND + BODY
The human brain is brilliant, but we often overthink and neglect our hearts. Why? Maybe we’ve mislabeled vulnerability, emotions, and fear as weaknesses instead of recognizing them as strengths we simply need to manage. Without heartfelt connection, we risk becoming cold, closed, and cruel—creating a world no one wants to live in. Let our hearts be the driver of desire and possibility, while our minds elevate what the heart begins, all within the incredible body—the wonder machine nature designed for us. Here, I’ll share personal stories about the highs and lows of my mind, body, and sometimes my heart—experiences that ultimately changed my life for the better. My road to recovery focuses on wellness and mindfulness embracing my superpower. I hope these reflections offer value, spark deeper thought, or serve as helpful references. Whether you’re simply curious or navigating your own journey, I invite you to pause with me, slow down, and explore the conscious practice of uncovering the key ingredients to your superpower.
Turning Mindlessness
into Mindfulness.
- Journey from head to heart, and back.
- Set clear intentions
- Find purpose
- Regularly perform honest emotional regulation.
- Adjust to align thoughts and behavior with beliefs and values.
- Stay open and curious
- Consciously reflect on decisions and actions (the whys and how’s).
“I have never been more aware and connected to my emotions, thoughts, how my body feels and the environment I put myself in, than now. There is infinite beauty in this learning journey.” — Pesh
WELLNESS AND MINDFULNESS JOURNEY.
Welcome
To the life of an IMPERFECT HUMAN.
Best day! Thank you for being here. My goal is to fully embrace the power of my heart and mind, which guide my choices, shape my health, influence my actions, my life and impact the world around me.
It all starts with me. A quiet, positive, and confident young girl. But life has a way of shaking my self-esteem. The ups and downs I’ve faced have shaped how I see the world, helped me understand why I love what I do, taught me to find purpose and love in the things I need to do.
While I am not an expert, everything here is my takeaway through personal experiences and my work in progress on this journey to wellness and mindfulness. I may not have all the answers but always open to learning. Here in my Haus, there is never a final destination.
I believe our life long mission is consistent exploration and journeying onto becoming the result of progress and new discovery.
Challenge begins…
CHILDHOOD
I grew up in a conservative Chinese family, my parents work long hours and barely had time for me. Being compared was a norm. Even more often being told to be the same as others; do the normal things; just follow and don’t question anything; always be on the safe side of the road. I suffered from chronic constipation from as young as the age of 5. Yes, Iaxative was my friend since.
Age 7, suffering extreme stomachache 5mins before I leave for school was a daily occurrence. No bowel output, purely aching. Every doctor’s visit, he diagnosed it as a psychological effect from my thoughts and said I have a very strong mind for a kid my age (I don’t understand but was certain I didn’t think about having stomachaches every morning). The fact was, I did not like going to school. Year 1 in primary school was traumatising for me and I kept it all to myself. It was far from home. No one was with me. I did not like taking the school bus filled with noisy kids. I have no friends and did not want to make any. Every single day, all I wanted was to go home. I have almost no visual memories of that entire year except everything that made me felt sick and terrible. Till today, revisiting this limited memory still makes me cry. They show up in sepia tone in my head — old, dark and fuzzy.
Age 8, new campus nearer to home brought better days. I love movement. Physical education was one of my favourite subjects in school and I was always part of my class sports team. I always wanted to run, but failed to qualify for the school’s Track & Field team for 2 years. The teacher told me I can’t run and that I should give up to do something else. That rejection silently broke my 9-year-old heart and demoralized me. Following year, I gave it one last try with a burst of curiosity and determination to prove my worth and ability. And I qualified!!! Despite the euphoria and comfort knowing I was and can be ‘good enough’, I declined joining the team. My heart did not want me to be in that environment. But I never stopped running since.
ADOLESCENCE
In my teens, my face had a sudden out break of blemishes. My nickname was pimple face. Though I wasn’t insecure about it at first, but my classmates started teasing me harmlessly and eventually, ugly was how I felt inside. I learnt that our words carry so much power to make or break anyone, we need to be conscious. I begged my mom multiple times to take me for facial therapies and it worked magic — though we never knew why it happened. We just accepted that an external facial cleanse was the magical answer to fixing my problem.
YOUNG ADULTHOOD
Late nights loaded with alcohol was almost a daily regime. I also realized my bowel system seems to be working more frequently due to alcohol. So I enjoyed the help without the need of regular dependency on laxatives. Soon, my face started developing acne and allergies from certain cosmetics and skincare products. I returned to seek help from external cleansing, however, my skin’s sensitivity has become a constant since then.
One day I woke up realizing a significantly slower recovery from a hangover. From an active person perspective, the dip in how my body felt and functioned was prominent enough that my gut urged me for a change — The first time I truly listened to my body. — I quit late night outs and alcohol altogether. Subsequently, heavy workload and insufficient sleep from a job I enjoyed invited another outbreak of acne on my forehead. Again, listening to my fatigue body and rebuilding boundaries, I resigned and all the stress acne healed fully within a month!
MID ADULTHOOD
Time of my life — 2015, The first major turning point. I began to focus on my body and the world in a way I never did. Naturally outdoorsy and active, I always knew my body had a purpose, …then it had more. Traveling for the outdoors became a major part of my life; from regular snowboarding to big mountain expeditions. I lived on a perfect circadian rhythm almost everyday for 5 full years and exercise 6-7 days a week; running minimum 8 – 10km each time usually. I was at my peak in many areas relating to my skin, body, mental/physical health, and fitness performance.
Blessing in disguise — 2020, The second drastic shift. I decided to take on new paths in many aspects of my life. Living the drastic change halfway through the year, all of a sudden, I found myself in extremely toxic relationships with: my partner; our business; and my head and heart space; with no real boundaries and balance. All of these prohibited any forms of deeper sense of connection I needed. I was deeply unhappy but I thought it was only a small problem. Soon, it took a toll on me and I spiralled. Everything inside of me kicked off with a major acne outbreak that could no longer be fixed from the outside. My body is at war! My emotions were easily triggered, suffered extreme insomnia (when usually sleeping was never a problem for me anytime anywhere), amplified digestive issues like immediate/extreme bloating, SIBO, leaky gut, as well as candida overgrowth, and hormonal imbalances. It went on so bad I isolated myself for months not feeling a single bit of self-worth in my head — ‘I couldn’t even face myself in the mirror, how can I face the world’ was the thought I had everyday. It really hit me and my self-esteem at the lowest for at least 1 year as I struggled to find real help.
THE RESET JOURNEY — Late 2021, The third point of inception.
Learning to live: Slower, Deeper, Cleaner,
more Sustainable & Responsible.
1HOLISTIC NATURAL REMEDIES.
Fix the root cause, not just the symptom! Mother Nature provides us all we need to heal; we just need to know where to look.
Healing my acne naturally without a drug. I’ve realized that conventional Western medicine often treats symptoms rather than the root cause, sometimes adding side effects that can worsen things. After an immediate relapse following a course of antibiotics and rejecting standard medications, I turned to alternative approaches like Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, and massage. I focused on holistic remedies—movement, seeing food as medicine, aligning with my ideal circadian rhythm, and building a balanced lifestyle tailored to my body’s needs. I also worked on my mental health through breathwork, meditation, stress management, and releasing trapped emotions. This integrated approach, treating myself as a whole being—body, mind, and spirit—helped me heal and grow stronger, even though it was a solitary journey.
In my social circle, naturopathy is barely known or often dismissed. Many doubted my choice to pursue this path, mainly due to a lack of understanding and their comfort with conventional Western medicine’s one-size-fits-all approach. But our bodies are incredible self-healing machines, far beyond full comprehension. I chose a slower, more holistic healing journey to deeply understand and manage our natural systems while addressing the root cause of my issues with minimal harm.
I’ve been on this recovery journey for a year now, still working to find my internal and external balance. I’m not at 100% yet—my best so far has been 80%—and my condition still fluctuates depending on how well I manage my lifestyle. Even so, I see this as a blessing. I’ve learned so much about how uniquely each of us is built to function at our best. The knowledge, wisdom, and values I’ve gained will serve a greater purpose, which is why I’ve decided to share my healing journey as it unfolds.
2CLEAN & SUSTAINABLE LIVING.
Our lifestyle choices greatly depends on how we value our health, environment and the world; whether instantaneously or subsequently.
‘We become our environment’ this sentence speaks a million. I have gone through a whole journey and still going through a hell lot on the aspect of food. From a carnivore, to 2 years of vegetarian occasional vegan (with no health scare nor signs of nutrient deficiencies in health reports), to currently on a reset mode as a balanced omnivore working on food sensitivity issues. My passion/hobbies, choice of lifestyle, and eventful journeys have built up my belief system, values and a character I feel aligned to. Here are some positive habits I’d cultivated:
1) DIY healthy, responsible meal plans for shorter timeline. Make a point to finish all the food before next grocery trip. This ensures the food’s freshness and prevents wastage from over buying.
2) Choose organic (whenever possible) and whole foods. Choose clean beauty and household products. Avoid toxic chemicals as much as possible. We are responsible for ourselves and our future generations. Yes, there’s collateral damage.
3) Help reduce food wastes by buying overripe edibles for immediate consumption.
4) Choose appropriate reusables over disposables (biodegradable material will NOT breakdown in landfills).
5) Avoid putting plastics in heated environment, avoid processed food, fast food as much as possible. (Avoid instant gratification mentality)
3GREENER & RESPONSIBLE OPTIONS.
There is no one solution to all problems, but we can stop encouraging the existing to continue growing, one change at a time.
Adopt ‘Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle’ Strategy: My love for fashion industry runs deep, which is why I’m always excited to explore and embrace change. It’s all about the angles we choose to focus on first—there’s no absolute right or wrong. For me, supporting slow fashion, circular economies, and closed-loop supply chains makes the most sense. These approaches follow the “Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle” framework, offering a holistic way to reset, rethink, and restructure our way of life. Rebuilding foundation requires everyone’s effort, hence this would be a perfect hands clapping.
I love reusing my clothes—half my wardrobe is years old (some over 15!), even with my ever-evolving style. Basics aren’t my thing, so styling is always a fun challenge! When I shop, I avoid harmful new materials like polyester or acrylic, opting for recycled fabrics or organic, sustainable options like hemp, cotton or linen. Learning to make greener choices is easier than it sounds—just swap some idle commuting or Netflix time for research, and you’ll be making a difference in no time!
Cultivate a habit to recycle: Education in this area is greatly lacking, so educate yourself. Understand the different Mobius Loops, segment trash into their respective groups, clean them before disposing into the recycling bins to avoid contamination. This habit made me realised, so much trashy materials have been used to manufacture our lives. Truly make us think deeper.
The world is always waiting for collective demand to make real change. So everyone holds equal power to do so. If we look at it clearly, the work load for a clean and sustainable life on earth is evenly distributed amongst all stakeholders on this planet. No one bearing more or less, and everyone benefits the best from it. Isn’t that wonderful?
The Beauty of Mindful Living:
1Clarity.
The result of removing yourself from an equation that no longer serves positively. Heal; detox; declutter; the body, the mind, the trapped emotions and the barriers. Many things, if not everything, will become so clear in your eyes, heart and mind. Such as priorities, directions, needs and wants. I may even say, my soul feels more intuitively.
2Power of choice.
Always a matter of choice — and being conscious about its availability in any given situation. The power of adjusting your thoughts, emotions, response, breath, and pace will impact outcome, growth and involved parties. I learnt to always take a step back and look again, and again, and again.
3Deeper connections & appreciation.
Nurturing and safeguarding self-love and awareness from inside out. Understanding how you keep your peace and pace is like making your way to your safe house. The connection built with yourself and the environment really extends and deepens the appreciation for the way of life.
4Direction of passions, purposes, values.
Knowing your fundamental values as a person. Discover what truly makes you who you are and how your life is fulfilled. Work on strong foundations. Give time to your soulful passions. Go figure.
5Learning & embracing change.
We are surrounded by some form of cultures and systems. Understanding independently and in-depthly on what works (for you) sustainably, positively, and what do not is key. Change begins with a major mindset shift, how you view this world and yourself, how you act and what priorities you set, make a big difference. As someone who is highly adaptive and flowing, this aspect works smoothly and deeply with me.
Stay true and mindful,
