I write about my journey as a person who is always curious about life, biochemical and human behavior. My book “A beautiful bad girl” was published in 2015, sold thousands of copies in Vietnam.
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When Love Felt Like a Performance (And I Finally Walked Off Stage)
When I was 25, I believed that love had to be earned and happiness was hard work.If you wanted to be loved by a “good man,” you had to be the hottest girl in the room, make a six-figure income,…
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Did You Ever Stop and Ask Yourself—Why Am I Doing This?
Did you ever think something was impossible…until one day, you paused and thought: “But what if it’s not?” Maybe you once said, “I’ll never move countries just for love.”And then… you did.Maybe not out of logic. But out of feeling.And…
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Dear Exhausted Mom: You’re Doing Enough
In today’s world, moms are expected to do it all — raise children, work, look good, and stay sane. This is a raw reflection on modern motherhood, screens, and survival without guilt.
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Why I Stopped Chasing Happiness (and What I Found Instead)
I used to look for a shortcut in life.I thought I was smart enough to figure out how to live this life happily all the time. I read dozens of self-help books—they were great, but something still felt missing. Then…
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I wondered why I cannot stick with the same job and now I know the reason
I used to wonder all the time: “What’s wrong with me? Why can’t I stick with the same job like other people?”I watched friends stay in the same job from the moment they graduated until now. Meanwhile, I’ve changed jobs…
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Why I left the hustle behind (even though I loved it)
One day, while I was doing nails for a regular customer, she asked—again—why I didn’t take clients in the evenings. I smiled and kept working. I was used to her complaints about my working hours. But this time, instead of…
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Do You Want to Change by Choice or Be Forced to Change?
Lately, I’ve been reading a lot of news about people losing their jobs—whether due to the economic downturn or AI replacing human roles. While I’m also worrying about the future like everyone else, but I still spend time taking a…
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The 500 Dalton Rule: Understanding Skin Penetration & Optimizing Your Skincare Routine
When it comes to skincare, not all ingredients penetrate the skin equally. Some stay on the surface, while others absorb deeply and deliver transformative effects. The 500 Dalton Rule explains which molecules can pass through the skin barrier and influence…
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Overachievers – Where Are You?
If you were like me, you’d understand how hard it is to be the eldest child in an Asian family—especially as a girl. From the moment you could walk, your parents expected you to be a Wonder Woman. You had…
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Why Practicing Gratitude Can Give You Everything You’ve Ever Wanted
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably heard countless experts say, “Write down what you’re grateful for every morning or evening.” But why? Just to feel good? If someone does something nice for me, I say thank you in the…
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