Author Archives: tim han

When you woke up this morning and looked yourself in the mirror; what did you see? A warrior bending under the weight of battles or a conqueror on the brink of their next victory? Perhaps you gave your reflection a weary smile, knowing you had a mountain to climb, yet determined to reach the summit […]

Walking through life, we often find ourselves wrapped in a mirage of expectations. Expectations from society, expectations from kin, expectations from close ones, but the loudest amongst them all – expectations from ourselves. Now, I want you to pause for a moment and ask yourself, are you truly happy with what you’re doing in your […]

Imagine being on one of those giant Ferris wheels, a marvel of motion that takes you up towards the sky, offering you breath-taking panoramic views. It’s a thrilling ride, filled with swooping ascents and exhilarating, if slightly scary, descents. That’s life, a roller-coaster ride of ups and downs, love, loss, joy, despair, and a million […]

Life churns differently for everyone. We all look into the same mirror but reflect different images, illuminating diverse paths we’re destined to tread upon. Today, let us take a moment to grasp an indispensable truth – “Comparison is the thief of joy”. Interweaving this within our lived experiences can become the elixir vitalizing a newfound […]

How many times have you found yourself on the brink of completing a task, only to find some trivial distraction pulling you away? It’s not because you’re lazy, far from it! The overbearing landslide of potential success can sometimes be daunting. It stops us in our tracks, fills us with worries of the unknown. I […]

There I was, sitting on the 17th floor of a high-rise building in bustling city centre. The hum of computers, phones ringing, and the impersonal fluorescent lights created a stark contrast with the world outside. Amidst the mechanically controlled temperatures and polished glass walls, it felt as though I was looking at the world through […]

I remember sitting in my one-room apartment, staring at the peeling wallpaper. My life, at that point, felt every bit as dull, lifeless, and unappealing as those walls. Tasks that once brought me joy were now monotonous chores. Dreams that used to ignite passion in me, now lay dormant. Was this it? Was mediocrity my […]

In the grand, expansive theatre of life, there’s one role that no one can play better than you – being yourself. There’s a certainty and confidence that blooms within us when we accept our uniqueness and live our truth. How often, though, do we allow outside opinions to obscure our view of who we truly […]

It’s easy to feel trapped in the life you’ve already built, like a bird in a cage whose door has been left open, yet it stays inside, afraid of what might be waiting out there. But let me share with you a secret: it’s never too late to choose happiness. Back in the day, before […]

Have you ever found yourself awake at 3 a.m., your mind a discordant symphony of “what ifs”? Worries about the future can feel like a heavy stone, pressing on your chest, unmovable and wreaking havoc on your peace of mind. We’ve all journeyed through that desolate land. I have had my fair share of sleepless […]