Thinking of going for your first solo budget trip? No idea how to start or follow through with your itinerary? Safety concerns? As a fellow solo female budget traveler (that was long!), I completely understand how it feels and the potential challenges you might face […]
Author: jaelyntann
3 Empowering Reasons Why You Should Just Go Solo
Have you ever wanted to do something a little bold but you were afraid to do it alone or go solo? The word ‘solo’ scares you. Lots of ‘what ifs’ pop up in your mind. This was exactly me three and a half years ago. […]
Welcome to the public speaking world (skills-in-progress: public speaking)
Since the start of this year, I knew I wanted to start gaining proficiency in public speaking. I wrote on my planner: Little did I know that public speaking is more than just a skill, it’s a craft. A craft that’s unique to each person. […]
4 motivations to have as an aspiring vet and how to grow them
A couple of months back, I almost gave up on my lifelong dream to become a veterinarian. After some intense reflections, I managed to find better motivations and intentions to realign with my values. So here are some motivations which I’ve come out with and […]
3 ways to incorporate mindfulness into your life
My understanding of mindfulness had been wrong the whole time. Or rather the way I’ve tried to incorporate mindfulness into my life had been wrong. Not until I’ve attended a meditation course and tried to live almost like a nun for that 10 days. I’ve […]
How to be detached from your identity — 5 steps
Doesn’t becoming detached from your identity seems like we have no purpose or drive in life? When I was attached to the identity (or goal or image, whatever you may want to call it) of being a vet, I was so up tied, easily stressed, […]
How to keep your pet safe from Christmas hazards
Christmas is just around the corner and I thought I should share something related — Christmas hazards and how to keep our pets safe this holiday. We certainly do not want any accidents to happen to ruin this beautiful season! Or at least know what […]
Do you need to vaccinate your dog or cat yearly?
Keeping your dog or cat up to date with their vaccinations is highly recommended as its benefits far outweigh the cons. However, some pet owners still worry about over-vaccination, vaccination side effects and risks – which is completely UNDERSTANDABLE. The real question comes to whether you […]
5 Vietnamese Cultures to Appreciate and Practise
There’s always a lot to learn when you’re out of your own country. One of my biggest takeaways from my Vietnam trip was the appreciation and practice of their cultures! Things changed… And I’ve learnt to be more appreciative One of the best things I’ve […]
Overweight or Obese Pets – What should you do now?
“A little bit of chonky-ness won’t hurt them… besides, they look extra cute!” Tell me this is not a frequently heard statement… Ignorance is one reason, negligence is another. This is why pet obesity has reached/is reaching epidemic levels in many countries, including Singapore. What […]