And I am fear-ridden — I will be flying out to Boston tomorrow for a study trip at Babson College, a requirement for graduation. Despite preparing for this trip for a while now — applying for and obtaining a visa for entry, making a list of things to pack, actually packing — the anxiety of…

At some point in life, we would have heard this phrase, regardless if it was directed at us— “Look at things differently”. Why should we, and does it change anything? My sister recently made a short trip to Singapore, and being with her for 4 days, doing “touristy” things, forced…

How time flies, we are officially halfway through the year! 6 months ago, I started these weekly stories, not knowing whether I’d have enough content to last the year. But it turns out, each week, there was something to reflect on, something to learn from. And I think I could…

There are specialists, and then there are generalists, like me. — I was a curious child growing up. I would have my nose in a book about dinosaurs or mummies one moment, and about space in the next. My favourite books were Enid Blyton’s The Adventure Series, but also Harry Potter and, as I grew older, any Jodi Picoult books I…

It’s 4:46 pm on a Friday as I write this; through this week’s complete chaos of work, writing and submitting assignments, and preparing for end-of-term presentations, I had completely forgot about writing this week’s reflection story. But that’s okay. 2 years ago, I would have panicked and felt like I…

Lessons from a performance 10 years ago — Ever felt that nagging fear at the back of your head that you’re not doing well enough? (Yes.) We started an Analytics subject last week, and given my education background and work experience, I should be finding this easy peasy, right? Surprisingly, no. In fact, I am feeling a lot…

Spending too much time comparing can be disruptive — How often do you get caught up, sidetracked, by the “success” of those around you, by the “cool” things others are doing? There were times this week where I found myself doing so. Whilst neck-deep in readings and assignments, I looked around and saw those in my circle getting promoted…

On working in COVID-19 reporting during the pandemic — This week’s story is one that has not been told many times, but has strongly shaped who I am today. Throwback to some time in March 2020, the WHO announces a global pandemic, and shortly after, Melbourne enters its first lockdown. Never would I have imagined that 2 years later…