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Writer’s block is something you encounter when you’re a writer. It’s frustrating and frustrating to overcome. There are many reasons for writer’s block. Trauma is one of them. Unprocessed...

https://mabelkwong.com/2023/11/30/healing-from-my-asian-childhood-trauma-and-writers-block/

There are different styles of learning in Eastern and Western cultures, often very distinct approaches towards learning and education. Though Eastern and Western countries have contrasting educat...

https://mabelkwong.com/2023/02/02/5-differences-between-eastern-and-western-learning-styles/

If you’re an introvert, maybe you don’t like talking on the phone. Maybe you hate making or receiving calls most of the time. Maybe you feel anxious hearing the ring or buzz of your phone. Or...

https://mabelkwong.com/2022/10/10/5-reasons-introverts-dislike-phone-calls/

When you come from an Asian family, there are usually strict cultural norms to live up to. On the occasions you don’t, chances are you probably disappoint your Asian parents. Different Asian pa...

https://mabelkwong.com/2022/07/14/ways-i-disappoint-my-asian-parents-again-and-again/

If you’re an introvert or usually not much of a talker, you’ve probably been asked, ‘Why are you so quiet?’. You’ve also probably wondered how to respond to this question. You might fee...

https://mabelkwong.com/2022/04/21/11-ways-to-respond-to-why-are-you-so-quiet/

Every culture has their own perceptions of beauty. While there are similarities, Asian and Western cultures often have very different beauty standards. Certain looks are often favoured in Asian c...

https://mabelkwong.com/2022/02/10/7-differences-between-asian-and-western-beauty-standards/

Writing a book takes a lot of time and effort. You don’t write a book overnight, let alone publish one and become an author in a day. Whether you are writing a novel, self-help guide, travelogu...

https://mabelkwong.com/2021/12/02/why-does-it-take-so-long-to-write-a-book/

Giving gifts on birthdays is a universal custom all around the world. It’s such a normal part of birthdays and birthday celebrations today. Why do people give birthday gifts? How is the act of ...

https://mabelkwong.com/2021/08/05/7-reasons-to-give-gifts-on-birthdays/

The recent rise in Asian hate crimes is alarming. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, many Asian communities are facing a lot more racist attacks and discrimination, fearing for their safety. Asian-Ame...

https://mabelkwong.com/2021/06/03/why-its-time-to-stand-up-to-anti-asian-hate-now/

You probably have been asked the question, ‘How are you?’ a fair bit in life. On some occasions you may have wondered how to answer it. It’s a classic, common question you hear when meeting...

https://mabelkwong.com/2021/04/08/11-creative-ways-to-answer-how-are-you/