About Me — Rebecca Leong
This is a self-introductory post for my submission into a Medium Publication.
“I started with writing once a month, to once every 2 weeks, then weekly, and by July I was writing every 3 to 4 days. I could barely keep up.”
Personal
Happy Is A Yuppie Word – An Anthem Of Anti-Materialism
Do not be disillusioned by what appears to be the ‘time of your life” and your abundance, youth, and possessions.
I Couldn’t Bring Myself To Hire A Maid
After I got pregnant with my third child I begin to entertain the thought of hiring a maid to help out with the children and housework at home. It did not work out and here’s why.
I Refuse To Be Boxed In And Limit My Writing
When I started writing the mainstream advice given from the internet was that in order to be a successful blogger, I had to find a niche and get good at said niche to grow an audience of readers. However, we are not one-dimensional in personality and it made sense that what I think about in my head are from a variety of topics. Besides, it feels good to be able to write it out in a clear narrative and decide what I want to make out of my thoughts on paper, or in my case, on digital paper.
A Technique On How To Make Better Decisions (For Indecisive People)
Ever heard of the elimination method? Neither have I. I may have just coined a new term, but here’s how it works when a decision needs to be made.
What Gives Me Joy At This Point In My Life
I had a thought about what really made me feel happy and the memories of when I felt joy. This is an important question to ask yourself periodically as this will help bring clarity to you on what matters most to your heart. This will then guide you to know what goals you want to work towards, for yourself and your family.
The Most Practical Way To Reduce Anxiety and Depression
During these times of gloom, the one key thing that eased my symptoms and brought me out of my shell of anxiety and depression was physical activity and exercise. My husband would take me out for long walks in the evenings, in the park or around our neighborhood. The change in scenery, the fresh air and perspiration helped.
Writing on Medium.com – My Earnings in the First Month
I joined the Medium Partner Program a month ago as a way to expand my writing and to make something out of it financially. Here’s a breakdown of how much I earned and my experience on it.
The Freedom of Choice and Why It is so Attractive
I was 27 years old, and we thought this was normal. Normal, to have so much debt.
My Experience Getting my First Job Offer and Salary Bonus
I had to work from 8.30am to 5.30am from Monday to Saturday, and my only off day was on Sunday. It wasn’t my first choice but I was glad to get a job, and I was bright eyed and ready to get my first experience of working.