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When I train in Muay Thai, I was taught to match the speed of the person I'm padding for. So if we're training, we should take it slow, because if the person starts to rush and get aggressive, I'm gonna have to match pace with him.   

This got me thinking about how I can go from 0-100 real quick if somebody starts yelling at me, and vice versa if I start yelling. My body language and non-verbal communication will paint a very clear picture about how I feel.   

Therefore, I'm trying to control all of my little social cues, especially when I get angry, so as to avoid needless conflict. I want to solve misunderstandings peacefully, so that we need not escalate it into something bigger.  

After a recent interview didn't materialize, I started self reflecting on my own actions.   

Do I run away from problems that I face; do I avoid uncomfortable situations; am I unconsciously hindering myself from facing challenges?  

I believe that I'm in control of my choices, but I noticed how I avoid uncomfortable scenarios. 

Are you short-changing yourself too???  

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I recently tuned into a webinar with Jay Shetty where he talked about how to find and monetize your passion.   

Obviously I don't have much input on the monetizing part, but I loved how he illustrated finding your passion; going from interest to passion to purpose.

I recently watched a video by Tim Ferris the explained how we use "keeping busy" as a disguise for our personal laziness.  

I found that intriguing because this was so evident in the MCO period, where I was trying to just DO something, but I wasn't really moving towards a goal of any sort.   

I hope you guys will be able to catch your "laziness" and avoid indiscriminate action, and move towards planned and meaningful actions.    

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Shout out to Nalni (BurntCaramel) who requested this topic!!!  

Acting, speaking and presenting isn't something that came naturally to me, but it's something that I learned how to do. It's like a performance; the more I practiced, the easier it became to deliver that performance.   

Things like castings and acting STILL make me incredibly nervous and self-conscious, but it makes me proud whenever I've done it.   

What are things that are outside of your comfort zones???

Sam told me to share our conversation about job applications, so here it is!!

When I first graduated, it was tough for me to know WHICH jobs to apply for. I had little to no experience, and I had NO idea what I wanted to do or would be good at doing. 

It started out as applying for EVERY job under the sun but after a couple years I was able to learn more about myself.  i know which departments I'd rather be in, and what industries might suit me better. 

It takes time to LEARN about yourself, and some jobs that you apply for you just KNOW you won't want. That's actually how you being to learn. When you picture yourself in that job, you just know it's not for you.

From pursuing your passion to self-development, Melissa is someone who lives the life, and walks the talk. 

We had an amazing time talking about work during MCO, handling criticism, and upgrading our character. 

Living in a multi-racial and multi-cultural society, we're bound to have different beliefs, people, and attitudes. Unfortunately, we'll also have different treatment. 

I witnessed this first hand as I was refused service by a Tesco worker after she had helped a couple right before me. 

It's easier to blame it on race and get angry, but it got me thinking as to WHY are some people racist??

This is what I found :)

I've been on and off with my videos but now I wanted to hone in a little bit. 

I want to document my journey and show the struggles I go through in hope that it'll help someone out there with something similar, or even inspire you to start what you've always wanted to start!!