I'm Okay... Maybe.

The new meanings of wellness and self-care today.

C. Will | June 6, 2021

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- 10 minute read -

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Our wellbeing is so much more than just how we physically look or feel.

We need to feel fulfilled in our social lives, career, and community as well. The COVID-19 pandemic rattled us to the core and changed how we value our quality of life. I spoke with four professionals in different fields with different day-to-day routines to understand how well-being has changed for each of them during the pandemic.

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Lindsay -

"If you don't take care of yourself, you will fall apart."

Fitness expert and entrepreneur behind some of Hong Kong’s hottest restaurants, including Yardbird, Ronin, and Roti Tori.

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Kevin -

"You have to focus on the little things you can actually change."

MS, APC, NCC college counselor at a public university, and doctoral student at Auburn University.

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Sora -

"There's too much to compare yourself to... just be you."

Master facialist and fitness instructor.

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Trevon -

"Self-care starts from the inside."

Specialist in creative and event production turned recording artist.

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The pandemic has left many of us with chinks in our armor, but it also allowed us to repair with self-care.

As our interviewees said, it's not always about the expensive facial or massage – it's about finding time for the little things that matter to you.

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Self-care is how you work on yourself from the inside out, dealing with your internal demons to become a better you and a better advocate for what you care about.

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