Carol Yan Counselling Psychology

✨✨ You are you, and I am me... and I think that's the most magical thing!

Experiencing the expat like brings a unique kind of bittersweet farewell. 🌍💔 Leaving a place for another means not only saying goodbye to people you love but also to the version of yourself that was shaped there. Each country, each city, each community leaves its mark, transforming you along the way. I guess that's the demands of being an expat - embracing the bittersweetness. As much as if feels like it is forever lost as you say your goodbyes and leave, it is far from the truth. As you move to the next chapter, remember that every experience, every connection, remains part of who you are. ✈️ How has expat life changed you? What have you learnt? #ExpatLife #LeavingAndBecoming #GlobalCitizen #NewChapters #GrowthThroughChange

Living the expat life means leaving a piece of your heart in every place you’ve called home. 🌍💔 The experiences, the people, and the memories stay with you, even when you’ve moved on. It’s a journey filled with beautiful connections and bittersweet goodbyes, but it all shapes who you are. Each place, each experience, adds to your story. How has expat life impacted you? ✈️ #ExpatLiving #HeartInManyPlaces #GlobalCitizen #BittersweetGoodbyes #LifeOfAnExpat

Moving from one country to the next is the easy bit of this entire journey. Many can pack up a kitchen, a closet or a bedroom. But it does take guts, courage and so much self-trust to walk away from one life, to say goodbye to everything known. To leave the comfort of the familier and loved to begin a new life from scratch - that's when many of the fearless and the brave stand up. #expatliving

PSA from a licensed psychologist.... It is not our responsibility to know another's feelings towards us, in fact it is impossible to predict this yet many of us have been socialised to believe this to be true - it's exhausting, creates an anxious and worry loop and does is conducive of good relationships. Being angry or upset at one another is normal - we all feel all the ranges of emotions! However, we cannot be responsible of knowing when someone is upset at us. That is on them to tell us! 🫶

When you try to predict every possible outcome, it may be because you don't believe you can handle the unexpected. You become very good at building layers of preparation - hoping that the more you control, the safer you will then feel. But no amount of planning can guarantee the certainty you're chasing. Instead, it leaves you feeling exhausted, depleted, stuck in a cycle of worry and anxiety and constantly thinking about the 'what ifs', constantly fearing what may happen. You may be wondering, what's the solution here? Often, the answer lies not in gaining more control, but in trusting yourself. It's not about knowing what will happen, rather knowing that whatever comes, you have the strength, knowledge and tools to face it. Practice not trying to manage every details and practice understanding your ability to adapt. More often than not, the safety we are looking and striving for in already within us. 🌱

Ah, the beautiful way Morgan Harper Nichols always seems to conjure up magic through stringing just the right words together ✨🌱

You are limitless. 🌟 Oscar Wilde said, ‘What are you? To define is to limit.’ I often find my clients become stuck when learning and understanding who they truly are - many see themselves from a black and white view, rigid and finite and singular. For me, I don't believe we need specific labels or rigid definitions to understand who we are. Yes, I am a Psychologist and lover of nature, a wife, a fur baby mom and a friend. And yes, I realise as I type this, the paradoxical nature of this post seeing as I just named but a few of my 'labels'. I guess what I am trying to relay is that as humans we are many things, all at once—ever-experiencing, changing, growing, and evolving. Embrace the freedom of not fitting into a single box and allow yourself to be everything you are. ✨ #LimitlessYou #NoLabels #EvolveAndGrow #BeEverything #OscarWildeWisdom

Healing isn’t always sunshine and light and roses - often, it’s the rain that helps us grow. 🌧️🌸 Just like flowers need rain to bloom, our toughest moments can lead to the most beautiful transformations. Embrace the storms in your journey, knowing they’re part of your growth. How has the rain helped you bloom? 🌱✨ #HealingJourney #GrowthThroughRain #EmbraceTheStorm #MentalWellness #BloomThroughTheToughTimes

Being authentic can feel risky, but it’s always worth it. 🌱 Showing up as your true self not only strengthens relationships but also fosters deeper connections with others. When you embrace who you really are, you invite others to do the same, creating space for genuine connection and growth. Remember, vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness! 💬✨ How are you showing up authentically in your life? Are you ready to take some risks? #AuthenticityMatters #BeYourTrueSelf #VulnerabilityIsStrength #RealConnections #GrowthJourney

Our bodies, our minds, and this Earth—each is a home we must nurture and protect. ✨🌻🫶

🌱 What Wellness Really Means 🌱 Wellness isn’t just a buzzword—it’s an active, conscious state of being where majority of the choices, activities, and lifestyle decisions contributes to your holistic health. It’s about being mindful of your body, mind, and spirit, and making intentional moves towards a balanced, vibrant life. 🌟✨ #WellnessJourney #MindfulLiving #HolisticHealth #BalanceAndHarmony #WellnessMatters