Nightingale Podcast

Anger has always gotten a bad rep. In our societal culture, anger is much promoted to be seen as something negative, something unpleasant. In this episode, I share my perspectives & experiences in this delicate and sensitive emotion. Lets listen in. The links mentioned in this episode: YouTube: The Now Project - BreezeIn PeaceIn PenUp column: grandlaw.biz Instagram & TikTok: Nightingale_sharonc Li...

Is loneliness an illness or a state of mind? In today's time, it seems easier for people to categorise themselves as lonely. In this episode, I share my perspectives on loneliness and being alone, an extended viewpoint from my shared discussion in the Clubhouse previously. Lets listen in. The links mentioned in this episode: YouTube: The Now Project - BreezeIn PeaceIn PenUp column: grandlaw.biz In...

Have we forgotten ourselves as we entertain the outside world or busy being someone else? In today's world of social media where everyone can achieve fame & wealth out of anything and everything, it is easy for many of us to forget who we truly are as we seek to belong or fit in. It is also in this age and time that we may find it hard to be our true self, or maybe ... it has always been difficult...

It's easy for us to overlook conversations with our parents. Since mom passed on, conversation with dad has been a journey; but some conversations with him brings on more reflections on how life is. This episode is one where I story tell a conversation with my dad over an outing we had. The links mentioned in this episode: YouTube: The Now Project - BreezeIn PeaceIn PenUp column: grandlaw.biz Inst...

We're constantly doing, doing and keep doing. Everything's so important except for ourselves. Since I've been away from my podcast, I thought what better way for me to return with a session that we can take our time off to ponder over some questions. Today's episode is an extension of a post I wrote on LinkedIn. So come join me! Some of the channels and link I mentioned in this episode: PenUp colu...

The Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year is celebrated to signal the beginning of spring and the start of a new year according to the Lunar Calendar. I'd like to begin 2022 with a Chinese folklore relating to the Chinese horoscope animals in the way the 12 animals got their rankings. Sounds intriguing? Take a listen to this episode for a new dive into a different culture. Hope you enjoy this ancient...

Do we sometimes over push ourself to be the best of the best?  Do we sometimes think of being a role model we get to showcase the best side of us and less vulnerability? In this episode, I share my life reflections on what being only human means. 

Relationship is essential in our being. We seek belongingness through relationships with people. It takes years to work out a relationship that can sustain all the peaks and troughs of life. What can we do to create a long lasting partnership, friendship or a romantic relationship? On this episode, I share a glimpse of the what sparks a relationship and how we can sustain one. All through my obser...

Day in, day out of of our every day life, we are constantly faced with forces that is opposing or complementary. When we are busy, we crave for time off. When we lose something, we remember to value our current state. Consciously or subconsciously, we are faced with these energies that either opposed or complements in the end. So, here I share some tweaks on our mindset to appreciate the present i...

We envy other people for the life they have with that subtle assumptions that they do not have meltdowns moments. We think that we are the odd ones going through dark times in our life.  My observations showed me that everyone goes through emotional roller-coaster and mental breakdown from time-to-time. We are not the only one. This episodes hopes to console listeners. 

Most of us have all sat for examination at least once in our life. We study that subject matter, go for the exam, answering the same questions as everyone else. But is life a similar subject for all of us or could life be a question that perhaps, ask for different answers? In this episode, I share my views on some answers which we have been handed to us.

We whine over life not knowing we have control on how we live our life. We often look at the dark side of life than the bright side. We are all capable of living life. Have a listen on the the most simple steps to begin, perhaps you are already doing it. Let's live life!

Every new year, we turn a new page in our story, turn a new leaf over everthing thta took place prior. Perhaps, for many this page may not be an easy one. Many experienced fear from the unknown. This episode is about the sudden darkness that come to us and the Light that Illuminate in the Darkness.

It has been a stormy year 2020. Hope has brought about our resilience and determination to weather through the peaks and troughs throughout the pandemic. May this episode resonate well you and inches you to carry Hope through to 2021.

Each day we are presented with choices. We can choose to make the day a good day; but do we consciously make that choice or just simply hoping that the day will be good. On thi episode, I share my views on consciously choosing the day the way want it.

Are you a late bloomer? Who are late bloomers? Can one stop searching their life purpose after a certain age? This episode shares that success is boundless, age is not an excuse.

I share my observation on leadership and self-leadership on this episode. Are these 2 the same thing? How do we develop self-leadership? Additionally, people are continuously looking for humanity in today's leadership.

Caring for a plant or tree needs tender loving care. Waiting for it to bear flowers or fruits requires patience. In this episode, I share my delightfulness when my flower bloom and how the journey connects to our dreams.

We are mostly aware of the present moment but do we truly live in the now? Mindfulness and awareness guide us to living in the present moment through our breathing. More so now when we are all in this unknown time. Self-care begins with living in the present, bending to all our present emotions or feelings; be it pleasure or pain. When the latter is felt, breturning to our present time can help tr...

My recent article on LinkedIn shared a beautiful book I gifted my friend for her birthday whose content moved her. In this episode, I share more about those beautiful message I appreciate from the book, The Garden By Jon Gordon.

"Care while we still can; Love while there is still time." Each candle blown on the birthday cake shows sign of our parents slowing down and their wisdom takes over. Watch closely to the changes in our parents.

Being at a crossroad may say something bout the road currently travelled. This episode shares the retreat we need for our nourishment and why.

I share how I use social media and how I look after myself from the mental health perspective.

Saying sorry can be difficult for many. On this episode, I share my views on the s-word.

My recent article shares the list of books I adore and in this episode, I share excerpts from 2 books which its contents bring reflections throughout.