37 Lessons, before 34 (consciously rebirth) and at 37 ❤

37 Lessons, before 34 (consciously rebirth) and at 37 years old #celebrating37yearswithjen #rebirth

Thanks to everyone, everything, and every moment for completing our beautiful life.

1. Gratitude

Before 34:

“Gratitude replaces lack.”

When choosing gratitude, we shift from what’s missing to what’s present. Gratitude helps us stay positive, focused, and problem-solving-driven during tough seasons.

At 37:

“Gratitude is a frequency, not just a feeling.”

Gratitude is not something we “do” when journaling or sharing—it’s a home nurturing us, reminding us that we are already whole and enough. Gratitude doesn’t fix things. It transforms the way we live them.

2. Be + Give = Have

Before 34:

“Be + Give = Have.”

I understood that what we give shapes what we receive.

At 37:

“Receive is part of giving.”

It’s not just about giving endlessly—receiving with grace is also service. I now allow life to pour back into me.

3. Think big, start small

Before 34:

“Think big, start small.”

I believed in bold dreams and tiny actions.

At 37:

“Think deep, move honestly.”

It’s not about size. It’s about the soul. I ask myself: Is this true? Is this real? Then I take the next step—not the most impressive, but the most aligned.

4. Believe in yourself

Before 34:

“Believe in yourself.”

At 37:

“Be at peace with yourself.”

It’s not about proving belief anymore. It’s about feeling whole—even in silence, even in doubt.

5. 1% daily improvement matters

Before 34:

“1% better daily creates change.”

At 37:

“Devotion over discipline.”

When I’m in love with the path and the flow, growth is inevitable.

6. Believe in others’ dreams

Before 34:

“Believe in others’ dreams.”

At 37:

“Walk with them, don’t carry them.”

Support means honoring others' pace, not dragging them forward.

7. Everything is a choice

Before 34:

“Everything is a choice.”

At 37:

“Everything is for us.”

Every person, every moment, and every experience completes our beautiful life.

8. Appreciation over judgment

Before 34:

“Choose appreciation over judgment.”

At 37:

“Compassion dissolves judgment.”

Understanding someone's pain transforms how I see them.

9. Our inner world shapes the outer world

Before 34:

“Everything is a reflection of our inner world.”

At 37:

“The world mirrors my internal state.”

Triggers are teachers. Reactions are revelations.

10. Face one discomfort daily

Before 34:

“Face one discomfort daily.”

At 37:

“Courage comes with compassion.”

Even one breath of bravery changes everything.

11. Respect others’ pace

Before 34:

“Respect others’ pace.”

At 37:

“Alignment comes with acceleration.”

Truly fulfilled achievement is tuning in to our best true timeline.

12. Say “no” clearly

Before 34:

“Say 'no' clearly.”

At 37:

“No is a full sentence—and a sacred boundary.”

13. Say “yes” with your whole heart

Before 34:

“Say 'yes' fully.”

At 37:

“Wholeness creates momentum.”

Half-heartedness leaks energy. I honor my yes.

14. Reflect on your life, not just live in it

Before 34:

“Reflect on your life.”

At 37:

“Reflection without embodiment is incomplete.”

I live the insight now, not just observe it.

15. Welcome the unknown

Before 34:

“Welcome the unknown.”

At 37:

“The unknown is the known.”

I don’t need to control it—I trust it.

16. Use block time to focus

Before 34:

“Use block time to focus.”

At 37:

“Use block time coming with flow.”

Use block time, there is no need to stick with a certain hour.

17. Communication over assumption

Before 34:

“Communicate to understand rather than self-sabotage or assumption.”

At 37:

“Communication and Compassion.”

Communicate to understand—or just feel and be there for them.

18. Take the difficult path

Before 34:

“Do hard things now.”

At 37:

“Do hard things that align with the soul.”

19. Say hi to strangers

Before 34:

“Say hi to strangers.”

At 37:

“Love moves through little gestures.”

One hello can shift a whole day.

20. Be kind

Before 34:

“Be kind.”

At 37:

“Kindness is power.”

Softness is not weakness—it’s wisdom.

21. Respect others’ time

Before 34:

“Respect others’ time.”

At 37:

“Time boundaries honor everyone.”

How I protect my time teaches others to do the same. The closer the people, the more I need to respect their time.

22. Bring joy in hard times

Before 34:

“Bring joy in hard times.”

At 37:

“Joy is a spiritual strategy.”

Even in pain, joy is rebellion and remembrance.

23. Help one person a day

Before 34:

“Help one person a day.”

At 37:

“Presence is help.”

Even a gentle presence can shift someone’s world.

24. Be present

Before 34:

“Be present.”

At 37:

“Presence.”

My being is the most healing gift I can offer.

25. Be curious about others

Before 34:

“Be curious about others.”

At 37:

“Curiosity with compassion.”

Every story holds a hidden depth.

26. Focus on solutions

Before 34:

“Focus on solutions.”

At 37:

“Honor the pain, lead with the vision.”

Don’t bypass the wound—but don’t live there either.

27. Giving is living

Before 34:

“Giving is living.”

At 37:

“Give from the overflow, not the wound.”

True giving nourishes both the giver and receiver.

28. Your skills can’t be taken

Before 34:

“Your skills can’t be taken.”

At 37:

“Your embodied wisdom is your wealth.”

No one can take away who you've become.

29. Little things matter

Before 34:

“Little things matter.”

At 37:

“The sacred lives in the subtle.”

In the pause. In the breath. In the unseen.

30. Beauty is everywhere

Before 34:

“Beauty is everywhere.”

At 37:

“My presence creates beauty.”

It’s not what I see—it’s how I see it.

31. Slow down

Before 34:

“Slow down.”

At 37:

“Stillness is a sacred act.”

In slowing down, I meet myself again.

32. Love is the solution

Before 34:

“Love is the solution.”

At 37:

“Love softens all.”

Even fear. Even shame. Even old wounds.

33. Smile—we’re alive

Before 34:

“Smile—we’re alive.”

At 37:

“Life itself is a miracle.”

And that is always a reason to smile and begin.
34. Energy is everything
Before 34:
“Generate energy.”
At 37:
“Channel your energy consciously.”
Energy doesn’t just protect—it creates. Now I focus on where I pour it, what I feed, and who I become through it.
35. Creation heals
Before 34:
“Create to empower.”
At 37:
“Create to integrate.”
My creations are no longer just expressions—they’re healing rituals. Through writing, speaking, and sharing—I remember and renew.
36. Relationships are mirrors
Before 34:
“Learn from relationships.”
At 37:
“Be in relationship with consciousness.”
Every connection reflects a layer of self. Now I ask: What is this showing me about my truth, my patterns, my next level of love?
37. You are the channel
Before 34:
“Follow inspiration.”
At 37:
“Be the channel.”
Embody the message. The light flows through when I trust who I am.

MINDFUL SLEEPING AND WAKING UP

🌙 Thực hành trước khi ngủ – Chánh niệm đi vào giấc ngủ

Thời điểm: Trước khi ngủ 5 phút
Mục tiêu: Giữ tâm trí tỉnh thức và năng lượng tích cực trước khi rơi vào giấc ngủ.

Các bước:

1.Tắt đèn, nằm xuống, nhắm mắt.
Bắt đầu quay sự chú ý vào bên trong cơ thể.

2.Quét cơ thể bằng sự chú ý.

1.Từ đầu ngón chân đến đỉnh đầu.

2.Cảm nhận từng vùng, nơi nào căng cứng hãy để tâm lâu hơn.

3.Nhận ra: “Mình đang nằm đây, nhưng mình không phải là cơ thể này. Mình là người quan sát.”

3.Đưa ý thức về vùng hạ đan điền (vùng bụng dưới, tâm điểm là rốn).

1.Hít thở nhẹ nhàng bằng mũi.

2.Thở ra, đưa toàn bộ sự chú ý về vùng rốn.

3.Giữ lưỡi chạm vòm miệng trên (cố định năng lượng).

4.Thở và quan sát.

1.Duy trì vài phút thở nhẹ và quan sát vùng rốn.

2.Tâm trí sẽ dần dịu lại → giấc ngủ sâu đến tự nhiên.

3.Đây gọi là chánh niệm khi ngủ – đi vào giấc ngủ một cách tỉnh thức.

🌞 Thực hành sau khi thức dậy – Chánh niệm tỉnh dậy

Thời điểm: Ngay khoảnh khắc bạn vừa tỉnh giấc (chưa mở mắt)
Mục tiêu: Định hình ngày mới trong trạng thái tích cực, đầy năng lượng.

Các bước:

1.Chưa mở mắt, cảm nhận hơi thở đầu tiên.

1.Hít một hơi thật sâu bằng mũi.

2.Thở ra nhẹ nhàng bằng miệng.

3.Cảm nhận hơi thở ấy mang theo mọi giấc mơ, năng lượng cũ rời đi.

2.Mỉm cười từ bên trong.

1.Cảm nhận khóe miệng nhếch lên.

2.Cười không vì lý do gì cả – chỉ đơn giản là bạn còn sống, còn một ngày mới để trải nghiệm.

3.Duy trì nụ cười ấy trong 10–20 giây.

3.Từ từ mở mắt, vươn vai và ngồi dậy.

1.Uống một ly nước ấm để đánh thức hệ thống.

2.Sẵn sàng bắt đầu một ngày với sự bình an và tỉnh thức.

PITSTOP in the NON-STOP journey❤

PITSTOP in the NON-STOP journey❤
#supersundaygratitude #celebrating37yearswithjen

Do you have pitstops—stopping points that help you reflect upon the core of the nonstop journey—constantly living and experiencing? Do you take time to make the next experience more effective and meaningful?

Pitstops—stopping points—are quiet moments for you to contemplate, become an observer of what has happened, and think about your thinking habits. This can take place in the form of self-coaching or doing it with someone like a coach, mentor, or teacher who believes in your potential. To make it most sustainable, you need to practice this ability for yourself.

Jen has lived a nonstop life—nonstop in experiencing as much as possible. And the pitstops on that nonstop journey are when books are born—summarizing the practical and theoretical experiences at each stage of life.

1. PURPOSE - Life Mission (Nonstop Living, Loving, Giving)

The meaning of life for Jen revolves around "nonstop living, loving, giving", constantly living lovingly and giving:

  • Looking back on the journey of more than 20 years of dying and coming back to life three times.

  • Witnessing her siblings overcome difficulties to love and help each other.

  • Transforming from nearly 20 years of being quiet into someone who shares, is positive, and smiles a lot.

Feel the power of love and unconditional giving—it can transform people, heal wounds, and create endless strength to overcome difficulties.

2. Unleash Your Passion

Passion is created through nonstop action—through things that have been done—and then a career is formed, which we also call passion. Jen has experienced:

  • An engineering career in international corporations such as Samsung and Dell's partner.

  • The power of knowledge transfer.

  • A shift to a life career—exploring and developing human potential through writing, training, sharing, and building community programs.

3. Goal (The Goal Achiever - The 9 Foundation Mindsets to Achieve Any Goal)

The power of setting goals based on mission and core values, and establishing a personal development plan, schedule, habits, and community to realize the goal. Goals are not just goals—they are a means of measuring who you become when you achieve them.

(This book is based on Jen’s experiences winning two Chevening and Erasmus scholarships, as well as Samsung and Vietnamobile scholarships… and her lessons from the stories of scholars who achieved their goals.)

4. Leadership (Leadership Development Journey)

A journey to develop leadership potential—a comprehensive picture of leadership from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Based on Jen’s second master's thesis research in the UK, interviewing nearly 100 business leaders from Eastern and Western countries.

5. Habits (30 Days of Changing Habits)

High-performance and happy working habits, summarized from Jen’s journey of shifting identity and from the stories of others she has helped on their journey of self-development.

6. Success (Under the Iceberg of Success)

What truly makes someone successful? What we don’t see (below the iceberg) shapes what we do see (above the iceberg). Stories from the startup journeys of 14 female business leaders.

7. Self-Coaching - Rebirth (Everyone Needs a C.O.A.C.H.)

"Rebirth - 5 Habits of Self-Training Leadership": 5 habits of self-training leadership with 34 questions and 34 training situations between:

  • You and your team.

  • You and yourself.

Rebirth the next "X" years of your life to be fulfilled from the inside out.

Wishing you all meaningful pitstops—moments to summarize what you have experienced on your journey of life, discovery, and creation.

If you are at a point where you need a fresh perspective to activate your inner self more clearly, join us for a 30-minute 'online/offline coffee' with Jen and the team ❤

Self-Coaching Questions for Self-Leadership During the ‘Pit-Stop’ Process:

  1. What is important to you, making everything else unimportant?

    • What is your golden goal?

    • What does your true, fulfilled life picture look like?

  2. What can you do today to realize that picture? To feel truly fulfilled?

  3. What mindsets, skills, and tools do you need to practice daily to live truly fulfilled and work effectively and sustainably?

  4. Which people/communities have a high frequency and align with your dreams, goals, and your true, fulfilled self?

  5. Who do you help on your journey to live truly fulfilled? Who can you start helping today?

  6. What are your daily, weekly, and yearly habits to live truly fulfilled?

  7. What are you grateful for today and every day?

YOU ARE NOT ALONE, WE ARE IN EACH OTHER

[Tiếng Việt ở dưới]

🌳 The Tree: A Story of Growth, Fear, and Empowering Others

#jencoaching #empoweryouwithjen

One quiet afternoon, Ana messaged me:

"Hi Jen, I’m attending a class near your favorite café. I walked past it today and thought of you. Shall we meet this week?"

Ana is not just a former client—she was one of the very first people I coached when I returned to Vietnam. She was also a friend, a believer in transformation, and someone who helped me step into my purpose.
Back then, coaching Ana inspired me to let go of ventures that no longer aligned, and instead walk into the unknown path of human development and education.

The next day, we met.

As we sat down, I asked,
“What made you think of me today?”

She smiled.

"Something we spoke about last year… the idea of training others who want to do what I do."

I paused. “Why now? Why not last year, or sometime later?”

“More people are asking me to mentor them,” she said.
“I no longer feel drawn to working with organizations. I want to work with real people—and among them, many want to become coaches too.”

We went deeper.
I asked, “Do you see this in your long-term vision?”

“Definitely. I want to build a team.”

So I asked her to close her eyes:
“What do you see when you imagine yourself five years from now?”

“I see a tree,” she said slowly.
“A big tree. With strong roots. A wide canopy. It stands in rich brown soil.”

I asked, “And what about your team? The people you’ll work with—how do they appear in that picture?”

“I… I don’t see them yet. Just the tree. Just me.”

“Do you want them to be part of the tree? The soil? Other trees?”

She took a breath.

“I want them to be their own trees. Strong, grounded. Not extensions of me, but powerful in their own right.”

That moment said everything.

Ana has spent nearly 10 years cultivating her roots, deepening her expertise, and walking the path of self-development.
But she also carried a subconscious belief:

“To be truly ready to coach others, they must go through the same 10-year journey I did.”

And beneath that… was something deeper:
A fear.

“What if I train someone, and they’re not ready? What if they harm a client? What if their failure reflects poorly on me? What if it means… I’m not good enough?”

This is a common pattern in leadership—the fear of delegation.
The fear that our standards won’t be met if we let others take the lead.
The fear that we’ll be blamed for someone else’s imperfection.
And at the core: a fear of not being enough.

At a recent HEC community gathering, James shared something that struck a chord:

“I learned to trust my people. Even if they deliver at 40-50-60% of what I expect, I’m grateful. Because we all started somewhere. And we can all grow each day.”

✨ Ana’s tree is no longer alone.
That day, she saw a new vision begin to sprout:
A forest.
A living, breathing ecosystem of strong, rooted trees—each standing tall, together.

💬 Reflection for You:

  • Are you the lone tree, grounded but isolated?

  • Are you ready to nurture others, not as copies of you—but as trees of their own?

  • Are you afraid to let go, or are you beginning to trust the ecosystem you're here to grow?

Because true empowerment isn't about being the tallest tree.
It's about creating space for others to rise—on their own roots.

Let’s build a forest. 🌳

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CÁI CÂY và... #jencoaching #empoweryouwithjen

(Bạn cùng chiêm nghiệm nếu bạn đang trăn trở chuyển giao/trao quyền cho thế hệ kế cận hay cho cộng sự hay cho công nghệ)

Anna: Hi jen, Ana đi học tại gần đây và đi qua quán café mà jen hay ngồi, jen và Ana cùng gặp vào một hôm tuần này?

Ana là một trong những người khách hàng ‘Coachee’, người bạn đầu tiên của jen khi mới về Việt Nam; người mà khi jen được đồng hành đã buông bỏ những doanh nghiệp không thực sự cần để bước vào hành trình hành sứ mệnh liên quan đến giáo dục và phát triển con người. jen biết ơn sự chuyển hóa của Ana và những khách hàng Ana kết nối với jen.

Hôm sau, jen và Ana gặp nhau.

Jen: Điều gì khiến Ana nhó đến jen hôm nay khi đi quán café này?

Ana: Điều mà năm ngoái chúng ta nói với nhau

Jen: Đó là điều gì?

Ana: Nhân bản, huấn luyện những người cũng muốn theo nghề như Ana…

Jen: Điều gì khiến điều đó cần xảy ra bây giờ? Không phải trước đây hay một thời gian nữa?

Ana: Em thấy nhiều người có nhu cầu, họ trực tiếp đề nghị với em để em đồng hành…

Jen: Vaayj là trước đây không có những người đó…

Ana: Có, nhưng bây giờ nhiều hơn…

Jen: Còn điều gì ở tầng sâu hơn nữa khiến bây giờ mình cần nhân bản huấn luyện người khác

Ana: Vì em thấy mình cần làm, và em không còn nhiều khách hàng tổ chức (thực ra không muốn có thêm khách hàng tổ chức) mà em muốn khách hàng trực tiếp cá nhân, và nhiều người trong khách hàng cá nhân muốn làm nghề như em…

Jen: Trong tầm nhìn nhiều năm tới, điều đó cần xảy ra?

Ana: Chắc chắn…em muốn có một đội cùng làm với mình…

Jen: Hình ảnh 5 năm tới, bức tranh hành sứ mệnh của Ana trông như nào?

Ana: Em sẽ như một cái cây…

Jen: Cái cây trông như thế nào, ở đâu…

Ana: Cái cây to, rễ chắc, bóng mát, trong một khu đất màu nâu…

Jen: Vậy những người cộng sự kia, sẽ là cái gì? Họ trông như thế nào trong bức tranh đó…

Ana: Em chưa nhìn thấy … em chỉ nghĩ đến cái cây….Đúng, em dường như chỉ đang nghĩ đến em như cái cây…

Jen: Vậy Ana muốn những người cộng sự đó là đất hay cũng là cái cây hay nhập vào Ana…

Ana: Em không muốn họ nhập vào em, em muốn họ chính là họ, là cái cây chắc của họ…

Jen: Vậy Ana đang muốn tạo một cái cây vững chãi – bản thân Ana hay một khu rừng sinh thái, Ana là cái cây vững chắc và các cộng sự khác cũng vậy?

Ana: Em muốn ai cũng là cái cây vững chãi…Em sẽ suy nghĩ thêm về hình ảnh này

…

Mối liên hệ giữa hình ảnh cái cây đơn độc trong đầu Ana cũng phản ánh hành trình gần 10 năm thực hành thấu hiểu phát triển bản thân của Ana. Bạn cắm rễ sâu và chắc và bạn làm tốt. Đến giai đoạn này, Ana cảm nhận mình cần kết nối nhân bản thêm những cộng sự cùng nghề - có hệ sinh thái những người cùng hành sứ mệnh. Chính hành trình gần 10 năm đó, Ana tự nghĩ mình cần luôn một mình, và ai đó mà muốn làm nghề như mình cần phải rèn luyện từng đó năm, để không làm ảnh hưởng đến khách hàng. Sâu xa hơn nữa, Ana sợ nếu người cộng sự mình gieo mầm không làm tốt, mình sẽ được khách hàng nói về mình chưa tốt…tức là khiến mình thấy mình không tốt. Đây cũng là một trong những mô thức trong giai đoạn ‘delegate-trao quyền’ của quản lý lãnh đạo hay của một người đã đi một chặng đường trong một nghề nào đó.

Tại buổi sinh hoạt cộng đồng HEC, James chia sẻ về cách bạn vượt qua điều này – sự sợ hãi về việc chất lượng giảm đi khi trao quyền cho người khác: tin vào nhân sự của mình, biết ơn nếu họ làm được 40-50-60-70-80% theo tiêu chuẩn mình nghĩ là chất lượng, vì chúng ta luôn có thể tốt lên mỗi ngày – và chúng ta cũng bắt đầu như họ ở đâu đó.

Bạn đang nhìn thấy gì? trong tâm trí bạn? một mình vững chãi hay cùng cộng sự? cùng cuộc sống?

You are not alone, we are in each other.

DIFFICULT CONVERSATION

DIFFICULT CONVERSATION ❤ DEEP DEVELOPMENT

jen touched on this concept more than 10 years ago, at the time after a 'non-stop' journey of action and creating 'good and derivative products'. 'Derivative products' are often products that make the energy not in a purified state.

At that time, this concept was like a tool for jen to do a 'pit-stop' - to touch and look deeply and truly:

* Which conversation have I avoided because I was afraid of hurting others/myself

* Which conversation have I had at a shallow level to avoid hurting others/myself

* When having that conversation, we are in a position of empathy, helping each other to improve, clarifying the 'hesitations', doubts or assumptions in our heads; empathize with other perspectives of yourself/others

* The number of difficult conversations may be related to the journey of practicing 'courage' and 'compassion' with yourself and others

2 lessons jen contemplated in the journey of having difficult conversations:

+ There is a 'subtle' state that we borrow this concept, use it excessively and have not acted to optimize its effect. For example, we borrow difficult conversations to better understand a certain pattern of someone, we stop there, without specific action - for example changing from our own pattern (which activates that person's pattern) - will not last.

+ If we are accompanying to help someone develop and they do not have a foundation of thinking/skills, we need to combine training, coaching, sharing... in addition to just listening to understand; and especially need to give feedback, although it is difficult because it can be difficult to listen at first.

+ Sincere core to understanding, and wish good for both sides❤

What is your experience with difficult 'conversations'?

THANK YOU AND LOVE YOU ❤ #wearelife #supersundaygratitude

THANK YOU AND LOVE YOU ❤ #wearelife #supersundaygratitude

Every person we meet is a reflection, a lesson, a connection that expands us.
Every place we go holds energy, memories, and transformation.
Every experience we have shapes our wisdom, resilience, and joy.
Every action we take is a bridge carrying our vision into reality.

Thank you to every person, every moment, and every experience for co-creating our beautiful life.

CONFIDENCE #7Cs #self-leadership-coaching #celebrating37yearswithjen

CONFIDENCE #7Cs #self-leadership-coaching #celebrating37yearswithjen

Have you ever truly reflected on CONFIDENCE?

Is it about mastering a skill—being proficient at something, achieving results (competency)? Yes.

And you also see confidence be something broader, deeper—something that flows through every part of you?

+ The spirit of learning and growing—a natural curiosity that keeps you evolving. (Curiosity)

+ The depth of your connections—how you show up in relationships, in presence. (Connection)

+ The impact of your contributions—your purpose, your mission, the value you bring to others. (Contribution)

And what if there’s an even deeper foundation for confidence?

Honesty with yourself

To stand in your truth—about where you are, your thoughts, your emotions.

To be clear about your dreams, desires, and inner calling.

To embrace who you are now, while courageously stepping into who you are becoming.

CONFIDENCE = CURIOSITY × CONGRUENCE & HONESTY (COMPETENCE + CONNECTION + CONTRIBUTION)

Jen and 37 hearts reflect with gratitude on 37 years—practicing and living the 7Cs Self-Leadership-Coaching Model and confidence is one among 7 elements:

CONFIDENCE, COMPETENCE, CREATIVITY, COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION, COMMITMENT, COMPASSION.

Step Back, See Deeper #SundayGratitudeNotes 💕

Take a step back—
not to walk away,
but to see with new eyes,
to hear the silence between words,
to feel what has long been unspoken,
to meet yourself where you truly are.

Grateful for life itself—its infinite lessons, unseen threads,
and the way it always brings us exactly where we need to be.

🌿🌿🌿

Reflection Questions for Deepening Connection with Ourselves, Others, and Life:

With Others:

  • Who can I reconnect with today to truly see where they are on their journey?

  • What is one intentional step I can take to nurture this relationship on a deeper level?

With Myself:

  • Which part of me is calling for deeper understanding today?

  • What is the first thing I can do to honor and nurture this part of myself?

With Life:

  • What unseen beauty or lesson is life offering me in this moment?

  • How can I open myself to receive more fully—through gratitude, curiosity, or stillness?

True connection is not just about holding on,
but about understanding, deepening, becoming.
For only when we see ourselves clearly
can we truly see another.

IT IS FOR YOU ❤ GRATITUDE, DANANG, TOASTMASTERS VIETNAM

IT IS FOR YOU ❤ GRATITUDE, DANANG, TOASTMASTERS VIETNAM

The doors opened, and time held its breath.
A gathering of voices, a meeting of souls—
Each carrying a story, a dream, a truth,
Each stepping forward, ready to be heard.

Not a contest, but a moment of presence.
Some voices were bold, some soft,
Some wrapped in laughter, some healing through words.
Yet all belonged.

And there was Da Nang—
Holding us like the tide, lifting every story,
Its sea breeze whispering through the room,
As if to say, “This is your time.”

And among us, the Toastmasters family—
A space where fears were toasted into courage,
Where words found their wings,
Where we lifted each other, one speech at a time.

The audience leaned in, drawn not by performance,
But by truth, by rawness, by the light in each speaker’s eyes.
They did not just listen; they felt.

As the final words settled,
As the applause met the walls, we knew—
We did not leave the same.

For every voice that rose, every moment embraced—
It is for you. It is for me. It is for all of us.

Rebirth Birthday: Celebrating 37 years with 37 Souls and 37 Questions

We may not consciously choose our birth; we consciously choose to rebirth daily.

Awakening to Your True Self

1.      Why do I wake up every day feeling reborn, ready to live more fully and create more value for life?

2.      Why is my essence so radiant and aligned with my highest purpose?

3.      Why do I naturally embody the most joyful, empowered, and authentic version of myself?

4.      Why do I always have the wisdom to make the best choices for my growth and fulfillment?

5.      Why does my journey of reinvention feel natural, effortless, and exciting?

Empowering Your Mindset & Inner Strength

6.      Why can I do well in everything I choose to do?

7.      Why do I trust myself fully to navigate challenges with grace and wisdom?

8.      Why am I free from self-doubt and completely aligned with my inner power?

9.      Why do I embrace change with confidence, curiosity, and excitement?

10.   Why do I naturally attract opportunities that expand my purpose and impact?

Becoming a Magnetic & Inspirational Self-Coach

11.   Why am I my truest and most wonderful Coach?

12.   Why do I lead others with deep presence, wisdom, and authenticity?

13.   Why do I naturally inspire and uplift those around me?

14.   Why do I radiate confidence in every situation and create impact with my presence?

15.   Why do people trust and seek my guidance for transformation?

Creating Loving & Meaningful Relationships

16.   Why am I in loving and wonderful relationships that support my growth?

17.   Why do I always receive deep love, support, and understanding from the people around me?

18.   Why do I attract people who align with my values and vision?

19.   Why do I communicate with deep compassion, clarity, and authenticity?

20.   Why do I effortlessly build meaningful connections that empower both myself and others?

Living a Purpose-Driven & Abundant Life

21.   Why am I always in the right place, at the right time, for the right opportunities?

22.   Why do I attract abundance effortlessly in every area of my life?

23.   Why is financial and emotional freedom natural and inevitable for me?

24.   Why do I wake up every day feeling fulfilled, grateful, and aligned with my mission?

25.   Why do I always know what actions to take to create success with joy and ease?

Making a Powerful Impact in the World

26.   Why do I help others succeed in a joyful and effective way?

27.   Why do I energize people with new ideas every time we meet?

28.   Why do I effortlessly share knowledge that transforms lives?

29.   Why do I naturally elevate those around me to be their best selves?

30.   Why is my work creating a long-lasting impact on the world?

Harmonizing with a Supportive Community & Team

31.   Why do I always meet people with the same goals and life vision as mine?

32.   Why am I always surrounded by a team that wholeheartedly supports our mission?

33.   Why do I collaborate with passionate, talented people who amplify our shared impact?

34.   Why do I experience deep harmony, trust, and flow with my team?

35.   Why do I create a community that thrives on empowerment, inspiration, and innovation?

Stepping into Limitless Expansion & Infinite Possibilities

36.   Why does everything I do flow effortlessly and align perfectly with my highest purpose?

37. Why is my reinvention an infinite journey of joy, discovery, and elevation?

‘We don’t consciously choose where we were born. We consciously choose where we are reborn, daily.’

Your friend and coach, Jen VuHuong

HELLO MONDAY: We 'Plant the Seeds' For A Great Day and Week

We 'plant the seeds' for a great day and week:

* Choose empowering thoughts

* Exercise

* Be curious and learn

* Do something that inspires you

* Smile and Laugh

* Spend time with kind people

* Spend time with nature

* Do an act of kindness

* Help others to achieve their goals

* Practice gratitude

A great week for all of us

Grateful for her, thankful for 'REBIRTH'

GRATITUDE❤ VIETNAMESE DOCTORS' DAY

Grateful for her, thankful for 'REBIRTH'

She, accompanied me to rebirth, from 'death', in 2022, when I was 34 years old.

She has the same name as me, and her younger sister also has the same name as my deceased younger sister. She and I were in the group of 'five sisters who progressed and made trouble together' in middle school.

She helped me see the 'hospital' (a place I often associated with 'death', with incidents when I was young) as the place where a new life begins.

She helped me calm down after the journey of living 'nonstop', and 'hurriedly' because of the premonition when I was young that I would 'die early', around the age of 34.

And in 2022, I was 34 years old, I 'died' in another way to be 'reborn' with a new 'hurry', and she continued to accompany me❤.

(Hurry, Xuan Dieu)

I want to turn off the sun

So that the color doesn't fade

I want to tie the wind

So that the scent doesn't fly away

...

I want to embrace

The whole new life that is just beginning to bloom;

I want to squeeze the drifting clouds and the swirling wind,

I want to be drunk on butterfly wings with love,

I want to capture in one kiss many

And mountains, rivers, trees, and bright grass,

To be dizzy with fragrance, to be full of light,

To be full of the colors and sounds of the fresh season;

Oh pink spring, I want to bite you!

...

(Excerpt from the book 'Rebirth...' by Jen VuHuong)

Thankful to her, grateful for 'rebirth...', I feel like living 'in a hurry' in a different way...❤

Grateful to her colleagues in the profession, and grateful to life, for giving us rebirth every day.

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GRATITUDE❤ NGÀY THẦY THUỐC VIỆT NAM
BIẾT ƠN BẠN ẤY, BIẾT ƠN 'TÁI SINH'
Bạn ấy, đã đồng hành với mình tái sinh, từ 'cái chết', năm 2022, khi mình 34 tuổi.
Bạn ý cùng tên với mình, em gái bạn cũng cùng tên với em gái đã mất của mình, bạn ý cùng mình trong nhóm '5 chị em cùng tiến và cùng quậy' hồi cấp 2.
Bạn ý giúp mình nhìn 'bệnh viện' (nơi mình hay gắn liền với “cái chết”, với những biến cố hồi nhỏ) thành nơi bắt đầu của sự sống mới.
Bạn ý giúp mình lắng lại sau hành trình sống 'nonstop-không ngừng', 'vội vàng' dồn dập vì linh cảm hồi bé rằng mình sẽ 'chết sớm', tầm 34 tuổi.
Và 2022, mình 34 tuổi, mình 'chết' theo một cách khác để được 'tái sinh' với sự 'vội vàng' mới, và bạn ý tiếp tục đồng hành cùng mình❤.
(Vội vàng, Xuân Diệu)
Tôi muốn tắt nắng đi
Cho màu đừng nhạt mất
Tôi muốn buộc gió lại
Cho hương đừng bay đi
…
Ta muốn ôm
Cả sự sống mới bắt đầu mơn mởn;
Ta muốn riết mây đưa và gió lượn,
Ta muốn say cánh bướm với tình yêu,
Ta muốn thâu trong một cái hôn nhiều
Và non nước, và cây, và cỏ rạng,
Cho chếnh choáng mùi thơm, cho đã đầy ánh sáng,
Cho no nê thanh sắc của thời tươi;
Hỡi xuân hồng, ta muốn cắn vào ngươi!
...
(Trích sách 'Tái sinh...' Jen VuHuong)

Biết ơn bạn ý, biết ơn 'tái sinh...', mình được cảm nhận sống 'vội vàng' theo một cách khác...❤
Biết ơn những cộng sự trong nghề của bạn ý, biết ơn cuộc sống, cho chúng ta được tái sinh mỗi ngày.

Start Small, Stay Persistent: The Power of Tiny Habits

We often think that making a significant change requires a massive effort, but in reality, small steps taken consistently can create powerful transformations. Here’s a simple yet inspiring story that proves just that.

A Simple Conversation Sparked a Change

One day, Jen visited her regular café and was greeted warmly by a staff member on the second floor. As they exchanged pleasantries, Jen asked a simple yet caring question: “How are you?”

The woman sighed and replied, “My whole body aches from standing in one place for too long. I used to exercise, but lately, I haven’t. Now, my body hurts more.”

Jen encouraged her, saying, “You still look fresh and healthy.”

With a smile, the woman responded, “Hix... but my body aches more these days.”

Jen, always thoughtful, asked, “Have you tried anything to relieve the pain?”

The woman admitted, “I’m lazy, but maybe exercising again will be good.”

Jen then asked, “Do you have about 10 minutes before work to exercise?”

The woman laughed and said, “Maybe more.”

A Small Step That Led to a Lasting Habit

That brief conversation led her to search YouTube for a basic yoga routine to relieve back pain. She started small, practicing just 20 minutes a day. Over time, she noticed a change. When Jen checked in on her progress, she shared that the first few days were tough—her body felt sore—but she stayed persistent. After nearly two weeks, she no longer felt pain and had more energy at work.

From 20 minutes, she increased her sessions to 30, then 45 minutes. Now, exercise has become a natural part of her morning routine, and she has even adjusted her diet for a healthier lifestyle.

The Power of Starting Small

This story is a perfect example of how small, consistent actions lead to sustainable habits. If you’re looking to build a new habit, ask yourself:

✔ Is what I’m starting good for me? ✔ How long will I commit to doing it? ✔ Who will help hold me accountable?

When you persist long enough, a simple action becomes second nature. Start small. Stay persistent. Transform your life.

LISTENING Inside Out

What have you decided to shift from within? The outside world may already be reinforcing it for you… Have you noticed?

It’s fascinating how the outside world reflects our inner shifts back to us through the people we meet and the situations we find ourselves in. Each encounter seems like a mirror, reinforcing the changes we make within ourselves.

Today, I met different people, and each one reminded me of something essential in my journey. And maybe, as you read this, you’ll recognize some of these reflections in your own life.

*A business owner I met today has been working on training more people and automating his business so it doesn’t rely solely on him. This aligns with one of my key goals for 2025—expanding training for those on the same path and integrating automation for sustainable growth.

*Two friends I met are trail and long-distance runners, winners of various running competitions, and experienced triathletes. One of them had once supported me when I first started running 100km, and now, our paths have crossed again.
They also wanted to do a 10-day meditation, something I’ve experienced before. Together, we reinforced our commitment to dedicating each year to either an intensive meditation retreat or a long-distance endurance challenge.

The universe is always speaking. Every person we meet, every conversation we have, every unexpected moment—it’s all a reflection of where we are and where we’re meant to go.

Your Being & Doing Corner:
When do you truly listen—to yourself and to life?

What patterns, reminders, or nudges have been showing up for you lately? What is life trying to tell you?

Are there certain people, conversations, or situations that keep repeating? A lesson that keeps knocking on your door? A feeling urging you to move in a new direction?
Pause for a moment.
What is life trying to tell you?

Maybe it's time to trust the flow. Maybe it's time to take that leap. Maybe it’s simply a reminder that you are already on the right path.

The answers are already there. We just have to listen, from insideout.


LEGACY

#EVERY LITTLE THING, EVERY LIFE YOU TOUCH

*"I had just returned from the opening of my school in South Africa and was eagerly sharing all the details.
'This school will be my greatest legacy,' I said. 'It will make such a profound difference. It will change the trajectory of girls' lives. It will impact generations to come.'
I was confident in those words. Time has proved them true, as I now witness the first students blossoming into young women—graduating from college, stepping into new roles of service, and achieving incredible things.

But Maya wasn’t having it. She stopped me cold.
'You have no idea what your legacy will be!' she exclaimed. 'Your legacy is every life you touch! Every person who has ever watched your show felt something. They were moved to take action—go back to school, leave an abusive marriage, stop harmful behaviors, find their voice, and break free from being victim. It’s not one thing—it’s everything!'"

(Shared by Oprah Winfrey)

Being and Doing Corner

✨ The thing that feels like it should wait until someday—but I know needs to be done—is...
✨ One step I took today to start making it happen is...
✨ One thing I’m grateful for is...

Your legacy is unfolding every day in the little things you do and the lives you touch. Make it count.

Hello, Thursday! ❤️ SELF-COACHING

Becoming Your Own C.O.A.C.H.

We are our own most frequent and lifelong guide—continuously shaping and evolving ourselves every single day. Self-coaching is not just an act; it’s a powerful practice of engaging in deep, reflective dialogue with ourselves. It allows us to observe our thoughts, behaviors, and emotions with clarity, leading to greater self-awareness and intentional growth.

When we embrace self-coaching, we empower ourselves to shift perspectives, refine actions, and create lasting, meaningful change that aligns with our most extraordinary potential.

The Art of Self-Coaching

At every stage of life, we hold the ability to: ✅ Identify what truly matters to us ✅ Set meaningful, purpose-driven goals ✅ Design a personal roadmap for growth ✅ Choose enriching learning experiences ✅ Cultivate empowering habits ✅ Reflect intentionally on our progress

With consistent practice, self-coaching becomes second nature—not a task on our to-do list, but an intuitive, ongoing process that influences every decision we make.

Cultivating Self-Coaching as a Daily Habit

☀️ Morning Reflection: Start with Intention

  • What matters most to me today?

  • What key outcomes do I want to focus on?

  • How do I want to show up in my actions, mindset, and energy?

🌙 Evening Reflection: End with Growth

  • What did I learn about myself today?

  • What am I grateful for?

  • How did I move closer to becoming my best self?

By nurturing the habit of self-inquiry and reflection daily, we equip ourselves with the power to evolve continuously—living with clarity, purpose, and self-mastery.

Let self-coaching be the compass that guides you toward your fullest potential. Every day is an opportunity to coach yourself toward a life of intention, alignment, and transformation.

(Excerpt from Rebirth – Jen Vũ Hường, Page 129)

HELLO WEDNESDAY 💕 'DANCE'

"Dance with both disempowering and empowering things, both expected and unexpected things, and the balance of masculine and feminine energies."

Life is a beautiful dance between opposites, where the rhythm of our choices and actions creates harmony in our lives. Sometimes we need to dance through uncertainty, sometimes with confidence, and always with an open heart.

💕 Being and Doing Corner:

Today, let’s reflect on the dance between being and doing.

What are the things you will DO today?

  • Write them down—your intentions, actions, tasks, or steps you need to take.

  • Choose both big and small things that bring you closer to your goals.

How will you BE while doing them?

  • What energy will you bring to these tasks? Will you be present, grounded, focused, or compassionate?

  • How will you align your inner state with your outward actions to create balance?

🌟 Our 'Dance' Team in People Coaching:

We are all dancing this journey together, helping each other find balance and growth:

Minh Vu
Phuong Minh Do
Nương Bùi
Huynh Hong Mai
Phạm Dung
Luân Trương
Thụy MT Do
Hong Viet
Bích Ngọc

Together, we are learning the beauty of this dance—moving with grace, flow, and purpose.

Final Thought:

Today, dance through your life with intention, embracing both the empowering and disempowering moments. Let your inner rhythm lead the way, and remember: each step, no matter how small, is part of your growth.