selfworth Archives - Ashley Chow

30 Sep 2020

Forget About the Numbers

When I was busy obsessing over the statistics, I failed to recognise that every number represented an actual, real-life person who was choosing to spend time reading my stories.

23 Sep 2020

“Will I Ever Feel Good Enough?” Thoughts On Being a ‘Creative’

In the last 2 years, here’s what I’ve learnt about ‘not being good enough.’

20 Nov 2019

‘You’re Better Than You Think’ and Other Mantras

I think we should always pass on the wisdom that’s been bestowed onto us. So here are some of the words I want to pass onto you, sweet reader.

24 Apr 2019

On Other People’s Opinions

Here’s the kicker: you get to choose who influences your life. You choose whose voice you listen to and whose opinions carry the most weight.

13 Mar 2019

The Reminders You Need Today

I promise to validate the heck out of your emotions on every other post, but today I’m just going to give you the reminders you didn’t even know you needed.

09 Jan 2019

What People Don’t Want To Know About Self-Belief

Self-Belief isn’t a nicotine patch that you slap on once and expect to be cured from the addiction to your deprecating thoughts. It’s a day by day thing.

12 Dec 2018

Fireworks and Feelings: A Note on Celebrating

The problem with always looking up at the sky and waiting for the fireworks is that you miss out on what’s right in front of you.