by Ben Pham | May 8, 2025 | Ben Pham, Reflections from the Practice
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month—a time to celebrate the rich traditions, cultures, and contributions of AAPI communities. But it’s also an important time to pause and ask: how are you, really? If you’re part of the AAPI community and...
by Ben Pham | Mar 17, 2025 | Ben Pham, Life Transitions & Emotional Well-Being
You say yes when you want to say no. You tell yourself it’s “not a big deal,” even when it is. You go along with what others want, hoping they’ll appreciate you. But instead, you feel invisible. Overlooked. Trapped. You’re exhausted from trying to keep everyone happy....
by Ben Pham | Mar 4, 2025 | Ben Pham, Life Transitions & Emotional Well-Being
Life feels like too much. Too many demands, too many expectations, too many things pulling you in every direction. You feel drained. Naturally, you think: I need to do less. I need a break. But what if that’s not the answer? What if the weight you’re carrying isn’t...
by Ben Pham | Feb 25, 2025 | Ben Pham, Life Transitions & Emotional Well-Being
Self-Esteem. That thing we’re all supposed to chase after like it’s the secret to happiness. But here’s the problem. The word “esteem” actually comes from the Latin root aestimare, which means to estimate. And get this, self-esteem is about...
