Tag Archives: health

Emotional Intelligence Reappraised

Posted on March 7, 2023 by terryshen

  In a previous post, I have cautioned against emotional intelligence if it was misused to manipulate or commit unscrupulous purposes. I still believe that.  However, the emotional intelligence by itself is a skill that is generic, neutral, and useful … Continue reading →

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My PR Days

Posted on February 2, 2023 by terryshen

  This is somewhat a touchy subject for me.  You see, personal records (PR) was a goal I chased for a long time. It is also called PB (personal best) sometime. In sports, it is useful way to have a … Continue reading →

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2023 – The Year To Be Fit

Posted on January 3, 2023 by terryshen

  Three years of Covid have me off my marathon training for the same duration.  While the pandemic continues, I will get my fitness back in shape in spite of the pandemic.  Call it a new year resolution, a goal, … Continue reading →

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Winter Exercise Rut

Posted on December 1, 2022 by terryshen

  Looking at the phone through my sleepy eyes, the forecast says it’s cold outside which makes the bed feeling even more nice and warm. Going out for a run in the winter takes a special persuasion. Similarly, holidays are … Continue reading →

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My Sleep Challenge

Posted on October 28, 2022 by terryshen

Haven’t been sleeping well lately. Blame it on the weather? Too hot or too cold?  Nay, not at all. My problem has to do with difficulty of falling asleep. Falling sleep should be easy, particularly when tired. That’s not the … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 23 Oct 2022

Posted on October 23, 2022 by terryshen

Fear is an emotion that can be exploited. Russian president Vladimir Putin is famous for leveraging it. To wt,  Putin has declared the annexed Ukrainian territories under martial law, bombed Ukrainian energy infrastructures, and tried to instill chaos in the … Continue reading →

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Faked Meat

Posted on October 21, 2022 by terryshen

  Normally I try to stay clear of processed and ultra-processed foods such as chips, cakes, fries, etc. Simply because I prefer healthier options, and frankly, my body can’t handle them like before. Same goes with red meat. The other … Continue reading →

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Getting Old?

Posted on September 30, 2022 by terryshen

  It sounds a bit morbid to say that we begin to die as soon as we were born or our days are numbered. Who wants to hear that? However we do not like to think about it, the reality … Continue reading →

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Running Commentary

Posted on September 24, 2022 by terryshen

  Once again, the weather turns cool, and I am running in long sleeve. Except, the runners in a race put forth their efforts, and I watch them with nostalgia. Once again, the season cycles, and my memory is brought … Continue reading →

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Why Maintenance?

Posted on September 15, 2022 by terryshen

  Maintenance is not glamorous. Not a centerpiece in most discussions.  But without the  maintenance most things will not last. Flashy sport car won’t hum rhythmically, fancy house won’t keep its luster, and healthy person won’t have a full life. … Continue reading →

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