EP5 Feeling Not Good Enough at Work? You’re Not Alone | From Learner to Full License Confidence

EP5 Feeling Not Good Enough at Work? You’re Not Alone | From Learner to Full License Confidence

Do you constantly feel like you’re not good enough at work, even when you’re trying your best? You’re not alone. In this episode of Growing Chit Chat, I open up about my real struggles with workplace self-criticism. I share a mindset shift that helped me: comparing my career growth to the Australian driver licence system—L plate, Red P, Green P, and Full Licence. 📌 Note: I accidentally mixed up Red P and Green P in the audio! I’ve added the correct plate visuals in the video when I mention them. If you want to watch the video for this episode, feel free to visit the Growing ChitChat YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/C2Gx5w0Jfn0 🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Video: • The concept of when to delegate, when to coach, when to direct (use NSW Drive licence as metaphor) • How to stop judging yourself unfairly based on your learning stage • Why we need different support systems at different growth levels • Encouragement for anyone navigating a career change or new job 🎧 Whether you’re starting a new role, shifting careers, or just feeling stuck—this video offers mindset tools and emotional support for your growth journey. 👇 Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm3b9rlnw044301yqgy1l9ji5/comments [https://open.firstory.me/user/cm3b9rlnw044301yqgy1l9ji5/comments] What “stage” are you in right now—Learner, Red P, Green P, or Full Licence? 🔔 Subscribe for more personal growth talks, migrant stories, and honest side hustle life. 00:00 Introduction to Self-Criticism in the Workplace 01:17 The metaphor: From Learner to Full License 10:39 Neutrally Analyse Self-Criticism and Seeking Support 16:53 Understanding the Role of Leadership in Development Powered by Firstory Hosting [https://firstory.me/zh]

Welcome to Growing ChitChat: Why I’m Starting This Podcast

I’d love to hear your thoughts, your story, or even just a hello — so don’t be shy. Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm3b9rlnw044301yqgy1l9ji5/comments [https://open.firstory.me/user/cm3b9rlnw044301yqgy1l9ji5/comments] I started this podcast with one purpose — to remind you: You are not alone. If you’ve ever felt lost, in transition, or just craving honest conversations about growth and healing, you’re in the right place. In this episode of Growing Chit Chat, I share my personal journey and the reason I started this podcast. I talk about my past career as a lawyer, and how grief and heartbreak deeply impacted my personal and spiritual growth. I also share some upcoming changes to this podcast — including more focused topics and inviting guests to share their own stories. Check out Youtube @GrowingChitChat or spotify for video podcast! 00:00 Introduction 01:29 The Purpose Behind the Podcast 03:48 Journey Through Law School and Early Career 09:54 Realisations and Career Changes 12:23 The Importance of Having a Side Business 14:39 Personal Relationships and Growth 17:20 Dealing with Loss and Grief 19:14 Future Changes for the Podcast Powered by Firstory Hosting [https://firstory.me/zh]

3 Ways to Truly Love Ourselves | What I Learned from My Life Experience

💬 What’s one way you’re learning to love yourself right now? Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm3b9rlnw044301yqgy1l9ji5/comments [https://open.firstory.me/user/cm3b9rlnw044301yqgy1l9ji5/comments] What does it really mean to love ourselves? 💛 If you’re on your own self-love journey, I hope this helps remind you: you are not alone. 🎙 I’m Yu-Han. After moving to Australia in 2017, I slowly started learning what self-love really means. These three ways helped me feel more grounded, confident, and happier. 🌿 In this video, I’ll share 3 ways to truly love ourselves: 1. How I learned to listen to my body and care for my health 2. Why I stopped letting others’ opinions or social expectations control my life 3. The power of accepting and affirming ourselves every day ✨ Subscribe for more honest talks about personal growth, healing, and creating a life that feels like you. Powered by Firstory Hosting [https://firstory.me/zh]

Food Blogging: Tips and Lessons from a Part-Time Rookie Blogger

Food blogging is a marathon, and you are not alone! In this episode of Growing Chit Chat, Yu-Han Chen talks about starting as a beginner food blogger with little money. She shares how she found her niche, built routines, learned about SEO and used free tools. Yu-Han also talks about dealing with challenges, staying motivated, and not letting perfectionism hold her back. She gives useful tips to help new bloggers get started. Useful tools for beginning food bloggers: 1. YouTube -free, the most powerful free tool to learn all basic knowledge 2. Canva - free version 3. Imovie/Cap Cut – free 4. Pixabay – free 5. Chat GTP – free version 6. Grammarly - subscribe 7. Squarespace subscription – necessary expense 8. SEOSpace subscription (Affiliate link: https://www.seospace.co/?via=yu-han) – necessary expense Key takeaway 1. Building a realistic routine for your lifestyle can keep you consistent – a small step is a big step. 2. Believe in yourself without any reason. 3. It is okay to feel negative, accept it and keep doing daily tasks. 4. Make good use of free tools and pay for most key software to save time from learning difficult prospects for blogging 5. publish it! Something is better than nothing, and we will keep improving. Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm3b9rlnw044301yqgy1l9ji5/comments [https://open.firstory.me/user/cm3b9rlnw044301yqgy1l9ji5/comments] 00:00 Introduction to the Food Blogging Journey 00:40 How to find your niche? 02:17 Build a routine 03:54 Do I need my own website? 05:36 How to improve SEO? 08:16 How to overcome perfectionism? 09:35 Creating cooking video for the beginning food blogger. 11:43 Marketing: why is Pinterest a key platform for early-stage food bloggers? 14:22 Summary of useful tools 18:49 Embrace negative emotions along the blogging journey 23:45 Creating a Community and Combating Loneliness Powered by Firstory Hosting [https://firstory.me/zh]

Breakup & Reinvention: Making the Hard Decision at 33

You are not alone. In this first episode of Growing Chit Chat, Yu-Han shares her story of starting over at 33. She talks about going through a tough breakup and making hard choices to be true to herself. Yu-Han explains how she set new goals, focused on fitness, and started her food blog, Bubble Foodex, as part of her new path. Through her journey, she reminds listeners that they are not alone. Key Takeaways: 1. When making a hard decision, always ask, 'Will the 50-year-old of myself regrate the decision I make now?' 2. When building up a new routine in our lives, small steps can lead to significant changes over time. 3. You are not alone in your struggles. I hope you enjoy this episode! I would love to hear your thoughts. Feel free to leave a comment through this link and share your own experiences. https://open.firstory.me/story/cm3bbztbz05br01xuee4z39gv?m=comment [https://open.firstory.me/story/cm3bbztbz05br01xuee4z39gv?m=comment] Powered by Firstory Hosting [https://firstory.me/zh]