Yu-Shan Chen
Bio
Born and raised in Taiwan, Yu-Shan has spent the last 21 years in the United States. Driven by a desire to serve a meaningful purpose, she founded Yushine Wellness. A wellness solution company driven to defy the status quo.
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The Silence of The Tiger
I just got back from visiting New Jersey two nights ago, and the whole trip left an immense impact on me. Not only did I recognize the simmering emotional chaos brewing in me minute by minute, I also witnessed how an unhealthy environment can derail regulation and healing. During those 11 days, I watched the tiger inside me slowly awaken — and there was nothing I could do to stop it.
By Yu-Shan Chen3 months ago in Psyche
Become Radically Divergent
(Originally posted in https://yushanchen.substack.com/p/becoming-radically-divergent) Chaotic, forgetful, overthinking, reckless, emotionally explosive – these are just some things that I described myself (and how my parents saw me) back in the day.
By Yu-Shan Chen5 months ago in Psyche
I Took My Life Back: What One Week of Freedom Taught Me After Career Burnout
It has been a week since I left my position in Higher Education Administration. And it has been nothing but reinvigorating, rejuvenating, and rewarding. Now, this path is not for the faint of heart (more to come), but I firmly believe that anyone looking for a stimulating, less boring, and more freedom in their life can do it, and most of all, you would never know until you do it. It is the fear that "but what if...." that is in the way of your path to discovery and happiness.
By Yu-Shan Chen6 months ago in Motivation
My Why
Go ahead, laugh. The idea of bringing wellness into hospitality seems like an impossible goal. But I am doing it, no matter what corporations spend their big money on the campaign on, and no matter how my hospitality friends may denounce their friendships with me. Being controversial and weird aren't news to me, and I am here to defy the status quo.
By Yu-Shan Chenabout a year ago in Psyche
Self-Esteem in a Nutshell
We heard a lot about self-esteem recently, mainly because as a society we are growing to be more aware and more vocal about one’s mental wellness. We advocate vulnerability and being authentic, and more and more people come out of their shells and realize, that maybe, there is something about their self-esteem that makes them act a certain way, or perhaps our therapists or psychiatrists tell us so. But at the same time, we don’t really know what it encompasses, and how much it has affected our daily lives.
By Yu-Shan Chen2 years ago in Motivation
What Happens in the Back of the House
"Work hard, play harder." "8-5 is for suckers!" "You should never calculate your salary by dividing the hours you work a week, you would be disappointed." "You should always be flexible, you will never have weekends off, and holidays are out of the question." "We value your work-life balance, but we also need you to be here."
By Yu-Shan Chen2 years ago in Journal
Lessons and the Gifts of: Growing up with ADHD
Growing up with ADHD in a very traditional Asian culture without recognizing or admitting (shame) I have ADHD, is what prepared me to adapt and blaze through the unknown and obstacles in the ever-changing world, it also prompted me to reach enlightenment, the height of my career, and realized joy and appreciation for everyday being. The lesson I learned can benefit parents, teachers, and fellow ADHD learners out there.
By Yu-Shan Chen3 years ago in Psyche
Open Letter to Brene Brown
Dear Brené, Thank you for taking a moment to read my letter. As I am reading page 232 of Rising Strong, I felt this immense feeling to write you. I have been wanting to write you for a long while, since I started reading your work. The shame gremlin kept me at bay, "why would she even read my letter?" But I also realized I wanted to be heard, to connect, and the uncertainty of results is something I have been working on (being imperfect.) So today, I decided to take a chance, and share with you my journey to dare greatly, to discover my gifts of imperfections, and to rise strong.
By Yu-Shan Chen5 years ago in Humans
3 Simple Ways to Loving Yourself
We have all heard it: Love yourself first. Whether from an inspirational best selling author who teaches you the grounds to finding joy, or a sensational social media influencer who coaches you the steps to finding real love. It seems easy: Love yourself first and everything will fall into places. But as a compulsive learner, meaning seeker and recovered self-doubt perfectionist, I rekon, if "love" is the goal, what is the process? What are the tools?
By Yu-Shan Chen5 years ago in Motivation
