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Friends

Surviving the Japanese Earthquake: Lessons in Courage and Grace

Cynthia Kim Beglin on March 11, 2021

Are you so tired of this pandemic that you don't feel you can go on? Hearing how others survived tragedy can be inspiring.

Are you so tired of this pandemic that you don't feel you can go on? Hearing how others survived tragedy can be inspiring.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

How Are Asian Countries Combating the SARS-CoV-2 Variants?

Cynthia Kim Beglin on February 28, 2021

Ever wonder how Asian countries curb the spread of COVID-19? Find out what you can do to protect yourself and others from the new SARS-CoV-2 variants.

Ever wonder how Asian countries curb the spread of COVID-19? Find out what you can do to protect yourself and others from the new SARS-CoV-2 variants.

Leadership

How Did Some Asian Countries Limit The Spread of COVID-19?

Cynthia Kim Beglin on January 31, 2021

Do you want to do everything you can to protect yourself and others from getting COVID-19? Learn how other countries have dramatically slowed the spread.

Do you want to do everything you can to protect yourself and others from getting COVID-19? Learn how other countries have dramatically slowed the spread.

Friends

Why Was Mask Wearing Popular In Asia Even Before Covid-19?

Cynthia Kim Beglin on May 17, 2020

How compassion and regard for others come to the fore.

How compassion and regard for others come to the fore.

Happiness

Are People Really Happier in Bhutan?

Cynthia Kim Beglin on March 2, 2020

Have you been searching for the key to inner peace and happiness? Maybe the Bhutanese are onto something.

Have you been searching for the key to inner peace and happiness? Maybe the Bhutanese are onto something.

Friends

The Charms of Asian New Year Celebrations

Cynthia Kim Beglin on January 9, 2020

Find out how Vietnamese and Chinese celebrate the new year and what they wish for the most.

Find out how Vietnamese and Chinese celebrate the new year and what they wish for the most.

Deception

Four Tips for Bargaining in China

Cynthia Kim Beglin on August 7, 2019

Want to know more about the art of bargaining in China? Knowing the basic rules goes a long way.

Want to know more about the art of bargaining in China? Knowing the basic rules goes a long way.

Diet

Three Ways Asians Practice Self Care

Cynthia Kim Beglin on April 4, 2019

Find out how a lot of East Asians take care of their skin, their bodies, and their health.

Find out how a lot of East Asians take care of their skin, their bodies, and their health.

Friends

What's One of the Best Ways to Stay Healthy, Even in China?

Cynthia Kim Beglin on January 12, 2019

Looking for a way to feel happier and healthier in the new year? Here's a surefire way improve your life.

Looking for a way to feel happier and healthier in the new year? Here's a surefire way improve your life.

Environment

Traditional Chinese Medicine, a Path to Well-being

Cynthia Kim Beglin on October 31, 2018

Thousands of years of experience can help you improve your health.

Thousands of years of experience can help you improve your health.

Sleep

Five Reasons Chinese Live Longer Healthy Lives

Cynthia Kim Beglin on August 8, 2018

Ever wonder what you can do to increase your chances of living a healthy life longer? Learn how the Chinese live longer, healthier lives than we in the U.S. do.

Ever wonder what you can do to increase your chances of living a healthy life longer? Learn how the Chinese live longer, healthier lives than we in the U.S. do.

Career

In Death as in Life: Honoring One's Ancestors in Asia

Cynthia Kim Beglin on April 25, 2018

How do Asians honor their dead? Common graveside rituals in East Asia.

How do Asians honor their dead? Common graveside rituals in East Asia.

Friends

The Perils of Being a Dog Mom (or Dad) in China

Cynthia Kim Beglin on February 27, 2018

How could I leave our dog behind when we moved? Here's why I made the hardest decision ever.

How could I leave our dog behind when we moved? Here's why I made the hardest decision ever.

Self-Esteem

Why Do Tiger Parents Want Their Kids to Marry Young?

Cynthia Kim Beglin on January 10, 2018

Why are Tiger Parents obsessed with getting their kids married off? Knowing what motivates them helps.

Why are Tiger Parents obsessed with getting their kids married off? Knowing what motivates them helps.

Depression

What's So Terrible About Wearing Hearing Aids?

Cynthia Kim Beglin on October 9, 2017

Why would anyone convince themselves they don't have a hearing problem?

Why would anyone convince themselves they don't have a hearing problem?

Shyness

Death of a Tiger Mom

Cynthia Kim Beglin on March 28, 2017

Ever wonder what it's be like to have a tiger mom? Once I had children, I came to appreciate the things mine taught me.

Ever wonder what it's be like to have a tiger mom? Once I had children, I came to appreciate the things mine taught me.

Dementia

The Challenges of Caring for Aging Asian Parents

Cynthia Kim Beglin on January 31, 2017

Ever wonder why aging Asian parents have such power over their adult children? Ask Confucius!

Ever wonder why aging Asian parents have such power over their adult children? Ask Confucius!

Shyness

What Do I Miss Most About Living in Japan?

Cynthia Kim Beglin on October 17, 2016

What do you do every day that could be more enjoyable if you did it in Japan? Find out what the Japanese already know.

What do you do every day that could be more enjoyable if you did it in Japan? Find out what the Japanese already know.

Marriage

The Art of Matchmaking in Japan, Korea, and China

Cynthia Kim Beglin on September 29, 2016

Have you ever wondered how matchmaking in parts of Asia really works?

Have you ever wondered how matchmaking in parts of Asia really works?

Philosophy

Why Are the Elderly So Revered in Asia?

Cynthia Kim Beglin on July 21, 2016

Why are most Asians particularly respectful of their elders? Learn how the teachings of an ancient Chinese philosopher have influenced generations.

Why are most Asians particularly respectful of their elders? Learn how the teachings of an ancient Chinese philosopher have influenced generations.