Lay Cheng, a youth community member with Resilience Collective shares with us how having a strict upbringing affected her own self-image. This perception continued as she grew up, and impacted her self-esteem, and she says, “Even as an adult, I have a tendency to be critical towards myself.”

Having a community that Lay Cheng could count on helped her realise that everyone’s mental health narrative matters, and that they matter as a person.

During her free time, Lay Cheng enjoys baking and constantly seeks to better herself.

Share this with someone today! And encourage a person that you know who might be going through similar struggles to seek help and find support.

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Reflection Questions

It’s disheartening when we are met with constant silence when applying for jobs. Take a moment to listen as Lay Cheng recounts the challenge of job-hunting during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dealing with tremendous amounts of self-doubt and pressure is not easy, but Lay Cheng found a safe space in the RC community. Through peer support, she could articulate her true thoughts and feelings, both positive and negative, to a community that understands and listens actively.

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Reflection Questions

Take a deep breath in, and spend a few minutes gently pondering over these questions from the video:

1. What are 3 things I can do when I am overwhelmed by self-doubt and pressure?

2. What are 2 things I can work on to better the relationship with myself?