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Chapter 004: The Lessons My Patients Taught Me (Nursing Student Days)
Why do I value this slower life so much? I think it's because, after so many years, I realise being a nurse has given me a front-row seat to what truly matters when you face life and death. Memories have become a little faded with time. But there we...
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Chapter 3: My First Part-Time Pay Check
I still remember the day my first part-time salary came in. My heart literally sank. "Oh wow... this is what I'm getting into." Seeing the number on my payslip made everything feel real. Until then, choosing part-time had simply been a decision I ne...
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Chapter 2: A Tai Tai (太太)
One of the first comments I remember getting after switching to part-time was: "Wah, you must be a tai tai." Or, "You're rich." To be honest, those comments used to bother me. When I was younger, I felt the need to explain mysel...
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My journey on working part time in Singapore
Chapter 1: How it started
I never started my career thinking that, eight years later, I'd be working part-time. So, how did it happen? There came a season when both my physical and mental health had taken a toll. Adding on to nights of palpitations and anxiety, I woke u...
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Hi,


I'm so glad you are here.


I'm Shir, founder of @slowlivingcorner and content creator of @pausewithshir.

I created this little corner as a home for the things I love to share.


Over here, you'll find handmade scented crafts, paper goods and seasonal curations, thoughtfully created and sourced to complement a slower, more intentional lifestyle.


You'll also discover reflective writing to support your mental well-being, encourage self-care and bring moments of mindfulness into everyday life.


Rooted in the essence of slow living, this space serves as an invitation for you to slow down, reconnect with yourself and to find joy in the little things.


I hope you'll find inspiration, comfort and a dose of encouragement here.


Feel free to get in touch :)


With love,

Shir