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17/04/2026

Imagine walking into an interview feeling like you already know the game – that’s the secret most candidates miss

After years navigating high‑stakes roles and working with clients like NASA, Disney, and Microsoft, I’ve noticed a pattern: most candidates fail not because they aren’t capable, but because they show up scattered and unprepared. Your confidence drops if you don’t understand the company, the role, or the people evaluating you.

Here’s how to flip the script from minute one:

Step into their world. Know what the company actually does, who their clients are, what challenges they face. Speak like you’re already part of the team – it shows curiosity and ownership.
Translate responsibilities into impact. Don’t just recite the job description. Think in numbers, outcomes, or improvements. Have a short story ready where you delivered measurable results.
Read the person across the table. Every manager has blind spots, priorities, and pressure points. Anticipate what they care about and highlight how you can help immediately.
Craft stories that stick. A few concise, memorable examples using context, action, and real results make you tangible and credible.
Ask questions that matter. Show strategic thinking. Ask about success metrics, key challenges, or opportunities. Interviews are a two-way street – it’s as much you choosing them as them choosing you.

Chuẩn bị trước không chỉ giúp tự tin hơn mà còn tăng khả năng được tuyển ngay từ vòng đầu. Nếu muốn Ola xem CV hoặc hướng dẫn cách trả lời phỏng vấn từng vị trí, comment “INTERVIEW” hoặc nhắn tin nha, mình sẽ chia sẻ cách để đi phỏng vấn không còn kiểu may rủi mà hoàn toàn làm chủ tình huống.

15/04/2026

11/04/2026

Did you know that anger is actually a positive emotion? Most of us were taught from childhood that it’s bad, and many parents have been told that yelling at kids means they don’t behave properly.

But kids are blank slates, and how parents respond to emotions today shapes who they become as adults. I recently learned from Dr. Becky Kennedy, a clinical psychologist specializing in parenting, about how to handle children’s anger without hurting them.

The key is to focus not on the behavior you see, but on what’s behind it. Children feel emotions fully but don’t have the skills to manage them. When they throw a tantrum, cry, or resist, it’s because their emotions exceed their capacity. How parents respond teaches them which feelings are acceptable and which should be suppressed.

If every outburst is met with shaming like “bad” or “naughty,” kids learn to hide or feel ashamed of their emotions. But if a calm adult stays present, they gradually learn co-regulation, which eventually leads to self-regulation – a process that happens over hundreds of repetitions.

Another insight is holding two truths at once. Parents can set boundaries while validating emotions. For example, if a child throws a toy in anger, you can say: “I see you are very upset. Feeling angry is okay, but throwing toys is not allowed because it can hurt others and break things.” This teaches children that feelings are valid even if not all actions are acceptable.

What children experience with parents forms how they view themselves later. Parts that are acknowledged become trusted; parts that are rejected are hidden in future relationships. Parenting is not about fixing behavior immediately, but building the foundation for a healthy sense of self and emotional intelligence.

Nếu ba mẹ đang gặp những tình huống khó với con và không biết phản ứng sao cho đúng, comment hoặc nhắn tin cho Ola nhé, mình sẽ giúp nhìn rõ mọi thứ dưới góc nhìn khoa học và thực tế nhất!

10/04/2026

Ever wonder how a new mom balances work, baby, and self-care with almost no time to herself?

This video was shot at 2 a.m., the only quiet time I get in a day. No baby noises, no pumping, no work notifications – just a few precious moments to take vitamins, breathe, and do things I never have time for during the day.

Many people think being a content creator means flexible hours and support, but my days are packed. With my 9 to 10-month-old going through sleep regression, nights are short, and my own rest is fragmented. The few hours I get in the morning are rarely continuous, as I need to eat, pump, and prepare for the day. Then I have roughly four to five hours to research, write, edit videos, work with brands, and create content before returning to full-time motherhood in the afternoon and evening.

Because of this schedule, I cannot rely on feeling energetic alone. I need to actively support my body with nutrients: Omega-3 DHA and Choline for brain function, Methylfolate plus Vitamins B6, B12, and D for mental resilience, Magnesium Glycinate and Calcium Citrate for strong bones and better sleep, Zinc for postpartum recovery, and barley plus lactation support to maintain milk supply. Proper nutrition allows me to sustain this intensity without collapsing.

Thời gian của mẹ bỉm sữa luôn không đủ, và nhiều ngày mình ước có 72 giờ trong một ngày. Nhưng vì điều đó không thể, điều duy nhất Ola có thể làm là chăm sóc cơ thể và tinh thần tốt nhất, để vừa là mẹ, vừa làm việc, vừa là chính mình một cách bền vững.

07/04/2026

No horoscope needed. Researchers can predict divorce with over 90 percent accuracy just by watching how couples argue. Want to know what they look for?

Scientists have identified four destructive patterns, called the Four Horsemen, that predict relationship breakdown.

The first is Criticism – attacking your partner personally rather than addressing a specific behavior. For example, saying “You never care about me” instead of “I felt hurt when you came home late.” Criticism triggers the brain to feel attacked rather than listen.

The second is Contempt – subtle or overt disrespect through sarcasm, eye-rolling, or belittling. Once respect is gone, love struggles to survive, and frequent contempt signals a red alert in the relationship.

The third is Defensiveness – responding to feedback with blame, excuses, or victimhood, which prevents real problem-solving.

The fourth is Stonewalling – emotional withdrawal or shutting down entirely. Silence, lack of response, and disconnection often mark the end of meaningful communication.

The good news is science also shows how to counter these patterns: share feelings gently instead of attacking, take responsibility instead of being defensive, and most importantly, build a culture of respect and appreciation every day.

Khoa học đã chỉ ra rằng cách mỗi ngày chúng ta trân trọng, tôn trọng và lắng nghe đối phương mới là nền tảng giúp mối quan hệ bền vững. Thay vì chiến đấu, hãy bắt đầu bằng những hành động nhỏ nhưng tạo ra sự gắn kết và tôn trọng lâu dài.

06/04/2026

Ever wonder why you start a goal full of determination but quit before reaching it even though you really want it?

It is not laziness or lack of discipline. It’s that your brain is resisting something it has never done before. Think about the first month of going to the gym. It doesn’t feel like your body hates it – it’s your brain fighting a new habit it hasn’t built yet. Starting your first business, learning something new, or reaching for a big goal is the same. Every day feels like a battle with the voice in your head saying, “Am I really capable? Am I worthy?” Even after small successes, that voice can still whisper, “You are not enough.”

What most people don’t realize is that our brain runs on autopilot, shaped by years of habits and beliefs. It wants you to stay in your comfort zone because it’s familiar and energy-efficient. Research shows a new behavior can take 18 to over 250 days to become automatic. Many quit around day seven – not because the habit doesn’t work, but because the brain is screaming to return to familiar safety.

In the early stage, the brain resists change, making everything feel heavy and difficult. After a few weeks, old neural pathways weaken while new ones slowly form. After months of repetition, the new pathways solidify and become part of you.

Triệu lần đầu tiên, cột mốc thăng chức đầu tiên hay bất kỳ lần “đầu tiên” nào luôn khó nhất. Không phải vì bạn không đủ năng lực, mà vì bạn đang tái cấu trúc não bộ để hình thành những đường dẫn mới.

So next time you feel like quitting on day seven, twenty, or forty, remember this: you are not failing, you are rewiring your brain. The resistance, frustration, and urge to stop are signs that real change is happening.

03/04/2026

Ever wondered why some people never get rejected in interviews? Here’s a UX designer’s secret

I recently learned about a UX UI designer who approaches interviews like designing a user experience. Looking back, it turns out I had been doing this unconsciously throughout my career too.

During interviews, we often feel judged and pressured, but the interviewer is under stress as well. They have to ask the right questions, make decisions, and represent their team. Thinking of the interview as a user experience to design changes everything.

Instead of trying to impress by talking a lot or proving how capable you are, focus on creating small moments that make the interviewer feel at ease. For example, in the first ten seconds, don’t answer a generic “I’m fine, how about you?” Instead, say something simple and genuine like “I’m great and I’ve really been looking forward to speaking with you today.” That alone often brings a smile and sets a relaxed tone.

Throughout the interview, small gestures matter. Acknowledging a thoughtful question with “That’s a great question, let me think for a moment” shows attentiveness without overdoing it. These subtle actions make the interviewer feel respected and competent, which naturally improves the conversation and leaves a memorable impression.

Một buổi phỏng vấn thực chất cũng là một trải nghiệm mà mình có thể thiết kế. Khi tạo ra những khoảnh khắc nhỏ khiến người khác cảm thấy được tôn trọng và thoải mái, buổi phỏng vấn trở nên đáng nhớ, và người phỏng vấn cũng sẽ cảm thấy tốt về mình. Nhiều điều trong công việc, mối quan hệ và nuôi dạy con cũng nhẹ nhàng hơn khi hiểu cách thiết kế trải nghiệm cho người khác và cho chính mình.

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02/04/2026

10 months postpartum, I finally sat down to share the 10 things that truly made a difference in my recovery and the things I would not do again

If I had to pick one truth after nine months, it is this: it is not what you pack for the hospital that matters most, but what you put into your body every day that determines how well you recover.

Early on, I noticed barley made a huge difference – milk supply came in faster and my energy was steadier in those chaotic first weeks. Beef fat helped me avoid stretch marks despite gaining 26 kilos during pregnancy. Methyl folate supported red blood cell recovery and balanced my mood to prevent postpartum depression. Choline kept my mind sharp and supported liver and overall recovery.

Calcium is crucial for bone and dental health, DHA helps stabilize mood and supports the baby’s brain, zinc boosts immunity and wound healing, and Vitamins B and D influence energy, bones, and mood. Finally, collagen had the most visible effect – but only because I focused on absorption. Powdered collagen with Vitamin C ensures proper synthesis and stronger connective tissue.

If I had to summarize this journey in one line, it would be: what you put into your body every day decides how you recover. Looking back, I would not take more, I would take the right things.

Sau sinh, Ola nhận ra điều quan trọng không phải là chuẩn bị đủ bỉm hay dụng cụ, mà là tập trung vào dinh dưỡng và những gì bổ sung cho cơ thể mỗi ngày. Đây mới là thứ quyết định sức khoẻ, năng lượng và tinh thần phục hồi sau sinh.

01/04/2026

Think your knees are fine? Mine looked healthy too until a doctor told me my knees were like those of a 70 to 80 year old and I was not even 30 yet

My family has a history of joint and bone problems and I was a bit complacent until a check-up revealed most of the cartilage in my knees was already worn down. I even saw a sports medicine doctor in Europe who works with national athletes and they were shocked by my results

I tried many approaches but the two things that really helped were first following a knee rehabilitation program to protect and rebuild the joint and second taking collagen with a focus on absorption. That is when I learned about bioavailability. It is not how much you take but how much your body actually absorbs and uses

I tested both pill and powder forms. Pills take time to dissolve and may pass through without being absorbed while collagen powder dissolved in water is ready for the body to absorb quickly especially in the small intestine. One key thing many people overlook is without vitamin C collagen synthesis in joints and connective tissue cannot happen efficiently. Vitamin C acts as a cofactor for collagen formation and without it the body produces weak and fragile collagen fibers even if you take supplements

Ola đã tốn khá nhiều thời gian để phục hồi đầu gối và muốn nhắn nhủ với mọi người là không có giải pháp thần kỳ nào cả. Điều quan trọng nếu bạn có vấn đề về khớp hoặc tiền sử giống Ola là cơ thể bạn phải thực sự hấp thụ được những gì bạn bổ sung. Nếu các mẹ muốn, Ola có thể chia sẻ thêm quá trình phục hồi đầu gối cũng như thông tin chi tiết về collagen mình đang dùng. Comment dưới video để Ola gửi nha

31/03/2026

If you have a baby, you know the moment they can grab things, everything ends up in their mouth! 😅

Many parents worry about germs or bad habits, but actually, this behavior is a crucial part of brain development. In the first years, the mouth is one of the most sensitive sensory organs – even more so than hands. Before babies can see clearly or coordinate hand-eye movements, putting objects in their mouth helps their brain explore the world: shapes, textures, temperature, and hardness.

It also strengthens neural connections for sensory, motor, and cognitive skills, laying the foundation for future abilities like eating, chewing, speaking, and even writing. When teeth start emerging, mouthing helps relieve discomfort naturally. And when babies feel anxious, sucking or mouthing provides a familiar, soothing feeling similar to breastfeeding.

So instead of forbidding it, create a safe environment for exploration: clean, age-appropriate, non-choking, and non-sharp objects. Letting your child explore this way helps the brain learn effectively, and they will naturally move on as other senses mature.

Ba mẹ ơi, việc con thỏa mãn bản năng khám phá bằng miệng không phải “xấu” đâu, mà là tín hiệu quan trọng cho sự phát triển não bộ. Tạo môi trường an toàn, phù hợp tuổi cho con, vừa thỏa mãn nhu cầu vừa đảm bảo an toàn là cách nuôi dạy thông minh và khoa học nhất.