He wakes up at 6am in the morning, battling against her closing eyelids—a consequence of her sleep-deprived schedule. But he forces herself to be up, because in this hour before dawn is the only time he has with himself and when the world expects less from him. He checks his to-do list and the calendar, finding a laundry list of [...]
photo credits to owner I can almost see your wheels turning through this virtual screen, wide-eyed: “ANTs??” Yes. Do I mean the eusocial insects of the family Formicidae? The annoying little creatures that overtake our kitchen counters when we forgetfully leave our half-eaten donuts undefended? The stubborn species that thrive no matter the amount of pesticides sprayed in their direction? [...]
In today’s fast-paced and competitive world, workaholism has become increasingly normalised, with far-reaching implications for individuals, families, and society at large. Global statistics reveal alarming trends. For instance, Singapore residents in 2015 worked the second-longest weeks in developed cities worldwide, averaging 45.6 hours (Tang, 2018). Millennials in Singapore worked even more, clocking 48 hours weekly in 2016—on par with China [...]
picture credits to owner What is Imposter Syndrome? Have you ever felt like a fraud, convinced that your achievements are a result of sheer luck rather than your skills or hard work? If so, you may be experiencing what is known as Imposter Syndrome. First coined by Clance and Imes (1978), Imposter Syndrome refers to a sense of self-doubt [...]
picture credits to owner Unless you are a trust fund baby or do not need to work, you have probably experienced work-related stress at some point in your life. High workplace stress is associated with negative outcomes such as poor health, decreased job productivity and poor quality of work (Kakiashvili et al., 2013; Prasad & Vaidya, 2020; Yu et [...]
What comes to mind when you first hear the words - art therapy? You might wonder how exactly drawing or painting something might actually become a form of therapy for others… Fun fact: across many studies with different populations, art therapy has been shown to be effective and brings about mental wellness. How? Let’s find out! Art therapy is a [...]
Close your eyes and picture this: Today is THE big day - you have practiced years, months, and days. You have poured your hours, minutes, and seconds into training and gymming. You had to restrict your diet and control yourself in the presence of the infamous bubble tea and fried food. You had sacrificed your social time to rest and [...]
Photo credits to Pinterest Conflict is an inevitable part of human interaction. It can be seen daily among our colleagues, friends, partners, and many more. Conflicts need to exist as they can encourage us to embrace different perspectives (Çağlayan & Körük, 2022). Without it, life would be a little mundane. When we are at a crossroads with someone, we will [...]
Picture credits to Pinterest Pixar's "Inside Out" is a film that explores the complex world of emotions within an 11-year-old girl named Riley. Among the five core emotions portrayed: Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust. Sadness emerges as a pivotal character, challenging the traditional notion that happiness is the ultimate goal. This article delves into the importance of Sadness as [...]
When someone does well at something, our first instinct is often to offer words of encouragement, such as "Good job!", "You're so clever!", "You’re amazing!", to celebrate their achievements. Undoubtedly, praise is a powerful motivator for encouraging one to continue striving for success. However, praise is not always as effective as we might expect. In fact, despite our best intentions, [...]