Top 8 podcasts to fall asleep to
We’ve all had nights where we just can’t switch off our brains to make way for sleep. If you’re a fellow insomniac, check out these sleep podcasts to help you fall asleep easier. Whether you’re into bedtime stories or ASMR’s, you’ll be able to find the perfect sleep podcast suited for you in this list
Transforming worries to wise concerns
Excessive worrying is often unhelpful and detrimental to our mental health. Instead of falling prey to constant worrying, mindfulness teacher Toby Ouvry shares some tips and advice on how we can transform our worry into a healthier, more positive form of wise concern
The importance of workplace wellness
Recently, there has been a lot of discussion and talk about ensuring employees’ well-being in companies. What is workplace wellness and why should we care about it? Read on as we interview wellness professional, Monica Barter, on the importance of healthy work environments
Leading figures in Singapore share how they navigate their mental health
In the last eighteen months, we’ve all had our struggles with mental health due to the pandemic. We gathered 9 Singapore-based personalities to speak about how they’ve managed to tide through and take care of their mental health through it all
8 tips to improve your work-life balance
If you’re married to your work, still working from home and feeling overwhelmed, here are some tips on how you can regain work-life balance
LaViCa: affordable mental health services
LaViCa is a new mental health app that connects you with local therapists online
Top 10 self-help books
Looking to start a self-improvement journey? Our top 10 self help books can offer you some inspiration and advice
How TCM can help with mental health
Mental health issues are linked to the stagnation of qi in TCM. Read on to find out how Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments can help you reduce stress and support your emotional health and wellbeing
How to boost your creativity
Hoping to bring out your inner creative genius but finding it a struggle? Creativity is a wealth of untapped potential that resides in each one of us. In this article we provide 3 key attitudes to adopt in order to better access your own creative genius
Why top athletes are speaking up about their mental health
Professional athletes are vulnerable to mental health issues, especially when they begin competing at a young age. Social stigma tied to mental illness makes it harder to talk about, but athletes are starting to speak up about their mental health journeys
What is Birthday Anxiety?
The feelings of dread and unease whenever your birthday comes around is known as birthday anxiety. Read on to find out why we get anxious on our special day of each year and what we can do about it
How to bring more compassion into your life
It’s no secret that compassion makes the world a better place. Allowing us to connect with others and walk through the suffering, compassion paves the way to healing pain, hurts and wounds we encounter in our lives. Leading mindfulness practitioner, Toby Ouvry, explains how we can move from practicing compassion on occasion to infusing it into every moment
How we cope with grief
The 5 stages of grief explains how we as human beings cope with the pain and loss that comes with grief. Read on to learn about the different stages of the grief cycle and their significance in helping us heal
Emotional eating – why we turn to food for comfort
Emotional eating happens when we turn to food to relieve stress and other negative emotions that we are experiencing. We speak to two experts on why we do it and what to do next
10 great ways to help you fall asleep FAST
Singapore is one of the most sleep-deprived populations in the world. If you struggle with insomnia or sleep deprivation, here’s 10 great methods that may help you fall asleep fast
The benefits of candle gazing meditation
Finding the right form of meditation is crucial to reaping its benefits to the maximum. For those who find their mind often veering off-course when they try to close their eyes and still their thoughts, candle gazing meditation can be an alternative option
How to tell someone you have a problem with them
Conflicts are inevitable in all areas of life, from personal relationships to differences in work. Here’s how you can better approach and tell someone that you have a problem with them, and solve it without hurting any feelings
How to build resilience and regain hope
Life isn’t short of struggles and we’ve all been in situations of varying levels of anxiety, uncertainty, and emotional distress. And while some individuals cave when faced with adversity, others manage to weather the storm and grow from it. The deciding factor? A resilient spirit. Check out our tips on how you can build the resilience that will help you to get through life’s challenges
How crying can actually help with releasing negative emotions
Cry baby? Let’s remove the stigma surrounding crying and look at how tears can soothe anxiety, loss and grief. Read on as we speak to Carolyn Kee, consultant psychologist about the ups and downs of crying
Identify early signs of hopelessness and depression so you know when to seek help
Covid-19 has been tough on our mental health. Feeling unhappy? You’re not alone. Learn to recognise the symptoms of depression and where you can find comfort and support