What to say to someone who is not okay
Often we find ourselves struggling to know what to say to someone we know who is feeling low. These conversations might be difficult, but they’re essential to our mental well-being. Here are some tips on what to say to someone who is not feeling okay.
5 Life-changing Books to read in 2022
Emotional intelligence, willpower and setting powerful habits – Here’s a list of the most meaningful, impactful books you should pick up in 2022
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
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
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 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
Animal assisted therapy: How it works and mental wellbeing benefits
Like you need a reason to hang out with furry friends — you can enjoy animal assisted therapy in Singapore for a mental wellbeing boost. Learn how pet therapy works for your holistic health
How to ground yourself, daily rituals to feel connected
Symptoms of not feeling grounded include anxiety, headaches and dizziness. Ceremonialist Christina Michele Rios talks to The Soothe about how to feel grounded and centered and get back to your roots through little daily rituals
Life advice from female leaders in Singapore (IWD)
Women all around the globe have a hard fight to reach female leadership positions, and International Women’s Day on March 8 highlights just how far females have come. Here, The Soothe speaks to five female leaders in Singapore for inspiration and life advice. Read on
Orthorexia: Is your attitude to food healthy?
Orthorexia is a condition where a person is obsessive about clean eating. There is no obsession with body weight and shape, but with food. Read on for how this eating disorder differs from more commonly known anorexia nervosa and bulimia, as Dr Tsin Uin Foong explains to The Soothe
Tips for surviving hotel quarantine in Singapore alone
‘How bad can two weeks in quarantine really be?’ said The Soothe’s Lynda Williams. And then she found out for herself. Here’s how she survived 14 days in a hotel quarantine in Singapore, along with tips on how to stay sane should you have to experience it too
Mantra power: Why chanting mantras works & how to do it
Chanting mantras have taken place for centuries combined with yoga, mindfulness meditation, or on its own. But how does it work and what are the benefits? Read on to find out more about how to calm the mind and be peaceful
Underwear in bed: Should you go commando to sleep?
Your underwear might not be at the top of your list when it comes to ways to improve your wellbeing, but there are some great health benefits to sleeping naked (and they don’t include having less washing). Read on for why we should all be going to bed commando-style
Beat brain fog: 8 ways to increase concentration and focus at work
A case of brain fog and being unable to focus at work is more common than ever, especially now we’re all working from home. Read on for tips on how to increase concentration at work despite the overwhelm of life, and the fact that the TV is just a few steps away
Can a Shakti Mat help with sleep, anxiety, and back pain relief?
The Shakti Mat is the original acupressure mat, providing overall wellness to your body and mind. But it looks mean. And spiky. The Soothe’s Lynda Williams braves the plastic prickles to see if it can help with sleep, anxiety, and backache. Read on for her thoughts
‘Understanding my binge disorder led to stronger mental health’
Binge eating disorder is an eating disorder which includes binging on food excessively. As a little girl, Andrea Bennett put her compulsive eating down to lack of self-control. Here’s how she discovered the truth about her eating habits and gained her life back. Read on
Don’t be scared: A guide to overcoming fear, worry & anxiety
What would you do if you weren’t afraid? Here, holistic health coach Louise Murray reveals how to get worry under control and offers tips on how to stop being scared and overcome fear
Personality matters: Are you an introvert, extrovert or ambivert?
While introverts have embraced the pandemic, extroverts have struggled with a lack of social interaction. But what if you’re somewhere inbetween? Read on to discover if you’re in the middle as an ambivert and what this personality trait means for you
Sleepless in Singapore: Survive the day after a lack of sleep & insomnia
Sleep deprivation is the pits. A bad night’s sleep can cause mental health problems, not least the tired, zombie-like feeling you endure the next day. Read on to learn how insomniacs can deal with a sleepless night and gain back control of your sleep cycle