Many of us blame our packed timetables for not being able to eat healthy or work out. Who has time to spend 3 hours at the gym when there are chores to do and late meetings at work? And even if we had the time, a long day at work has already depleted all our energy, who …
Healthy Achiever: David Lai, Illusion Show Producer Read More »
Work Was My Life I was a life insurance salesman and my days revolved around work. I always believed that the more time I spent with work, the more I’ll get out of it. My working hours began at 7am and usually lasts till midnight. I had no day off the whole year and for many …
How I Survived a Stroke and Walked 1,000KM After: My Life Before and After Stroke Read More »
Everyday you look at other people, you listen to them, watch them and have opinions on them. When was the last time you sat down and looked at yourself, listened to yourself and watched yourself and your actions and proceeded to reflect on them? Why is self knowledge important ? If you want to progress in life, awareness is …
7 Steps to Really Know Yourself Better (Only if You are Honest) Read More »
How many situations in life do you find yourself avoiding challenges? Do you avoid public speaking just because you think it’s really scary to talk in front of a group of people? What about that time your boss suggested you try out a new project, but you recommended someone else because you felt that it …
“To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.” – Thích Nhất Hạnh Many of us forget to love ourselves. We are normally the ones who are the hardest on ourselves, often doubting our abilities and wondering if we are good enough. If we …
1. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: We Should All Be Feminists With her tongue firmly in cheek, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie describes herself as a happy African feminist who doesn’t hate men and who loves lip gloss and high heels but for herself and not for men. She gives us a brief glance into the patriarchal society that …
5 TED Talks by Amazing Women That’ll Inspire You Read More »
What makes you feel good when you’re meeting someone for the first time? A smile of course. It’s the one thing which has the power to make you feel warm and comfortable, the fuel behind the conversation. The smile is proof that unspoken messages are powerful, as with just a smile you can ignite a …
It’s been a long week and you’re at the bar kicking back with your friends. You’re enjoying a pint (or five) of beer, slowly getting tipsy and laughing at the bartender. Fast forward three hours and you’ve already downed a selection of beers, some weird cocktails, and three shots. It’s 3.30am and you’re tired. You …
How Long Until I’m (Really) Sober Enough to Drive? Read More »
We’re sure you’ve seen that terrifying infographic detailing the large calorie content we’ve been scarfing down at all of the Chinese New Year open houses. If not, here it is. Go on, take a look. Yes. We know. It’s pretty bone-chilling. So now that we’ve completely destroyed our diet plans with all that kuih kapit, pineapple tarts, and …
It’s a time when we also look back at resolutions we’ve managed to keep and those that have eluded us – and we then make promises to take better care of ourselves in the upcoming year. I’m a big fan of resolutions – as long as they’re reasonable. Resolutions don’t do you much good if …
