Can true happiness be derived from a lifestyle of material possessions and enviable experiences? Find out how we can lead fulfilling lives with less, by making a deliberate choice to identify the things in our lives that we value most. […]
Thinking of starting therapy? To help you better understand what to expect, and decide if therapy is for you, here are 5 important things you must know. […]
Based on scientific research from experts such as Martin Seligman and Sonia Lyubomirsky, here’s the most comprehensive evidence-based guide to happiness that you will ever need. […]
A common thread among individuals who are depressed is a particular style of thinking that is mostly negative in nature. What happens when depression does the thinking? […]
In a world that is becoming increasingly digital and connected, it is important for us to learn how to establish healthy relationships with technology. Here are 7 super feasible ways to help you disconnect more and find that healthy balance. […]
If you have set your New Year’s resolutions for 2018 to eat healthier or to exercise more, what about focusing on your mental health as well? Commit to prioritizing your mental health in 2018. Here are 8 ways how. […]
Want to start cultivating more gratitude in your life? Here are 5 exercises proven to build gratitude (plus a free printable Gratitude Journal!) […]
Positive Psychology Assessment Tools: 10+ Surveys, Measures and Questionnaires In contrast to the traditional focus of psychology on illness and disorder, positive psychology focuses on the positive aspects of human functioning. With the rise of positive psychology, researchers and practitioners have begun to study and identify various factors which are related to well-being, such as […]
5 Proven Psychological Tricks to Boost Your Productivity Have you ever gotten so caught up with your work that the entire day had gone by without you even noticing? With our busy schedules and never-ending to-do lists, we are often under pressure to get things done. To improve your productivity, you may have experimented with […]
5 Steps to Making a Successful Career Change Are you stuck in a career that isn’t for you? If you are starting to dread going in to the office every morning, it might be time to consider a career change. Kathy Caprino, an international expert on career success for women, shared that one of the […]
How to Deal With Unexpected Changes in Life In life, unexpected changes are guaranteed to happen at some point. You might be let go from your job. You might leave a long-term relationship. Or you might receive bad news from the doctor. Whatever the circumstances are, adjusting to change can be difficult. Every change forces […]
8 Simple Healthy Food Swaps to Try Today A few weeks ago, we talked about what it means to eat healthy. One of the key ideas of eating healthy is to eat more whole foods. Making a few simple changes in your daily diet will allow you to add more nutrient-dense whole foods and variety to your […]
If Eating Healthy is Your Resolution for 2017, Read This As the years go by, more and more of my peers are beginning to prioritize their health. As compared to when we were younger, the effects of a beer and pizza night takes a considerably larger (and visibly noticeable!) toll on our bodies. While many […]
5 Places to Get Healthy Chinese New Year Goodies It seemed not too long ago that Christmas and New Year was here, and now Chinese New Year is almost upon us! This is the time of the year whereby families and extended families visit and catch up with one another. For some relatives, this might […]
Three Things You Must Know About Diabetes In conjunction with World Diabetes Day (14 November), here are three things you must know about diabetes. 01 | Singapore has the second highest percentage of diabetics among developed nations According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), 1 out of 10 Singaporeans aged between 20 and 79 have diabetes. At […]
5 Powerful Positive Habits to Practice Every Day What is so important about creating habits? Simply put, our goals are nothing without habits. If your goal is to lose 5 kilograms by the end of this year, then creating the habit of exercising three times a week gets you there. Have you ever wondered why […]
Four Positive Benefits of Meditation From Steve Jobs, Rupert Murdoch, Oprah Winfrey, Ariana Huffington to Lebron James – what is one thing that these wildly successful individuals have in common? Well these individuals, along with a growing list of CEOs in Fortune 500 companies, all preach extensively about the benefits of meditation, citing it as the key ingredient in helping […]
How to Create The Life You Want The first step towards creating the life you want starts with figuring out exactly what you want. Many of us allow ourselves to be pulled along unconsciously by the various forces in life, such as family responsibilities, life circumstances, or the personal agendas of others. We drift through life when we […]
How to Make Healthy Food Decisions: To Eat or Not to Eat We commonly see messages telling us what to eat or what not to eat for better health. Splashed across the cover pages of health magazines, or trending on social media platforms such as Facebook, they tell us the best superfoods we should eat […]
5 Healthy Eating Tips For More Energy Every Day New York Times best-selling author Kevin Kruse interviewed over 250 billionaires, Olympic athletes, and world-class entrepreneurs on their best time-management strategies. The key factor to being ultra-productive that was mentioned repeatedly was knowing how to manage and maintain their energy levels. This makes sense. If you are […]
14 Places to Eat Healthy this Festive Season Seeing the line of Christmas lights go up along Orchard Road is one of the first signs that the festive season is here! The start of December marks the beginning of a much anticipated month of merry-making, work parties, gatherings and catching up with loved ones and friends. If you are concerned about […]
What is Black Garlic We all know the amazing health benefits of garlic. A spice commonly found in the kitchen, garlic was prescribed for a variety of medical conditions throughout ancient history. It is known for its strength and performance-enhancing properties, treatment of diseases, and maintenance of health. What about black garlic? What is this black […]
Get Leaner, Fitter and Faster with HIIT I was introduced to HIIT a few years back when I desperately needed a change from my usual cardio sessions (i.e. running on the treadmill). After returning from living in Italy for a period of time (and being stuffed to the face with pastas and pizzas), I was […]
4 Powerful Tips to Recover from Sleep Deprivation There are some exciting changes in my life right now, and my sleep gets affected whenever things change. Even though I set my alarm for eight hours every night, I get far less than eight hours on these nights after all the tossing and turning. I feel […]
Bali Wellness Travel Guide Alison and I took a short getaway to Bali recently, and we had an absolutely splendid time there! It was my first time in Bali, and I loved it so much that we booked another trip to Bali in December seconds after we touched down in Singapore. Okay, this is exaggerating […]