A few decades ago or even a few years ago, no one spoke about body image. However, that does not mean that people didn’t suffer from low self-esteem related to body image earlier. It simply means that no one talked about it. And now we do. There are many reasons for it, the biggest is... Continue Reading →
Are You the Eldest?
In order to lead a more meaningful and successful life, you have to know yourself better. Though self awareness is a lifelong process, here's a simple way to get started. Your birth order can reveal a lot about you and according to Austrian psychiatrist, Alfred Adler, sibling hierarchy can have a profound effect on our... Continue Reading →
Have You Tried Writing Your Worries Away?
I write. It’s a necessity of sorts. Whenever my mind is cluttered, I write. Whenever, I need to understand myself or a situation, I write. Whenever I need to heal, I write. The wisdom from come to me in the form of written words. Some of it is my logical self and some of it... Continue Reading →
If You Have Been Hurt
Everybody hurts sometimes. Small hurt, big hurt, medium hurt. All kinds of hurts. And this usually involves another person. This could be a friend, a family member , an acquaintance, a colleague or a loved one. Hurt begets multiple reactions, but after the initial shock, one of the first reactions is anger and if the... Continue Reading →
Ways to Calm Yourself When stressed or Overwhelmed
Stress is inevitable and it's here to stay. So here are some ways to calm yourself down and not let stress engulf you. Many of these tips are easily done anywhere and at anytime. The rest are best done everyday to arm yourself against the ravages of a stressful life. Being calm is a wonderful... Continue Reading →
My Interview. In Conversation with Hemali
I had the opportunity to share my views on transitions, commonalities in human nature and on the importance of knowledge without boundaries. I also spoke about my journey from a field of communication and creativity to that of Psychology and Creative Problem Solving. It has been an enriching experience to combine concepts from multiple fields... Continue Reading →
100 Fabulous People: A life with Purpose
I am both happy and grateful to be featured in the 100, many thanks to the author and publisher, Catherine Khoo! 100 Fabulous People You Must Meet In Your Lifetime is a limited edition coffee-table book. It’s also a fundraiser for cancer and 50% of the sales proceeds will be donated to Singapore Cancer Society.... Continue Reading →
I am Fine
Photo by Anna Shvets on Pexels.com As the uncertaintIes of the times continue, I hear anxiety and worry in so many voices. There’s concern for loved ones far away, for people they couldn’t meet and for the future that has now strange and stretched timelines. So, the Sunday Times write up touched a chord with... Continue Reading →