Tag: mental health
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Valentine’s Day – love it or loathe it, here’s how to make it work for you
Love is in the air and as usual, it is hard to avoid the abundance of hearts and flowers on display at this time of year. For many people, Valentine’s Day is a moment to celebrate their relationship by exchanging gifts, planning a romantic dinner or a surprise. For others, it brings into sharp focus…
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Having the “Therapy Talk” with your child
Children of all ages face difficulties at different stages in their life. Most of the time these difficulties can be managed at home. However, there are times when these difficulties can be too big or too complex to manage at home. Some difficulties that children may face include, stressful life events, friendship or interpersonal issues,…
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Fostering Psychological Safety in the Workplace
A McKinsey Global Survey concluded in 2020 confirms that only a handful of business leaders often demonstrate positive behaviours that foster a climate, termed psychological safety, in their workforce. It is the belief that one can speak up and share their thoughts, ideas, and concerns without fear of retribution, shame, or ostracism. With hallmark studies…
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Priortising self-care for caregivers and family members of cancer patients
This World Cancer Day, it’s high time we also acknowledge the impact cancer has on families worldwide. The Singapore Cancer Society shared that an average of 44 people were diagnosed with cancer every day between 2016 – 2020 in Singapore and an estimated one in four people will experience a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime.…
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Protecting your emotional wellbeing after a cancer diagnosis
World Cancer Day is a global event observed on February 4th each year to raise awareness and educate people about cancer, its causes, prevention, and treatment. The theme for World Cancer Day 2023 is “I am and I will” which encourages individuals to take personal action and make a difference in the fight against cancer. …
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Connection at Reunion
How do you feel about meeting your relatives this Lunar New Year? What plans do you have for this Lunar New Year? It’s been years since some of us last returned home for Lunar New Year due to the travel restrictions around the world. Some of us miss our home, some of us actually feel…
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How to finally set New Years Resolutions that stick
Many of us make New Year’s resolutions. I for one have had lose weight on my list for the last 5 years proving sticking to resolutions is not easy. The New Year gives us a feeling of renewal. Sometimes we reflect and review areas of our lives, we think of improvements we want to make,…