‘Attachment styles’ indicate the way we tend to behave in romantic relationships based on the emotional bond we developed with our main caregiver during early childhood. Rather than a life-long barrier to having a healthy relationship, the key is to view your attachment style as a chance to grow and better understand yourself. Here are a few suggestions of what you can do to nurture your relationships based on your attachment style.

In cultures that emphasise achievement, it’s easy to believe worth comes from success - good grades, a prestigious job, constant progress. But when success fades, so can our sense of identity. Fear of failure or falling behind can stop us from exploring new paths or learning for joy. Real change begins by questioning these beliefs and choosing values - like mental well-being - that make space for imperfection, reflection, and growth.

When people hear the word “schizophrenia,” they often picture chaos, voices in one’s head, erratic behaviour, and disconnection from reality. These portrayals, shaped largely by the media, miss the nuances of what it’s actually like to live with the condition. This article takes a closer look at what schizophrenia is, what it isn’t, and whether living a so-called “normal” life is possible with the right support in place.

It’s not an exaggeration to say that Asia is famous for its deeply rooted and rich cultures and rituals. The long-standing traditions integrate into our everyday lives, even in modern times. It’s not far-fetched to say that there are a lot of things we can learn from those rituals. Taking the essence of the ancient wisdom from Asian rituals, we might just be able to learn a lot about mental well-being.  

All of us inevitably face some form of adversity, struggle and setbacks in life - it’s one of those things we can virtually all agree on. In fact, we may sometimes face pain and hardship so overwhelming that it seems to crush us. But what if we could re-orient our perspective toward suffering? By not only seeing it as a negative experience to endure, but as an opportunity to grow as a person and develop our character?

Overwork is not a new issue, but what now poses a growing threat to our mental health and work-life balance is the glorification of overwork culture in Asia. These days, “overwork” is not only acceptable, it’s inspirational.