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Coping with the stress of competition in sports
No matter how much we love the sport we play, there will be moments where the stress and adrenaline kick in. In this article, Ming Hui shares about how he learnt to cope with stress in competitive sports during his four years of competitive shooting.
What stoics taught me about mental health
“If my emotions are uncontrollable, how do I go back to a time when I could control them?” As an actor, Mika was taught that controlling emotions was an essential life skill. However, when they spun out of control, she started to experience dips in her mental health. In this article, she talks about how she returned to a state of calmness, yet embracing the ups and downs of life that are completely and perfectly human.
Dealing with the weight of heavy expectations
Expectations are strong beliefs that something will happen or be the case. These expectations are not only from the outside, but we also impose expectations upon ourselves too. In this article, Ming Hui shares his personal tips and “toolkit” for dealing with a load of expectations as he took on a career switch.
How I’m learning to build my resilience muscle
Everybody’s gotten knocked down at some point in life. Those who have resilience in their toolbox recover from adversity and bounce forward. In this article, Ibrahim shares his learnings and personal journey towards building his resilience muscle.
Detaching my personality from my profession
If you are being asked about who you are, what would you say? Oftentimes, we identify ourselves based on our work. Our job title becomes our identity but is that really all we are? Our volunteer Mika shares with us how she’s navigating her endeavours and the reminders that she carries with her along the way to cultivate calm.
My journey towards accepting my body
Learning to love your body when you really don't is no easy task, and it's not as simple as it may seem. Going from "I hate my body" to something more positive will take time and conscious effort. Here are some tips on how you can look after your body image