When one visits a therapist for the very first time, it can be difficult to know what to expect. This article discusses some of the predominant misconceptions held by the general public about the process of therapy.  

In our lives, how we perceive our realities may draw similarities with “Mercury retrograde”. With the ubiquity of spirituality in society and its apparent benefits to our mental health and well-being, we may turn blind to the downsides of over-relying on spirituality to cope psychologically.

The search for employment can be exciting but it is also often times stressful and overwhelming, which can trigger job search anxiety. This can bring about side effects that might negatively impact your progress. Here are some coping strategies that may help you deal with anxiety as you seek new employment

Ever felt like you were in a role-playing game venturing into the unknown and tackling missions which require you to be more resourceful than you are? Do you recognise the feeling of not knowing everything you “should" already know at work? How about the feeling of being a little child in an adult’s body?

The beauty of memoirs lies in seeing your own experiences mirrored in a text, or being able to gain insight to and learn about another’s. Non-fiction, on the other hand, teaches, elucidates, and elicits that “aha” moment. To YY, seeing her thoughts and feelings articulated so beautifully in a book, made her feel more informed about why we sometimes think the way we do. In this article, she shares her good reads and recommendations.

Heart palpitations. Sweaty palms. Overwhelming thoughts about your impending rejection. Sound familiar? If they do, you’re not alone. Many people feel the same way about job interviews, and if you’d like to appear as a confident, capable candidate, you will need to learn how to control your nerves before they control you.