In her book “Mindset: The New Psychology to Success”, psychologist Carol Dweck defines a ‘growth mindset’ as the belief that our abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication, effort, and a willingness to learn. On the other hand, a fixed mindset is the belief that qualities are fixed traits and cannot be significantly changed or developed.

Closing down at the end of the day is more complicated – and important – than it seems. Whether a day turned out better than you thought or if it had a rocky ending, you’ve survived another 24 hours in your life. That’s something to celebrate! Here are some tips to let go of your day.

With the increasing pressure to constantly be productive, feeling guilty about not being productive is a common experience for many. This phenomenon, productivity guilt, can be described as the sense of guilt arising from not completing tasks, achieving goals and hustling.

Change and uncertainty are inevitable in life, and they can be both challenging and stressful to cope with. In a recent talk we hosted, “Coping with change and uncertainty” our panellist, Dr. Syed Harun Alhabsyi and Shi Min Liew shared valuable insights and practical strategies to help individuals and organizations navigate through these difficult times. They also highlighted the need for self-compassion and self-acceptance in dealing with difficult situations.

Texting a helpline can be nerve-wracking, and calling can feel even worse. Hearing the ringing reverberate as you wait for the receiver to pick up; feeling like you shouldn't be talking about your problems to someone you don't even know; shaking and breaking into a cold sweat as you struggle to find the right words to say.

Conflict and friction happen frequently between people, among friends and family. It's inevitable, especially when disagreements happen and negative emotions explode after bottling up inside too much. If you missed the chance to apologise then, regrets may start to form. You may find yourself mulling over the fact that you should have probably apologised.