“I don’t think I can do this. I am such a disappointment” – Have you noticed how you speak to yourself? We try our best to be kind to others – to motivate them — with the most thoughtful words — “You can do this.” “You are not a disappointment.” But do we talk to ourselves like this?

Conversations are an essential aspect of relationship building and communication. They could be light-hearted, serious, heartfelt, or even just for fun. But did you realise that conversations may also improve mental wellbeing?

A person’s emotional, psychological, and social state of being are all referred to as their mental wellbeing. It’s about having a positive feeling and doing well on a mental and emotional level. There are four ways in which conversations can support mental well-being:

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.