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.

Affirmations can be good or bad, but both are powerful. Positive affirmations, in particular, have been proven to boost our productivity levels, morale, and general outlook. In this article, Rae-anne looks at some of the ways we can develop effective affirmations for ourselves.

Affirmation exercises have been proven to yield lasting positive benefits, but how and why? In this entry, we seek to understand the science behind affirmations, why they work, and situations when they may not work.

In a recent talk we hosted, “Two sides to an eating disorder”, our panellists, Nels and Nicole Friets, shared about their caregiver-patient and father-daughter relationship that was central to Nicole’s recovery from anorexia. In this article, Heather shares some of her takeaways from the talk.

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.

The process of seeking self improvement is a rewarding but daunting venture. With the abundance of professionals and resources at our disposal, it can be overwhelming for someone to choose who might suit them best. This article outlines how one can determine the kind of support they need and additional insights from our recent talk “Do I need a coach, therapist, or mentor?”.