We often get so engrossed in our work that we neglect to appreciate the good things in our lives. However, cultivating gratitude can significantly improve our well-being. By integrating some simple practices into our daily routines, we can shift our focus and find happiness in even the smallest of things.

As organisations continue to evolve, the focus on employee well-being has become more than just an HR initiative—it is now a key driver of business performance. However, many companies struggle with translating well-being strategies into meaningful action, gaining leadership buy-in, and ensuring long-term impact. At Calm Collective Asia’s most recent Well-being Leaders Roundtable, we explored these challenges.

Ramadan is a time for reflection and connection. However, it can also present unique challenges in balancing faith with daily life, or navigating how to best support friends and colleagues who are fasting. This Ramadan, it's vital to acknowledge the factors that can affect mental health during this period, showing compassion to ourselves and those observing.

If your partner has an anxious attachment style, they might think that they are unlovable when you aren’t super affectionate. They get really scared of being left alone, and they might depend on you to make them feel good. Ways that this may manifest in everyday life is that they might constantly seek reassurance, be overly sensitive to changes in your mood or behaviour, constantly monitor your whereabouts or activities, want to spend excessive amounts of time with you or experience intense jealousy or suspicion.

Meetings are where decisions are made, ideas are born, and, often, where your work life is defined. During our recent talk, “How to Lead Meetings That Empower Every Voice”, our speakers Minette Norman (Award-winning author, speaker, and leadership consultant) and Sabrina Ooi (CEO, Calm Collective Asia) shared their insights on leading meetings that are productive and inclusive. Here’s a roundup of the lessons we’ve learnt from the conversation.

Picture this: a couple sits down, facing each other, and one begins to share a secret they’ve never said out loud after saying the phrase “We listen and we don't judge.” The reactions can range from laughter to shock to anger, but they cannot judge. This is the essence of the viral social media trend, “We Listen, and We Don’t Judge,” which highlights a skill that feels increasingly rare in today’s noisy, fast-paced world.