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The Joy of Breaking or Fixing Things
It is not uncommon to see viral videos of people in Singapore engaged in petty fights on social media nowadays. It is perhaps a symptom of a deeper issue we're facing in Singapore - stress [...]
Why Is Singapore Not Happier?
Given that we are usually ranked amongst the top in any conceivable good indexes in the world, shouldn’t our happiness follow suit? We have amongst the world’s highest GDP per capita, healthy life expectancy, and [...]
Understanding Resilience: Origin, Techniques and Possibilities
The Things We Tell Ourselves Determine Our Lives The things we tell ourselves determine our lives. It was a hot afternoon in July 2015. My whole life flashed across my eyes. Have you ever read [...]
Screwed Up Moment Podcasts
Screwed Up Moments was first organised to help de-stigmatise failure, and to share the message that it's okay to fail, and it's okay to try again. After 7 successful editions and 20 authentic [...]
What My Dog Taught Me About Stress!
There are two types of stress - general stress and chronic stress. Everyone experiences stress. My dog, Ricco, is not exception. We are built with a stress response system - fight or flight - [...]
What Does a Growth versus Fixed Mindset Look Like?
The Tortoise and the Hare “There once was a speedy hare who bragged about how fast he could run. Tired of hearing him boast, Slow and Steady, the tortoise, challenged him to a race. All [...]
What is Mindset?
What is mindset? This is a topic that has always intrigued me. Mindset – A Personal Experience Many years back when I was serving in the military service, I dreaded the outfield experience the most. [...]