Why Being Alone with Yourself is Important for Productivity
It Boosts Productivity You focus better when you remove as many distractions and interruptions as possible from your environment. Small interruptions from coworkers or family members can throw us off track. Even the ping of a text message or email notification disrupts our focus and reduces productivity. Ask Yourself: When was the last time you practiced […]
Rediscovering the Art of Creativity
What comes to mind when you’re in a creative state? Do you recall being lost inside your imagination while the rest of the world fades away? You’re in the right direction if you think of fine artists, musicians, writers, or filmmakers. The truth is we, humans, are inherently creative. We are foresighted beings. You are […]
Bridging the Gap between Storytelling and Business
Storytelling is a powerful business tool and a skill that every company should learn to build a strong and long-lasting brand. Humans have always told stories, and they are an important part of our daily communication, but stories have meaning that goes beyond mere entertainment. Storytelling is a strong business skill that, when used effectively, […]
An Intern’s Perspective: I met Fandi Ahmad. Here’s what happened.
By: Dorothy Ng Reading to Discover a Whole New World As a young child, I loved to read. I enjoyed my morning trips to Ang Mo Kio Public Library. I fondly remember the cold of the air-con against my skin and my excitement when I found the book I was searching for peeking out […]
Impacting the World, One Ugly Produce At a Time
Robert Swan once said, “The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it”. Our environment is deteriorating more rapidly than ever. To give an example, in 2020 alone, the amount of food waste generated was 665,000 tonnes. Living sustainably matters now more so than ever, and that happens to […]
Fighting Cervical Cancer Taught Me How to Love Myself
On a bright and sunny Monday morning, we had the privilege to meet Summer Ng, 30, a cervical cancer survivor. Upon entering her humble abode, I instantly experienced a sense of tranquillity and calmness. Her house exudes a cosy and serene vibe, accented by notes of modernity. Dressed in a comfortable white top and blue […]
Breaking Barriers as a Female Bartender
We had the opportunity to interview Ms Symphony Loo, Regional SEA brand ambassador, On-premise Channel Manager for Campari Group SEA & India. She shared her life story; she tackled gender inequality and empowered more women to work behind the bar. Indeed, she is a symphony of joy and inspiration, and we enjoyed every bit of […]
Raising a Globally Competitive Child with a Positive Mindset – Part 5 – Growth Mindset
This is part 5 of a multi-series article about how to raise a globally competitive child with a positive mindset. In this article, we discuss the importance of a growth mindset and how to cultivate it during early childhood years. What is a growth mindset? Growth mindset is a buzzword used around the world. […]
Raising a Globally Competitive Child with a Positive Mindset – Part 4 – Bilingualism
This is part 4 of a multi-series article about how to raise a globally competitive child with a positive mindset. In this article, we talk about the importance of bilingualism and how to raise a bilingual child. While countless articles have been written about this topic, I will provide a different perspective, including my journey […]
Interview with Angie, Founder of thelobangshop
The lobangshop warms the cockles of our hearts with its accessories that come in an array of delightful colours and designs accompanied by names that would tickle your funny bones. Kiap (ear cuffs), Bo Jio (banana earrings), Ah Zhu (bracelet), Huat Ah (pineapple earrings) are some of the names that as Singaporeans we can almost […]
