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.

We are all constantly drawn towards empathising with others’ experiences. From friends and family, clients at work, to strangers on the news, it seems like every situation is ours to imagine and everyone is someone to care about. What happens when we hit a limit?

Why is it culturally acceptable for us to take sick leave when we are dealing with a physical illness and not a mental one? That’s because mental health is still not fully understood and rarely discussed openly in the workplace and we need to normalise such conversations ASAP.

“I don’t need help; I can do it myself.”

In general, we tend to view independence as a strength and dependence as a weakness. This belief, when taken to the extreme, leads to an overcompensation of independence. Hyper-independence is a perfect example of how too much of a good thing can be a bad thing

Maybe you’ve had a rough week, or are feeling overwhelmed with lots of work and back-to-back meetings. With an endless to-do list – paying bills, catching up with friends, doing chores – it seems like there isn’t ever time for ourselves. Our social battery only lasts so long, and our physical and emotional health can only tolerate so much! We need to take time to focus on ourselves, so we don’t easily feel emotionally, socially, or physically drained.