Asians are historically known for their great work ethic and commitment to results - but it has come at a cost: Asians across the world have reported higher levels of stress and burnout, with these numbers increasing rapidly during the pandemic. To the average Asian executive, ‘slowing down’ often seems like an esoteric luxury that they can’t afford - a narrative that needs to change. Here’s a roundup of the lessons we’ve learnt from our discussion.

Having lost her my mother and grandmother three weeks apart, Maryam’s past year became transformative for her. Navigating the world with grief changed the way she saw the world, which in turn changed her forever. In this article, she shares her experience coping with the loss of her loved ones.

The idea of ‘dating’ ourselves, is quite similar to how we generally do it in an actual relationship: getting to know ourselves better, spending intentional time to experience and enjoy the moments. In this article, Ming Hui shares his rewards and takeaways from his solo dates.

After being diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Ibrahim went through several stages before coming to full acceptance of his diagnosis. In this article, he details his struggles and what he has learnt from this ongoing journey.

Calm Circles prides itself to be a safe and non-judgemental space for open conversations. Before that happens, members of the Calm Collective Team go through a 4-week training programme to learn how to provide these safe spaces. In this article, Kathik shares in detail the lessons he learned and how they can extend beyond his role as a facilitator.

When you hear the word “volunteering”, what comes to mind? Ming Hui’s relationship with volunteering over the past few years has been healing, both to the mind and body. It has allowed him to become more self-aware of what is going on in his mind as he regularly reflects on the interactions and experiences during his time volunteering.