In today's fast-paced world, stress and pressure at work are an unavoidable reality. The key to thriving under pressure isn't superhuman strength; it's having the right tools and support to respond productively.

Working remotely has become a norm since the pandemic that took over the world in 2020. It has brought on a paradigm shift in the way that employers and employees interact with each other, collaborate on projects and conduct meetings. Whether it was a scramble to get used to the ‘new normal’ or it was already a practice in your working environment pre-pandemic, the fact is that working remotely has its benefits as well as its challenges.

Starting a vulnerable conversation is not an easy task, especially with people who come from high-context culture countries like Singapore or Japan. Within these cultures, it might not feel appropriate to express feelings or discuss emotions with someone other than close friends or family. That said, here are a few tips to start a vulnerable conversation with someone.

As the only constant thing in life is change, it will be inevitable that our colleagues (or us!) leave the organisation that we are at. This will happen numerous times over the course of our careers. Perhaps to pursue a career at another company, to take a break to care for a newborn or an ailing family member, or perhaps because of retrenchment. Regardless of the reasons, this event may cause us to feel a variety of emotions.

You might have heard of gratitude journaling and wondered what it’s all about. I first came across gratitude journaling in 2018 and decided to give it a try. Mostly because I was attracted by the pretty journal layouts that people were sharing on Pinterest. However, as I started jotting down what I was grateful for each day, I discovered that it was so much more.

Activism is truly a noble and important act. It involves exerting a great deal of effort to challenge the status quo for the betterment of humanity. While these activities may sound exemplary and inspirational, it requires a lot of brain power and energy. Ironically, being an activist may actually be bad for your mental health. Thus, it is important for mental health activists to take care of their own mental health at all times.