Every year when February 14th comes around, it feels like the world turns pink overnight. Heart-shaped candy. Flower deliveries. Couples posting soft, filtered photos with captions about “forever.” And if you’re not in a relationship, it can feel like you’re watching a party you weren’t invited to. But here’s something I’ve been thinking about lately:Continue reading “Valentine’s Day Isn’t Just About Roses”
Category Archives: Mental Health
Ending the Work Week in the Promised Land — and Feeling Weary
It’s the end of the work week in what I’ve been calling my “Promised Land” season. On paper, this is where I prayed to be. This is the answered place. The crossed-over territory. The new chapter. And yet… there’s a quiet weariness. Not regret. Not disappointment. Just a deep, subtle tiredness that seems to haveContinue reading “Ending the Work Week in the Promised Land — and Feeling Weary”
Embracing Mental Wellness: The Importance of Psychological Services in Singapore
(article by Chat GPT) In the bustling city-state of Singapore, renowned for its economic prowess and cultural diversity, there lies a silent but pressing issue: the state of mental health. While the skyline may gleam with modernity, the minds of its residents often grapple with stress, anxiety, and depression. However, amidst this backdrop, there’s aContinue reading “Embracing Mental Wellness: The Importance of Psychological Services in Singapore”
How do you comfort a colleague who started crying?
I asked Chat GPT on how to comfort a crying colleague. Here is the response: Comforting a colleague who is crying is a compassionate and supportive thing to do. Here are some steps to help you provide comfort in a sensitive and appropriate manner: Remember that everyone is different, and some people may not wantContinue reading “How do you comfort a colleague who started crying?”
The Power of Staying Positive: A Short Guide
Life is a rollercoaster of experiences, and maintaining a positive outlook can be a game-changer. It’s not about ignoring problems, but about facing them with resilience and hope. Here are a few quick tips to help you stay positive: Remember, positivity is a journey, not a destination. These simple steps can help you approach life’sContinue reading “The Power of Staying Positive: A Short Guide”
Way to Go: Embracing the Journey of Personal Growth
Introduction Life is a journey filled with twists, turns, challenges, and triumphs. We all strive to make progress and achieve our goals. Sometimes, we may feel overwhelmed or uncertain about the path ahead, but it’s crucial to remember that success isn’t solely about reaching the destination—it’s about embracing the process and the growth that comesContinue reading “Way to Go: Embracing the Journey of Personal Growth”
Arranging, Believing, Catharsis and Decluttering
At the start of the year, I felt that it was time to meet up with a few virtual contacts from Linkedin that I have not met in real life. Somehow, I became like a 94 year old. I ended up telling all 3 of the new friends the same stories of how the volunteersContinue reading “Arranging, Believing, Catharsis and Decluttering”
Gain clarity by learning from a therapist how to empathize and overcome burn out
It is #WorldMentalHealthDay today and I would like to continue to share more on the issue of burn out due to what I believe was empathy fatigue that I experienced sometime back. Close to the end of 2018, I felt that I was burned out from all the work that I was doing as I was veryContinue reading “Gain clarity by learning from a therapist how to empathize and overcome burn out”
Three Principle Goals on helping clients as a counselor
Previously I wrote a blog post about being equipped with counselling and psychotherapy as #WorldMentalHealthDay is coming up on October 10. I mentioned how the course can help the distressed by giving an overview of the helping professional. I shared my personal experience working in the healthcare setting and why people seek help due theContinue reading “Three Principle Goals on helping clients as a counselor”
How being equipped with counselling and psychotherapy help empower the distressed
Before the pandemic I was working in a healthcare setting in various polyclinics where I come in contact with the medically ill. I claim to be no expert counselor or psychotherapist as I am not trained formally or qualified in this area. Nevertheless this blog post will give a simple overview of the helping profession.Continue reading “How being equipped with counselling and psychotherapy help empower the distressed”
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