Too Much or Not Enough? How Self-Worth Myths Fuel Chronic Self-Doubt
Self-worth was first defined in psychology as the alignment of an individual’s achievements with their personal goals. In other words, if a person’s achievements are in line with their self-set personal goals, they experience self-worth or may have the thought, “I am worthy.” But is that a thought any of us have in today’s times? […]
Playing Small to Keep the Peace: The People-Pleasing Trap & Its Mental Health Cost
Do you most often want to prioritise other peoples’ needs and desires? Do you exert significant efforts to satisfy others? Despite your health and well-being being affected, do you continue to have an overwhelming urge to say yes to others’ requests or demands? If you’ve answered yes to all the above questions, then maybe you’re […]
Get Unstuck: 5 Research Backed Techniques To Move From Stuck to Unstuck
At some point in life, we have all felt “stuck.” We have all asked ourselves, ‘How did I end up here?’ Whether it’s career, relationships or big picture life goals, the desired future may seem bleak. Or even impossible to attain. But what’s scarier than being stuck is the idea of getting used to the […]
Feel unstoppable – nourishing self-confidence from within
The power of self-confidence We’ve all been there. Moments when we “feel unstoppable” Moments when we can’t help but compare – “I wished I was as confident as you were” And moments when we are in our own way – “I just need to be more confident in myself” Sound familiar? Words I’ve said, and […]
Aging Gracefully: Beauty, Health, and Longevity for Women
For women, development occurs across their lifespan. Therefore, their health should be viewed based on their age, social environment and life experiences. For instance, hormonal changes in midlife affect metabolism and bone health. Moreover, social determinants like access to care, cultural beliefs, and socioeconomic status significantly influence health behavior and outcomes. Therefore, a multi-faceted and […]
The Bond Beyond Childhood: Navigating Adult Sibling Relationships
Sibling relationships are among the longest relationships that one has across their lifespan. What develops at birth moves through childhood, adolescence, adulthood and well into old age. Siblings are the people we have all our lives, helping shape our personalities, impacting our social development and influencing our mental wellbeing. While childhood and adolescence is often […]
Women, Wellness, and Longevity: Exploring the Female Perspective
Women’s health is deeply complex and evolves from adolescence to older adulthood. In fact, globally women tend to live longer than men. Especially at the most advanced stages, the majority of the older people are women. They have biological advantages including two x chromosomes, which means an increased capacity to mount an immune response to […]
Beyond Wealth: Longevity as the Ultimate Luxury
For time immemorial, luxury has been defined by materialistic goods – rare jewels, couture fashion, elite craftsmanship. Guarding the most expensive objects in our arsenal was the epitome of wealth, power and exclusivity. But as the times have changed and the world is shifting towards experiences (rather than materialism), time has become the most sought-after […]
Empowered Women Series – Florence Lau
Florence Lau is Founder and Executive Director of CantoGather, a Section 88 non‑profit in Hong Kong empowering non‑Chinese neighbours through Cantonese and intercultural education. Guided by her Christian faith to “love our neighbours as ourselves,” she works part‑time as a dentist to devote more time to building CommUnity, fostering inclusion, and bridging cultures across Hong […]
Most common relationship problems and how to deal with them
Every relationship goes through ups and downs during its tenure. The dynamics between two people keep on fluctuating based on the changes and developments that they go through in life, as individuals and as partners. When some of these changes are not in our control, they can negatively affect the relationship in various ways. The […]