photo credits to owner I can almost see your wheels turning through this virtual screen, wide-eyed: “ANTs??” Yes. Do I mean the eusocial insects of the family Formicidae? The annoying little creatures that overtake our kitchen counters when we forgetfully leave our half-eaten donuts undefended? The stubborn species that thrive no matter the amount of pesticides sprayed in their direction? [...]
In today’s fast-paced and competitive world, workaholism has become increasingly normalised, with far-reaching implications for individuals, families, and society at large. Global statistics reveal alarming trends. For instance, Singapore residents in 2015 worked the second-longest weeks in developed cities worldwide, averaging 45.6 hours (Tang, 2018). Millennials in Singapore worked even more, clocking 48 hours weekly in 2016—on par with China [...]
picture credits to owner What is Imposter Syndrome? Have you ever felt like a fraud, convinced that your achievements are a result of sheer luck rather than your skills or hard work? If so, you may be experiencing what is known as Imposter Syndrome. First coined by Clance and Imes (1978), Imposter Syndrome refers to a sense of self-doubt [...]
picture credits to owner Unless you are a trust fund baby or do not need to work, you have probably experienced work-related stress at some point in your life. High workplace stress is associated with negative outcomes such as poor health, decreased job productivity and poor quality of work (Kakiashvili et al., 2013; Prasad & Vaidya, 2020; Yu et [...]
Ah, Christmas! The season of joy, togetherness, and… A whole lot of stress. Why do we go all out with traditions like gift-giving, decorating, and spending time with distant relatives whose names we barely remember? Why does the festive season sometimes feel like a marathon we didn't sign up for? Well, nothing says “holiday cheer” quite like diving into the [...]
What comes to mind when you first hear the words - art therapy? You might wonder how exactly drawing or painting something might actually become a form of therapy for others… Fun fact: across many studies with different populations, art therapy has been shown to be effective and brings about mental wellness. How? Let’s find out! Art therapy is a [...]
Close your eyes and picture this: Today is THE big day - you have practiced years, months, and days. You have poured your hours, minutes, and seconds into training and gymming. You had to restrict your diet and control yourself in the presence of the infamous bubble tea and fried food. You had sacrificed your social time to rest and [...]
White noise has found a place in various productivity and memory routines. However, white noise does have its complexities and detrimental effects. This article explores the risks and limitations associated with white noise, such as its inconsistent effects on working memory, and how it can act as an auditory distractor. Moreover, there have been concerns regarding dependency on white noise. [...]
Introduction Referred to as a consistent sound encompassing all frequencies within a human’s hearing range, white noise has recently garnered attention in both pop culture and research. White noise has often been associated with its effects on masking disruptive noises and sounds as well as aiding sleep. However, its impact on our cognitive performance and working memory is nuanced and [...]
Picture credits to owner As we know, conflict is inevitable, but the way individuals approach conflict resolution is heavily influenced by their attachment style. The thing about conflict resolution is that there isn’t a singular approach. In fact, there are many strategies to use to overcome conflict and in this article, we will cover a few of those strategies. [...]