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Post Story Slam event reflection.   One of my Cliffton strengths is learner. In retrospect, I think it’s partly because I am an avid learner that aids in grounding me while I was battling with the grief of the sudden death of my late mother and also juggling duties as a new caregiver cum homemaker. While I was struggling a lot emotionally with the alien feeling of grief, researching for information on how to be a good caregiver cum homemaker to my father, who had terminal can

According to the recent news on CNA, Singapore is the fourth most expensive city globally for expats, 28th for locals. With the war, the costs of living have increased for many other nations too. For many women, the word budget stirs mixed feelings. It can feel like a restriction, a reminder of what we can’t do, or a guilt trip about what we should have done differently.  But what if budgeting isn’t about restriction at all? What if it’s actually a form of experiential learni

Sarah, Age 41, Married with 1 child. High Achiever, drawing a monthly 5 figure salary (successful, driven) Financial Binging  (uses high-end spending to cope with stress).   She's leaving a high-paying job  as a partner in a law firm to start a lower-volume consulting firm. Mindset Loop: Stress Spend, Guilt, Work Harder, Stress Old Money Story: "The Self-Soother" Core Belief:  Her value is tied to her achievement. She is constantly depleted by the demands of success. Money is

This article on mental health in the workplace reminds me of the time when I had to talk to one of my team members when she became a new...

I’m not a mother but I’m also involved in parenting. I’m my nephew’s PE ‘teacher’, part time pro bono tutor, managing school bullying...

More help should be given to them, say experts according to the Straits Times article. Caregiving is not a walk in the park. However,...

How would you respond if someone told you that grief could be a good gift? “Are you crazy? “That was my first thought when I came across...

Money story Persona: Berna, 42 Years Old, works as an engineer in a successful tech company. She earns a comfortable salary. On paper, she is financially secure. However, her relationship with money is heavily influenced by constantly comparing herself to her peers/society. Her Unhealthy Money Story: Her belief that her self-worth is tied to her material possessions relative to her peers/society. That resulted in debt and affected her long-term financial health. I have been g

In the fast-paced world of meetings, and digital overload, finding balance can feel like chasing a cloud sometimes. That is especially so...

The Leaky Bucket Metaphor: Consider your income (salary and investment) to be like water flowing into a bucket. If you have a large water hose (i.e., a high income) but your bucket has holes (a limiting money story), the water will spill. The bucket (wealth accumulation) cannot be completely filled. However, if you have a consistent good source of income and a sturdy, sealed bucket (empowering money story), each full bucket can be utilized to fill a reservoir. Eventually, you

World laughter day is on 4 May 25. # laughter for mental wellness I am calm at managing my ex-patient’s dispute but I’m like a super...