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Three Reminders for Gloomy Days

We all have bad days, they’re inevitable! It’s when our doubts kick in and our inner critic comes out. But, what can we do to make our bad days easier to survive? Well, maybe just remind ourselves to be a little present. No matter how challenging a day can be, here are some reminders you […]

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How to Proactively Reduce Stress

Stress can show up in different areas of our lives – in our careers, our relationships with others and even our relationships with our own selves. Reactively dealing with stress is good, but being proactive is always better. Here are a few simple ways to do that: Take care of your body. Often, we slowly […]

Relationships

Four Ways to Support Someone in Distress

Seeing a loved one go through a rough time is always hard for us too. We can feel helpless and desperate to bring them out of that mood, but unsure how to. If you’ve been looking for some tips, here are a few simple ones to help you next time you want to cheer up […]

Life Design

Four Breathing Exercises for Slowing Down

On days when life moves a little too fast, it’s a good idea to pause and be present. Breathwork is a great way to slow down because it’s all about awareness and focus. There are so many different exercises, depending on your goal, so you can experiment till you find the one! Box Breathing Box […]

Mindset

Four Important Reminders for Your Rest Days

Resting: the fast-paced environment’s taboo. The monster. The killer of all good. Unfortunately, nowadays people are shamed for needing rest and taking an off day. It’s time to STOP that. You are human, resting isn’t any less natural than breathing and eating. So, here are four reminders for your rest days when you’re feeling low, […]

Healing

Letting go: The Art of Forgiveness

Forgiveness is highly misunderstood. Some use it to excuse toxic behaviour, some mock it and call those who forgive ‘push-overs’, but is that what forgiveness is? Something that hurts us? Not really. These are some important points about forgiveness that may clear up the fog and help you understand forgiveness better: Who does forgiveness truly […]

Mindset

Four Exercises To Improve Your Attention Span

Distractions are all around us. Loads of research has shown that our minds tend to wander for almost half of our waking hours. We can even be distracted by the slightest of things. It can be the sound of our phone’s notification, a sight we find interesting or even our own thoughts. It’s a natural […]

Healing

Understanding The Four Trauma Responses

Have you ever had a reaction that felt very impulsive without realizing? Like it was almost automatic and you had no control over it? Maybe it was a trauma response. Depending on what we go through, we could end up developing different ways to cope when being in a similar situation, which then becomes our […]

Mindset

Understanding Toxic Positivity

Is being positive always a good thing? Actually, no. Sometimes, being positive can be an incredibly negative thing. So, how do we know when and how to be positive? Here’s a simple guide to toxic positivity so you can understand it, recognize it and avoid it! A Simple Definition Toxic positivity is when only the […]

Mindset

How to Navigate Disagreements Respectfully

When we’re having a discussion with others, we may subconsciously be trying to just ‘win’. Disagreements can sometimes trigger our ego which drives us to drop into our coping habits – defensiveness, passive aggression etc. That could make others feel frustrated or unheard, so there’s got to be a better way. Here are some tips […]

Healing

What Actually Is Self-love?

Self-love: A term you’ve probably seen everywhere. From inner work to putting on a sheet mask, hundreds of people have attributed different things to this word. Nobody actually knows what it is anymore. It’s even an annoying word to some because of how overused it is. But is it really a quirky term people stamp […]

Healing

Facing Your Inner Critic

A notorious frenemy: the inner critic. Some people refer to it as our negative thoughts; the little voice in our head that is often unfriendly. Should we ignore it? Shut it out? Be friends with it? Believe it? We may have a few tips that help answer these questions. Keep reading to understand how you […]

Relationships

How to Support Someone on Their Healing Journey

It can be tough watching a loved one go through a difficult phase in their lives and not know how to help. We want to be there for them, but we’re not sure what they need and don’t want to bother them. Should we ask? Should we leave them alone? So many doubts running around […]

Mindset

How to Effectively Manage Your Time

Rory Vaden, New York Times Bestselling Author and one of the top 100 leadership speakers, argues that we can multiply time, rather than manage it. That’s because time is always going to just go by whether we like it or not; the only thing we can truly manage is ourselves. We can, though, create more […]

Mindset

How to Cultivate and Protect Your Self-worth

No matter how comfortable and confident we are, we could have days where we question our worth. Intrusive thoughts could slip into our minds or we could encounter a trigger that sets off our self-doubt. We have four powerful tips that when turned into a habit, they can change our perception of ourselves: Forgive yourself. […]

Healing

Sound Healing: What Actually Is It?

As the wellness industry continues to grow, we hear about a lot of techniques that could make our lives a little easier. Meditation, mindfulness, tantra, you name it. And recently. Sound healing has been the talk of the town and yet, so many of us have no idea what it even is. Does it even […]

Mindset

The Beauty of Being Present

It’s tempting to let our minds wander in the mistakes of the past or the worries of the future. But what would happen if we just took a moment to be here at this very moment? To just look around and say ‘Wow, I’m really here’? You will only ever be able to live this […]

Healing

Five Tips to Enhance Your Spiritual Journey

When we embark on our spiritual journey, a lot of things can start to shift. Despite us knowing that it’ll all be worth it, it can still hurt. On some days, it gets a little tough to get by. We may feel lost, confused or like we’re on the wrong path altogether. Here are five […]

Relationships

Five Important Relationship Red Flags

Ever looked back on a relationship and thought “How did we get here?”? Maybe you felt like your partner completely changed, or that they did something you never thought they’d do. Well, maybe you just missed the signs. Often, there are red flags that occur ever since the relationship began, but either we didn’t notice […]

Mindset

Letting Go: How to Approach Life with Ease

There are so many things that are out of our control. Other’s thoughts, actions and emotions. Unexpected events. Time. So many things. But if we focus on all the things we can’t change, is that productive? Probably not. Maybe letting go is the way to go. Check out the Law of Least Effort, from Deepak […]

Mindset

How to Stay Focused, Consistent and Motivated

Do you have a short attention span? Can’t seem to get things moving or sometimes even started? Does your productivity fluctuate very easily? Well, you’re in luck. Instead of browsing through endless articles and videos on the internet, we did the work for you! We found these three factors to be most essential components when […]

Relationships

Five Ways to Cultivate Intimacy in Relationships

Every relationship requires a certain level of intimacy. In romantic relationships, intimacy creates closeness, compatibility and higher levels of relationship satisfaction. Intimacy is a difficult concept to understand. It can be characterized as the willingness of two people to be vulnerable, open, and honest with one another. Intimacy necessitates a high level of transparency; the […]

Mindset

Three Tips for Coping with Criticism

Facing reality can feel scary. Our main and probably most important goal is often to just feel okay. Knowing that things aren’t falling apart is what gives us comfort, confidence and motivation. When we’re faced with criticism, we can start to feel overwhelmed with negative emotions; we could feel disappointed and inadequate. There are multiple […]

Mindset, Recommendations

The Benefits Of A Corporate Wellness Program : Everything You Need To Know

A corporate wellness programme can benefit both management and employees. Here are a few of the most significant benefits: Increases job satisfaction Corporate wellness programmes assist employers in developing a good work environment. Employees are more motivated and satisfied at work when they believe their employer is concerned about their well-being. They will feel more […]

Relationships

Tips To Build Trust In Your Relationship

When we trust our loved ones, it’s because we feel safe and secure with them and know they will not harm or violate us. Trust is the foundation of relationships because it permits us to be emotionally vulnerable and open without having to defensively protect ourselves. This article discusses the importance of trust in relationships […]

Healing

How To Get Over A Bad Breakup

Breakups are painful for everyone, but some are more painful than others. A bad breakup can evoke strong emotional responses such as rejection, betrayal, worry about the future, and loss of control. The intensity of your feelings and response can be influenced by several factors, such as how long you were with your partner, how […]

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How to Embrace Non-attachment

For years, so many people have been trying to develop all sorts of theories and solutions to make uncertainty a little less scary. We were quite moved by The Law of Detachment from The Seven Laws of Spiritual Success by Deepak Chopra. It’s a very useful and timeless skill to develop. Uncertainty can be scary […]

Mindset

How to Be More Present

Has it been challenging for you to be present, especially with all that’s going on after the pandemic hit? Don’t beat yourself up for living on autopilot sometimes, it happens to all of us! These are some tips that help us pause and enjoy the moment: Incorporate mindfulness into your life. By focusing our senses […]

Life Design

The Seven Types of Rest

Ever felt like your go-to resting routine doesn’t seem to work anymore? Well, maybe it’s because it’s not what you need! Finding the correct way to rest and reset is crucial to achieve effective results. Dr. Sayndra Dalton-Smith outlined seven types of rest that we need for different occasions. Keep reading to know exactly which […]

Relationships

How to Effectively Set Boundaries

Boundaries: The catalyst of safe spaces. Whether it’s with strangers, friends, family, colleagues or partners, setting effective boundaries is the best way to feel safe and peaceful. However, it’s easier said than done for many of us. So, if you’ve been struggling with setting boundaries, this article is for you. Check out these simple, yet […]

Mindset

The Five Mentors You Need In Life

Mentors are those who help us understand ourselves by giving guidance and direction to our purpose. We don’t always refer to such people in our life as ‘mentors’ but that’s what they truly are. There are multiple types but the following ones are the most important to surround yourself with. You may meet a person […]

Mindset

Procrastination: Why Do We Do It?

Have you ever wondered why you end up procrastinating even if you want to get things done? It’s like a part of our brain just doesn’t want to cooperate and we can’t seem to unlock the reason why. Well, today is your lucky day! We’ve done the research for you and gathered all you need […]

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Three Podcasts for Self-Help, Redirection and Transformation

Have you been feeling a little lost lately? The stress of the new year is slowly crawling in your mind and you don’t know how to let go of it? Here is a little something that can help! Check out these three podcasts, hosted by some of the biggest names in the wellness industry: On […]

Suppachats

Mastering Productivity with Ashley Suelyn

When it comes to productivity, we can’t think of any better than our very own life design coach, Ashley Suelyn. We asked Ashley for some of her tips to help us get started on our journey to unleash our potential. Keep reading to find out more about all things time management and productivity! Tell us […]

Mindset

Four Easy Ways to Relieve Stress

As we go back to our working lives after the holidays, stress could hit us harder than usual. We switched off our daily routines for a while, so it feels almost foreign to us. When we’re stressed, it’s almost like we’re blinded by a massive cloud and we can’t see a single thing. Information starts […]

Healing

Five Benefits of Meditation

Meditation is one of the first things that come to mind when wellness is brought up. We are strong advocates of meditation and we think it can work wonders on our good and bad days. Many people around the world are still skeptical, though, so we decided to share some of its benefits with all […]

Mindset

How to Build a New Habit

Have you been trying to build new habits, but they always end up disappearing shortly after? Maybe you can try this method! James clear, the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits, created a simple 4-step method that we find incredibly useful. The 4 stages of habit are cue, craving, response and […]

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Gift Guide: Self-Care Edition

It’s holiday season and as you’re shopping for every person on the list, did you remember to include yourself? Oftentimes, we get so caught up that we forget to reward ourselves for all the hard work we’ve put in throughout the whole year. Like, come on. We’ve been going through a whole pandemic and you’re […]

Suppachats

Vulnerability Through the Masculine Eye

Masculinity has always been complicated to understand, given how cultures and societies define it differently. Today, the world is redefining what a man “should be” as more safe spaces are being created. We decided to gain a perspective on the emerging wave from an expert we can trust. Keep reading to learn from our incredible […]

Relationships, Suppachats

Six Phases to Process Your Breakup

It’s Sarah- checking in. So it’s been over a year and a half since my last relationship. I wanted to write this for myself and also for the community that has been witnessing my growth from the beginning, if you’re on our mailer you’ll remember the “ugly cry” email last year. So I thought for […]

Healing

Becoming Unstuck: The Five Stages of Grief

Grief can creep into our lives with different masks. It could be a breakup, death of a loved one, losing a job or any other sad incident no matter how small. The thing is, life has ups and downs. It can’t always be happy moments. In a funny way, without bad days, life wouldn’t be […]

Mindset

4 Important Things to Know About Confidence

On the route to self-discovery, one thing that holds us back is lack of confidence. “I can’t do this”. ”I’m too young/old”. “People will laugh at me”. The list goes on. So, how can we wake up everyday and, despite all the odds, believe in ourselves? The incredible Asha Gill, our Life Design coach, shared […]

Tips

5 Types of Meditation

Have you ever wanted to start meditating but not sure how? We got you! You’re right it can get confusing and there’s so many different types of meditation, each serving different purposes and requiring different techniques. If you’re a beginner it may seem daunting, so we thought we’d help give you an idea of the […]

Mindset, Recommendations

3 Podcasts for Motivation, Success and Self-improvement

All that stands between you and your dream is the motivation and will to chase it. Whether at work or school, getting out of bed everyday can sometimes be a challenge and since staying motivated and productive is key, we decided to share some of our favourite podcasts that help us get through the day! […]

Mindset

How to Shift Out of Blame

I encountered a situation with a friend recently and as we were catching up, she was sharing about how she was having a hard time with life. Her relationships were non-existent, her job was unfulfilling and her family life was apathetic. I’ll be honest, I felt sorry for her, because I’ve been there before – […]

Healing, Recommendations

3 Podcasts for Healing and Growth

Have you been trying to learn more about healing, but can’t find the time or resources you need? Has the fear of being vulnerable with others is holding you back? There is still a way for you to connect without sharing, and that is through podcasts! Here are 3 podcasts that can help you start […]

Healing

Is There a Right Way to Heal?

Healing is probably one of the most complicated things we go through in life. For years, people have been trying to crack the code in order to make healing easier and simpler. We wanted to share our two cents on healing and what we’ve come to learn about it from experience. We believe that it’s […]

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3 Podcasts for Relaxation, Focus and Alignment

Calling all meditation lovers! If you’re looking for a quick and accessible way to maintain your meditation routine, we got you. We wanted to share 3 of our favourite meditation podcasts that help keep us grounded and aligned. We also think these shows would work for beginners because it’s a great way to start experimenting […]

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4 Places to Buy Crystals in Malaysia

Have you been trying to get your spirituality to the next level? Why not spice things up with some crystals! We love using crystals to cleanse our space, relax and set intentions during the moon phases. Here are our favourite places to buy crystals because they are reliable, affordable and extremely versatile!

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Healing, Recommendations

5 Healing Spaces in Kuala Lumpur

We’re all about healing, community and safe spaces, but we’re not the only ones! There are many places in Malaysia, and Southeast Asia in general, who offer soul-nourishing experiences. We absolutely love seeing like-minded individuals offer such wonderful experiences in their own unique way.

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Healing

How your Inner Child Can Help You Heal

If you have heard anyone drop references to their inner child, and wondered what they meant? They’re referring to their younger self. We all have an inner child within us who’s needs was not met or feelings not validated. Inner child work or healing, is a way to address our needs and heal the attachment […]

Relationships

Closure: The Infamous Antagonist

Breakups are probably one of the worst things in our lives to go through. All sorts of negative things come up during breakups: sadness, anger, trauma, and the list goes on. But, many of us can probably agree that the worst part of the breakup is getting closure, especially when it’s not possible to get […]