So we’re ranked 32nd in the world! But you’re missing out on the little details. — How happy is Singapore compared to the rest of the world? You might or might not know of it, but there is an annual Happiness survey that ranks all the various countries of the world each year. It’s a huge undertaking, with one hundred and forty-nine countries each being represented by a sample size of about 3,000 people.

Your guide through the maze of psychotherapy. — Interested in seeking some guidance for yourself or someone you love? It’s important to find a therapist that suits you. Thankfully, more and more Singaporeans are open to the idea of counselling and therapy — especially so with the COVID crisis that’s been wrecking havoc in our lives. However, put in a google search for “counselling in Singapore” or “Therapy Singapore” and you’ll be faced with a plethora of clinics…

Are you aware of these beliefs that are limiting you? Cognitive Distortions are faulty patterns of thinking that cause you to view your reality in inaccurate and negative ways. I have the worst luck in the world. Everything is wrong with today! I’m feeling anxious, something must be wrong with me. These are all example of cognitive distortions, and our beliefs in them affects the way we behave and…

A simple practice to appreciate and create long-lasting memories of your life’s best achievements. What are some of your life’s best achievements? Bringing them to memory, do you feel a little boost of fondness? You might have conjured up the memory of the time you got promoted, won a sports medal, found your other half, did particularly well at school, or that time you gave a great speech. …

When someone comes to you with a problem, is your go-to phrase to “Stay Positive”? Take the quiz to find out if you have Toxic Positivity. Just when we thought it was almost over in Singapore, we’ve been forced to enter a muted version of the Circuit Breaker yet again. For more than a year now, the pandemic continues to rampage across the world. In my country, Singapore, we’ve done particularly well.

And ones that you will learn too by sharing your life and time with others. I’ll be totally honest with you. I have been very selfish with my time. For the last five years or so, I’ve been concerned with my own needs, wants and pleasures. …

How what we pay attention to affects our happiness. Introducing Positive Psychology’s What-Went-Well activity. What does it mean to be a Happy Person? If I had to define this, I would probably start with the emotions you feel. Feeling happy is an obvious one, but thankfully there’s more than one positive adjective in my English vocabulary. I would add…