In many developed countries, more males than females die by suicide. This gender difference can be worrying and it may be attributed to an age-old stereotype – “Men don’t cry”. In this article, Randolph Oudemans, the CEO and founder of Now.Here. shares some personal insights from his experience of managing his mental health as well as ways he would encourage readers to be more compassionate to themselves.
Read MoreAs we comfort ourselves in times of difficulties, we may unknowingly experience a backdraft - a feeling of discomfort that may arise often due to old emotional wounds. This experience can be confusing but when responded well to, it can be transformative.
Read MoreBeyond the Covid-19 pandemic, remote working is here to stay. When our home and our office are one and the same, how can we maintain a work-life balance?
Read MoreWhen everyone is posting their achievements online, it’s hard not to compare. To a certain extent, slight comparisons can breed healthy competition. Yet, it is all too easy for this to spiral unhealthily. Here are 3 tips to stop comparing yourself to others.
Read MoreFor people with social anxiety, exiting a lockdown brings dread, not relief. Exploring coping strategies before COVID-19 restrictions are lifted could go a long way.
Read MoreIn order to take care of our personal well-being, it is important for us to enter a collaborative partnership with ourselves. By examining our feelings and the unmet needs behind what we do or say, we reduce hostility towards ourselves, heal wounds and strengthen our professional and personal relationships.
Read MoreCovid-19 has brought about waves of stress and anxiety, but it has also been the breeding ground for an outpouring of gratitude. This pandemic has shed light on how we can better approach and practice gratitude.
Read MoreThe self-critic is often critical of oneself or one's actions in a self-aware or unduly disapproving manner. While that sounds unproductive, the self-critic actually intends to protect us. How can we be compassionate towards our self-critic?
Read MoreOne thing we have learnt from COVID-19 is the importance of coping mechanisms and skills of compassion for self. With our upcoming 4-part webinar, we aim to help you acquire and practice timeless skills that will help you cope better emotionally in times of crisis.
Read MoreAmidst the fear and tension over the coronavirus, it is more important than ever to keep our emotions in check and look after our mental health. Here are 4 tips to help you deal with the situation.
Read MoreIt’s not always easy to be considerate in situations we’re stressed and scared. The coronavirus is one such situation. However, in these challenging weeks, it is more important than ever to practice compassion.
Read MoreCompassion is a surprisingly nuanced experience. Are you able to differentiate these four experiences from compassion?
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