There’s a common misunderstanding about confidence. No one is born filled with confidence. It’s something we acquire with time, experiences and trust in our own abilities. At one point or another in life, you’re going to need to boost your self-confidence. When you believe and trust in yourself, that’s confidence. Still, that self-assurance can fluctuate and be strengthened, just like a skill. Sometimes it helps to start by pretending, just to convince ourselves that we can. Better yet, by applying self-love and weeding out negative factors from our life we can build up our confidence. Follow ..read more

Having a rough couple of years? Now’s the time to build your resilience! Whether we’ve directly been affected by COVID-19 and government restrictions or not, the stress and anxiety have been felt by all of us. The accumulation of stress, worries, the need to make sense of contrary information, and the inability to make long-term plans can take a toll on our mental health. To help you through it, let’s discuss 7 ways to help you find strength by becoming more resilient. What is resilience? Resilience is what gives us the psychological strength to cope with anxiety and suffering. It’s like a res ..read more

Big announcement! Your therapist isn’t a magician. Without active involvement in the therapy process, your chances of making progress are close to none. Contrary to what you’ve seen in movies, there’s a lot more to therapy than sitting in front of your therapist and sharing your feelings. If you want to make real progress, you actually have to take ownership of the therapy process. Whether you are meeting your therapist in person or doing online therapy, you are still the one to implement the changes in your life. Therapy is a journey Psychotherapy is a journey, and like any journey, it requir ..read more

Used to video meetings and the convenience of online communications, you might have been wondering if online therapy is legit and more importantly if it can help you get on top of your mental health needs. Why even consider online therapy? As the world becomes increasingly digital, online therapy is becoming a popular option for those seeking mental health support. It offers you the flexibility and convenience to receive therapy from the comfort of your home. But what exactly is online therapy, and is it a legitimate option for those seeking mental health support? From my personal experience m ..read more

The widely-held belief that a chemical imbalance causes depression in the brain is not only untrue but also hugely profitable for the pharmaceutical industry. The depression drug scam is prevalent around the world, and despite being debunked by research, the chemical imbalance theory continues to be promoted by drug companies and psychiatrists. A shaky Chemical Imbalance theory of depression  According to the theory, depression is caused by a lack of certain chemicals, such as serotonin, in the brain. This has led to the development of antidepressant drugs that aim to correct the chemical ..read more

Online therapy has become increasingly popular in recent years, with more and more people seeking mental health support from the comfort of their homes. In Singapore, online therapy is also becoming more widely available, offering individuals a range of benefits when it comes to accessing mental health services. There still is a lot of stigma attached to mental health symptoms, and with about one in three youth in Singapore experiencing issues such as sadness, anxiety, and loneliness, being able to access online therapy without having to worry about what others might think is crucial. However ..read more

In a world where we have become available 24/7, maintaining healthy relationships and a strong social support network can be more challenging than it seems. With social media, it’s a common mistake to think that we have plenty of friends. Only to find out there are very few people we can rely on in times of crisis. That’s ok, we don’t need 500 friends, we just need 5 really good people that will be there for us through thick and thin. Moreover, having that support network is crucial for our mental health. Knowing that we have people in our corner enables us to feel more confident about life. I ..read more

If you’re a human, you’ve probably asked yourself, “what is my purpose in life?” It’s not an easy question to answer, but one that can have deep ramifications on our happiness and health. It’s almost like asking “are you fulfilled?” Having a job, a family and a lot of friends… the stereotypical attributes of a great life don’t necessarily mean that one is content and happy. Many people sense that something is missing and almost feel bad about it, because they know they’ve got nothing material to complain about. That something that’s missing is their sense of purpose in life. It’s part of being ..read more

We think we know what directs our actions, moods, behaviors… but our conscious thoughts are just a fraction of all that goes on inside ourselves! Human beings are irrational creatures because our unconscious has so much influence on us that we don’t even (consciously) know it! We know that life will bring ups and downs. So why do we act so surprised or feel so anxious/frustrated/angry when it throws obstacles our way? Part of being strong, is to be resilient. That means, we understand that life is a cycle of positives and negatives. That we prepare ourselves for tougher times, emotionally, fin ..read more