In a society where 98/100 is often seen as not good enough, why do we do? We can chase that perfection which online influencers (linkedin/ instagram etc) showcase to us. Or we can perhaps be chasing what matters to us. So, is being average okay? Here are 2 stories to tweak your perspective
1. Is it bad to be average? Especially if we don't chase wealth?
2. Perfection is like death. There's no room for something to come in.
The world is smiling and you are in a bad mood...life can just suck that way sometimes. Such situations can make us feel worse especially in a contrasting environment. How can we approach such tough emotions when they arise? Here are two stories on negative mind states
1. Don't worry, be grumpy
2. Maturity and the way we look at ourselves
We often prioritise winning especially in Singapore. How we know when to quit? What if we are not lazy but burnt out? These are great times to check in and answer ourselves honestly
1. How to figure out when to quit? This framework might just help you
2. You might be the 75% of adults who face some form of burn out. Here are 6 signs to check on
Conversions and attempts at conversion are something we may keep quiet about. This week we explore this prickly topic and how we can manage proselytising when it happens. On the flip side, do Buddhist try to convert others?1. "Hi, would you like to convert to my religion?": Agreeing to disagree2. Do Buddhists convert people? : Don't Ask Strangers If They've Found Buddha
This month, we focused on mental health as part of suicide prevention and awareness. This week we cover more on what's happening at home. Here's two stories to support our journey in becoming a better support!
1. Top 7 signs of toxic parents
2. Responding to negative memories? Here is one monk's advice
I intended to have a mindful, focused, wholesome trip alone to London. It wasn’t. I remind myself to remain compassionate towards myself. From hyde park to a seedy-looking pizza shop, what can we learn about our minds and self-critic?