Theatre: The Parting Glass
This September, Gateway Arts will transform a live music gastrobar at Gillman Barracks into the setting for an intimate story about love, loneliness and the emotional struggles that often remain…
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You Can’t Self-Care Your Way Out of a Burnout Culture
Melissa Fann
From Singapore to Malaysia, employees are being told to manage stress, set boundaries and look after their mental health. But what happens when the way work is organised makes those…
What Vesak Day Can Teach Us About Slowing Down in a World That Never Stops
Every year, Vesak Day offers a quiet pause in the middle of an increasingly noisy world. For Buddhists, it commemorates the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha. Yet beyond…
The Mental Load Nobody Sees Until You’re Already Overwhelmed
There are forms of exhaustion that don’t leave visible evidence. No dramatic breakdown. No overflowing calendar. No obvious crisis. Just a constant feeling of being mentally “on”, even during moments…
When Self-Worth Starts Becoming Tied To Productivity, Money And Status
When Success Starts Becoming Purely Material Success has never meant just one thing. For some people, it means financial stability. For others, it means raising happy children, building meaningful relationships,…
Why Your Body Sometimes Feels ‘Off’ Even When Nothing Seems Wrong
There are seasons in life where nothing appears obviously wrong, yet your body still doesn’t feel quite right. You’re functioning. You’re answering messages, going to work, making plans, getting through…
Best Wellness Experiences to Try in Singapore This May/June 2026
There was a time when wellness mostly meant squeezing in a workout, booking the occasional massage or trying to “eat clean” after a stressful week. But increasingly, many Singaporeans are…
Why Your Body Feels “Wired But Tired” Even After Sleeping
There’s a particular kind of exhaustion that feels difficult to explain. You’re tired enough to collapse into bed, but once your head hits the pillow, your mind refuses to settle.…
The Wellness Habits That Quietly Create More Mental Load
When Wellness Starts Feeling Like Another Job There was a time when wellness felt simpler. Going for a walk after dinner counted as exercise. Drinking more water felt like enough.…
What Training to Be a Professional Dancer Really Looks Like Today (And What Parents Often Get Wrong)
Beyond the Glamour: What People Assume Dance Training Looks Like For many parents, dance still sits in a strange category. It is often viewed as enriching but temporary — something…
