Wellness Journey

21/11/2025

THIS is why I organise overseas retreats -

for people to get away from their stressful / hamster-wheel routines, AND practise how to bring meaning, purpose and wellbeing back into their daily lives.

Next retreat is coming up in May 2026, comment below or PM if you're keen to find out more! Not too early to plan your holidays for 2026, especially one that's gonna give a REAL boost to your wellbeing 🤩

Experts say it may be time to rethink what you’re escaping from – and how to bring that same sense of joy into your everyday life.

12/10/2025

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/dopamine-detox-reset-rewire-brain-reward-5394516

People are coming up with ways to reset their dopamine levels, but do these actually work? This clinical psychologist weighs in.

28/09/2025

𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜: 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙢 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙮 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙

This course is for you if...

➡️ you crave a life that feels more calm and balanced

➡️ you want to improve your focus, patience and learn to trust your inner wisdom

➡️ you wish your mood and inner landscape could be better but don't think your problems are "serious enough" to see a therapist

➡️ you want the freedom to learn at your own time, yet still able to interact via email and receive support in the form of friendly nudges when you procrastinate

☀️
Course link in comments below. 👇

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(pics 1 and 2: Reviews from counselling clients whom I've used mindfulness strategies;
pic 3: Review from an ex-colleague who attended 15min mindfulness sessions before starting the work day. All shared with their consent)

28/09/2025

It's increasingly clear that the current reality of work involves pressures from multiple sources and relentless changes that employees are struggling to keep up with.

Across all industries - healthcare, social services, finance, tech... 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀.

So how to sustain, if you can't step away from the job completely?

Consider redefining your boundaries, work out a feasible way to balance what matters to you and your wellbeing. It's either you adjust or you end up sacrificing your health - which is never ever worth it.

This November, join our Wellness Journey community for an intentional pause on the theme of - tune in to your own needs, engage in facilitated reflections to redefine your boundaries and benefit from the power of group support.

Only 5 seats remaining!

Like and Share this meaningful event with your friends, sign up together to enjoy the Buddy Deal

16/09/2025

Do you struggle to say "No" to others, for fear of negative repercussions / appearing "irresponsible" or "unhelpful"?

Or perhaps you're so used to running on the hamster wheel to create power for others, you've forgotten how to step away for your own needs.

Come join this hands-on workshop, using modelling clay to shape and define your boundaries, crafting a healthy relationship between your inner needs and the external world.

Limited seats, sign up early to secure your spot!

26/08/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲?

On 16 August, our first mini retreat-style event took place at Tea Time 茶侍 - combining relaxing ambience, wellness strategies and delicious food.

We practised tuning in to our body through mindful movement, activating our awareness and sense of balance.

We enhanced our appreciation of the ambience, using our 5 senses to soak in the relaxing vibes and warm comforting sips of Chinese tea.

We helped each other gain insights on how our daily habits affect our mood and energy.

As one participant said, "I'm not used to slowing down like this." Others agreed, life tends to be a constant hustle of responsibilities and numbing, automatic habits.

Yet, by the end of the session, they all felt the intentional slowing down gave them a much needed reset.

✨💡✨
The common takeaway was to be more intentional, more mindful in their daily lives, and make better choices that balance their wellbeing.

👉 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬, 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘠𝘖𝘜 𝘴𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧?

👀 Look out for more events to come, in the Find Your Balance series covering different aspects of wellbeing. And of course, our overseas retreats focusing on psychological perspectives and strategies, continue to bring you to different resorts in Asia enhancing your rest and reset!

17/08/2025

I'm pleased to announce the launch of my first video course!

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱

It's designed for you to 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦, 𝘪𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦.

There's no exciting bells and whistles, flashy captions, popping elements to grab your attention. Because there's TOO MUCH of that in our lives already.

The 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 around us has 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗱 and 𝗱𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗱 our senses, we are constantly seeking more to feel the same highs, and ignoring signs of problems until it blows up in our faces.

Mindfulness brings us back to the basics of what it means to be 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻.

To feel the full range of our human experience, without denying those little signals and
without getting overwhelmed by the intense ones.

To see the world with more curiosity and compassion, instead of judgment and competition.

When we are calm and balanced from within, we navigate the world with more wisdom and ease.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲:

☀️ 5 video lessons highlighting the principles and guiding you through the practices that strengthen your mindfulness muscles

☀️ 5 accompanying workbooks with a variety of reflection exercises and meditations to keep your lifelong practice interesting and relevant

☀️ Unlimited email support for any questions you have regarding mindfulness practice

☀️ Lifetime access to all the above, once you create an account and purchase the course

𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗛 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗘
👉 valid till 31 August 2025

You can view the course details at my website,
https://wellnessjourney.sg/courses/mindfulness-for-wellbeing

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹?
1. Create your account on my website.
2. Make payment and notify me.
3. Once payment is verified, I will grant your account access to the course.

And that's it!
Watch the videos anytime, practice along, pause and resume as you wish, revisit them as many times as you need to. 🧘🙏 😊

Learn at your own pace: 5 sessions of Mindfulness lessons that help to build awareness, calm and balance. Build your resilience and navigate life more effectively!

18/07/2025

Update: ONE LAST SEAT remaining!

More than half of 2025 has gone by, have you been hustling all this while?

When was the last time you gave yourself permission to pause?

Not because you're forced to slow down due to exhaustion and illness,

but an intentional choice to make space on your calendar FOR YOURSELF.

Simply because you deserve to have...

Breathing space,
Peace of mind,
Meaningful connections,
WITHOUT GUILT.

Yeah I know, it's so hard to break habits, autopilot has taken over and you don't have the resources to fight an uphill battle, especially when you're already tired.

Let me guide you with evidence-based strategies and we'll harness the power of group support to nudge you towards better wellbeing, one choice at a time.

👉 Sign up for this mini retreat ASAP to grab the last 3 seats!

Are you feeling tired or pressured in a fast-paced life, trying to keep up with non-stop demands, expectations, dealing with one challenge after another?

Come immerse yourself in a peaceful oasis - at Tea Time Cha Shi, where traditional shophouse architecture, soothing decor and premium Chinese tea provide the ideal environment to slow down and reconnect with your inner self.

Nurture your mind and strengthen your resilience with psychological strategies curated to help you cope with the challenges in modern living.

Round up your retreat experience on a tasty note of dim sum delights and handmade noodles, savoured over meaningful interactions with like-minded participants!

18/07/2025

✨ Mental Fog? Not Anymore. Thanks to My New Buddies ✨

For a while, I was really struggling and It was hard to be in this state when I'm counselling my clients.

🧠 My mental focus and processing felt off — blanking out mid-conversation, losing my train of thought, and grasping for words I knew were in there somewhere... It was frustrating and even started affecting my confidence — especially when I needed to show up fully for my clients.

Enter: Mynd Bundle 💥
(👉 for memory & Sharp Focus)

I took a chance and gave it a try... and I’m SO glad I did. Even when I don’t sleep well, my thoughts flow smoother, my focus feels sharper, and I finally feel like I’m back in control of my mind again 🙌

If you’re in the same boat — tired of mental fog and brain fatigue — don’t wait anymore.

Reach out to my naturopath + nutritionist mentor, Ketki or DM “MENTAL BOOST” and let her guide you like she did for me. 💚 She’s the one who introduced me to this new buddies for my brain health, and I couldn't be more grateful.

20/06/2025

I just concluded the 3rd run of my retreat last Sunday! 🥳🥰🤗

Navigating life (especially in fast-paced cities like Singapore) can be stressful, exhausting and suffocating.

You might be one of those who go on overseas holidays to escape from the stress every now and then. But what happens after the trip? Back to the same stressful environment, back to the same old habits and unhealthy patterns.

That is why my retreats are NOT just a temporary escape. From the workshop contents to the leisure activities, every aspect encourages you to learn from the experience, so you return to your life with more awareness and more resilience.

As always, I'm on the lookout for suitable locations for the next retreat. The same principles of Awareness, Balance and Calibrating our choices for better wellbeing, with a different charm at each location and different sparks with each group of participants.

Comment below,
1. Where do you suggest I hold my next retreat?
2. Type "RETREAT" if you would like to be on the notification list for next round!

04/06/2025

Are you feeling tired or pressured in a fast-paced life, trying to keep up with non-stop demands, expectations, dealing with one challenge after another?

Come immerse yourself in a peaceful oasis - at Tea Time Cha Shi, where traditional shophouse architecture, soothing decor and premium Chinese tea provide the ideal environment to slow down and reconnect with your inner self.

Nurture your mind and strengthen your resilience with psychological strategies curated to help you cope with the challenges in modern living.

Round up your retreat experience on a tasty note of dim sum delights and handmade noodles, savoured over meaningful interactions with like-minded participants!

23/05/2025

Resurfacing this article from last year, because is an annual event affecting thousands of children and their parents.

Why are good grades so important?

"Because if I do badly,

😢 I'm disappointing my parents
😢 I'm wasting my parents' money (on tuition and special bootcamps to prep for PSLE)
😢 I won't have a good future or good career
😢 I AM A FAILURE."

These are exactly what the 12 yr olds are learning about themselves, when they see how much emphasis the adults place on the PSLE.

Parents, is that really what you want to teach your children?

And come on, look around you, how many adults actually credit their career achievements or life happiness to "my high score in PSLE, that set me up for lifetime success!"

Most children know that exams are necessary, or even helpful to prep them for the next phase of education. They just don't need it to come with such extreme pressure signalling "do well or die" mentality.

If you are a PSLE parent planning to take leave from work, do it to:

♥️ provide nutritious food for their brain and body
♥️ set up a clean, relaxing home environment to soothe their senses from all the stress
♥️ lend a listening ear for their difficult emotions
♥️ provide positive affirmations based on character strengths and effort (not based on their grades!)

As one of the child interviewees put it,
"Less nagging and more encouraging" 🥰

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/cna-insider/regardless-of-grades-psle-scoring-system-parents-pupils-tuition-4227551

Have Singapore’s views on academic results shifted, even a bit, since a change of the PSLE scoring system in 2021? The programme Regardless of Grades looks at how parents are approaching the exam and what it is doing to children.

25/03/2025

We need BALANCE now more than ever.

The world is chaotic,

the economy is uncertain,

workplaces are constantly trying to squeeze more output with less resources,

our minds are feeling the strain, losing focus, merely "firefighting" but not solving any real problems,

our bodies are exhausted and health issues are hitting closer to home.

How can we emerge from these challenges, stronger and wiser?

How can we strive for a better life without losing ourselves in the process?

By going back to the basics,
connecting with nature and simple pleasures,

listening to our bodies, our inner voices and one another,

we regain our balance and return to our daily lives with more wisdom.

I'll be facilitating the 3rd run of my signature programme, the Balance Retreat this June, selecting the most relevant strategies to heal and grow from the stress of today's world.

Come find your balance!
12 to 16 June, Langkawi
📌 last 3 spots left,
sign up here 👇

www.tinyurl.com/wjretreat

06/03/2025

"Breaking free... starts with small, intentional steps."

Are you in the habit of using screens to relief stress and other uncomfortable emotions?

Reclaim your attention, sleep, self-control and overall wellbeing by making small intentional changes to the way you use your phone.

Can’t sit through a movie anymore? It’s a bigger problem than you may think, says the National University of Singapore’s Samer Elhajjar.

02/03/2025

The things we see only when we slow down.

At one glance, it's just plants.

But when you take time to observe the details, you see different types of plants, different colours, shapes, sizes, textures, patterns, how they contrast or blend with one another, how they interact with the soil, the wind, the sun.

Humans are like that too, at one glance we all seem the same but actually we all come with different experiences, perspectives, strengths, shortcomings, we're constantly interacting with our environment etc.

No right no wrong, not good or bad. Just observing and wondering. Up to you what you make of it.

22/02/2025

Started my weekend with a mindful walk and outdoor meditation.

I regularly walk around Yishun Pond by myself, but doing it with a group and practising in the garden is even more awesome!

to Heartfulness Institute and Tzu-Chi Foundation (Singapore) for organising the INTENTIONAL PAUSE every 2 weeks, and best of all it is a free event! facilitated by the knowledgeable, sincere teachers from Heartfulness.

When we are mindfully present,

we open our eyes 👀 and our heart ❤️ to the beauty and wonders of nature - see the photos below, did you know yishun has such amazing scenery? yes, yishun has good stuff too! 😂

When we are mindfully present,

we open up a pathway for energy to flow both ways, between our internal state and the external environment.

Abundance, Peace and LIFE flow from the surrounding nature into our lungs and heart, circulating through every cell in our body.

Nourished and calmed within, we then interact with more patience, kindness and sincerity.

If you would like to experience such positive vibes and be part of the nature-human 💕 interaction cycle, do join us to take an Intentional Pause every 2 weeks. Sign-up link in the comments.

14/02/2025

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐫?

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝?

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞?

My short answer is...

Find your balance.

I wish I can give you a beautiful post that allows you to plug-and-play the strategies and voila! your life magically transforms for the better, but the truth is, we all read and move on to something else faster than I can create that post.

What I can offer you, is a journey to experience for yourself, so you can reach 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯 for your personal takeaways to bring back into your daily lives.

With that in mind, I created my signature retreat programme 3yrs ago. Every aspect of my retreat is an intentional choice to help you find your balance.

❎ No luxury hotel, to keep it affordable and accessible for most working adults. shouldn't be only within reach for those who can splurge.

☑️ Rooms are simple yet comfortable enough, teaching us not to take what we have for granted, and that we don't need a lot in order to live well. In fact, the more we have, the more we want, thus constantly feeling discontented and unhappy.

❎ No fancy conference rooms or restaurants, because what's the point of being in the same settings as our usual city life? What would we learn?

☑️ Relax in the Kampong-style dining hall and feel a sense of as you observe the clouds changing in the sky and plants swaying in the wind. Appreciate what nature gives to us, and watch how we make real and support each other as fellow humans, when technology/status/other worldly desires are set aside.

☑️ The retreat programme allows you to cultivate the foundational attitudes of through various activities and guided reflections.

☑️ A well-rounded programme with 6 mini workshops and leisure time between. Interact with others or engage in silent introspection as you wish. It's not about how many strategies you gain, but what you can internalise to make a difference in the way you live.

📌 📌 📌
If this post strikes a chord in you, come experience it for yourself this June and practise balance from within.

Group size is kept small for more supportive learning, ✨ half the seats are already filled! Info and registration links in the comments below 🤗

08/02/2025

Had a new baby in the past one year?

Emotional roller coasters are part of the process of parenting, but that doesn't mean we just let it be.

Here's a questionnaire you can use to check your own emotional health. Results will be auto calculated and shown to you once you complete the questionnaire, with recommendations given. You don't have to submit your responses if you prefer not to.

Feel free to comment below or send a WhatsApp message if you have specific concerns about your mood or bonding with your baby.

As one of the Singapore volunteers for Postpartum Support International, I just want to make it easier for parents to get reliable info / support, because parenting is challenging enough.

You're welcome 🤗

Please click the link to complete this form.

31/01/2025

📌 Balance Retreat 3rd edition - we're going to Langkawi! 📌

𝟏𝟐 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟔 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Every aspect of the retreat is designed to balance your mind, body and senses.

This time, with more exclusive experiences:

The 4-day programme includes a complimentary half day tour, complimentary massage, and a special segment - The Art of Forgiveness workshop by guest facilitator Ms Hery Dehaan.

Limited seats, to keep the group size supportive and safe for everyone's learning. UPDATE: Half the spots are filled already!

Visit Wellness Journey website (link in bio) to view the past retreat videos and exciting itinerary for this upcoming retreat.

Testimonials from past participants shown here in pics

Comment / PM if you have any questions 🤗

31/01/2025

Announcing the 3rd edition of Balance Retreat, happening 𝟏𝟐 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟔 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞!

Unwind, grow, and find your balance 🧘

Reconnect with the simple pleasures of life 🌴 🏖️ ☀️

Declutter your mind and cultivate inner peace 💕 😇 🙏

Limited spots, so act fast for a mid year boost to your wellbeing.

24/11/2024

Our signature programme - the Balance Retreat, is specially designed to help you reconnect with nature and what really matters for your wellbeing.

Cut out the noise, distractions, expectations and negativity.

Balance your mind, body and daily habits to build resilience and wisdom for living well.

Look out for our next retreat in 2025, taking place in Langkawi, Malaysia.

Comment below or PM me to receive updates when details are confirmed 🤩

14/11/2024

⭐ Introducing our new team member on Wellness Journey ⭐

Hui Ping is an experienced counsellor, dedicated to fostering mental and emotional wellbeing for her clients.

At Wellness Journey, we believe in supporting your wellbeing throughout the life journey. Stress may be common but it doesn't mean we just tolerate it. Long term stress depletes your mental and physical health, creating a vicious cycle of unhappiness and ineffectiveness in what you do. We offer a safe space for you to heal and grow from difficult experiences, build resilience for long term wellbeing and life satisfaction.

All enquiries welcome:
WhatsApp +65 89173220
Email lilian@wellnessjourney.sg
Website www.wellnessjourney.sg

28/10/2024

Enjoyed the sharing on yoga, meditation, and life philosophy - by instructor Mr Nyoman (back row, second from the right)

Wrapped up our Balance Retreat 2024 yesterday. It was a privilege to be able to journey with our participants, practise mindfulness and positive psychology together and grow our collective wisdom through group sharing/support for one another.

Will plan a longer one next year!

If you are looking for a peaceful place to stay in Bali, surrounded by nature, with lovely staff providing sincere attentive service, consider Wadari Ubud Retreat!

More photos to come soon...

24/10/2024

Surrounded by nature 🌴 ☀️ 🌾

24/10/2024

Pathway to wellness 😆

24/10/2024

All set for Balance Retreat 2024, welcoming our participants from SG tomorrow!

05/10/2024

𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆, 𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏

So heartwarming to read about the acts of kindness and appreciation for SMRT staff who had to manage crowds during the major disruption, as well as the engineers, technicians who worked round the clock to repair the tracks.

It was an unprecedented disruption over 6 days, but the people at SMRT and LTA did their very best to fix the problem as quickly and as effectively as they could, in sweltering heat and even while we slept.

Such news deserves to be circulated and given more attention.

Frequently connecting with feelings of gratitude/appreciation, showing kindness to others, and recognising others' efforts will help us to foster positive cultures and healthy state of mind.

What is one thing you're going to appreciate in this coming week?

They faced a mammoth task of guiding commuters and fixing rails, but acts of kindness from strangers made their work worthwhile.

25/09/2024

𝑭𝑰𝑵𝑨𝑳 𝑪𝑨𝑳𝑳 𝑭𝑶𝑹 𝑩𝑨𝑳𝑨𝑵𝑪𝑬 𝑹𝑬𝑻𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑻 2024!

I've been hearing of people who recently experienced
- abrupt retrenchment,
- physical health scares,
- mental health symptoms they never expected themselves to have,
- death of someone close to them,

and other forms of "wake-up call" that prompted a PAUSE, asking themselves...

🤔 How do I want to live?

❓ What do I want my life to be about?

▶️ What can I do to craft a more satisfying life?

🤷 Where do I start?

THIS is already a good start, asking questions to reconnect with your inner self.

Better wellbeing and meaningful life starts from within YOU
☀️gain more awareness, clarity and resources for coping with life's challenges.

This is what I do everyday, at work and in my personal life. It doesn't mean I'm happy all the time, but it's a meaningful journey, a lifelong practice of balancing my wellbeing and helping others do so.

Planning and conducting a wellness retreat is just one of the ways I share these practices.

Preparation is already underway for the 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 happening 25-27 October in Bali. I'm super excited and looking forward to meet my new / repeat participants and generate more collective wisdom! 😊

I'm opening up 3 more spots, in case any of you are in need of a good break, come join us and practice Balanced Living. PM me if you're interested!

https://wellnessjourney.sg/page/wellness-retreats

22/08/2024

Happy to share this by , detailing the key insights from Ketki Vinayachandra and myself on sustaining our wellbeing.

What is a good approach to health and lasting wellbeing in this day and age? What does it take to find balance and stay ahead of physical and mental health challenges?

When health and wellness is all the rage, mental health expert Lilian Ong and naturopathy consultant Ketki cut through the noise with proven insights on holistic health and a balanced life.

Read here for a 7-part guide, and watch the full episode (link in comments!) for the deep-dive on these experts' journeys and learnings.

https://medium.com//7-powerful-lessons-from-a-naturopath-and-a-mental-health-counselor-ed25a983950f

19/08/2024

Our health and wellbeing exists along a continuum. Problems never occur suddenly out of the blue, it's only whether you notice it and start taking care early, or wait for it to blow up in your face.

Seek professional care if you don't know where/how to start. There's so much going on in our lives these days, we all need extra help to see different perspectives from time to time.

What is a good approach to health and lasting wellbeing in this day and age? What does it take to find balance and stay ahead of physical and mental health challenges?

When health and wellness is all the rage, mental health expert Lilian Ong and naturopathy consultant Ketki cut through the noise with proven insights on holistic health and a balanced life.

Read here for a 7-part guide, and watch the full episode (link in comments!) for the deep-dive on these experts' journeys and learnings.

https://medium.com//7-powerful-lessons-from-a-naturopath-and-a-mental-health-counselor-ed25a983950f

17/08/2024

Mindful choices for better wellbeing ✨💡✨⬇️

I had some work to do this weekend.

Instead of working from home and doing the work in a miserable mood or being distracted by TV/BED/CHORES waiting to be done,

I went to the Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre near my home and felt more motivated in the presence of others who were also working / studying this weekend.

Bonus - it's right in the heart of nature, next to yishun pond. I walked mindfully around the pond on my way back, observing the sights and sounds (of plants, insects, chickens and monitor lizards). And absorbed some vitamin D at the same time.

Also practising of the desire to do everything according to "best standards".

Presentation slides not that great?
➡️ it's ok, I have the points somewhere in my mind, more important to connect with the audience and dish out what's relevant in that moment

Dirty laundry piling up?
➡️ Do what I can, don't need to aim for empty basket all the time. Anyway we have more than enough clean clothes to wear 😂

Wanna share this reflection?
➡️ Just get it out there, don't spend too much time editing and formatting.

And voila! here you go, my thoughtful reflection and ongoing wellness practices for your consideration.

What choices are YOU making for better wellbeing this weekend?
Share in the comments below!

05/08/2024

It was an honour to be on the together with Ketki Vinayachandra , hosted by Shalima Motial for this episode on physical and mental health.

Our mind and body are interconnected, belonging to one whole complex system.

We may not be able to control our genes, but with understanding of our own body condition and lifestyle habits, we can make intentional choices to improve our physical and mental health.

One choice, one action at a time, day by day we can create new habits that sustain our wellbeing and quality of life.

Catch the episode now to learn more! ⬇️

The Dream Catchers show, episode 10 on Mental and Physical Health.It was an honour to be on the together with Ketki Vinayachandra , hos...

05/08/2024

Hiding from the heat outside but still able to enjoy the greenery, with a book and healthy buckwheat tea.

"Jing si" 静思 means quiet contemplation.

My favourite way to care for the mind.

Especially with the noisy lives we lead now...

"Noise" in the form of demands, expectations, advertisements, comments, social media, opinions, news, complaints, comparisons, self doubt, the list goes on ...

And yes, even during commute we are not spared from noise - frequent announcements, people talking nonstop and people watching videos without using earphones.

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What do you do to give your mind some peace in this noisy world?