Definition of Mental Health According to American Heritage dictionary , mental health is "a state of emotional and psychological well-being in which an individual is able to use his or her cognitive and emotional capabilities, function in society, and meet the ordinary demands of everyday life". Mental Health Takes a Backseat in Our Lives When Everything Goes Well In a modern society with a hectic pace of life, we tend to neglect our mental health until a crisis unsettles us and affects our mental wellbeing. The current Covid-19 pandemic is a case in point in that it does have an impact on our mental health. If we'd been taking care of our mental health prior to the pandemic, it might not have unsettled us the way it apparently has, as evidenced by an increase in calls to mental health helplines .   Personally, I think that the more hectic life is, the more we could not afford to neglect our mental health. In fact, when life gets more hectic and more stressful, we should ...

Introduction Moving on from deep traumas can feel like an insurmountable challenge. As  Joel Osteen  wisely states, the first step is making a conscious decision to move forward. ( quotefancy.com ) This blog post explores practical strategies for letting go of past pain, setting boundaries and prioritising your emotional and physical wellbeing. How to Move On? How do you move on after having experienced deep traumas? Maybe like what Joel Osteen has said, you have to make a decision that you're going to move on. That could be a good starting point.  Going over in your mind, again and again, whatever people have done that has caused the deep traumas won't help you to move on.  On the contrary, it might keep you stuck in your past. Moreover, the people who've done you wrong might not even be sorry.  So why torment yourself by holding on? Let go and move on instead for the sake of your own emotional and mental wellbeing . And let go for the sake of your physical hea...

  Introduction   In our fast-paced world, true rest often takes a backseat. But sometimes the most productive thing we can do is simply to stop, pause, and allow our minds to rest.  By giving ourselves permission to take mental breaks, we invite clarity, calm and a renewed sense of energy.  In this post, we explore why mental rest matters and how brief moments of stillness can make a big difference in our lives. Why Rest ? Rest might seem a waste of time to some people, but it's necessary for one's overall wellbeing. By "rest", I'm not referring to sleep. Rather, I mean doing nothing. Specifically, I mean letting one's mind take a break, as in not doing any kind of thinking.  According to psychologytoday.com , "the practice of not-thinking is restful, calming and restorative". And when life gets overwhelming, it's even more important that we allow our minds to take a break so that we don't suffer from burnout eventually. Why Do You Need to Le...

Understanding Noise Pollution and Its Impact Noise pollution, often an overlooked issue, significantly impacts both mental and physical health. While everyone's tolerance to noise differs, its adverse effects are undeniable, especially when it disrupts one's daily life or long-term wellbeing.  In this blog post, we’ll explore what noise pollution is, its effects and practical ways to manage it effectively. Definition of Noise Pollution According to Wikipedia , noise pollution is defined as "the propagation of noise with ranging impacts on the activity of human or animal life, most of them harmful to a degree". For me, I'd define it as noise that is beyond a comfortable range that makes it intolerable to the ears of humans.  However, it might be good to note that each person's threshold for noise is unlikely to be the same. Furthermore, the amount of noise that a person could tolerate might change, depending on different factors.  For instance, if he's prep...

Unlocking the Power of Music on the Brain Do you know that music has the power to rewire your brain? Whether you're an avid listener or a musician, the effects of music on neuroplasticity are profound. It enhances learning, memory and even recovery.  In this post, we’ll explore how music can make beneficial changes to brain functioning. Definition of "Rewire" According to  merriam-webster , the definition of "rewire" is  to make lasting and usually beneficial changes to the neurological or psychological functioning of (a person or brain).  How Does Music Rewire Your Brain? You could rewire your brain by listening to music or by playing a musical instrument regularly.  According to healthline , there are six ways you could rewire your brain, one of which is via music. In the article, it says that music could help with learning and remembering new information, which could be one of the reasons why many Singaporean parents would send their kids for music lesso...