There’s one thing successful people do that helps them achieve their many goals, says David Rock, founder and CEO of the NeuroLeadership Institute, a science-based leadership company: They “manage their brain better.” Highly successful people “make better use of the limited decision-making ability that they have,” he says. They’ve also “worked out when it’s good to … Read more
Feeling anxious and perpetually behind? You are not alone. In a recent survey from the American Psychological Association, nearly half of the parents polled reported feeling overwhelming stress on most days. This unrelenting strain has become so prevalent in the U.S. that the Surgeon General issued an advisory warning on the mental health and well-being … Read more
Amy Chan brought in over $200,000 in 2023 with her business, according to documents seen by CNBC Make It. Courtesy of Amy Chan Do you feel like you’ve been single for a really long time? Well, you’re not alone. The term “chronically single” has gone viral on TikTok with some videos reaching more than 10 … Read more
Panic attacks are no joke: They involve overwhelming feelings of fear or anxiety that are often coupled with physical symptoms like chest pains, nausea, sweating, chills, and difficulty breathing. They can come on suddenly, and be terrifyingly debilitating. So what do we do if we feel panic taking over? And how can we end these … Read more
Being mentally strong requires productive self-regulation of your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Yet few things are as difficult to control as a sense of confidence. You might feel self-assured one moment, and then something external, like a bad meeting with a boss, can send you into a spiral of insecurity. Growing your confidence is hard … Read more
In functional romantic relationships, it’s psychologically healthy to feel a deep sense of belonging and attachment. However, becoming overly reliant on another person to feel whole, healed and secure is not only harmful to our wellbeing — it can damage relationships over time. This behavior is often referred to in mental health circles as codependency. … Read more
43% of Gen Z and millennial employees in Hong Kong and Singapore “indicate frequent thoughts of leaving their jobs, underscoring significant turnover intention,” according to a July 2024 report by Endowus and Intellect. Lim Weixiang – Zeitgeist Photos | E+ | Getty Images Vera Lau, 27, has worked at three different companies in as many … Read more
Growing up, I felt anxious and overwhelmed. My career path is one that I never could have expected when I was that constantly worried kid. Today, I’ve written 10 books and journals about happiness, gratitude, habits and resilience. My goal is to help other people who struggle with those negative spirals tune out the noise and … Read more
What is the key to happiness? It’s a question that has plagued mankind for centuries. Some might say it’s all about having money, while others believe it’s more to do with finding your soulmate. But now, we may have finally cracked the code. Experts suggest they’ve found one of the most important factors to help you … Read more
Theodoric Chew, 28, co-founded mental health startup Intellect in 2019. Theodoric Chew suffers from panic attacks and an anxiety disorder. But, he’s never allowed it to stop him — in fact, it’s inspired him to help others struggling with the same. Today, he is the 28-year-old CEO and co-founder of mental health startup, Intellect, that’s … Read more
