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The Rise Of Therapy Speak At Work
From "Triggered" To "Setting Boundaries" And "Holding Space", Terms That Are Commonly Used During Counselling Sessions Have Infiltrated Our Everyday Vocabulary - But Do They Have A Space In The Workplace?
All Work And No Pay: Do Creatives Really Get The Short End Of The Stick?
People in creative industries often experience being lowballed by employers, mainly because it's hard to put a value on their time and work. With the rise of Al, are livelihoods even further at stake? It's not all bad news, some experts say.
Would You Date Someone Who Earns Less Than You?
They Say Love Conquers All, But Can It Really Overcome Practical Considerations Such As The Earning Power Of A Partner Or Spouse? We Ask Three Women And Two Couples.
Are You In A Parasocial Relationship?
Given How Social Media Has Heightened Our Access To Celebrities, Providing Us With A Glimpse Into Their Lives, It Can Sometimes Feel Like We Know Them Intimately - But That Doesn't Mean We Can Disregard Their Right To Privacy.
THE MAHJONG TEACHER WHO IS CREATING A CULTURAL EXCHANGE
Do you like your job? Or wonder what it would be like if you'd gone against your parents' advice and pursued your dream career? Her World's Career Confessions column spotlights the professional journeys of individuals, revealing how their career path and choices impact their personal finances, psychological health, and interpersonal relationships.
BUILDING BLOCKS
Armed with a relentless fighting spirit, Farizan d'Avezac De Moran has changed Singapore's landscape by being an early advocate of green buildings. Today, the founder of GreenA Consultants has become a powerhouse sustainability consultant in both Asia and Africa, but it's a journey that's come with its fair share of challenges.
SIMPLY SPECTACULAR
The FW 2023 season celebrates statement-making glamour made up of sumptuous textures and larger-than-life silhouettes-but with an undertone of pared-back elegance that's cool and carefree.
Top of the box
When the worlds of fashion and horse racing collide, an unexpectedly delightful collaboration is born.
Making Waves
Never thought there could be a perm for you? You might be surprised to learn that it's easy to find a style that will help you achieve the look you've always wanted.
A Small Light
Former actor turned correspondent Ix Shen, who was based in Ukraine when the Russian-Ukraine War escalated in February 2022, details the power of hope and solidarity through his experiences.
Ready For Take Off
Lynette Tan is blazing a trail in the regional space industry, having put Singapore on the map through her business consultancies, Singapore Space & Technology Limited and Space Faculty.
HW Endorses: Good Enough To Eat
Get a whiff of gourmand perfumes with delicious scents inspired by your favourite desserts.
Quiet Luxury For Your Skin
Contrary to affordable, bang-for-your-buck products lies the realm of skincare that is lavish but subtle.
Are You Ready To Leave The Family Nest?
If you're planning to rent or buy your own place soon, listen to this advice from a financial planner first.
Are Online Skin Ηealth Services Safe?
Dermatology has gone digital with websites and apps promising to diagnose your skin gripes and offering prescription-strength skincare solutions. Here's how you should navigate this virtual skin health space.
Are You Putting Your Health At Risk With Gel Manicures?
Exposure to UV radiation while getting a gel mani-pedi could damage your skin. Thankfully, you can still protect yourself with these expert tips.
"We travelled to Northern Cyprus with our six-month-old in tow"
As a new mum, I wanted a unique but family-friendly experience that would also allow me to explore new cultures. And so my husband and I ventured off the beaten track to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
A CLASS ACT - KIT CHAN
It's undeniable that Kit Chan is a well-loved household name in Singapore. As the performer celebrates 30 years on stage, we take stock of the little things that have made her who she is today.
DEFYING GRAVITY
Despite the economic uncertainties in recent years, six Singapore fashion and design entrepreneurs have fearlessly powered ahead of a bearish market to fulfil their dreams of launching and expanding their businesses.
Style Swop
How well do you know the personal style of your sibling or friend? We put six stylish women to the test by asking them to assemble an outfit for each other from Pre-Fall 2023's biggest trends.
The Birth Of A New Icon
By incorporating emblematic characteristics of the house as design elements, the La D My Dior watch establishes itself as Dior's latest magnum opus.
It's Not Me It's My Period
It's a severe and chronic medical condition that significantly impacts a person's daily functioning and quality of life, but premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, is still poorly understood. What causes PMDD, and why are so few people talking about it?
I Conquered A Caving Expedition In Vietnam
Despite my many misgivings about the trip, I faced my fears about adventure travel. It was as difficult as I imagined.
Making A Deep Impact
Camellia Chan may shun the limelight, but her cybersecurity and computer memory storage solutions firm Flexxon has been disrupting the deep tech industry with its Al-enabled security system. She lets us in on what it takes to be one of the few Singapore CEOs leading the sector on a global scale.
Are You On Track For Retirement?
We often think of retirement as the finish line, but given that the average life expectancy for women in Singapore is 85 years old, we need to take a considered approach to how we plan to live out our sunset years.
"For years, it was hard to reconcile my sexuality with my Indian identity.II"
Growing up, writer and editor Mrigaa Sethi could not relate to their fabulously stylish mum. Here, Mrigaa shares the experience and complexities of embracing one's own sexuality, as well as the epiphany that brought both mother and child closer together.
BUSY BODY
Deadlines, meetings, family commitments, personal errands... With a never-ending list of things to do, we have to ask: Is all this activity leading us to success, or is it deterring us from living the life we truly want?
ROLE REVERSAL
Meet five inspiring personalities who are fearlessly pursuing their passions by opting for careers in female dominated fields.
THE MULTIFACETED CREATIVE WHO TURNED REJECTION INTO OPPORTUNITY
Do you like your job? Or wonder what it would be like if you'd gone against your parents' advice and pursued your dream career? Her World's Career Confessions column spotlights the professional journeys of individuals, revealing how their career path and choices impact their personal finances, psychological health, and interpersonal relationships.
HEAR HER OUT
Having struggled with being a caregiver to her mother who has dementia, host and actor Munah Bagharib now uses her celebrity and comedy to draw attention to important issues affecting young Singaporeans today.