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Use Self Care to Slough Away What You Don't Need in 2025
Don't hate, just exfoliate in the Lunar New Year! Like a snake, slither out of your old skin --and problems-- from last year ...
Andrea McKenna Brankin
Feb 103 min read
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Robin's Joyful Pursuits
Interview with Robin Gardner about what inspired her to start Joyful Pursuits, a new group that aims to foster personal wellness journeys ..
AWA Editor
Sep 13, 20246 min read
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2024: A Year of Transformation and Hope?
Extended editorial on the theme for the Feb/March 2024 AWA magazine inspired by the symbolism of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac
Suellen Lee
Feb 1, 20244 min read
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Finding Clarity of Purpose Sometimes Takes Help from Friends
Andrea McKenna Brankin, a mental health advocate, shares advice from her friends about finding clarity of purpose in their lives.
Andrea McKenna Brankin
Feb 1, 20243 min read
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Redefining Success: Chasing Personal Fulfilment
After losing her job, Stephanie Kolentsis turns a personal obstacle into an opportunity to redefine success and fulfilment for herself.
Stephanie Kolentsis
Sep 2, 20232 min read
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Running in Transitions
Kilometres of Friendship and Fun (AWA Running Group), by Keri Matwick Transition usually is a good thing. This process or a period of...
Keri Matwick
Sep 2, 20232 min read
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Approaching Change with Confidence
Managing change can be one of the most mentally challenging things that we do. Get some new ideas to manage that big change in your life.
Andrea McKenna Brankin
Sep 2, 20232 min read
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What Summer Vibes Brings and Where They Bring You
Summer vibes for the Singapore expat means heading out of Singapore for weeks. Inserting ourselves into already settled lives is not easy.
Andrea McKenna Brankin
May 5, 20233 min read
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Five Ways to Beat the Heat this Summer
Singapore Living, by Stephanie Kolentsis Some people acclimatise to the Singapore heat. I’m not one of those people. After seven years in...
Stephanie Kolentsis
May 5, 20233 min read
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Reasons to love Spring: Salad Greens
By Keri and Kelsi Matwick Another limp lettuce leaf, you sigh as you push aside wilted greens. The tomatoes are lackluster too. Finding a...
Keri Matwick
Feb 28, 20234 min read
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The Natural Way to Recharge: Why You Should Try Forest Bathing in Singapore
by Stephanie Kolentisis Are you feeling cooped up and disconnected from nature? You're not alone. With the endless hours spent inside...
Stephanie Kolentsis
Feb 28, 20233 min read
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How to Get a More Sunny Outlook
Here on the Equator, we get quite a lot for about 12 hours a day all year! Turns out that’s really, really good for you!
Andrea McKenna Brankin
Feb 28, 20233 min read
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Hop into Health: The Year of the Rabbit with Acai and Yogurt Bowls
By Keri and Kelsi Matwick The beginning of the new year encourages the beginning of new habits. Start healthy and happy with acai and...
Keri Matwick
Dec 31, 20223 min read
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Moving Day Coming Soon? Plan Your Positive Changes Now
Moving is considered one of the most stressful life events you can go through. But we can stick together. You’re definitely not alone.
Andrea McKenna Brankin
Nov 8, 20223 min read
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