Connecting with the Holidays is Hard Sometimes
Adjusting expectations and seeking support can make depression during the holidays feel easier ...
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Andrea McKenna Brankin
Sep 53 min read
People With Mental Illness Are Like Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye
Those of us living with mental illness have the ability to shift from human to super robot in order to keep going and thrive in life ...
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Andrea McKenna Brankin
Apr 123 min read
Crouching Tiger Mom, Hidden Dragon Baby
Andrea Mckenna Brankin reflects on her motherhood journey in being able to share her passion for rugby with her daughter, her "Dragon Baby."
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Andrea McKenna Brankin
Feb 13 min read
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.
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Andrea McKenna Brankin
Nov 6, 20233 min read
How to Be The Light for Others in the Community
Andrea McKenna Brankin, a mental health advocate, writes about how learning to listen is how she brings light to her community.
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Andrea McKenna Brankin
Sep 2, 20232 min read
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.
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Andrea McKenna Brankin
May 5, 20233 min read
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.
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Andrea McKenna Brankin
Feb 28, 20233 min read
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!
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Andrea McKenna Brankin
Nov 8, 20223 min read
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.
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