Author: Shirley Teo

Understanding love languages in relationships

The deepest cravings of human nature is the need to be appreciated. – William James I returned home, and to my delight, the house was immaculately clean and tidy. “Wow,” I exclaimed aloud, my heart brimming with joy. It had been a while since my home felt this pristine, and

Make a Good First Impression: The Power of Visual and Vocal Image

One’s eyes are what one is, one’s mouth is what one becomes. – John Galsworthy This time, my writing experience diverged from the usual. Instead of sitting on my favorite couch at home, I found myself in a beautiful country that inspires me in countless ways. Although it was a

Sarawak: Where Culinary Wonders, Cross-Cultural Connections Unite

The beauty of the world lies in the diversity of the people Kuching, a city that had never graced my travel bucket list, unexpectedly captured my attention during my first visit. It began with an invitation to a friend’s wedding just before the pandemic hit us. And that initial experience

Enhancing Communication in Family Planning

There is no doubt that it is around the family and the home that all the greatest virtues … are created, strengthened and maintained. – Winston Churchill Last Sunday marked Mother’s Day, a day when we honour our mums for their superhero-like qualities. Simultaneously, it is a day when many

Mastering the Art of Office Politics

Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success. – Henry Ford Listen, office politics, whether we embrace it or cringe at its mention — permeates every workplace. Regardless of our personal feelings, one thing remains certain: we are all part of it. Office politics exists,

Navigating the Linguistic Labyrinth

“To bring relevance to people, you have to be able to speak their language effectively.” Sunday Adelaja, founder and senior pastor of the Embassy of the Blessed Kingdom of God for All Nations “XIAO Jie” is a seemingly innocuous phrase that holds the power to unlock doors to service and

Eight-Day Adventure: From Acquaintance to Inspiration

Whether you know it or not, your desire to write comes from the urge to not just be ‘creative’, it’s a need (one every human being on earth has) to help others. A well-told Story is a gift to the reader/listener/viewer because it teaches them how to confront their own