Christmas may be over but the stress of staying well and connected can still be overwhelming — In this Special Edition of The Straits Times Life section on CNY2025, hear TPP psychologist Ms. Andrea Chong talk wellness tips to stay healthy and energised, plus tips on fostering deeper connections with loved ones during the holidays. 1. Dispense with Small Talk “The idea is not about quantity, but quality. It’s to have quality conversations with relatives who matter to you, rather than superficial conversations with everybody you meet.” 2. Be Wary about Making Comparisons “Show respect when someone is not willing to say more. You can say, ‘It’s okay, I understand you don’t want to talk about it’ and then talk about something else,” Ms Chong says. 3. Know and Manage Your Stress “If you’re doing too much or have to cook a lot for many people, you’ll need to set good boundaries. This means perhaps having to say no to some people … It’s not like you want to avoid them, but you want to limit the time spent with them. It’s about moderation,” says Ms Chong. Source: C14 Life section, The Straits Times, Friday, December 27, 2024 #considerpsychotherapy #psychology #practice #psychotherapy #therapy #assessment #supervision #group #plog #blog #psychodynamic #psychoanalysis #psychotherapist #psychologist #clinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #counselling #counseling #counselor #counsellor #cny #lunarnewyear #chinesenewyear #huatah #cny2025 #singapore #asia #beapartofthecommunity #yourneedsarekeptinmind The Psychology Practice @thepsychpractice https://lnkd.in/f2ybasY
