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Adulting: How to know if now is the right time to quit and become your own boss "Entrepreneurship isn’t just another career move, it’s a lifestyle shift. But if you’re ready – really ready – then the thrill of building something meaningful is well worth the risk," one expert said. 💼https://tdy.sg/42hLKJL @todayonlinesg

Ground Up: How some from broken homes overcome the ‘divorce penalty’ in their lives, though effects still linger “People think ‘children of divorced parents are very poor thing’, but it’s not always the case," Ms Celeste Toh whose parents were divorced said. "We shouldn’t pity someone just because their parents are divorced." 👨‍👨‍👧 ❤️ https://tdy.sg/4jiXfqs @todayonlinesg

Big Read: Many in Singapore struggle to get a good night's sleep – and this is detrimental not just to the individual A weakened immune system, reduced concentration, increased health risks, and a grouchy mood — these are just some of the consequences of not getting enough sleep. 🥱 https://tdy.sg/40DFLO0 @todayonlinesg

Voices: We don’t need more financial goals. Instead, we need better systems for ourselves "Instead of simply declaring we will 'save more' or 'spend less', we need to clearly define what that looks like in the context of our lives. We need to set up systems for ourselves that will enable us to succeed," finance blogger Dawn Cher said. 💰 https://tdy.sg/40t9PMg @todayonlinesg

Mental Health Matters: Tell-tale signs a friend or colleague is facing emotional upheaval, and how to help them press on Physical signs that a friend or colleague is facing tough times emotionally could include fatigue, exhaustion, changes in appetite or a neglect of personal hygiene, experts said. 💔https://tdy.sg/4095ahq @todayonlinesg

Video: From an 81-year-old matriarch to her 4-year-old great grandson – a family's dance legacy "I’m born into a family of dancers, from my grandparents, all the way down to myself," dancer Jovan Tan, 22, said. Find out why ballroom dancing has been a passion for this family for nearly seven decades. 💃 https://tdy.sg/4fUultE @todayonlinesg

Up Close: He lost a S$30,000 loan from his dad, pulled up his socks and rebuilt Talking Toes “It felt like my world was crumbling. I had borrowed money from my dad, lost it and the business was in debt. I owed suppliers and suddenly found myself alone to shoulder everything,” CEO Lucas Saw of Talking Toes said. 🧦🧦 https://tdy.sg/4jp5mlx @todayonlinesg

Big Read: Growing comfort with debt as more young Singaporeans use buy now, pay later service for daily spending "It’s like I’m spending invisible money, so it's quite scary. You can easily overspend, especially those with a shopping addiction,” one young shopper said, adding that she hopes to quit the habit when she is more financially stable. 💸🛍 https://tdy.sg/3PtGXNF @todayonlinesg

Voices: I spent my childhood hurt and confused by my parents’ many strict rules. Here’s how I’m healing now In 2022, Ms Maelyn Lagman's mother died from cancer. The grief hit her "like a tsunami", throwing open the doors for complicated, unresolved feelings towards her parents that she had suppressed since childhood to come flooding back. ❤‍🩹 https://tdy.sg/3E25O8I @todayonlinesg

Adulting: Family members and friends asking to borrow money? Don’t let guilt get to you Saying “no” to someone who wants to borrow money can be awkward, but a counsellor reminded lenders that they are not responsible for resolving someone else’s financial difficulties and that lenders should prioritise their own needs. 💸 https://tdy.sg/40rSB1N @todayonlinesg

Ground Up: DINKs are lagging behind parents when it comes to retirement planning. Is this a worrying trend? Mr Yan, 35, said that he and his wife are among the many couples with dual income, no kids (DINKs) who aren't too worried about retirement plans. "I would say my mentality is more towards not compromising so much on my comfortable lifestyle, but nothing too extravagant like buying a Rolex (watch)." 👫 https://tdy.sg/3PuDaQd @todayonlinesg

Big Read: Tech is easing the workload of burnt out social workers, but the challenges of emotional labour remain Writing case notes, a time-consuming but necessary part of a social worker's job, now takes half the time they used to and can generate more insights with the help of AI tools. 👩‍💻 https://tdy.sg/3CbfFsk @todayonlinesg

Voices: 25 resolutions to kill it at work in 2025 – and maybe even have a little fun "If you can take 10 minutes to customise your Genshin Impact character, you can swap out that drab Zoom background you’ve had from the COVID days," says business owner Kelvin Kao. 💼✍ https://tdy.sg/40ghNs2 @todayonlinesg

Mental Health Matters: Persistent noises around us aren't just annoying, they can lead to physical and mental health issues Studies have shown that “noise annoyance” – which is typically around 50 to 70 decibels and is similar to the rumbling of a washing machine or loud snoring – can trigger higher stress-hormone exposures. This is associated with several mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety, said one psychologist. 🔊https://tdy.sg/3ZYliSJ @todayonlinesg

Up Close: The expat who raised S$7,000 in 11 months doing food deliveries in his free time and donated it all to charity “Delivering with Grab has given me a glimpse into the diversity of Singaporean society, from those living in luxury properties to elderly couples in HDB flats," said 43-year-old French expatriate Yann AitBachir. 🚲 https://tdy.sg/4iZCQX8 @todayonlinesg

Big Read: Singapore adults' ability to read or write in English is below OECD average. What's the problem? One communications professional said that when she receives poorly worded proposals from vendors riddled with grammatical errors, she feels more hesitant to hire them. 📚 https://tdy.sg/4h2kKCj @todayonlinesg

Voices: I started growing basil at home because my kids love pesto. I didn’t expect it to become my new career "Growing herbs and leafy greens started as a fun little home project for me and my daughters, but I’m so glad and proud that it has evolved to become such a meaningful part of our family, our lives – and, ultimately, my career," writes Mr Mathew Howe. 🌿 https://tdy.sg/4gQN62o @todayonlinesg

Adulting: How I learnt that constant badgering isn't the way to save a friend from making a huge mistake No matter how well meaning our advice is, we have to accept that our friend may need time to come to their own decisions. “Being supportive also means allowing them time to recognise the situation and make changes," said a counsellor. 🚫https://tdy.sg/4fFYsoF @todayonlinesg

Ground Up: Not starving, but still hungry - some helpers in Singapore not eating enough as employers restrict food One helper that spoke with CNA TODAY said she only subsisted on two to three chapatis a day. The rest of the time she had to hide vegetables while cooking her ex-employer's meals to eat in secret. 🍚🍞https://tdy.sg/3C5ooMF @todayonlinesg

Big Read: From brownies to manicures, home-based businesses are thriving. But can they survive long term? Private dining chef Kenneth Yong ran an ice cream shop during the pandemic but found it to be the "worst decision ever", as the rent and staff costs led him to pull long hours. He has since returned to offering private dining in his home. 🏘💴 https://tdy.sg/3DBXPz4 @todayonlinesg