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Do You Need a Sabbatical in Retirement?
We usually associate a sabbatical with a career break that allows a professional to step outside their job, learn something new,...
Lim Hooi Hooi
Dec 4, 20243 min read


Start a Gratitude Journal to Be Thankful Year Round
Not feeling very thankful this Thanksgiving season? You probably have more to be grateful for than you realize. But the stress of the...
Lim Hooi Hooi
Nov 20, 20243 min read


Develop Healthy Hobbies as a Family
We may feel like we spend lots of time with our family members. But squeezing in a few hugs and meals on our way to and from work,...
Lim Hooi Hooi
May 22, 20243 min read


How Mindfulness Can Improve Your Life
Many of the thoughts that run through our heads at any given moment have nothing to do with the moment. We might be stuck in a "doom loop," worrying about things that may or may not happen. We might be stuck in the past, turning over long-gone decisions or memories of old wins and losses. Or we might be so distracted by the media bombarding our screens that our own thoughts and feelings get pushed to the side. Try one of these strategies for incorporating mindfulness into y
Lim Hooi Hooi
May 1, 20243 min read


When to Take Risks to Improve Quality of Life
Sometimes the biggest risk is not taking one. Try as we may, it's almost impossible to protect our lives, careers, and financial planning from some degree of volatility. If you're not willing to accept risk, then you might stick with a "safe" but unfulfilling career for too long. Your relationships might lose their spark. Taxes and inflation might erode your long-term financial prospects. This four-step framework can help you become more comfortable assessing risks that c
Lim Hooi Hooi
Apr 24, 20243 min read


Giving While Living
If charity is part of your legacy plan, the best time to start giving back could be right now. Spending on other people is one of the...
Lim Hooi Hooi
Apr 17, 20243 min read


Can 1% a Day Change Your Life?
Would you like to achieve a 37X change in your life by this time next year? According to productivity expert James Clear -- and a little bit of math -- that's how big of an impact just a 1% daily improvement can make over time. Of course, the reverse is also true: take too many small steps back from your goals and you're going to find yourself back at the bottom of the hill. Let's talk about the potential power of 1% improvement and three simple steps to help you achiev
Lim Hooi Hooi
Apr 10, 20243 min read


Review Your Priorities for 2024
According to researchers, approximately 80% of resolutions are abandoned before the end of January. Many of these failed resolutions...
Lim Hooi Hooi
Mar 5, 20243 min read


What’s Your Routine for a Better Quality of Life?
Establishing a consistent morning routine can give your physical and mental health a massive boost. Routines help us to organize and prioritize what we want to accomplish, which can reduce stress and anxiety and help us focus on larger goals. Folks who stick to a sleep schedule tend to sleep better and wake up with more energy and in a better mood. And establishing a set of go-to breakfasts can help you eat well even on those days when kids, pets, or a work emergency demand s
Lim Hooi Hooi
Feb 3, 20243 min read


Thinking About Starting a Business?
Some would-be entrepreneurs look at a displaced business landscape and see trouble. Others see an opportunity: the chance to become owner...
Lim Hooi Hooi
May 10, 20213 min read


Plan for uncertainty
Unfortunately, turning the calendar past 2020 hasn't erased all the problems that we've been facing for the past year. If feelings of...
Lim Hooi Hooi
Feb 19, 20213 min read


Giving Can Be Better Than Receiving
What's on your holiday wish list this year? Good health? Career & business advancement? A better year in 2021 for your loved ones and...
Lim Hooi Hooi
Dec 24, 20203 min read
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