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Social Media Isn’t Real: How To Save Your Self-Esteem
Wellness & Health

Social Media Isn’t Real: How To Save Your Self-Esteem

Repeat after me: social media isn’t real. As a social media user, be it YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok, I’m well-aware that pictures and videos I see there are filtered, altered, and edited. Content from my favourite celebrities and content creators are often carefully selected to only portray their best side. Yet, even though I know […]
How I Embraced My Summer Body, Rolls And All
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How I Embraced My Summer Body, Rolls And All

I never liked the way my body looked in a swimsuit. In my teens, I also did not like crop tops, tank tops, spaghetti straps, shorts, bodycon dresses, jeans, and well, you get the picture.  People in countries with four seasons talk about having a “summer body”. In a tropical country, however, I have a […]
Seeing Red: A Way Forward For ‘Period Spot Checks’
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Seeing Red: A Way Forward For ‘Period Spot Checks’

Over a month ago, Malaysians saw red with the breaking news of “period spot checks” happening in schools. Young female Muslims shared their shame at having to prove they were on their periods while at religious classes.  The outer labia was purportedly subjected to swabbing with cotton buds, prodding with fingers, or groping to prove […]
How To Deal With A Quarter-Life Crisis In A Global Pandemic
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How To Deal With A Quarter-Life Crisis In A Global Pandemic

They say that when we step into our 20s, we’ll be met with endless opportunities and exciting adventures that’ll form the pathway to our future successes. They say that when we’re in our 20s, we’re young and in our prime years when all the fun is supposed to happen. You know, the sort of fun […]
5 Things To Do To ‘KonMari’ Your Social Media Feed
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5 Things To Do To ‘KonMari’ Your Social Media Feed

Everyone will tell you that what you see on social media isn’t real. But do you still struggle to decide which #ootd to post because you don’t know which people will like more? Do you find yourself subconsciously comparing yourself to that influencer that seems to have it all? Social media has affected us in […]
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