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Dr Albert Ellis developed this style of therapy in 1954 through influences from the works of major philosophers such as Epictetus, Epicurus, Marcus Aurelius, Lau Tzu, Confucius and Gautama Buddha. A quote by Epictetus heavily inspired the framework used in this style of therapy. “People are not disturbed by the events that happen to them […]

How often do you shame yourself for taking a nap, for having some space to be alone, or for some down time during the day to do nothing? If so, you are deeply embedded in the hustle culture of our modern living. Hustle culture comes from a belief that the more you do, the more

We are quick to view boredom as equivalent to unproductivity. We panic at the realisation that we have nothing planned and that no activities are lining up or that the tasks we are about to embark on lack meaning. The way modern society shapes us to be forward-thinking unconsciously created a disconnect between the way

Huddle Founder, Viaano Spruyt, on this week’s front page of Singapore’s Straits Times Newspaper (Life section). At the age of 17, Viaano was turned away by a doctor when he was seeking help regarding his mental health experiences. “Imagine being pushed away after you’ve got up the courage to seek help”. Viaano goes on to

One of the common issues faced by people with mental health disorders is not being heard or understood. Being able to understand what someone else is going through is a difficult feat for most people who are not sufferers themselves, from their daily discomforts to the inconveniences they face. At best, we sympathise and feel

In celebration of international women’s day this year, we put together a post featuring 7 amazing women who made a change in this world.   1. First mother in space Anna Lee Fisher In 1984, Anna Fisher made history by being the first mom in space, 14 months after giving birth. She later became chief

Huddle has partnered with Global Anti-Scam Organisation (GASO) to raise awareness on scams, the detrimental impacts of scams on our mental health, and how victims can seek support when encountering such situations.   What is GASO & what do they do? Global Anti-Scam Organization (GASO) was created in June 2021 to support people around the

Holistic well being embraces the interconnectedness of our mind, body and spirit. When one department is left unchecked, we often say “something feels off”. The energy we direct to our health is largely concentrated around our physical health. One of the World Health Organisation’s principles is that “Health is a state of complete physical, mental

“Don’t stress about it!” A piece of advice which we hear quite a bit when we tell others that we are feeling stress (helpful much?). Despite how ridiculous that may sound to anyone who is about to take on a life-course-determining job interview, a difficult examination, or a competition with a lot at stake, there

  Along with the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it is easy for us to get too caught up with our own struggles that we forget that others could be going through a rough patch too. Expanding our hearts and reaching out to others helps us not get too engrossed with our own worries