"How can I be more eco-conscious?" "What are some easy things I can do to love my environment more?"
With topics like recycling, eating local and 'Green Christmas' popping up at our dinner table conversations, there is no better time to introduce the little steps you can easily do in the new year to do your part for planet earth!
How can you reduce plastic in your daily routine? Are you generating more waste when hitting your gym workout or
We all know the daily hustle can be exhausting and the worst part of it all, thinking about work after hours happens more often then we'd like to admit! Bringing too much work home can quickly get us down, make us anxious, sleep-deprived and just not someone fun to be around.
There’s nothing better than taking time to invest in yourself, show yourself some self-love and recharge on the weekends - especially during summertime! Here are some tips on
We all face different challenges at different life stages. Moving to a new city, being more self-aware, embarking on a career change...So how does one's mindset and beliefs determine the course of actions we take and how one reacts to the curveballs in life?
We hear from #teambusywoman Divya and Divina Samtani, sisters at very different stages of life, as they share an honest account on their own self-liming beliefs.
They've shone the light on their own - will
Everyone wants to look good, feel good and significant occasions can give us that extra push to want to present our best selves to the world! Especially so if the photos and videos from walking down the aisle will be passed down from generation to generation.
Now let's be clear, we're all for body positivity and firmly believe that every woman (and man) should be confident in their own skin. But if one could relinquish ANY remaining self-esteem issues, and
Leftovers from dinner a couple of days ago? Takeaway for lunch from the store with the shortest queue? Deliveroo / Food Panda / Honestbee at whatever's available at 11pm? Cup noodles?!
Does your regular meal sound like the above options for you? So many of us struggle with time to even consider preparing our own meals ("meal prepping"), and resort to buying whatever is available and most convenient. Just like a car, we wouldn't fuel it with a lower grade fuel than
The conscious movement in Hong Kong is growing among lifestyle expat groups and locals – from zero waste influencer-led movements to eco living platforms to conscious festivals like Green is the New Black and sustainable fashion, beauty brands pop-up, The Conscious Collective.
What does conscious living mean to you? Whether you are looking to positively impact the environment in a sustainable manner, foster supporting communities in developing nations or simply, make conscious decisions, adopt conscious consumption habits & live your most
Limiting barriers are manifestations of fear that hold us back from reaching our potential or our own definitions of personal or business 'success'. Often, the scenario goes like this - I want to do “x”, BUT, insert “fear” (and in many cases, we casually joke that this is an excuse).
We speak with Tricia Yap - Strength Coach, Founder of Warrior Academy, MMA Fighter, Director of Fitness at Goji Studios, Mom-to-be, TEDx Speaker, ex-Bikini Fit #girlboss - overall badass busy
"Meditation", "Mindfulness" - buzzwords in our modern world with the rising uptake from industry thought leaders and key influencers including CEOs in top businesses, startup founders, celebrities to yogis. These two keywords are sometimes used interchangeably. There are many forms of meditation, with mindfulness being a type of meditation, where you bring your full attention to an object.
Are they one of those things where you think you understand, but yet, can't seem to explain in your own words?
It
Not counting the new intern in the Accounting department, it's been a long time since you've met anyone new... If even trying to find a decent conversation partner on most days seems to be a daunting task - girl, it's time we have a chat about your social life!
Many of us use time as an excuse when we talk about having a healthy social life. But in reality, no man is an island! For most of us, we need
Catch TEDx Speaker, Growth Coach Dr. Katie T. Larson LIVE at LIMITLESS: Breaking Free from Limiting Barriers & Living Consciously (HK), with #teambusywoman.
In this interview, Dr. Larson candidly shares how she felt moments of “Imposter Syndrome" when she first received her PhD, her take on happiness vs. joy, having the courage to "answer the call", and even on women-related menstrual cycles and how it can affect motivation, cooperation & productivity.
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Presenting a Mindfulness & Live Panel Experience.
Conscious Living starts with YOU...
Hong Kong, 28th April 2018 (Saturday)
Venue: Lightstage Events Venue // 218 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan
Event Format
12:00pm – Registration starts
12:30 – 2:00pm – Mindfulness & Live Panel Experience: Breaking Free from Limiting Barriers & Living Consciously
2:00pm onwards – Refuel & Mingle
...being conscious about your thoughts, your self-limiting beliefs, sub-conscious biases, your choices.
Being more aware of self allows us to break free of any
"Move Your Body and Your Mind Will Follow."
Whether through leadership, parenthood, philanthropy, lifestyle choices or championing for a cause like gender diversity, living a purpose first requires one to stand for something.
That means, to be centered and self aware - to know yourself, your values, then identifying your purpose, and following through with action.
Through a mindful movement & journalling session, the #teambusywoman community explored the word "centered" by bringing awareness to their minds & bodies - using
Camille Cheng represented Hong Kong at Rio Olympics 2016, taking part in the 200-meter freestyle and 400-meter medley.
This authentic, grounded and intelligent lady has demonstrated resilience and remarkable strength, attributing much of her growth to inspiring coaches and teammates, especially while at University of California, Berkeley.
In this interview, she shares her challenges faced, including body image insecurities, as well as the importance of practicing gratitude as a simple, actionable step towards a more fulfilling life.
![[EVENT] Move & Live: What is Your Life's Purpose? an Experience by The Busy Woman Project X WeWork](/content/images/2018/01/livingmypurposehkig1.jpg)
Hong Kong, 8th Feb 2018 (Thursday)
In 2018, The Busy Woman Project set its intentions to raise more awareness on building resilience; with a focus on overall wellbeing. Why do some people suffer real adversity and not buckle? Resilient people have been theorised to possess three characteristics: a firm acceptance of reality; a deep belief that life is meaningful, and exceptional improvisation skills.
"Move & Live" is conceptualized upon this premise and in-line with 1Q18 theme: Living a Purposeful Life.
Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed - by work, your social calendar, the holidays? Are you on the brink of a burnout, or flourishing?
Prolonged stress can lead to health issues like depression and anxiety. Long hours at work coupled with a sedentary lifestyle also results in weight gain and chronic illnesses like diabetes and heart disease. Many a time, one health issue increases the possibility of other problems down the road.
Productivity and personal enjoyment takes a nosedive when we
We build them, we cross them, and sometimes, we even burn them...
On Friday, 3rd Nov 2017, join us in Hong Kong at TEDxTinHauWomen as we learn from amazing presenters & attendees from all walks of life - listen to inspiring women like Tricia Yap as they share with the audience their own interpretation of the event theme Bridges – Two Become One.
We speak with Jennifer Flowers, organizer of this year's event and Director at PwC on what she hopes
Tricia Yap is a lady that embodies grit, resilience and strength. Her vivacious and down-to-earth personality makes her a joy & inspiration to be around with.
I grew up in an environment where there was a lot of pressure to perform academically; i.e.: under the stereotypical Asian father. I pursued a career in consulting after graduating from the University of Sydney with a double degree
Many moms can be fanatic when it comes to feeding their little ones an organic, plant-based, sugar-free diet - but when it comes to clothing, it is easy to forget that. After food, clothing is actually one of the most prevalent ways little ones absorb nasties into their bodies.
When it comes to shopping for the kids, juggling scouting for nicely designed clothing, while trying to stay mindful about the eco-logical impact of fast fashion, and the animal abuse endured
If you did not worry about your environmental footprint prior to having kids, chances are it will be on your mind from the moment you chuck your first diapers. The seemingly endless array of stuff you accumulate and dispose of as kids grow is alarming!
Whether you are a parent, a to-be parent or not, how can we tread a little lighter with our purchases, as well as raise the next generation to care about taking good care of the
Did you know that the apparel industry accounts for 10% of global carbon emissions and remains the second largest industrial polluter after oil? Or that the polyester fibres in our clothes take more than 200 years to decompose?
A typical factory worker in Bangladesh earns USD32 a month and works 14-16 hours a day, while a factory worker in China earns 10 times (USD327) on average. This is one of the reasons why more production is being pushed to Bangladesh.