Time-Strapped? Busy? No Time? Here's 5 Top Ways To Meet People #IRL

Time-Strapped? Busy? No Time? Here's 5 Top Ways To Meet People #IRL

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!

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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

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De-Stress and Upgrade Your Health in 2018

De-Stress and Upgrade Your Health in 2018

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.

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Productivity and personal enjoyment takes a nosedive when we

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Yoga On & Off the Mat: Living Consciously & Finding Your Practice with Felicia Sun, lululemon Brand & Community Manager, South East Asia

Yoga On & Off the Mat: Living Consciously & Finding Your Practice with Felicia Sun, lululemon Brand & Community Manager, South East Asia

Whether you are based in Hong Kong, Singapore, or other areas in Asia & beyond, you'll probably have someone around you who's a "yogi", "practicing yoga" or a "yoga class addict". In some cities, you may even find a couple of yoga studios down the same street, coupled with athleisure brands that cater to this group of growing consumers.

So...what exactly does a practice mean? How can you discover what suits you amidst the 'commercialisation' of yoga? How has

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Who's Joining or Looking To Participate in a Run Event? 5 Tips for Training for Your Next Race

Who's Joining or Looking To Participate in a Run Event? 5 Tips for Training for Your Next Race

You've just signed up for a race / run event / marathon (or perhaps it's on your to-do list for the year) - your longest race to date, or the longest one in a while - and now, reality’s beginning to sink in. Given your busy work schedule, social life, travels and bad weather or pollution days for some, how exactly are you going to prep for it? By putting one foot in front of the other, that’s how!

Here

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Celebrating Hari Raya Puasa 2017: Fashion & Beauty Brands by our Malay Muslim Friends in Asia

Celebrating Hari Raya Puasa 2017: Fashion & Beauty Brands by our Malay Muslim Friends in Asia

Selamat Hari Raya to all our Muslim friends in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia & beyond! Hari Raya Puasa or Hari Raya Aidilfitri marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan - a month of fasting from dawn-to-dusk.

Today, we speak to this gorgeous lady Sabrina Marican, a Singaporean Millennial on what Ramadhan and this Hari Raya festive season means to her.

Sabrina is the founder of 2 online businesses - Cosmetique World (@thecosmetiqueworld), an online beauty store selling Asian

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Strong Is Beautiful

Strong Is Beautiful

What is STRONG to you? We are so lucky to be surrounded by inspiring women in The Busy Woman Project community. This month, we share our conversations with a number of amazing ladies who are leading the pack in pushing barriers and breaking stereotypes.

“Wah girl, you’re so buff! You lift a lot of heavy weights ah? Be careful, don’t overdo it. Otherwise become like man”.

Let’s dissect the above mentioned statement.

“GIRL, you’re so BUFF”

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Powerful Women in Business: Health, Fitness & Wellness Entrepreneurs - Cara G McIlroy, Genie Juicery, Supermodel, TV Presenter, Blogger, Hong Kong

Powerful Women in Business: Health, Fitness & Wellness Entrepreneurs - Cara G McIlroy, Genie Juicery, Supermodel, TV Presenter, Blogger, Hong Kong

She's an entrepreneur, a supermodel, a TV presenter, a blogger, a Super Mom and a judge on Asia's Next Top Model. She has been walking runways for brands such as Dior, starred in numerous commercials, fashion editorials, and featured in covers for magazines such as Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and Marie Claire. She has even gone on to host shows on the National Geographic Channel!

"I’m busy with lotsa stuff! I have my company, Genie Juicery, two babies under

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Follow Your Passions, Take The Leap! But Be Practical

Follow Your Passions, Take The Leap! But Be Practical

This #fitspo Busy "working mom", Natasha Goh has donned an eclectic selection of career hats over the years - from magazine journalism, to cabin crew, banker, lawyer and a realtor for the past 5 years.

Although her circumstances and experiences may be unique to herself, through sharing her journey, Natasha looks to give others the courage to step out of their comfort zones, ignore traditional sensibilities and find their own career happiness.

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Thanks to my unusual trajectory, I'm often drawn

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Simple & Quick Healthy Meal Prep Tips for the Busy Woman + Homemade Hummus Recipe!

Simple & Quick Healthy Meal Prep Tips for the Busy Woman + Homemade Hummus Recipe!

With #TEAMBUSYWOMAN, we believe there are little ways to live better. Start small. It’s way too overwhelming to jump immediately into 'eating clean' entirely and to have a completely new diet or routine.

Let's start with something as simple a 10-min healthy lunch recipe - enjoy the taste of food you've prepared on your own, and perhaps do this with a couple of your SweatBuddies!

We speak with Food Blogger, Photographer & Stylist, Laura Williams (@mylittlehongkongkitchen) - pssst...check

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Slayin’ Fashion Styling Tips for the Busy Woman

Slayin’ Fashion Styling Tips for the Busy Woman

As Busy Women, there is so much in life we’re too busy slayin’: To live a life taking charge, conquering limits, and shattering glass ceilings for instance. We’re just constantly on-the-go and on-a-roll. And sometimes, we simply can’t afford the time to always appear battle-ready; whether in office wear, activewear or anything in-between!

That being said, fret not fellow busy ladies, for here are 5 slayer style tips to help you slay unhindered -

1. Layer and

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WONDERMOMS: In Conversation with Usha Joyrama-Jain, Lawyer, KL / Singapore

WONDERMOMS: In Conversation with Usha Joyrama-Jain, Lawyer, KL / Singapore

Have the courage to ask. To speak up and ask for extra time off or a modified work arrangement if that is what you need to be a better mum and employee. Ask yourself if the arrangement suits your needs. If it doesn't work out, there is always another solution. Happiness and sustainability for both your professional & personal lives cannot be bought.

Leading up to Mother's Day, we speak with a couple of amazing WONDERMOMS - entrepreneurs, fitness instructors,

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Boutique Fitness in Asia: Find Your Community & Healthy Lifestyle

Boutique Fitness in Asia: Find Your Community & Healthy Lifestyle

Centered on a community of people with similar passions, Boutique Fitness gyms are designed to provide personalized, fun and feel-good experiences.

“More than just a workout”

From Soul Cycle, Barry's Bootcamp, Barre 3 to 1Rebel, Psycle, Core Collective in London, and Absolute You, Studio Fitness, FIRE in Asia...the beauty of Boutique Fitness lies in the great vibes, communities and experiences that will leave you with a positive state of mind.

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Whether it is bootcamps, weightlifting, bonding over burpees or

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Recovering from Burnout - How Fitness Rebuilt Me: Robynn Yip, YouTube, Universal Music HK

Recovering from Burnout - How Fitness Rebuilt Me: Robynn Yip, YouTube, Universal Music HK

Lights on, camera rolling. No matter what, put on your brightest smile. May your eyes speak. May you exude confidence, as though you are more confident than you actually are. Speak with eloquence, even though your brain is actually farting nonsense. Pump up those endorphins in the psychological basement to pretend to be more excited than exhausted. Go home, be a sedentary hermit, go out, repeat.

Robynn, fake it till you make it.”

Those are the kinds of things that

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FREE SHOUTOUT for 'For Women Empowerment' Small Businesses / Individuals in the HEALTH, BOUTIQUE FITNESS & WELLNESS space in ASIA

FREE SHOUTOUT for 'For Women Empowerment' Small Businesses / Individuals in the HEALTH, BOUTIQUE FITNESS & WELLNESS space in ASIA

WHAT?!

Yes! We will be doing FREE shoutouts on our social media feeds for For Women Empowerment* Brands, Small Businesses, Entrepreneurs, Founders, Bloggers / Influencers in the HEALTH, BOUTIQUE FITNESS & WELLNESS space present in ASIA - both existing and aspiring.

"If all girls were taught how to love each other fiercely instead of how to compete with each other..." - Nikita Gill

It's never easy being a Busy Woman. It's never easy juggling multiple roles simultaneously. We want to support

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