#teambusywoman shares: Becoming A New Mom

#teambusywoman shares: Becoming A New Mom

From 7am metabolic conditioning classes at TripleFit to 5km brisk walks, Victoria Lim aka @thepinksoldier, keeps it real on her new journey. Having recently undergone the rite of passage into motherhood, she shares on what becoming a mother has been for her...

When baby arrived, that moment was magical. I was in disbelief looking at my child on me, “Am I really a mom?! What does it take for me to be a mom?” Haha. I still felt like my

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Nutrition For New Mothers - Eating Happy

Nutrition For New Mothers - Eating Happy

Eating healthy and well is key for the everyday busy woman; but what about the new mommas managing on 3 hour sleep cycles, who need to ensure they are getting the right nutrition for both themselves and their baby?

Without a doubt, the priority for every new new mom is to make sure she feels happy and capable.

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Everything else - caring for her baby, making healthy food choices, managing a realistic sleep routine and having (somewhat steady) energy -

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As a modern Superwoman, do you need supplements?

As a modern Superwoman, do you need supplements?

We live in the era of the rise of the “SUPERWOMAN", where "superhumans" and doing it all are being praised and applauded.

The role of a woman has extended far beyond the kitchen. Women today, are now capable of having demanding, high flying careers while fulfilling the roles of a mother and a wife at the same time.

Let’s not forget that stay-home mothers may even be working twice as hard due to the increased pressure from society for

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#teambusywoman shares: Self-Doubts & Mommy Guilt, Top Tips By a Working Professional Mother

#teambusywoman shares: Self-Doubts & Mommy Guilt, Top Tips By a Working Professional Mother

We are all ‘working mothers’ – whether it is in the corporate or less conventional sense. We also need to learn to support one another and shake off negative self-beliefs and judgement – whether the latter is coming from ourselves or externally. Working motherhood is a constant juggling act – just as one fire is put out, another one starts burning up.

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Days of perceived control are juxtaposed by the following day of sheer chaos, which leads to negative self-doubt and reflection upon

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#livingmypurpose: In Conversation With The Busy Woman Project Advisor, Ong Chin Yin, Grab Singapore

#livingmypurpose: In Conversation With The Busy Woman Project Advisor, Ong Chin Yin, Grab Singapore

If you have ever found yourself being spoken down to, or being disrespected at work, whether woman or man, having to be in that situation is unpleasant and unnecessary. We #pressforprogress, but we can do zilch if we leave anyone out of the conversation. What we, as a collective, should strive towards is building empowering environments for everyone to thrive - regardless of gender, age, race and any other differences that we may have subconsciously (or consciously) singled out.

And

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Together On Top: Aimee Barnes & Ryan Pestaño, Tangram Wellness Singapore

Together On Top: Aimee Barnes & Ryan Pestaño, Tangram Wellness Singapore

We know our #TEAMBUSYWOMAN community members are strong advocates of supporting fellow women...and it is always amazing & inspiring when we hear of women doing great things, or being "superwomen" - handling multiple things AND actually thriving. With that being said, we can't leave out the other half of the world population in the women empowerment equation, can we?

Men are just as important in our quest towards gender equality. Perhaps, even more so. Their ability to recognize and

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Chasing Wellbeing: On Healthy Living & Work-Life Balance, by Inspiring Busy Women

Chasing Wellbeing: On Healthy Living & Work-Life Balance, by Inspiring Busy Women

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) definition of health is "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”

How often do we see people start making lifestyle changes only when they or someone close to them falls ill? Why wait for something to go wrong to only have to spend more time (and money) fixing it later?

Whether you’re on a mission to launch your own brand, planning for

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Together On Top: Roshni Mahtani (theAsianParent.com) & Darius Cheung (99.co)

Together On Top: Roshni Mahtani (theAsianParent.com) & Darius Cheung (99.co)

We know our #TEAMBUSYWOMAN community members are strong advocates of supporting fellow women...and it is always amazing & inspiring when we hear of women doing great things, or being "superwomen" - handling multiple things AND actually thriving. With that being said, we can't leave out the other half of the world population in the women empowerment equation, can we?

Men are just as important in our quest for gender equality. Perhaps, even more so. Their ability to recognize and

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