SHANE​ WARREN

I’ve been noticing something lately, and I’m trying to name it without turning into the cranky guy yelling at clouds. It’s this… vibe. A kind of social theatre that plays out in comment sections, on talkback, at family dinners, in workplace kitchens. The place where someone says, “I’m just asking questions,” but it doesn’t feel like a question. It feels like a door gently closing.

As we roll into the end-of-year season - family dinners, office parties, group catch-ups, and those “let’s do this every year!” barbecues - there’s always that one person.

Emotional resilience is like a muscle. The more you work on it, the stronger it gets. When you develop emotional strength, you’re better equipped to handle stress, recover from disappointments, and maintain a positive outlook even when things get tough. This doesn’t mean you won’t feel upset or overwhelmed sometimes. It means you’ll have the tools to manage those feelings and keep moving forward.

A strange thing happens when a country starts arguing with itself: we forget who benefits. We trade side-eye with the person down the street who votes differently, while those who profit from chaos quietly toast another bumper quarter. We rage at each other online, and the engagement metrics purr. We are, as the saying goes, taking the bait.

What fascinates me and frankly disturbs me, is not whether guns are deadly. That is obvious. The real question is: why are guns clutched so tightly in the American psyche? Why, even after classrooms are turned into morgues, does the national conversation erupt in rage instead of reason? Why do so many cling to the “right to bear arms” as if it is the last thread of dignity they have left?

Suicide is preventable. Together, we can build a world where fewer families know this grief. A world where people don’t wait until it’s “too late” to ask for help. A world where, instead of silence, there is solidarity.

Confidence is like a muscle - the more you work on it, the stronger it gets. I know firsthand how tricky it can be to feel good about yourself, especially when life throws curveballs. But here’s the good news: confidence building techniques are within your reach, and they can transform how you see yourself and the world around you. Let’s dive into some practical, friendly, and effective ways to boost your confidence and self-esteem.

Life can throw curveballs at us when we least expect it. Whether it’s stress at work, personal challenges, or just feeling overwhelmed, sometimes we need a little extra support. That’s where Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) come in, especially in Singapore, where the fast-paced lifestyle can sometimes take a toll on our mental well-being. Today, I want to walk you through what EAP counselling services are all about, how they work, and why they might just be the helping hand

Those who have worked with me know I carry a deep fascination with politics. Not in the shallow theatre of who “wins the day,” but in the deeper way policy shapes how we live, how we feel, and even how we connect with one another. Politics, at its heart, is human psychology in action. And if we take a moment to look honestly at what’s happening in the world today, it’s hard not to feel a little unsettled.

In recent weeks, the world has been shaken by news of a tragic case: a teenager who died by suicide after reportedly using an AI chatbot as a substitute for companionship in his final days. According to court filings, the young person’s conversations with the chatbot shifted from homework help to discussions of anxiety, isolation, and ultimately, methods of self-harm. His parents have since taken legal action, alleging that the system not only failed to protect him, but in so