Did you know we spend a third of our lives snoozing—or at least attempting to snooze? When it comes to fostering quality sleep, what we lie on is important too.

Make your bed the ultimate sanctuary with the cosiest sheets, pillow and bolster cases, and duvet covers from local bedding store Sojao, made with 100 per cent organic cotton grown by smallholder farmer families in India. Get a feel of its bedding, as well as towels and loungewear, at its Home Goods Store, where you can also find the best of ethical homeware.

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Stress has a sneaky way to seep into our bodies, long after we’ve clocked out from work. However, it’s not just in your aching shoulders—your stress is also causing skin breakouts, puffy eyes and even more serious cases of rosacea, eczema and rashes. Heal your stress by being a little extra kind to your skin.

Harnessing the power of superfruits, K beauty‑inspired American skincare brand Glow Recipe helps you care for skin stressed by all that mental and emotional tension you’re feeling—which can present as dullness, dryness, acne, oiliness, a darkening in tone and more.

For those struggling with dull and dry skin, there’s the super‑hydrating Plum Plump Hyaluronic Serum and the oil‑free Watermelon Glow Pink Juice Moisturizer. To aid the recovery of compromised skin and help strengthen its barrier function, include the Avocado Ceramide Recovery Serum in your night routine.

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Stress might be invisible, but its effects sadly aren’t—especially if you’re experiencing hair fall. Here’s when a nice warm shower or bath is the ultimate stressbuster at the end of the day, pair it with a shampoo that reminds you of the fresh scent after a rainfall, a beach vacation in Bali or a stroll in a peaceful Japanese garden. 

Inspired by traditional wellness remedies, local skincare brand BHuman ventures into haircare with Bättre, a collection of three water-activated powder hair washes. Fortified with natural, vegan and cruelty‑free ingredients such as strengthening kalanchoe extract, calming aloe extract and moisturising coconut, the shampoos are designed to help restore fullness as well as a healthy look and feel.

Each formula also combats different issues affecting those living in hot and humid Southeast Asian countries, such as greasy and sensitive scalps. The super‑concentrated hair washes come in recyclable aluminium bottles to reduce single‑use waste and the brand’s carbon footprint.

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Most of us are guilty of still thinking about work even after we shut off our computers or leave the office. However, when we don't give our minds a break from (over)thinking, we risk burnout and a slew of stress-related consequences.

Tatler friend Rany Moran, a Sydney‑based counsellor accredited by the International Coach Federation, shares some tips on how we can address our various stresses by prioritising ourselves, our health and our spirits.

Moran starts by emphasizing on the importance of showing kindness to oneself, and to "praise and affirm your actions and achievements, no matter how small they are and let go of external opinions and judgements." 

When it comes to setting goals to improve our own wellbeing, we can't aim to be perfect as “perfection is the enemy to progress,” shares the accredited counsellor. Instead, Moran suggests to “set realistic goals and focus on your journey—whether it's career-, family- or fitness-oriented.”

Stress has a way of physically manifesting in the body, so Moran advocates finding time to “shake out pent-up tension through sports, a pleasant walk or some simple stretching, and getting your daily dose of dopamine by engaging in activities you find equal parts rewarding and satisfying.”

Lastly, the Australian-based life coach recommends everyone to incorporate an end-of-day ritual to full disconnect from work, physically and mentally. “When you let go of being in work mode all the time, you can start to focus on yourself, which can, in turn, help you improve your professional performance,” shares Moran. Win-win!

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TikTok recently launched its in‑app Singapore Wellness Hub, a one-stop repository for mental health and wellness resources. The Wellness Hub offers users a safe space to share their personal lived experiences, find communities of support, and access mental health resources to prioritise their wellbeing.

Among other things, users can learn techniques that promote mental wellness (such as grounding breathing exercises) in the Wellness Matters section as well as reach out directly to various non‑profit organisations under Support Helplines. 

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Sometimes, all we need is a gentle or automated reminder to put our phones aside (at least an hour before bedtime)—here are two apps to get you on track to dreamland.

“Just one more video” is a familiar refrain by now. After which we promptly fall into the rabbit hole of endlessly scrolling through social media. Get your phone-life balance back with the app Space, which allows you to set time goals, track your daily progress, earn badges and more.

Certain sounds can help us snooze and for that, there’s Pzizz. Perfect for those suffering from insomnia or disturbed sleep, it offers beautiful dreamscapes—a mix of music, voice‑overs and sound effects created based on psychoacoustic principles that’ll send you straight to la‑la land.

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