After yet another hard year full of ups and downs, some of us may be feeling a bit dull. Our emotional wellness may have also taken a hit, what with us still having to juggle the pandemic and a normal-enough life.
“Self-care matters to me because I perform so much better when my cup is filled and my health isn’t failing. Whether I’m being a leader at work or a mum to my kids, when I’ve taken care of my well-being, I have more to give,” says founder and brand owner of Nodspark, Eugenia Ye-Yeo.
“My 2021 turned out as I had imagined: full of unknowns, but also full of strong individuals pushing forward together. It was amazing to recognise the strength of those around you when push comes to shove.
Self-care matters to me because I perform so much better when my cup is filled and my health isn’t failing
Eugenia Ye-Yeo
“A low point of 2021 was a health scare in the early part of the year. I realised that even though I looked healthy, an annual full body review is important to know how your health is doing. I changed my diet and got discharged by my specialist a few months later. It’s always wise to take charge of your health. Meanwhile, some high points include riding through the storms at work with the team and smashing targets together.”
Read on for Eugenia’s personal lessons from the year past, and her strategies for 2022.