Once harnessed as a sexist trope in teenage chick flicks, journaling is now a panacea for modern life.

As we take stock of our lives in these times, we're embracing fresh attitudes, appreciating the things we used to take for granted, and equipping ourselves with new skills in order to thrive. Three woman share how they've been transformed – and what comes next.

Yvonne Tan, Dyson’s Digital Motor Engineering Manager, Singapore, talks about what it means to become a modern-day inventor.

For decades, Her World has been a champion for women – in mind, body and action.

A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN

What personality type are you? Read this to find out what makes you the way you are...

When temperatures creep up, your muscles, mind, and mood get a host of healthy perks, the newest science shows. Learn about the surprising benefits of heat, and get expert advice on how to lean into those advantages.

Poland, known to be the shipyard to some of the world’s top yacht brands and commercial vessel builders, is strengthening global confidence in its domestic brands and expertise.

She went green before businesses embraced eco-consciousness, and grew a two-person start-up into Singapore’s leading sustainable-packaging firm. Susan Chong’s story is one of single-minded vision armed with an ironclad resilience.

Stair workouts blow away just about everything for calorie burn and boosting cardio fitness. Step one: Use the science on these pages to get next-level results.

HE PASSES ON UNIVERSITY TO CREATE SYSTEMS THAT CONNECT PEOPLE TO NATURE.

With an armful of accolades, Dawn Tan blazes a trail in engineering for women to follow.

For the last 16 years, RT+Q has been creating one exquisite abode after another, never revisiting tired trends or feeling stuck in a creative rut.

How old you feel has surprisingly strong effects on your physical and mental health, groundbreaking studies show. Here’s how to tap into a mindset that will keep you energised, healthy, and strong.

Be honest—you’ve found pleasure in someone else’s pain at least once before. And you know what? It’s totally normal. We got six girls* to share with us their personal anecdotes so you don’t feel so bad.

Our cells release substances in times of pressure called stress granules that can greatly affect our health, groundbreaking new research reveals.

Each of them started out with little more than artistic flair, an affable personality and a trusty webcam or camera phone.

Green Entrepreneurs & Champions.

AS A TEENAGER, ASPIRING FILMMAKER SANDI TAN (LEFT) HAD A DREAM STOLEN FROM HER. TWO DECADES LATER, THIS LOSS WAS TURNED INTO A DOCUMENTARY – WHICH EARNED HER A SUNDANCE AWARD. BY CLARA HOW

Once an alternative treatment, acupuncture is moving into mainstream medicine, with research showing that it eases everything Once mainstrea from stress to allergies to pain. Learn the latest on this powerful healing technique – and how it can help you.

Despite prevailing fears, lost z’s will not do you in. But there is a strategy for catching up. Here, the new snooze rules.

Experts say wearing the wrong fit or type of clothes can affect your well-being. Throw out these culprits lurking in your wardrobe

WHAT THESE FIVE LOCAL FACES HAVE IN COMMON: THEY’RE REFLECTIVE OF CHANGES IN ONE OF THE MOST CHANGE-RESISTANT INDUSTRIES – MODELLING. IT’S A BUSINESS THAT, UNTIL RECENTLY, STUCK TO ITS OWN AND CHAMPIONED ONLY ONE KIND. NOW THE PLAYING FIELD IS MORE INCLUSIVE, AND THE “STANDARD ISSUE” MODEL IS NO LONGER THE STANDARD. WHAT IS: BEING UNIQUE AND HAVING A DARING ATTITUDE – QUALITIES THE FIVE INGENUES HERE HAVE. OH, ANOTHER THING: THEY’D RATHER BE SUPER ROLE MODELS THAN SUPERMODELS.

THIS MONTH, WE ASK

Feel hot and get all the attention with these tips backed by biology and evolutionary psychology.

As a parent, you have some big decisions to make, so how do you make sure you don’t sell yourself short? SASHA GONZALES finds out what you must consider when you decide to upgrade, have baby No. 2, quit your job to be a stay-at-home mum, and more.

They may have topped their cohort in the high stakes exam, but did it set them up for success in life? We find out.

Blizzard’s vision for the future of esports Blizzard’s Overwatch League is ending its inaugural season this month with the playoffs scheduled to kickoff next month. The grueling seven-month long competition started in January this year and sees 12 professional teams battling it out to win a share of its US$3.5 million prize pool. But while league viewership figures have been promising, the whole thing remains a massive gamble. Initially announced way back at Blizzcon 2016, the League is the most ambitious attempt at turning esports into a legitimate sports league to date. If it succeeds, Blizzard will set a new standard in esports that other games will look to follow, but if it fails, over three hundred million dollars will have been sunk into a venture that many said was doomed to fail right from the start.

HERE’S HOW TO BOOST YOUR GREY MATTER THROUGH EXERCISE.

My kid is scared of his first trip to the dentist.

Losing weight doesn’t have to be so hard.

There’s a type of carbohydrate that boosts your workout results, fat-burning power, mood and motivation. It’s fibre – and you probably haven’t been getting enough. Until now.

It is still the most common cancer among Singaporean women – and the deadliest. This World Cancer Day (Feb 4), protect yourself with the best and very latest advice.

EDUCATION Brian Caswell is the dean of Research and Program Development at Mindchamps. He has 15 grandchildren.

How do I help my child make New Year resolutions that stick?

Whittle down your middle by blasting away excess flab.

Why should I stop saying “good job!” to my kid?

You know to give your body a break after a tough workout – research shows your brain needs rest and recovery, too. Here’s the secret to productive mental downtime, and why it will make you happier and healthier.

If getting fit and healthy isn’t enough motivation, new research shows that working out has more very cool wellness benefits.

Beat daytime sleepiness with these tips.

Simei, named after the Four Beauties of ancient China, has an allure that is attracting locals and expats alike to call it home.

The secret to feeling happier and more confident is learning to let go of the thoughts that weigh you down. These study-backed strategies will bust you out of a rumination deadlock and clear your mind.

Shift your exercise routine to sundown and you’ll beat the heat plus boost your fat burn and stamina. We’ve got all the safe-sweat tips and cool-gear picks for your new power hour.

That post-workout buzz doesn’t just feel amazing; it also energises you to be more positive and driven throughout the day, and helps you score better-body results. Use these science-backed strategies to make yours stronger and last longer.

From taking bold strides into male-dominated industries, to grooming the future generation of creatives, this year’s inspiring nominees of The Weekly’s Great Women Of Our Time Awards 2016 are daring dreamers changing our world…

This August, the National University of Singapore suspended all orientation camp activities after news of sexualised games and forfeits made the headlines. CLEO speaks to four girls to find out what their own university orientation camp experiences were like and better understand how and why those incidents happened.

Scientists have finally discovered exactly where drive comes from. Here’s how to harness yours and take success to the next level.

That’s the word from scientists at the University of Chicago. After a stretch of crummy sleep – less than 4½ hours a night for four consecutive nights – study participants’ insulin sensitivity decreased by 23 percent, which increased their risk of diabetes. But when they subsequently banked two good nights of rest – almost 10 hours of Z’s each – their insulin sensitivity returned to normal. So allow yourself a luxurious weekend reboot after a sleep-starved week, says researcher Josiane Broussard. Just as long as you don’t make this game of catch-up a habit.

Once viewed as an impractical course of study for dreamers and artists, a liberal arts education can in fact offer aspiring leaders and entrepreneurs a broad range of skills necessary to succeed in an age of increasing social awareness and interaction.

Stabilising your blood sugar is the secret to staying healthy, energised and slim, the latest research shows. This is news that hits fit women, too. If you work out, you need to know how to managethe highs and lows. Here’s why.

Having to drag yourself out of bed even after a good seven hours means something’s off. Your hormones may be the culprit. Find out how to reset them.

Plus five other moves that bolster your good bacteria – and make you happier and healthier.

What makes these traditional ethnic foods stand out? Simple: their use of whole, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients that boast a high nutritional profile and strong disease- fighting properties.

The key to lasting weight loss is mastering your metabolism. Here’s how to keep your internal engine speeding along.

These 55 women aged 20-34 dare to follow their hearts and do what they love. Here, they put their best faces forward.

Keep the ah-choos at bay with these eight simple ways. by deborah lin