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Say NO to Plastic! Sustainable Swaps for the Home

This month at WELL, we're making it our mission to highlight people working to eliminate plastics in the ocean and protect our seas along with the animals that call them home. Now more than ever, we all must be mindful about the effects of our daily actions. The amount of

Top 5 Financial Empowerment and Stress Reduction Strategies for Women

I could begin by telling you how women are paid less than men, that women are more likely than men to live in poverty after age 65, or that women have a disproportionate responsibility to take care of their elderly parents or family members, which often removes them for extended

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How to follow your passion: Ask Mother Martha

WELL, we’ve been sharing a lot of inspiring personal stories about leaders and changemakers that have pivoted for purpose. In their careers and personal lives, many people are switching gears to follow a path that’s better aligned with their passion. But how does one follow their passion? We thought this

7 money management tips for entrepreneurs starting a business in Hong Kong

Because basic financial literacy is not taught in our schools, most of us do not have a great relationship with money. Many of us spend more than we earn. We incur unnecessary credit card or other debt. We shop foolishly online – it’s too easy! Many of us used to

Better Sleep in 2021: 3 simple tips to help you rest easy

Good sleep is crucial to our physical and emotional wellbeing. Without a good night’s rest, our mind and body doesn’t have the chance to repair for the next day. Moreover, a long period of inconsistent shut eye can increase the chances of chronic diseases and memory loss.The tough part? Sleep

5 Easy Yoga Tips for Busy Hong Kongers

In today’s world of 24-hour business, endless to-do lists and multitasking as the norm, we are all busy… All the time. We might be largely working from home at the moment, but that doesn’t mean we’ve got less to do; we’ve simply replaced all the things that we had to

How to Leverage Ancient Chinese Wisdom: “Roll with Punches” in the Year of the Ox

8 lessons we can draw from a poem by Wang Wei: 行到水窮處坐看雲起時 As the pandemic continues into 2021, it’s easy for fear and uncertainty to linger in our mental space. For many of us, the economic downturn has amplified the stress of daily life. It seems like so much

5 tips for going Vegan: How to Maintain and Enjoy a Vegan Diet in Hong Kong

WELL’s CEO Emily Kelleher (vegan for 6 years and counting) shares her personal advice to help you achieve your cruelty free January and beyond.As we rang in the New Year, many people around the world made the resolution to stop eating animal products in January to support Veganuary.I stopped eating

Sustainable Fashion in Hong Kong: Eco-friendly Brands Moving Women’s Fashion into the Future

In the world of women’s fashion, “sustainable” was once a term most companies wanted to sweep under the rug and forget about. Not because brands were not capable of coming up with forward thinking solutions related to sustainability, but because action plans and follow-through were not taken seriously. One mention

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Last minute WELLness Gift Ideas for Hong Kongers

Need to pick up a last-minute gift for a friend or loved one? We've got you covered with suggestions perfect for someone who could use some relaxation and self-care! Let’s face it: 2020 has been a rough year. The grind of working from home and limited social outings has taken

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Upcoming Sustainability Events in Hong Kong: You don’t want to miss these!

The hot topic turned eco-trend proves to be a longstanding discussion among our community. As we dive into the discussion of climate change and the future of our planet becomes a increasing concern among the next generation, the application of sustainability is no longer a fad or eco-trend but an

Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong 2020: The meaning behind it and tips for enjoying it like a local (中秋節-人月兩團圓)

What is Mid-Autumn Festival? Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the three biggest Chinese Festivals (Chinese New Year, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival) and is held on the 15th day of the eighth of the lunar month, this year falling on 1st October. Generally, the full moon on this day seems

CBD in Hong Kong: What’s all the hype about?

WELL, CBD has become quite a hot topic here in Hong Kong. Below you’ll find in-depth information about the benefits, common misconceptions, and availability of CBD products in HK. Cannabis hasn’t had the greatest rep! The most common association with cannabis is drug use and breaking that stigma has been

欲速则不达 A Piece of Ancient Chinese Wisdom We Can All Learn From

The Chinese language possesses an undeniable beauty of expression… With just a few characters a writer can capture a complex idea and evoke powerful feeling. This is particularly true the case of Chinese idioms, known in Chinese as the “chengyu.” Usually consisting of 4 or more characters these short phases

How to know if your skincare is clean: 7 Toxic Skincare Ingredients to Avoid

Making the switch to a ‘clean’ skincare routine can be a daunting task. Not only is there a lack of reliable information for consumers, cosmetic companies purposely mislead the public to believe their products are ‘cleaner’ than they actually are. This issue is exacerbated by the lack of regulation in

5 Inspirational Summer Reads for Men

Feeling a little bit apathetic? Spending too much time at home singing the Covid-19 blues? Kick-start your mood and charge up on some positive masculinity with these motivational books, suitable for men from all walks of life. Finding Ultra: Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World's Fittest Men, and

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Making space in your home for more exercise

WELL, 2020 is the year of the home workout. With the 3rd wave of Covid-19 hitting Hong Kong, gym and fitness studio restrictions are back in place. While this isn’t ideal for most, many say it's a habit they want to keep even after social distancing rules are relaxed. Setting

At-home workout with Ashleigh Elizabeth

While 2020 has been the year of many things, one positive to come from it is the rise of the ‘at home workout’. With Covid-19 showing us that health is always a priority, more and more people have been finding ways to exercise effectively within the comfort of their own