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Nodspark founder Eugenia Ye-Yeo on reevaluating wellness strategies

"Self-care matters to me because I perform so much better when my cup is filled and my health isn’t failing," says the Her World Tribe member.

By Eugenia Ye-Yeo - 

Eugenia Ye-Yeo, founder of Nodspark and Her World Tribe member
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It’s been another year of disruptions and interruptions, and our inner worlds have been understandably strained. We asked members of our Her World Tribe for their reflections and takeaways on self-care from 2021, and to share their plans for the year ahead.

"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.

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"My approach to self-care last year was to start the day with a thankful mindset, and commit the day's weight to God by saying a short prayer and recognising that He is in control. This has helped me focus on things that matter, and start the day on a better note. I also made a list of things to start the mornings with, like taking my probiotics, drinking water, and eating a healthy breakfast.

"A main strategy I adopted in 2021 was to set an intention, no matter how casual the event or encounter is; to uplift others the same way others have uplifted me; and to be more conscientious in leading a balanced life with regards to diet and work. There have been times when my body broke down. Now, I acknowledge that nothing is more important than taking care of yourself."

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"This year, my target is to exercise three to four times a week, as this helps greatly in my overall health and mental wellness (my husband is watching me like a hawk, so I should be able to achieve this); to make better choices when it comes to food intake; and to build meaningful connections with the people I cross paths with.

"I’m modifying my approach to self-care in 2022 by trying not to get ahead of myself in wanting to achieve everything I set out to do. My plans are to take baby steps that are achievable and work from there, so exercising just twice a week for a start is better than not at all. And I'll apply this to the other wellness goals I'm gunning for this year: being more balanced with my diet and work. Plus, I'd love to get my kids to exercise together with me while I’m at it!"

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