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Exhausted and overwhelmed? Here’s how to combat burnout

Jan 14, 2025 | sinardaily.my | Kalpana Mahendran |Karin Chan |Dashveenjit Kaur |Ili Liyana Mokhtar

Burnout can come from many places — an unreasonable workload, poor time management skills, or underlying health conditions. KALPANA MAHENDRAN 15 Jan 2025 09:00am Burnout, a form of chronic stress and exhaustion, has been on the rise since the Covid-19 pandemic. It is currently being experienced by more than half of young people around the world.
Why self-compassion is the ultimate life hack

Jan 13, 2025 | sinardaily.my | Dashveenjit Kaur |Ili Liyana Mokhtar |Wala Abdul Muiz |Karin Chan

Learning how to be kind to yourself more empowers you to care for yourself better. KARIN CHAN 13 Jan 2025 02:00pm In 2023, a study of 4,000 American adults found that while over a third of Gen Z respondents rated their mental health positively, they also had lower personal confidence and self-esteem than all other generations. In fact, child psychiatrist Stuart Lustig described Gen Z as “the loneliest, least resilient demographic alive today”.
Could Meta’s decision to drop fact-checkers impact Malaysia’s social media landscape?

Jan 9, 2025 | sinardaily.my | Kalpana Mahendran |Karin Chan |Dashveenjit Kaur |Wan Ahmad Atarmizi

The removal of independent fact-checking raises concerns about the spread of misinformation, especially in politically sensitive contexts. SHAH ALAM - Meta's decision to eliminate independent fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram in favour of a ‘Community Notes’ model has sparked global concern. While the changes will initially apply only in the United States (US), the implications raise questions about their potential ripple effects in Malaysia.
AI will help workers, not replace them, tech executives say

Jan 8, 2025 | sinardaily.my | Kalpana Mahendran |Karin Chan |Dashveenjit Kaur

Shief executive of the Consumer Technology Association said that as AI reshapes industries, jobs and skillsets will also evolve and new opportunities will emerge.
What’s stressing out Gen Z, and how they are coping with it

Jan 7, 2025 | sinardaily.my | Kalpana Mahendran |Wala Abdul Muiz |Karin Chan

Zoomers report a lack of direction because they don’t believe they can make a difference. KALPANA MAHENDRAN 07 Jan 2025 02:00pm YOUNG people are facing a new crisis: their mental health may be the worst it’s ever been. Some members of a certain older generation (I am not naming names, but it starts with "b" and ends in "oomer") think this is simple over-sensitivity.
Social media wants you to doomscroll

Jan 6, 2025 | sinardaily.my | Karin Chan |Dashveenjit Kaur |Wan Ahmad Atarmizi |Kalpana Mahendran

Endless scrolling means you’ll always see something new. Without our phones, we feel isolated and detached — enough to cause real anxiety. KALPANA MAHENDRAN 07 Jan 2025 11:00am Here's a sad truth: sometimes, if a service seems free, that’s because you’re the product. The logic here is simple. The more time you spend on social media, the more ads you see. The better the ad’s performance, the more advertisers are willing to pay to their social media hosts.