Why Young Adults in Singapore Struggle With Self-Doubt (Even When They Look Successful) | OTR Listens
Why Young Adults in Singapore Struggle With Self-Doubt (Even When They Look Successful) by Antoinette Biehlmeier Published on 12 August, 2026. You look at your calendar — excited about the class gathering that’s coming up. You are curious about where everyone has ended up. You genuinely look forward to catching up with your classmates, some […]
Self-Doubt After Getting a New Job: Why It Happens and How to Overcome It (Singapore Guide)
Self-Doubt After Getting a New Job: Why It Happens and How to Overcome It (Singapore Guide) by Antoinette Biehlmeier Published on 12 August, 2026. You got your first job after working very hard for it. You studied, interned, applied to way more companies than you thought you had to, interviewed and finally got the offer. […]
Navigating Competition: Finding balance in a high-pressure environment
Navigating Competition: Finding balance in a high-pressure environment by Zhao Chenguang Published on 12 August, 2026. If the pressures of modern competition are structural, the next question is whether individuals can meaningfully step away from them. A limited exit The experience of involution is not only driven by the competition itself, but also intensified by […]
When Success Becomes Survival: The Hidden Fatigue Of Singapore
When Success Becomes Survival: The Hidden Fatigue Of Singapore A paradox of success by Zhao Chenguang Published on 12 August, 2026. Enter Singapore, a country widely acclaimed for its success as a small nation state. Venture to the central business district on a weekday evening, and you will find office towers brightly lit well after […]
Imposter Syndrome in Singapore: Why Good Grades Don’t Always Build Confidence
Imposter Syndrome in Singapore: Why Good Grades Don’t Always Build Confidence by Antoinette Biehlmeier Published on 16 July, 2026. When I was a student, results came back on paper with a mark in red ink in the upper right corner. For you, it’s a portal, a notification, a number on a screen. But what happens […]
What Matters More Than Your Credentials: The Relationship Factor
What Matters More Than Your Credentials: The Relationship Factor by Jamie Lisa (MSc in Neuroscience and Psychology of Mental Health, King’s College London) Published on 16 July, 2026. There is a quiet power in not trying to impress people. Most people think influence comes from being impressive, but it actually comes from making others feel […]
The Art of Reading Between the Lines
The Art of Reading Between the Lines by Jamie Lisa (MSc in Neuroscience and Psychology of Mental Health, King’s College London) Published on 16 July, 2026. Earlier, I explored emotional literacy as the foundational skill for understanding emotions in both yourself and others. It is the prerequisite to emotional and social intelligence—you must first know […]
How to “Sit in the Dark” With Someone
How to “Sit in the Dark” With Someone by Jamie Lisa (MSc in Neuroscience and Psychology of Mental Health, King’s College London) Published on 18 June, 2026. Earlier, I explored emotional literacy as the foundational skill for understanding emotions in both yourself and others. In this article, I’ll share a few principles about how to […]