What do surrender, fitness and new beginnings have in common? Introducing Karen Lee, a personal fitness trainer who went from obese to fitness model contender and dissatisfied corporate executive to freelance entrepreneur.

In today’s hectic and busy lifestyle, whether working or homemaker, finding time to exercise is almost impossible. When you find yourself too busy to exercise or are simply too tired, the alternate option is a body massage which helps to circulate the blood in your body. There is no limit to the number of massages you can have. If you rarely get a massage, starting at even once every week or two will do wonders for your body, mood and health.

Our bodies are made up of 60% water so it is no surprise that drinking more water is the secret to clear skin, good digestion, healthy organs and joints, efficient detoxing, brain function and even weight loss. We all know we should drink around 2 litres of fluids every day – or more if you are exercising, pregnant or breastfeeding, or simply out in Singapore’s hot, humid weather.

From social clubs, country clubs to expat clubs – Singapore is not short of exclusive clubs that cater to specific communities. It could be a Dutch expatriate club (think Hollandse Club), an American social club (The American Club) or even a local club with over 120 years of history (The Tanglin Club).

I often get asked how organisations can build a more innovative culture. It is a valid but difficult question to answer as culture is something that is multi-faceted, involves history and legacy, and includes a set of deeply-held values.

When you first start pitching your business idea to the world, there is no worse feeling than someone telling you they don’t think it will work. Since that is your deepest fear, when someone articulates it, as someone invariably will, it will rip to your very core.