Global Goodwill Ambassadors (GGA) recognize good people across the world performing humanitarian work while promoting initiatives to serve the people who need them most. GGA community believe in taking action with urgency in order to raise public awareness about some of the most pressing issues facing today’s society. Richard DiPilla, who is the founder of GGA community, started this community with a belief that the value of human kindness is immeasurable and he feels proud that GGA community has become a beacon of light for so many good-hearted people from around the world. With this initiative, his goal is to promote great opportunities for those in need.

Keeping with the high spirits of GGA theme, GGA team of Singapore visited Tuas South Dorm to motivate migrant workers in Singapore. As an online media partner, Womenlines takes pleasure to share about the experience in the words of GGA and chairperson GGA Singapore and Life Coach MS Shuchi-

Making the world a kinder, brighter place ~

Global Goodwill Ambassadors, Singapore team believes
that we need to put down our phone and have a face-to-face conversation with people we care about so we visit many places including the Migrant Workers’ Dormitories.

If you are doing the same then know that you are making the world a better place by doing so.

You are making a difference, even in the smallest ways.

We say “I believe in you”
Encourage them when they share that they are working toward a goal. We let them know that we see them succeed.

We reach out to people who seem to be struggling.

We ask, “What can I do now to help and support you?”

We let them know we care and we are there for them.

After our talks with them, they start to expect good things to happen. They feel more optimistic and hopeful.

Together we can each make the world a kinder, brighter place with our everyday actions.

We uplift spirits of others in many ways, how do you uplift spirits of others?

Global Goodwill Ambassadors, Singapore team!!!

MS. SUCHI 
Chair~ Asia Global Goodwill Ambassadors

Womenlines takes pleasure to share about Ms Ketki Vinayachandra as an ‘Influencer of Health’ at Womenlines panel. Ketki is sharing articles and videos related to excellence in health through Naturopathy at Womenlines on first and last Thursdays of every month. The first series ‘Flab to Fab’ is a must watch as Ketki is sharing incredible tips to reduce weight. Ketki is a trained Naturopath and she is quite passionate about creating awareness about Naturopathy across the world. Listen to Ketki in this episode 4 of ‘FLAB TO FAB’-

15 Tips to Reduce your carb intake
Incorporate these tips daily to help you to achieve your goal to weight loss

Ms Ketki Vinayachandra, BscM (Hons), ND, AND, Dip Nut, ( Aust), NHAA Member Naturopath, Herbalist, Nutritionist, Iridologist

“As a Naturopathic health practitioner, I strongly believe that we need to invest wisely in our health. The everyday choices we make in terms of our lifestyle and how we treat our body can either create healing or disease. While ageing is inevitable, diseases are not. Talk to me to customize a treatment plan for you today!

Please visit www.askketki.com!

Womenlines is delighted to be a Digital Media Partner for Women’s International Networking (WIN) Conference at Athens. Grab the golden opportunity to nurture the Leader within you at the WIN Conference at Athens from 2-4 (5) October 2019!

The Global WIN is a pioneering conference and one of the world’s leading learning and development experiences designed, curated and executed through a feminine lens. The world is still not an equal and inclusive place and we believe it could be. The UN is referring to gender equality and women and girls’ empowerment in their SDG5 and we are doing our part to reach that goal.

Global WIN has an ambitious vision to transform the world, companies, and individuals in an authentic, feminine and global way. We look at how to run companies that prosper, where people flourish and the planet thrives. Participants will network with purpose, passion, and compassion, while getting up to speed on a wide range of topics ranging from the future of work, AI, the circular economy to inclusion, resilience, organizational creativity, and feminine leadership. They will meet women in STEM, business and the arts while learning how to tap into their inner power and make things happen – at work, in the world, and in their lives.

Join to expand your mind, join to enrich your soul, and join to become part of a powerful network of influence as we are set to create no less than a new world.”

Register: https://bit.ly/2M642DP

Womenlines takes pleasure to share about Subah Jain, an Influencer for Food and Nutrition on Womenlines panel!

This dynamic young woman has already established herself as a sought-after wellness speaker and educator. Her YouTube channel, Satvic Movement. is quite popular and is delivering holistic, ageless and timeless knowledge of purifying the body and hence getting rid of all health problems without medicines. Subah wants to create awareness about how a plant-based diet can be helpful in getting rid of medicines and diseases!

Womenlines is sharing various tips and recipes by Subah Jain to lead a healthy life. This month sharing is about how to prepare healthy salads-

All three salads are super easy, quick, and entirely vegan! The ingredients are all-natural and easily available.

The salad dressings add a creamy, flavourful touch to the salads.

Follow Satvic Movement on Instagram-

Instagram: http://instagram.com/satvicmovement

(Content credit Satvic Movement Channel Youtube)

Womenlines is delighted to start a series ‘Go Green Campaign’ to create awareness among womenfolk to adopt conservation of the environment as a part of their lifestyle! As a start, you can watch this video, produced by the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR).

MEWR has designated 2019 as the Year Towards Zero Waste. They want to rally Singaporeans to treasure their resources and make it a habit to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. You can find out more about our Zero Waste Vision at www.towardszerowaste.sg

Facts-(credit https://www.towardszerowaste.sg/zero-waste-nation/)

1. In Singapore, waste disposed of has increased seven-fold over the past 40 years. About 7.7 million tonnes of waste was generated in 2017. This amount is enough to fill 15,000 Olympic-size swimming pools!
2. Every day, about 79% of our domestic waste generated will be incinerated at one of our four waste-to-energy (WTE) incineration plants. However, the more waste we incinerate, the higher our carbon footprint – this contributes to global warming and climate change.
3. Semakau Landfill is Singapore’s one and only landfill. It receives more than 2,000 tonnes of WTE incineration ash and non- incinerable waste daily. At our current rate of waste growth, Semakau Landfill will run out of space by 2035.

How will Singapore achieve  Zero Waste vision?

Singapore will adopt a circular economy approach to sustainable waste and resource management. Singapore will strive to close the waste loop, just like how they have closed the water loop by recycling water endlessly!

Womenlines wants to request the readers to have a look at the video to learn various ways to how they can contribute in Go Green Campaign!!

Let Excellence be your brand!

Charu Mehrotra

Founder Womenlines

It is a pleasure to share about Senior Physiotherapist Shubhangi Gaikwad from the United Arab Emirates as an  Influencer for health and fitness at Womenlines panel. A Dedicated PT offering 7 years of acute-chronic care experience; a history of “exemplary” ratings on performance reviews; solid credentials that include, BLS/Dry needling/Manual Therapy certifications /certified FMT and a master’s degree in physical therapy in Neurology. Background includes work with pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. This month Shubhangi is sharing tips for how to drive without pain-

In this article, I would like to take the attention of our women followers over the issue which is one of the most advancing factors in relation to pain. Yes, its “Driving”.

Nowadays women are independent and driving most of the time of their own. Many girls who have sales and marketing jobs they spend most of the time behind the wheels. And of course the homemaker, who have responsibilities of the whole house in their shoulder, they keep driving most of the time from picking up and dropping kids, going for shopping, taking a family member to hospital etc, etc, And eventually, we end up in pain in various joints and muscle.

To avoid these, Definitely exercises help us. But another way to avoid these pains is to follow the below preventive steps.

• SINGLE HAND DRIVING: When you drive with one hand there is constant elevation and depression in your shoulder, pulling one side of your paraspinal muscle and constant contraction in your hip muscle. Moreover when you take steep round turns that makes it worse with the extra load on neck and back muscles with constant vigorous firing in buttocks unilaterally. And the arm chilling in window sill getting weaker & weaker day by day. This imbalance between two sides ends up into postural abnormalities.
• Avoid SUPER STRAIGHT SITTING: Constant arching in spine cause fatigue of back muscles. Best way to achieve perfect seating posture is to take your spine into maximum arched position and then release 10% pressure from your back. Use inbuilt lumbar support in your driving seat, inflate it up to the level, so as your hip or waistline does not move forward and you end up in hyperextension of the lower back.  If you don’t have inbuilt lumbar support use adjustable cushion available in the market. Also, do not slouch it can give you hunch back.
• WATCH & REMIND YOUR SHOULDER: Hold your wheel in 10-2 o’clock position, maintaining the bend in your elbow. Keep your shoulders relax, unknowingly we shrug our shoulder which makes yours muscle fatigued. So watch out and keep calm around the shoulders.
• SHOES DOES MATTER: Yes! Don’t forget to readjust your seat whenever you are changing your footwear. There will be a definite change in hip and knee angle when you wear thick sole shoes and when you wear flats, which can lead to forwarding rotation in one side of pelvis giving undue pressure in the buttock area and compensatory rotation in spine & shoulder. For ladies who wear a high heel, there are chances of calf muscle strain, shin pain and unwanted knee issues. Try to keep a comfortable pair of shoes for driving.
• HAIR STYLE … Attention girls : I have noticed many girls with big bun and ponytail, keep their neck away from headrest even when they can relax while waiting for signal to open, this leads to stiff neck at the end of the day with neck spasm, and repetitive practise of this leads to straightening of  natural cervical curvature  and this the beginning of the scary term “Cervical Spondylosis”.  So girls be careful, my suggestion is to use a neck pillow, so your neck musculature can take a break, while you shine with your gorgeous look.

Tips for fun driving:

No, don’t exercise while you drive, follow the simple and fun points:

• Use hand brake while in signals. Relax your legs and take off your hand from wheels.
• Check out the cars on your sides, for this, you will move your neck from right to left and repeat, better than grabbing your cellphone and look down to check messages.
• Enjoy music it’s the best stress buster.
• Bhangra groves, yes move your shoulder up &down while enjoying music,  see you just worked on your trapezius.

If you have any query regarding any exercises, don’t hesitate to ask in the comment section. 

Shubhangi Gaikwad, Shubhangigaikwad06@gmail.com,

Instagram- sgfitnessguide

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Womenlines is delighted to welcome Jahnavi Katti, founder of training company ‘Keykonnecct’ and host of youtube show ‘Story2Satori’ as Social Branding and Success Mindset  Influencer at Womenlines. Jahnavi is having 20 years of experience in coaching and training and now she wants to share her knowledge across the globe. Every month Jahnavi will be sharing mindset empowering content with Womenlines. Listen to her journey in her own words in the video above-

Jahnavi Katti has two decades of experience and internationally certified expertise as

• Women Entrepreneur Coach – IIM Bangalore

• Social Branding Influencer #Story2Satori for High Powered Women Entrepreneurs

She conducts a series of Master Classes, Webinars Mentoring, Coaching, Skillset & Mindset Training Workshops globally and online. Results Jahnavi’s Clients achieve are:

• Transcend Competition to get Clients

• Develop a Social Branding message

• Convey their message clearly to Clients

• Communicate with Confidence

• Develop Soft Skillsets & Success Mindset

• Manage overwhelm, overcome limiting beliefs and self-doubt

• Live a Lifestyle of Abundance and Joy

• Achieve Success in Business

Jahnavi ‘s Credentials-

• Success Mindset Coach – International Coach Academy Australia

• Mindfulness Coach – Uni.of Massachusetts Boston

• Reiki Master Teacher – Usui Shiki Ryoho

• Lifestyle Consultant Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad

• Training Actor- Kessels & Smit Netherlands

• Award-Winning Script Writer & Short Film Maker- London School of Art & Avid School of Learning, Mumbai

• Silva Method Mind Control Graduate – Laredo, Texas

• Art Of Living – Advance • Landmark Self Expression Coach

• Women Lines & Thrive Global Contributor #Story2Satori BrandShow Host, Upcoming Author, Abundance Mindset Influencer, Lifestyle Entrepreneur, CEO KEYKONNECCT

“I -am inclined towards Holistic Lifestyle and inculcate Silva ie. Subconscious Tapping, Silva Method Mind Control, Reiki, Mindfulness, Coaching and Success Mindset Principles it’s a blend. All this has helped me to deal with life problems and live a purposeful and fulfilling life.”- Jahnavi Katti

Content Sponsor Edumilestones is an India, (Bangalore) based company. It is an India, (Bangalore) based company. They provide a premium career assessment platform and career counseling certification courses named Certified Career Analyst (CCA) and Certified Counselor for International Studies (CCIS) to over 1800+ professionals across 80 locations in India and abroad for over 10 years. They are official members of APCDA and IAAP international organizations. Their team consists of qualified and experienced top experts from psychology, education, design and IT, investing in extensive research and development. This month Ms Zalak Shah a senior psychologist with Edumilestones has shared some great insights on how womenfolk can justify work-life balance in their favour-

Should I quit my job or be a full-time mom? I love my work, I love my family, is there a better way to love both? I have noticed, many of my age women disappearing from the workplace – few after marriage and many after pregnancy.

Though women have been perceived as flexible multi-taskers, society will frown upon them when they work after marriage or pregnancy.

The term ‘work-life balance’ – is it misleading? Does it mean, 100% at work and 100% at home? Crazy! Women are pressured to strike a perfect balance but there is no secret recipe, do you know why? Because balance is a relative term and everyone sees balance differently.

Your work is a part of who you are. It is part of your life and not a separate entity, your family life needs to be in harmony with it. Question is how to integrate different elements of our lives instead of to make them go against each other.

Ways to make personal and work-life co-exist:

1.) Accept it

Life is not a smooth sail for exact balance. The reality is that life ebbs and flows. The ideal balance is a myth, instead, work on what makes you feel balanced or rather what helps you blend it better.

For example: If my son has an important school event, I make sure to arrange my schedule for the day around that, which may mean doing my office work at night while kids are in bed.

2.) Combine work and personal schedules

Putting personal and professional to-do list in one schedule helps you to see the bigger picture and plan accordingly. Be fully present at the choice you made, make sure you are in control of this list. To figure out your priorities ask yourself a few questions:

• What is completely non-negotiable?
• On which tasks will I need perfection
• Which tasks are okay with normal efforts?
• What are the most-important commitments at work and family today?

Figuring answers to these questions will help you prioritize, make adjustments and make you realize what you are not prepared to do.

For example: If I have to drop my daughter to school, but I have a meeting plus need to buy some urgent groceries, I plan my route accordingly or buy groceries from a place near to my meeting spot.

Related Article: Bouncing back after Maternity

3.) Realize your time-wasters

Did you know that distractions at the workplace can cost you more than 2.5 hours a day? If you want to be focused and productive, it’s essential to keep chatty colleagues, social media surfing, and other distractions at bay. Accept that, every choice you make will have its own consequences. Your awareness and acceptance will make it easier for you to decide.

For example: If I plan for one hour to complete a work assignment, I stop at that one hour and don’t spend extra time trying to make it perfect or negotiate with myself. The same applies to clean my house.
Talk about it

Try to be honest and transparent with your seniors and colleagues. Keep them informed, they can help.  Let’s say you can’t reach the office on time because you have to take your kid to doctor, they can help you out by keeping your work hours flexible for the day. Do not hesitate to ask for help, remember everyone at work are aiming for the same balance just like you, even your boss.

4.) Divide and Conquer

Decide what you must do yourself and what others can take care of. Seek help from colleagues, spouse, and family members. You and your spouse can divide home tasks in such a way that either of you doesn’t find it overwhelming to do it after a long day at the office. Please note: Your spouse helping you at home, is not a favour. It is their responsibility too.

5.) Make some time for yourself

Making out some time to do things you actually love is the secret to maintain efficiency and productivity. It is okay to think about yourself and pamper yourself. It can be going for movies, watching your favourite series or reading a book, travelling or just doing nothing at all. If you are happy and at peace, then taking care of work and family becomes easier.

Though in this century women are choosing to have everything – a happy family and successful career, still most women feel the pressure to do what is expected of them. This leads them to strive for being super wives, supermoms, and career women.

Instead of thinking of work-life balance – focus on maximizing what you love, both at family and work.  It will reduce the burnout rate, make you happier and help you become 60% more efficient and productive at work and home.

-Ms. Zalak Shah is a senior psychologist with Edumilestones. She is the Program Head for Certified Career Analyst course, to enable and empower women with the right attitude, knowledge, and skills to become a successful career counselor.

Womenlines takes pleasure to share about Ms Ketki Vinayachandra as an ‘Influencer of Health’ at Womenlines panel. Ketki is sharing articles and videos related to excellence in health through Naturopathy at Womenlines on first and last Thursdays of every month. The first series ‘Flab to Fab’ is a must watch as Ketki is going to share incredible tips to reduce weight. Ketki is a trained Naturopath and she is quite passionate about creating awareness about Naturopathy across the world. Listen to Ketki in this episode 3 of ‘FLAB TO FAB’-

Calorie input vs output
Its all about the Math!

How do you cut calories
Commit to a healthy body!

Ms Ketki Vinayachandra, BscM (Hons), ND, AND, Dip Nut, ( Aust), NHAA Member Naturopath, Herbalist, Nutritionist, Iridologist

“As a Naturopathic health practitioner, I strongly believe that we need to invest wisely in our health. The everyday choices we make in terms of our lifestyle and how we treat our body can either create healing or disease. While ageing is inevitable, diseases are not. Talk to me to customize a treatment plan for you today!

Please visit www.askketki.com!