#behelpfulbehappy

[happyretirementchief]

When I was first introduced to @jacksimwto by @abundancelifecoach 3 years ago, I thought to myself, who would be crazy enough to pursue sanitation and advocate clean toilets for the world? But Jack did, and he has been doing it for 25 years and continues to do it till today. While many of us pursue fame, fortune or material things, Jack said "no, I have had enough" and turned his creativity and focus to creating awareness of the need for clean sanitation all over the world. He was invited by the China and India government to spread awareness of the need for clean toilets and sanitation, and became Time magazine's Hero of the Environment in 2008. During the event, I also had the chance to go up close and personal with Mr George Yeo, and found that he is a really humble and unassuming person. Many people in the government refused to meet Jack Sim when he was advocating for World Toilet Day, but Mr Yeo stepped up to do something, and the rest was history. UN declared 19th November to be world toilet day. 2 of my biggest takeaways from the movie: 1. You can create and leave a lasting impact, no matter how small or insignificant you think you are. 2. It is important to have a supportive spouse and family (I am pictured with Jack's wife, Julie) #behelpfulbehappy https://www.instagram.com/p/CjHD4EnPcPZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[happyretirementchief]

Typing this out as I do my number #1 on my comfy throne, I can't imagine that 4.2 billion people on the planet don't have access to this humble facility, that many of us, myself included, take very much for granted! That is why I am very happy to partner my good buddy, @abundancelifecoach, to sponsor a movie screening about Jack Sim, the founder of the world toilet organisation, who is a strong advocate for accessibility to clean sanitation and washrooms all over the world. Jack Sim has a very inspirational story, and I have already watched the film. I found it deeply moving and inspirational, and as someone who is a strong advocate of helping others and creating sustainable impact, this movie deeply resonated with me. The movie screening will take place next Thursday, 29th Sept, 7.30pm-9.30pm at NUS Shaw foundation auditorium. (Free shuttle bus from Kent ridge MRT). Jack Sim and Mr George Yeo will be present, and you can ask them lots of questions after the movie and listen to their stories in person. We have 300+ registered for the event, and I have managed to squeeze out 10 tickets for my friends on social media. If you want a COMPLIMENTARY ticket, simply drop me a PM, and I will send you the details. Do respond by Friday 9pm, or while the tickets are still available! #behelpfulbehappy https://www.instagram.com/p/Cizkev-v3e9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[happyretirementchief]

It's official, I am now a part of the @sg100foundation committee! In case you are wondering, "What is SG 100?", don't worry, you are not alone. 3 years ago in 2019, when I was first invited to an SG 100 event at Toa Payoh Safra by @abundancelifecoach , I had the same exact question running through my mind... As someone who has been involved in grassroots work since 2011, championing the cause of the less advantaged and connecting with youths, I am familiar with voluntary work. Sg 100 is a grass roots organization. It is a ground up initiative with the vision of laying a strong foundation for future leaders of Singapore through mentoring activities. Recently, we are privileged to have Minister @lawrencewongst grace our post budget dialogue. Present at the event were student leaders from top schools in Singapore, and I had the chance to connect with some of them too. Many people talk about success in life and measure it in terms of achievements. While those are important, what is more important to me is to leave behind a good legacy. If you resonate with this vision, I warmly invite you to join hands with me, to ensure that our children and grandchildren will inherit a thriving Singapore. Majulah Singapura! #sg100 #sg100foundation #behelpfulbehappy https://www.instagram.com/p/CdZoTYWvKHq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[happyretirementchief]

Join the bone marrow donor programme! #behelpfulbehappy #matchforlife #matchforkel @bmdpsg @matchforkel https://www.instagram.com/p/CczWfvfr36e/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[happyretirementchief]

Do you know which is the happiest nation in the world? . . . Answer: Finland. For 5 years running in a row. However, I have good news for you! You don't have to fly all the way to Finland, in order to find out how to be happy. I will be sharing on 5 simple steps to being HAPPY, based on my own life journey from a pharmacist to chief of the Happy Retirement Tribe, so that you can learn from my mistakes and find discover how to be HAPPY. Simply join me in my toastmasters session on Monday, 4th April, 7.30pm-9.30pm on zoom! Best of all, it is FREE! Just comment "HAPPY" below, and I will PM you the zoom link. #choosehappiness #behelpfulbehappy https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb2if0wP_Pe/?utm_medium=tumblr

[happyretirementchief]

I was a teacher for 1 day! Thanks to the CSR initiative by @prudentialsingapore ,running a financial literacy programme for primary school children, I was able to become a "teacher" for a day. Seriously, I wished that they had such fun and interesting lessons when I was back in school! I taught the children on simple money concepts like "earn", "spend", "save" and "donate". And I was taken aback by some of the students, who shared that they were selling their art pieces or creations online to earn money to donate to charity. It is good to start the children young, and start them right with good values of creativity, discipline and empathy. If I had such a programme, I would have got started on my own financial journey much, much younger. But I guess it is better late, than never. Those of you with children, I highly encourage you to share with them lessons on money through games and real life situations. I also conduct such financial literacy workshops during the school holidays, for some of my own clients and my home schooling community. Start them young, and start them right! #behelpfulbehappy https://www.instagram.com/p/CbZT_FlLHLR/?utm_medium=tumblr

[happyretirementchief]

Towards the end of last year, I took part in a neighbourhood clean up, as part of a series of regular clean up events that my resident's committee host. In the short 1.5 hours, my small team of 3 adults and 2 kids picked up almost 4kg of thrash! A lot of them are cigarette butts and tissue papers thrown out of windows...🥲 Please spare a thought for your neighbourhood clean up crew, who are mostly elderly uncles and aunties, and dispose of your rubbish in the right places, ok? #dontlitter #neighbourhoodcleanup #behelpfulbehappy https://www.instagram.com/p/CYiiLi1PkEo/?utm_medium=tumblr

[happyretirementchief]

Bedridden since young, but no problem! I was introduced to Vivian goh through @abundancelifecoach, and when I met her, the first thought was... How does Vivian type? In spite of all her difficulties in life (read her new book), she remains incredibly positive and upbeat. She has even managed to earn an income through digital means, when many of us complain that the pandemic took away our jobs and income... How awesome is that? I am honoured to be part of the project to launch her new book "Bedridden and unstoppable", which is on a limited print run. Please do a good deed and support her book, and I guarantee you that it will be a worthwhile read. #behelpfulbehappy The link to buy is in the comments! https://www.instagram.com/p/CXpoKeFPYgj/?utm_medium=tumblr