By Ifra Bilal, Co-founder of 28COE, Founder of Go Daughters, volunteer at Shafaah MediTour & MediTalk Connect, and Clinical intern Can We Really Stop Complaining? Complaining has become so ingrained in our daily conversations that most of us don’t even notice it. From traffic jams in Kuala Lumpur to long queues at the bank or …
By Ifra Bilal, Co-founder of 28COE, Founder of Go Daughters and Clinical intern A World Struggling With Focus In today’s digital era, staying focused is harder than ever. Between social media notifications, endless emails, and the pressure to multitask, productivity often suffers. That’s where the Pomodoro Technique comes in. Developed by Francesco Cirillo in the …
By Ifra Bilal, Co-founder of 28COE, Founder of Go Daughters and Clinical intern Why Small Steps Matter More Than Big Leaps When most people think about success—whether in health, career, or personal growth—they imagine overnight transformation. But the truth is, sustainable change is rarely about giant leaps. It’s about consistency. The 1% Rule highlights how …
Rethinking Mental Health Beyond Labels For decades, the term mental illness has carried heavy stigma, often misunderstood as a weakness or flaw. But recent medical discussions have started to reframe how we view these conditions. Some experts describe certain mental illnesses as a “brain allergy”—a reaction of the brain to internal or external triggers, much …
A Poem About Memory, Ink, and the Heart of Creation The ink remembered my hands,long after the words forgot their way home.Each line trembled — soft, unsure,but alive with something real.I wrote not to be read,but to stay — to exist a little longerbetween silence and sound,between what I felt and what I could never …
Why Mental Illness Matters Today Mental illness is not just a medical label—it is a lived reality for millions of people worldwide, including Malaysia. From depression to anxiety, bipolar disorder to schizophrenia, these conditions affect how individuals think, feel, and live their daily lives. Yet, despite how common mental illness is, many families still treat …
By Ifra Bilal – Co-founder of 28COE, Founder of Go Daughters, volunteer for Shafaah MediTour and MediTalk Connect, and currently a Clinical Intern. Why Being Seen Matters More Than Ever In a world where attention is currency, visibility isn’t optional — it’s essential. Whether you’re a small business owner in Malaysia or an emerging entrepreneur …
Beyond Hunger, Towards Happiness When we think of meals, we often focus on taste, convenience, and cost. But rarely do we stop to ask: is the food we are feeding our family nourishing their health—or quietly harming their happiness? The truth is, meals are more than calories. They are emotional fuel, cultural identity, and a …
By Ifra Bilal – Co-founder of 28COE, Founder of Go Daughters, Volunteer at Shafaah MediTour & MediTalk Connect, Clinical Intern Introduction: The Hidden Link Between Food and Mood In today’s fast-paced world, depression is no longer a rare condition. It quietly affects millions, including young adults, working professionals, and even students in Malaysia and across …
