Companion ServicesMental Wellbeing
Why Human Connection Matters
An exploration of why deep, authentic relationships and shared conversations are essential for our emotional health and wellbeing.
July 13, 20263 min read
My One Cent Thoughts
Insights & Reflections
Real conversations, lived experiences, and quiet reflections to answer questions when you're looking for clarity, comfort, or perspective late at night.
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Life PerspectiveClarity
When You Need a Different Perspective
How stepping back and speaking with an objective partner can help clear the fog and unlock new directions in life and career.
July 13, 20263 min read
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Visiting Loved Ones in Hospital
How a comforting presence and meaningful conversation can support recovery and bring reassurance to patients in hospital.
July 13, 20263 min read
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Supporting Elderly Parents
Practical guidance and emotional support for adult children navigating the complexities of caregiving and changing family roles.
July 13, 20264 min read
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Life After Retirement
How to process the transition from a busy career to a slower pace of life, and find new avenues of purpose and fulfillment.
July 13, 20264 min read
LonelinessPerspective
You Are Not Alone
A reminder that many of us are carrying similar unspoken burdens, and that seeking a listening ear is a sign of strength.
July 13, 20263 min read
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Loneliness in Singapore
Understanding the silent struggle of isolation in a hyper-connected city-state and how we can rebuild genuine human connections.
July 13, 20264 min read
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Meaningful Conversations
How open, sincere dialogue allows us to process complex emotions, build deep bonds, and discover clarity in our daily lives.
July 13, 20263 min read
Life TransitionCareer
Navigating Major Life Crossroads
Looking back, I've realised that every major chapter of my life began with uncertainty. Leaving the familiar was never easy. Whether it was changing careers, starting a business, or facing personal setbacks, I never had the full picture. More often than not, it felt like walking through a thick fog. The interesting thing about fog is this: it rarely lets you see the whole journey. It only lets you see the next few steps. For many years, I found that frustrating. I wanted certainty. I wanted guarantees. I wanted to know that every decision would work out. Life doesn't work that way.
July 10, 20264 min read
MindsetPerspective
The Simple Power of Being Heard
We live in a world where everyone seems to have an opinion. Open your phone, and someone is telling you how to be happier, richer, healthier, or more successful. Advice is everywhere. Listening, however, is becoming rare. Over the years, I've come to realise that many people don't come looking for answers straight away. They come because they're carrying something that's been weighing on their mind, and they simply need someone to hear them out.
July 6, 20263 min read
Life Transition
Happy Birthday 6 July
Happy Birthday! Today marks the beginning of a brand-new year in your life. I hope this short message encourages you to look forward with hope, courage, and gratitude. Thank you for spending a minute with me. You are never alone. — Tashi Khoo | My One Cent Worth
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The Listening Ear
Tashi Khoo
Founder of My One Cent Worth | Singapore
Rebuilt my life after two episodes of depression and decades of business and career shifts. I provide honest, judgment-free conversations, drawing strictly from lived experiences rather than textbook theories.