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Self-esteem, posture: How the pandemic has changed our relationships to our bodies
Lockdowns and working from home have significantly impacted the way we perceive our bodies and have been detrimental to our self-esteem.
Wed Apr 07 2021
![How reading aloud can boost self-confidence How reading aloud can boost self-confidence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/61612524336_READING.jpg)
How reading aloud can boost self-confidence
When reading aloud, we hear the words we are pronouncing, we pay greater attention to them, we slow down, we ask ourselves questions.
Sun Feb 07 2021
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Martial arts, therapy for the disabled
Martial arts can help children in many ways including coordination, movement, social skills and self-confidence.
Sun Aug 21 2016
![Women seen to lack the right stuff for science - Survey Women seen to lack the right stuff for science - Survey](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/81439085721_WORKINGWOMEN.jpg)
Women seen to lack the right stuff for science - Survey
Respondents in a survey covering five west European countries felt that women don't have what it takes to become top-tier scientists.
Thu Sep 17 2015
![Think the opposite Think the opposite](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-09/41409536908_120x90.jpg)
Think the opposite
We often approach the challenges ahead of us from a fixed mindset. Because it makes perfect sense to improve based on the techniques that have proven to work, right? But what if we think differently?
Mon Sep 01 2014
![Graduates fail to secure jobs due to poor command of English - Abd Wahid Omar Graduates fail to secure jobs due to poor command of English - Abd Wahid Omar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-05/61368863861_295x200.jpg)
Graduates fail to secure jobs due to poor command of English - Abd Wahid Omar
Poor command of the English language, inability to communicate and lack of self confidence are among factors why local graduates are unemployable.
Thu Feb 27 2014
!['Selfie' addiction brings negative impact 'Selfie' addiction brings negative impact](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-12/81388385347_295x200.jpg)
'Selfie' addiction brings negative impact
The Mental Health Department has warned youngsters who are obsessed with the popular "selfie" trend that they could lose self-confidence.
Tue Feb 11 2014
![Plastic surgery patients report better mood, better life Plastic surgery patients report better mood, better life](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-03/51363078245_295x200.jpg)
Plastic surgery patients report better mood, better life
In a new European study announced, researchers found that post-op, plastic surgery patients generally report a boost in self-confidence and enjoyment of life.
Tue Mar 12 2013