Blog entries http://www.lionellim.com Sun, 05 Feb 2012 04:37:38 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.lionellim.com/blog/lianhe-wanbao-health-and-wellness-article-resistance-tube-exercises.html According to Chinese tradition, it’s the seventh day of the Chinese New Year (人日) and that means it’s everyone’s birthday today. And to sweeten the birthday celebrations, I’m being featured in the local press again this month for the second time!<br /><br />Appearing in the Mandarin daily papers, Lianhe Wanbao (联合晚报) is a first for me as the past few press mentions were all in English. And I must give myself due credit for translating all the texts and instructions into Mandarin :) The article tRead More... Administrator Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0100 fitness http://www.lionellim.com/blog/happy-dragon-chinese-new-year-2012.html Having bad farewell to Christmas, I bet all of us (who are Chinese or have Chinese friends) are now in the happy mood of welcoming the coming of Chinese New Year. Yes, as the Chinese proverb goes, “a whole year’s plan starts in spring” (一年之计在于春). <br /><br />The dawn of spring heralds the start of a fresh beginning, a whole new year of dreams and aspirations. Since the Spring Festival (春节) is widely regarded as one of the most important in the Chinese calendar, let’s talk about colours to wear dRead More... Administrator Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0100 image consultancy http://www.lionellim.com/blog/the-straits-times-mind-your-body-fit-and-fab-article-mr-confident.html There’s an ancient proverb which I came across recently. It reads “once is a fluke, twice is a trend, three times is a habit.”<br />Maybe I’m getting used to seeing myself in the national papers again. But in all honesty, I’m truly grateful for each and every opportunity. And to be doubly honest, my eyes were wide awake at 4am while lying in bed yesterday…while my ears were straining to hear the familiar sounds of the newspaper vendor delivering the newspaper to my house. <br /><br />Every articRead More... Administrator Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0100 motivation http://www.lionellim.com/blog/5-tips-to-making-successful-new-year-resolutions.html A big hello to everyone!<br /><br />I’m officially back to my work desk after enjoying the winter holidays with my family and taking time off for my personal retreat. And the first thing I thought I’ll do is to write a blog entry for you, my readers.<br /><br />What did I do over the last few days? Well, I took a retreat of sorts and used this time to reflect, rejuvenate and plan for the year ahead…all in the comfort of my humble home. <br /><br />And believe me, it has proved to be an exciting Read More... Administrator Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:17:30 +0100 motivation http://www.lionellim.com/blog/happy-new-year-2012.html As we awake today, we’ll be blessed with a most amazing gift – a fresh set of 365 days. These days are pure and flawless and most importantly, limitless. They offer all of us an opportunity to move forward, demonstrate courage, ignite brilliantly, connect compassionately and instill new habits that will get us to even greater heights. Not forgetting, these 365 days will also offer all of us the space to laugh, add value and accomplish our fresh dreams with renewed vigor.<br /><br />As we approacRead More... Administrator Sat, 31 Dec 2011 21:20:35 +0100 motivation http://www.lionellim.com/blog/fitness-calendar-2012-simply-fitness-with-lionel-lim.html 2011 is fast becoming a year of surprises and even I myself am pleasantly surprised by the way things have turned out beautifully.<br /><br />Working behind the scenes for the past two months with nary any hint of what’s going to surface anytime soon is the birth of my newest baby in December.<br /><br />Just released hot from the printer’s oven is my very own fitness calendar 2012. Termed “Simply Fitness with Lionel Lim”, I believe it is the first time in Singapore a fitness calendar has been lRead More... Administrator Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:00:00 +0100 fitness http://www.lionellim.com/blog/grooming-talk-for-a-star-biopolis.html Looking at the orderly line forming outside the Creation Theatrette at the Matrix Building of Biopolis, it’s simply mind boggling how fast this year is coming to an end. Maybe it’s been a year of surprises big or small for all of us. But I think maybe we’ve all been too busy to keep track of time as it slips away.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.lionellim.com/images/stories/corporate_grooming_talk_a_star_biopolis_img.JPG" border="0" alt="corporate_grooming_talk_a_star_biopolis_img" title="corporRead More... Administrator Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:00:00 +0100 grooming http://www.lionellim.com/blog/3-tips-for-a-stress-free-christmas.html With only five more days to go, you cannot help but admit Christmas can be one of the most stressful times of the entire year. <br /><br />It is stressful for three main reasons – you have to start thinking of who to buy presents for, you have to jostle with the crowd for last minute shopping and lastly, you have to decide who to spend the holiday season with. It can and is stressful!<br /><br />But do not worry. Let me share three tips for a stress-free Christmas so you will feel in control allRead More... Administrator Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:00:00 +0100 stress management http://www.lionellim.com/blog/grooming-talk-for-a-star-fusionopolis.html With three big screens behind me, it was like a scene from my solo pop concert at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. But alas it was not. Nonetheless, I have to admit this was certainly one of the grandest reception for my grooming talk. Billed as a full-house event by the organizers, I’m at A*STAR Fusionopolis. I’ve heard so much about Fusionopolis as it is the hotbed for our scientists and researchers. Privileged therefore am I in their company.<br /><br />Living in a highly urbanized society like Read More... Administrator Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:00:00 +0100 grooming http://www.lionellim.com/blog/life-skills-training-workshop-for-reach-community-services-society.html Having a business is not just about making money. It’s also about adding value to other people’s lives and contributing back to society at some point. The best scenario of course would be to combine all three elements.<br /><br />I’m really fortunate I’ve been able to accomplish all three today at the customized lifeskills training workshop held at REACH Community Services Society.<br /><br />Playing coach, trainer and mentor to 14 teenagers who come from diverse backgrounds with their ages rangRead More... Administrator Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:00:00 +0100 motivation http://www.lionellim.com/blog/new-year-resolutions-eliminating-self-sabotage.html Self-sabotage is a very common problem, and not just in fitness. It’s not because of a lack of knowledge or desire to achieve your goal, but a deeper psychological reason. Perhaps you, like all of us, are guilty of it sometimes.<br /><br />The worst part is that it hits you just as you’re beginning to achieve results. It usually starts with the excuses you make when you start to slack off. Let’s recall some of the most common ones…<br /><br />“I have to work late.”<br /><br />“I’m not up to it yRead More... Administrator Sat, 03 Dec 2011 08:44:21 +0100 motivation http://www.lionellim.com/blog/stress-management-talk-at-yhi-international-limited.html In the corporate world, one is subjected to different types of stress ranging from occupational job stress to deadline stress to career advancement stress. Yet perhaps one of the most common existing stresses not mentioned is the stress from having to move office or relocate.<br /><br />Yes, please tell me about this. I remember the time back in my corporate world days when I had to relocate from a central location to the far northern part of Singapore. For once, my then colleagues and I felt weRead More... Administrator Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:00:00 +0100 stress management http://www.lionellim.com/blog/setting-a-new-record.html If one continues to do the same things that other people do, then that can only be considered as ordinary as you are following the trend. So in order for a feat to be considered extraordinary, it has to be impactful, meaningful and most importantly, encompass the ‘wow’ effect.<br /><br />What started off as a dream into the realm of training back in May 2008 has now morphed itself into a business model that works. When I first started doing training and accepting speaking engagements to do talksRead More... Administrator Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:45:40 +0100 motivation http://www.lionellim.com/blog/ladies-grooming-talks-for-ks-energy.html I feel extra bubbly today. It’s not my birthday. Neither is it Christmas yet. But there’s just something special about my mood. Every footstep I take, every smile I flash is one that betrays that momentous feeling within.  <br />Maybe it’s because I’ll be having two back-to-back grooming talks in a moment’s time at KS Energy. Or maybe it’s because of the extra warm reception from Janice, the lady from HR whom I click so well with even though we are meeting for the first time. <br /><br />Did I tRead More... Administrator Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:00:00 +0100 grooming http://www.lionellim.com/blog/complimentary-haircut-at-upmarket-hair-salon-singapore.html In the ultra competitive hair industry, having a pair of deft hands and being able to snip, cut and design a new hairdo for customers is already the expected norm. Nowadays, the wow factor is heightened by the level of service provided.<br /><br />I was invited for a free haircut at one upmarket hair salon in Orchard Road today. <br /><br />Keeping an open mind and not wanting to pass any favourable judgement based on the brand name itself, I was sufficiently surprised at first sight how the haiRead More... Administrator Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:00:00 +0100 grooming http://www.lionellim.com/blog/ntu-hall-6-dinner-and-dance-cum-pageant-2011-winners-grooming-workshop.html <p style="text-align: justify">The annual dinner and dance is always seen as the highlight of any organization as everyone gets to let their hair down and enjoy themselves. In the same vein, the dinner and dance is also the event to look forward to for undergraduates as it marks an important milestone in their varsity life. <br /><br />An annual tradition for Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Hall 6, the dinner and dance offers all Sixians a time to bond, catch up and have a fun-filled nighRead More... Administrator Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:00:00 +0100 pageants http://www.lionellim.com/blog/the-art-of-conversation-workshop-for-civil-servants-at-civil-service-club.html Fresh from my recent radio interview with Radio 938 Live on dating and relationships comes this workshop which I conducted today at the Civil Service Club for civil servants. Back on familiar grounds (as this is my fourth training here), the topic is also one closely related to everyone. Think ‘The Art of Conversation’.<br /><br />Like it or not, we are involved in conversations with almost anybody daily. Running the gamut from our family members, to our peers, to strangers we meet, it’s a conveRead More... Administrator Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:00:00 +0100 conversation chemistry http://www.lionellim.com/blog/corporate-grooming-talk-for-getronics-singapore.html You know you have left an indelible impression in the minds of others when they come up to you to thank you, shake your hands and are genuinely interested in you as a person. This and much more I have achieved today at the grooming talk at Getronics Singapore.<br /><br />Located at the same building as Toyota Motor Asia Pacific, I was told to prep myself by my minder beforehand that the staff had come especially for my talk. <br /><br />In a world where branding isn’t just for mega organizationsRead More... Administrator Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:00:00 +0100 grooming http://www.lionellim.com/blog/radio-938-live-interview-on-love-and-relationships.html Stepping back into the familiar grounds of Mediacorp, this is my first radio interview and needless to say, I’m excited for three reasons. Firstly, I wonder how I would sound over air as it would be broadcasted live. Secondly, I wonder what questions the host would be asking. Thirdly, this radio interview is going to be interesting as it is part of the holy trinity following my earlier TV and print media appearances.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.lionellim.com/images/stories/mediacorp_938_liveRead More... Administrator Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:00:00 +0100 conversation chemistry http://www.lionellim.com/blog/amazing-fitness-resistance-tube-workout.html Many times in life, it’s not about thinking. Rather, it’s about doing. Because once you have done it, you are already a winner. For this reason alone, I applaud the Amazing ladies who rose up to the challenge, sweated it out and joined me for the Resistance Tube Fitness Workout today.<br /><br />If you have been following my blog, today’s fitness workout is a natural extension of the Amazing Lifestyles 2011. <br /><br /><img src="http://www.lionellim.com/images/stories/amazing_lifestyles_fitnessRead More... Administrator Sat, 08 Oct 2011 16:00:00 +0100 fitness