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They account for 15 per cent of their household's spending

First of all, stop chasing perfection

The extreme exhaustion tends to sneak up on us-we don't realize it until it's too late

The more you fail, the more techniques you'd know to rise up again, and return stronger

Asia has always been obsessed with chasing the "Great American Dream" or perhaps, even adopting the European way of life might be the fantasy of many! But what is the Asian way of life?

A route to greater success for entrepreneurs would be to dial their optimism down a notch

Work is inherently stressful, but if it keeps mounting every day there's a big price to pay

Employees in such spaces spend less time in face-to-face interactions, making teams less collaborative and productive

We asked six entrepreneurs in the Asia Pacific region to reflect on the lessons learnt, and share the advice they wish to tell their younger selves. Here's what they had to say

Success in life is measured less by opportunities and more by how people deal with setbacks and challenges

Japanese workers are the most vacation deprived lot in Asia

Being an entrepreneur is among the most stressful jobs in the world. Regular exercise can help entrepreneurs remain sanguine in difficult situations, tackle challenges and become better leaders

By taking small steps to create a cheerful and motivated work environment, there are likely to be fewer work-related conflicts, lesser absenteeism, and more productivity

The overstimulation with technology and always being reachable is affecting our overall well-being

While most people can keep up with their new promises through the first days of January, it is those weeks throughout the rest of the year that can catch up with even the best of intentions

After all, the four-legged friends help us evolve, connect with others, and stay grounded

In a visual social media platform like YouTube, content is all what matters and needs spellbinding appeal

Every loss you encounter allows negativity and stagnation to creep in but it also gives a chance to look and work at things from a fresh perspective

In a world which relies heavily on everything Internet, failing to leverage your online profile is an opportunity lost

We asked founders of start-ups in the Asia-Pacific region what they learned this year. Here's what they had to say.

The people who are most successful are those who accept the probability that they will fail sometimes but are willing to give it a go anyway. After all, there is no failure, only feedback