The Annual Project Podcast

episode 29 covers my personal faith and spiritual exploration update since embarking on this journey in 2021.some discussions include: how annual project 2021 on faith comes about finding Islam to be a peaceful and beautiful religion finding so much to learn from Christianity finding Buddhism resonating and gives me peace and keep sme grounded finding a misunderstood New Age connects me to my intu...

episode 28 covers lifestyles inspired by or co-related to minimalism. some discussions include: diet: vegetarianism and vegan share the some similar principles as minimalism environment sustainability: practicising sustainability practices (recycling, zero waste, conscious consumption) sustainably alternative lifestyles: vanlife, tiny home living, digital nomad, remote job fulfill the passion but...

episode 27 covers my love declaration to my favourite country - Italy! From the attractions, food, culture, language, people, travel experiences; Italy captures my heart. Connect with The Annual Project on Instagram @theannualproject OR the official website www.theannualproject.com

episode 26 covers on mentorship 101 on building a relationship with a mentor as a mentee, drawing from my own experience for the last 5 years with a mentor some discussion includes: how and why did i choose my mentor my monthly sessions on structured topics with a mentor mentorship goes both ways mentorship grows personal but stays professional tapping into other seniors' at work as informal m...

episode 25 covers a take on saying simple phrases to people around us in life - sorry, thank you, i love you. some discussions include: why is it so simple yet so difficult to say these phrases? it's harder to say these phrases to family than to both friends and partner? saying sorry takes so much more effort saying thank you is easy peasy saying i love you depends on your love language Connec...

episode 24 covers thoughts on covid19 and mental health! yes covid19 pandemic has been awhile ago now in 2020-2021, but it was such a period during a pivotal growth period for me.   some discussions include: recalling what i remember when covid19 hit since late 2019 how has covid19 impact me on a personal level what did i learn from the pandemic connect with The Annual Project on Instagram @theann...

episode 23 covers on adulting at the 30s, so fun yet so overwhelming! i recently turned 31 and there were some feels. whilst it has been challenging, adulting has been fulfilling, taking on adulting with gratefulness, grace, hope and faith. some discussions include: defining adulting and adulting as a 90s baby reflecting on my 20s turning 30+1 Connect with The Annual Project on Instagram @theannua...

episode 22 covers on minimalism and debunking some myths from learning and practicing minimalism since 2017.   some discussions include: is minimalism a numbers game with regards to number of items? what about extreme minimalism? minimalism is more than just aesthetic? what about luxury minimalism? balancing minimalism and ambitious career? what about gifts, decorations and sentimental items? mini...

episode 21 covers thoughts on breaking through at a new job. framework available on Instagram and website!   Some discussions include: why do we need to breakthrough (to form a sense of belonging and to have the sense of fulfilment at work what do we need to breakthrough (portfolio, value add, personal lifestyle, mindset and others) who to breakthrough (manager, team members, colleagues, C suite)...

episode 20 covers my #annualproject2020 on bullet journaling! bujo has been instrumental in my growth. the use of bujo has evolved tremendously since then, but i still find myself go back to my journal and it being an important part of my life for a foreseeable future.   some discussions include: my planner and bullet journal journey since teenager days and specifically 2017 onwards benefits of bu...

episode 19 covers all things travel relating to travel finance, travel minimalism and travel wellness some discussions include: travel finance (budgeting, insurance, sticking within budget, spending mentality, spending habits) travel minimalism (light travelling, comfy fashion, packing lessons) travel wellness (diet, fitness, mental, spiritual health) [free resource for download] travel itinerary,...

episode 18 covers the summary of my recent trip to Italy, covering Como, Milan and Bologna. the third time to the country and more to come. some discussions include: highlights: checked off Como off my list, experienced good city vibe in Milan, watched Hans Zimmer live with my own eyes lowlights: uncertainties causing anxiety and disruptions, unable to let go of nostalgia, missing out on Rome lear...

episode 17 covers the summary of my recent trip to London. the first to the country, the first since pandemic and i found back my wanderlust. some discussions include: highlights: friends reunion, royal family, magic mike, harry potter, universities visits lowlights: searching back my voice, rushed roadtrip learnings: dress properly for the weather, rediscover what i like to see during travel conn...

episode 16 covers thoughts and perspectives on dealing with death and grief. trigger warning on discussion on death, please give this episode a skip if you are not comfortable to hear about the topic. some discussions include: feeling scared to deal with grief not taking loved ones for granted and to spend quality time death can be a celebration of the life of the person i am not afraid of death,...

episode 15 covers discussion on female friendships, the sisterhood, the friendships between gals. it’s mostly beautiful and empowering; though sometimes can be dramatic and toxic. some discussions include: the evolution of gal friendships the good and not-so-good part of gal friendship friendship breakups friendship in sex and the city the future of gal friendship connect with The Annual Project o...

episode 14 covers my exploration with general art in 2022 and discusses its influence on me. some discussions include: journeying with art being creative with art feeling like i am doing too much with art and annual projects having fun with art learnings, takeaways, lessons with art Connect with The Annual Project on Instagram @theannualproject OR the official website www.theannualproject.com

episode 13 covers on some perspectives on love and relationship. some discussions include: 3 levels/types of relationships: companionship, partnership, soulmateship 4 requirements of relationship:compatibility, communication, compromise, commitment receiving love and expressing love with the 5 love languages some outlook on love Connect with The Annual Project on Instagram @theannualproject OR the...

episode 12 covers my journey with minimalism since 2017. minimalism was my #annualproject2017 and still my favourite project to date. i am still journeying with minimalism in life. Some discussions include: about minimalism: my journey and my definition how has minimalism transformed or helped me what are the challenges of minimalism what I learn about minimalism connect with The Annual Project on...

episode 11 covers my recent experience to a silent meditation trip - the 10-day Vipassana meditation. It was quite an experience to learn a meditation technique properly, observe the monk/nun lifestyle and learn of the concept/theory behind Vipassana meditation inspired by Buddha/Buddhism. some discussions include: my history with meditation practice my 10-day Vipassana meditation experience (digi...

episode 10 covers on my solo travelling experience in my twenties. in hindsight, as much as it brought me lots of joys venturing to amazing places on my own, it was also quite challenging to navigate issues on my own. a lot of time, the good ol’ instinct saved me and i count my blessing for things to work out alright. some discussions include: favourite solo travels in Australia, Italy and Sri Lan...

episode 9 covers my extended introduction about the annual project – the past, present and also future of annual project. this episode focuses around being curious. Some discussions include: being a curious child, teen, young adult the origin of the annual project and annual projects 2016-2023 some learnings on doing a project (start your own project!) the future of the annual project Connect with...

episode 8 covers my tradition on closing off a year and kicking off a new year. this episode focuses around reflection. some discussions include: thoughts on reflection reflecting 2022: with a lifeline, highlights neutrals lowlights, annual theme on Slowing Down, career theme on Balance, goals review kicking off 2023: goals setting, some learnings on how I set goals, expectation on a new year

Hello everyone, this is an introduction episode to the Annual Project podcast. I am Wen Xin, and I do a project every year since 2016. Podcasting is my #annualproject2023 where I am dedicated to produce podcast episodes for a year. The topics would include my past projects and also life related topics. Stay tuned for more :) 

Episode 7 of the BBB Podcast covers Wen Xin’s follow-up thoughts on CHANGE after tonnes of adulthood decision making. Change is the only constant they say, and it is through change that one grows up and be better than yesterday.  Also, BBB as a podcast is going through a change as well. Tune in to hear about the change.

Episode 6 of the BBB Podcast covers Wen Xin’s thoughts about decision making as she reflects and introspects some big decisions she made. There were a couple of lessons, techniques and habits she learned from the experience from deciding for her career, relationship and finance. Connect with us on Instagram @bujo.brekkie.buddies