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The Annual Project Podcast episodes
- ep 26: career | building a relationship with a mentor
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 mentors
23 min - ep 25: family, friends, love | sorry, thank you, i love you
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
Connect with The Annual Project on Instagram @theannualprojectOR the official website www.theannualproject.com28 min - ep 24: mental health | covid19, pandemic, adapting to change
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 @theannualproject OR the official website www.theannualproject.com
28 min - ep 23: life | adulting at my 30s, reflecting on my 20s
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 @theannualproject OR the official website www.theannualproject.com32 min - ep 22: minimalism | debunking some myths about minimalism
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?
- minimalism is for the privileged?
- minimalism is easier for men?
- minimalism has an end state?
Connect with The Annual Project on Instagram @theannualproject OR the official website www.theannualproject.com
34 min - ep 21: career | breaking through at a new job [free framework]
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)
- how to breakthrough (proactive, having a plan, support system, mindset management)
- when to breakthrough (90-180 day, it varies at each job for each person)
- a few mindset considerations about breaking through at a new job
Connect with The Annual Project on Instagram @theannualproject OR the official website www.theannualproject.com
38 min - ep 20: mental health | bullet journal, self development, productivity, mind declutter
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 bullet journaling (self development, productivity, mind declutter)
- some not-so-good parts about bujo
- how to make bujo practice sustainable and effective
Connect with The Annual Project on Instagram @theannualproject OR the official website www.theannualproject.com
32 min - ep 19: travel | all things travel relating to finance, minimalism, wellness [free resource for download]
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, budget, packing checklist; available on my website https://www.theannualproject.com/post/free-download-travel-itinerary-budget-packing-checklist
connect with The Annual Project on Instagram @theannualproject OR the official website
29 min - ep 18: travel | ITALY, Como, Milan, Hans Zimmer
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
- learnings: be a light traveler, practice good and simple diet, factor in rest days, book and plan early
connect with The Annual Project on Instagram @theannualproject OR the official website www.theannualproject.com
39 min - ep 17: travel | LONDON, friends reunion, Harry Potter
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
connect with The Annual Project on Instagram @theannualproject OR the official website www.theannualproject.com40 min
About The Annual Project Podcast
From the publisher's feed
Hi, this is The Annual Project podcast by Tan Wen Xin. This podcast would cover my learnings on my annual project literally one project a year! Since 2016, I have covered Italy, Minimalism, Sociology, Website, Diet and Bullet Journal, Faith and Art. Annual Project 2023 is this very podcast! Additionally, I'd also cover topics such as career, relationship, travel, finance, lifestyle and everything else in between. You can follow me on Instagram @theannualproject or visit my website at https://www.theannualproject.com.
Previously known as the Bujo Brekkie Buddies podcast.