As a sustainability advocate, model and influencer, Tan wears many hats. Juggling multiple roles can be overwhelming, but she cultivates joy and curiosity in her personal and professional life. She brings the two worlds together by finding opportunities within work to be an advocate.
“When I transitioned to zero-waste living and minimalism, I utilised my platform as a model, influencer, host and producer to share about it. I saw it as an opportunity to normalise and transform the culture,” she explained.
For Tan, self-care primarily involves taking time for oneself. It means being comfortable in one’s own skin and finding ways to replenish oneself in various ways. “Not through consumption, but by getting to know oneself better, slowing down, meditating and finding joy in every moment,” she said.
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