Adapting to the pace of life in Singapore

Last activity 06 September 2023 by Chris_Pilot

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CherylModerator23 August 2023 05:37:09

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Hello everyone,

When you move to Singapore, you may find that the pace of life is different from what you're used to. Shop opening times, working hours, sleep cycles and variations in sunlight can all have an effect on your life in Singapore as an expat and require time to adapt. This transition can be a source of surprises, adjustments and sometimes even frustration for those trying to find their balance in this new environment.

Here are a few questions to help you better understand how you manage your days in Singapore :

How have you managed to harmonise your own pace of life with the pace of life in Singapore?

Have you felt a change in your biological rhythm (diet, sleep, energy, etc.)? How can you minimise the effects on your well-being and adapt to changes in your circadian rhythm?

How have you adjusted your sleeping habits to optimise your energy and concentration in a different environment?

Shopping, meal and activity times can differ from one culture to another. How do you manage to reconcile your personal habits with those of life in Singapore? What are the benefits and challenges of these adjustments?

How do different working hours affect your productivity and quality of life? What have you done to maintain a work-life balance despite these changes?

Please feel free to share your experiences and advice on this topic.
Thank you for your contribution.

Cheryl
Expat.com Team

Chris_PilotMember06 September 2023 01:29:17

Some observations after almost 2 years living here (from Australia):

Love the convenience and excellent public transport. I have a car but dont use it much. Nothing is more than 30 minutes away by MRT / bus.
Late shop opening hours can be inconvenient. But they are typically late closing as well.
Queues for popular restaurants and some not accepting bookings is a problem. Tends to make you dine very early or late. But leave it too late and many will be closed.
The climate becomes comfortable with time. Avoid having the aircon on all the time at home. Ceiling fans are enough on most days. Although aircon in the bedroom can make for better sleeping.
It's easy to make friends here - join a club - dragon boating is brilliant - or a club for your existing sport.
LinkedIn is a good way to connect with locals. I have the quick-link to my linkedIn page on my phone as a QR code. Invite ppl you meet to scan the QR and you're instantly connected.
The biggest risk in living in Singapore is you may not want to go home!

Cheers

Chris

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