Not many people will aware, understand or even recognize the importance of caring 🤗 🫂 for own mental health; in fact some may not even realize they are experiencing mental health issues. Mental health issues can affect anyone, irrespective of age, race, or economic & social status or whether each live in rural or urban area. Due to cultural norms & stigma, mental health issues are often being ignored & not openly discussed, hence leading many to avoid seeking help that eventually cause it worse 😔

Ironically, seeking assistance & knowing that you are not alone is typically the initial important step in addressing own mental health & enhancing overall own well-being 💖💯 This is precisely why the PASAR BESTIES Bazaar, organized by The Butterfly 🦋 Project, a community platform, aims to foster conversations 🗣️👥👤, offer a safe platform for addressing mental health & raise awareness by collaborating 🤝🏻🙌🏻 with brands & partners

This bazaar is scheduled for 2️⃣ days ie. 18 & 19 May 2024, 11 am to 6 pm,📍The School by Jaya One 🏬

It will showcase 13 participating brands, offer 6️⃣ specially curated workshops that are complimentary 🆓 to participate & feature over 30 vendors selling pre-loved & handmade items 🛍️ 🛒 

The National Health & Morbidity Survey in 2019 reported that half a million Malaysians were found to be experiencing symptoms of depression; with the highest prevalence found in: Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis, Sabah & Melaka of Malaysia 🇲🇾 The National Health & Morbidity Survey (NHMS) survey in 2022 revealed that 1️⃣ in 4️⃣ adolescents suffered from depression, compared to 1️⃣ in 5️⃣ in 2019

Not only that, the World Health Organization (WHO) classified burnout 🤯😳 as a clinical syndrome brought on by chronic workplace stress in May 2019, signalling that this may be fully recognized as an occupational & work-related disease

Taking care of your mental health offers numerous benefits. It helps in building emotional resilience, fostering healthy relationships, enhancing focus & concentration, & achieving goals 🎯

It also brings more joy, fulfillment, & satisfaction to daily life, fostering a sense of purpose & meaning. Additionally, prioritizing mental health can reduce ⬇️ the risk of developing disorders like depression & anxiety

Ms Tammy Lim 🙋🏻‍♀️ (SiennyLovesDrawing & community members mostly addressed her as mamasan ☺️), the founder of The Butterfly 🦋 Project, Malaysia’s 🇲🇾 leading beauty & lifestyle KOL community, believes that her platform & members can play a pivotal role in raising awareness for mental health 💓

Hmm…SiennyLovesDrawing as 1️⃣ of the many active members of The Butterfly 🦋 Project, however this round she will be working abroad & can’t personally attend this bazaar, so sad 😌

“It’s okay 👌🏻 not to be okay. The 1️⃣st step is to step out of your comfort zone & embrace happiness. When you’re feeling down, who do you turn to❓⁉️ Your best friend. Don’t have one❓⁉️ Make one‼️ This is the theme of this bazaar; you do not have to be alone. This bazaar is not only about fun; it’s also an opportunity to destress & practice self-care with a variety of self-care brands on board for this 2️⃣-day event. It’s a place for people to connect 🤝🏻, make 🆕 friends, or spend time with their besties.”

Ms Tammy 🙋🏻‍♀️ further emphasized, “It’s a win-win situation for both the local community & businesses. Our event also promotes thrifting & reduces ⬇️ waste. The vendors offering pre-loved items are members of our community, empowering them to become entrepreneurs. Additionally, this event spreads happiness 😁 through fun, cheerful & vibrant local brands. I also believe in our community of KOLs to raise awareness & advocate for mental health 💓 by lending our voices & reaching out to our followers. I hope you can join us at this bazaar, be happy & find ways to improve your mental health – most importantly, know that you are not alone 🫂 in this battle.”

Ohh ya…The participating brands in this bazaar are The Golden Duck, Fourteen Studio, Roots Malaysia, AvantGarde Blooms, Organic Lab, Sheeness, Minc.Care, Royal Bath & Co, Breeze For You, Kerlip, Kedai Mom, Absolute Yana, imsycraft & Pressurini

What you can expect from this exciting bazaar❓⁉️

• The Golden Duck Supermart Fest‼️ You can join the snack launch and games to win BIG, bring home exciting prizes 🎁 🎁, wow 😲😁
• Mental Health Workshops ~ ✨ Letters to My Future Self, The Game of Mastering Emotions ~✨ by Minc. Care (A licensed counsellor, Ms Minnie) & Emotion Pod X Becky Kux, if SiennyLovesDrawing is around, definitely she will sign up to attend 👩🏻✅
• Self-care & Essential Oils 101 Workshops by Roots Malaysia, if SiennyLovesDrawing is around, definitely she will sign up to attend 👩🏻✅ as she is an essential oil lover…Aiyo…why clashes la?
• D.I.Y Friendship Bracelet Workhops by Kerlip KL
• How To Use Menstrual Cup Workshop by Breeze For You
• Honey Tasting Workshop by Thousand O’Bee
• Destress with 🔟 mins shoulder massage for 💲RM5️⃣ by Pressurini Spa
• Complimentary 🆓 relaxing L’erbolario Hand Massage
• Contests to win Jurlique Treatments Giveaway & Organic Lab’s Beauty Bags
• Interesting self-care booths to visit such as D.I.Y your own flower bouquet 💐 by AvantGarde Blooms & make your own inhaler by Roots Malaysia

So, what are you waiting for ❓⁉️

Quick quick mark your calendar 🗓️✅ for this upcoming 18 & 19 May , remember to bring your besties 🧑🏻‍🤝‍🧑🏻👭🏻👬🏻👫🏻 to this bazaar, participate in the 🆓 workshops & shop 🛍️ 🛒 till your heart ❤️ content, as we raise awareness on mental health this May

Truly a meaningful initiative, bravo to mamasan Tammy & The Butterfly 🦋 Project community 👏🏻🙌🏻👍🏻

For more information about this bazaar & its programme, participating brands & details, do check out & register your seat for the 🆓 workshops via The Butterfly Project’s IG @butterflyproject.my & its website via 🌐 http://www.butterflyproject.my

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