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In today’s fast-paced world, many people are feeling overwhelmed and stressed out. The constant demands of work, social media, and technology can make it challenging to slow down and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. That’s where the concept of slow living comes in.

Definition of slow living: A lifestyle which encourages a slower approach to aspects of everyday life, involving completing tasks at a leisurely pace. 

Let’s look into some of the benefits of slow living and what it really entails…

It’s time to get slow… 

The definition of slow living is when people decide to live a more meaningful and balanced life by completing tasks in a leisurely manner and making more time for self-care*. This lifestyle movement encourages people to focus on quality over quantity, savouring life’s moments and finding meaning in the things that matter most. Sounds relatively easy right? However, as we all tend to get swept along with the craziness of day-to-day life it can be more difficult than you think.

Improved Mental Health
One of the biggest benefits of slow living is improved mental health. When we take the time to slow down and focus on what’s important, we reduce stress and anxiety. We also have more time to connect with friends and family, and engage in hobbies, and interests such as… 

• Enjoying a coffee
• Crafting 
• Bike rides 
• Long baths 
• Paddle boarding  

These activities can help boost our mood, increase feelings of happiness and contentment, and improve our overall wellbeing. If you’re in a new area and don’t have your usual support system around, head to ASKWHO and find a group that you can connect to based on your interests.

More time
By slow living, you’re removing distractions and chaotic thoughts that tend to take up much of our time. So stop with the never-ending to-do lists and create a much more manageable routine. Incorporate one or two daily tasks but leave a lot of time for hobbies and other meaningful activities. 

Love reading, sports or wellness? ASKWHO have lots of groups dedicated to the outdoors, fitness, arts and more so you can easily meet new people who have the same interests as you.

Better Relationships
Slow living can also improve relationships. When we focus on what’s importantslow down, we have more time to connect with the people we care about. Spend quality time with family and friends, engage in conversation, and strengthen the bonds that make life worth living. ASKWHO was created as the social media platform that creates meaningful friendships that last, so if you’re looking to expand your circle all you have to do is head to the app.

How ASKWHO can help 

Slow living is a powerful tool for improving mental and physical health, increasing creativity, strengthening relationships, and finding fulfilment. We have a welcoming community on ASKWHO that also want to get the most out of life and their city by spending time doing what they love. Why not head to the app and be supported by an amazing group of people? Who knows, you may find a brand new friendship group to live slowly with!

Community & Events Manager job description
We are looking for a qualified community manager to join our team in San Francisco. If you are a self-driven and ambitious tech-savvy professional, we would love to meet you! We are expecting you to be experienced in online community management and event activations. Ultimately, you should be able to manage all community-related matters.

Community Manager duties and responsibilities
– Respond to customers in a timely manner
– Monitor, track and report on user feedback
– Plan, coordinate and attend events
– Stay up to date with digital technology trends

Community Manager requirements
– Proven work experience as a community manager or similar role
– Experience planning and leading community initiatives
– Ability to identify and track relevant community KPIs
– Excellent verbal communication skills
– Excellent writing skills
– Excellent interpersonal and presentations skills
– Hands-on experience with social media management
– Knowledge of online marketing 
– Attention to detail, critical thinker and problem-solver

Qualifications
– 2-5 years of community management
– Demonstrable track record of over-achieving
– Very strong written and verbal communication skills

Do you or someone you know have what it takes? Apply now or ‘refer a friend’.

Applicants should share a cover letter and CV to info@belong.me

From yacht parties to desert visits, ASKWHO meet-ups are always an event to remember. However, taking the leap and attending an event where you don’t really know anyone can be difficult. We get it, it’s daunting. So we’ve put together a few things to keep in mind that will hopefully build your confidence not only in ASKWHO meetups but in other social events too.

Introduce yourself

When we’re nervous we can sometimes just dive right into a conversation without introducing ourselves. Take the time to tell people who you are, what you do and some facts about yourself. This will prompt them to do the same and will skip out any awkward moments of not knowing how to start a conversation. It’s also a great way to learn names which you can then use in later conversations.

Body language 

We often say a lot more with our bodies than we realise. If you get nervous when meeting new people your body language can often give you away. Avoid crossing your arms, stand up tall, smile and try not to fidget. A great way to do that is often by holding something, such as a drink. These small gestures will make you appear open, confident and a lot more approachable. 

Ask questions

The key to success when meeting new people is to be a great listener. Asking questions and actively engaging with their answers shows that you care about what the person is talking about. You’ll also learn more about them, which is the first step to making meaningful friendships. 

Talk about what you’re passionate about

When you talk about something that’s meaningful to you people can tell. Whether you notice it or not, most of the time when people talk about their passions they are more engaged, knowledgeable and confident. So, begin a conversation about your interests and your conversational skills we improve. You may meet someone with like-minded interests or introduce somebody to something new.

Be open-minded

On the opposite end of the scale, when beginning conversions with new people sometimes it can venture into topics you are not familiar with. Staying open-minded and actively listening while asking questions is the ideal way to navigate this. By not shutting the conversation down you may even gain a new perspective or learn something new.

Just dive in 

The ASKWHO meetups may be an activity or event that you wouldn’t normally attend. But it’s great to get out of your comfort zone and try something new. If you have any questions, start chatting in the meet-up group as other people are also likely to be a little nervous too. 

Over to you

Ready to meet the amazing ASKWHO community in person? Make sure to join our meet-up group for all the information about our upcoming events. We can’t wait to see you there.

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Whether you suffer with a particular mental illness or not, taking care of your mental health is one of the most important forms of self-care. How you are feeling can have a huge impact on all areas of your life so it’s a great idea to check in regularly with your mental wellness. With the rise in technology, building these positive habits has never been easier. Mental health apps can be an excellent starting point to provide you with the tools to manage how you’re feeling. Let’s take a look at a few of our favorites…

Top Meditation App: Headspace 

App Store rating: 4.9/5

Headspace is a great app for everyday meditation. Whether you’re new or experienced in  meditation there is something for everyone. There are standalone meditations and whole courses to help you tackle larger challenges. A 10-minute session per day can help with reducing stress, building focus, releasing tension and improving sleep however you’re feeling. The sleepcasts are the perfect nighttime meditation to help you fall asleep quicker, more deeply and for longer.

Pros 

• 3-20 minute meditations – perfect for however much time you have 
• Makes daily meditation accessible 

Cons 

• Paid app to access the best meditations 

Top Anxiety Management App: MindShift CBT

App Store rating: 4.5/5

Could we include a quick stat in rise of anxiety here. Mindshift CBT gives you the tools to practice cognitive behavioural therapy to relieve anxiety. Helping you to tackle worry, stress and panic this is the go-to anxiety management app. With a daily check-in, the ability to track your progress and a community forum this is a great introduction to CBT to help you feel more relaxed.

Pros 

• Evidence-based
• Free

Cons 

• Some issues with flow of user experience

Top Self Care App: Moodfit

App Store rating: 4.7

This is a great app to help track your mood and add a little self care into your life. With personalized daily goals, a gratitude journal, a mood journal, breathing exercises and much more, this is the ultimate tool to check-in with how you’re feeling. 

Pros 

• Great for building positive habits 
• Free version available 

Cons 

• Some features required paid membership

Top Therapy App: Talkspace

App Store rating: 4.5/5

Talkspace matches you with licensed therapists and is often a more affordable and convenient option than seeing a psychologist in person. You can send messages to your therapists at any time and schedule in live video sessions. You can also explore additional features such as goal setting, insights, and mindfulness exercises. 

Pros 

• 24/7 access to support
• Support from mental health preofessionals

Cons 

• High cost

Top Wellness App: Shine

App Store rating: 4.7/5

With an aim to make taking care of your mental health easier, Shine makes building wellness habits achievable. Their daily meditations have a diverse range of topics proving to be the perfect guide to self-love. You can also get access to weekly self-care courses, an extensive  library of meditations and monthly virtual workshops. 

Pros 

• 24/7 access to support
• Support from mental health preofessionals

Cons 

• High cost

Get the support you need 

Remember, these apps provide the tools to create healthier habits. If you or anyone you know suffers from a serious mental health issue, addiction or is feeling suicidal please contact your health care provider. Ring a suicide helpline or 999 in an emergency. 

Have a recommendation?

Let us know which mental health apps you’ve been loving by sharing them with the ASKWHO community. Our wellness group is the perfect place to connect with people looking to boost their wellbeing with your awesome recommendations – you may discover a new mental health app yourself. 

We also have mental health and motivation interests so if you’re looking for tips, advice or support dive in and join discussions going on with like-minded people in your city.

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Imagine investing in Facebook in its early days…

Well, you may have an opportunity as we at ASKWHO are opening a round of investment exclusively for ASKWHO users.

This is the last investment round before we head out to institutional investors to scale internationally and we thought why not go to our wonderful community first and let them have a piece of the action.

You all understand our brand and mission, so it’s a perfect match.

To make it possible for you all to get involved our minimum investment size $1,000 USD (around 3,500 AED). There is no maximum investment size and we have put aside $250,000 USD for our community members.

We have already had recent commitments to the value of $55,000 USD from some of our amazing members. 

If you are interested and want to find out more, please click the ‘INVEST IN ASKWHO’ button below and we’ll arrange a follow up meeting for everyone where we will present the business, outline our projections, roadmap and answer any questions you may have around equity and timeframes.

This is a unique opportunity for you all to become a tech investor and support a promising start-up with huge upside potential – Now is the time for you to get onboard!

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We are partnering up with Zidoun Bossuyt to host an exclusive event for influencers. It will be an evening hosted by amazing artists, in the heart of Dubai near the Burj Al Arab on the 11th of May. We would love for you to be there, all you need to do is join the ASKWHO app, and post across your social media about the event.

Food and refreshments will be provided FREE of cost. We only have limited space for 150 people – Please fill out the below form with your details and submit it. This is first come first serve, so make sure you fill out your form as soon as possible. 

EVENT DETAILS:

– Date: 11th of May

– Dress code: Smart / Casual

– Time: 6pm – 9pm

– Location: click here!

– Parking is limited so getting to the venue by taxi is better.

This is a great opportunity to meet new people and get to know others like you!

There will be amazing artists who will discuss the designs and visions for their unique pieces of art, in a state of the art brand new facility.

Don’t miss out on this! 35% of the spots are already taken. 

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Last month we ran an amazing giveaway for the ASKWHO perfect post. The user who shared the best content won a breakfast with the ASKWHO founders; Mike, Matt, Simon and Sabrina. 

The winner is: Yaqoob Al Attar

Why? Because of these brilliant post…

What we were looking for

So what makes the “perfect post” on ASKWHO? Here are a few hints to get you started… 

• Meaningful, engaging content that will start conversations 
• Post into the relevant group
• Use the correct interest tags
• Include an engaging image/video 

Your posts matter 

At ASKWHO we’re all about creating a valuable community. This is through supporting people, exchanging advice, giving recommendations and sharing experiences. But, all of this relies on the posts from our amazing ASKWHO users. 

By posting in relevant groups we connect you with like-minded people that share your interests. Your engaging content is the first step in beginning genuine conversations that lead to meaningful connections. 

Not only that, your recommendations give like-minded people the opportunity to experience Dubai like never before. Whether that’s a new restaurant, event or even meeting up with new people ASKWHO is all about living your life in Dubai to the fullest. 

Over to you

Our next perfect post giveaway is in May. Get involved by posting 3 pieces of meaningful content over the month of May. You could win a brunch with the founders – we can’t wait to see your posts.

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April is Stress Awareness Month and this is the perfect opportunity to begin the conversation around stress. Let’s check in with how we’re feeling. We all get overwhelmed sometimes and this can be even more challenging when you’re away from family and friends. Here are some stress-relieving tips to help you while living in Dubai…

Take a break
When you’re feeling stressed it’s important to step away and take a moment for yourself. Do something that makes you happy. Not sure where to go? Make sure to check out the ASKWHO groups that match your interests, for recommendations from like-minded people.

Try something new 

Learning a new skill or trying something you haven’t done before helps to develop feelings of competency and growth. In turn, this alleviates stress. The ASKWHO community has regular meet ups for you to get out there, try something new and connect with new people. So far we’ve been on a yacht trip, had a villa party and so much more. Be sure to keep up-to-date with what we’re up to by joining our meet up group.

Get creative 

Whether it’s through cooking, art, crafts or renovation a great way to relieve stress is to start a new creative project. Testing your creativity releases stress and stimulates different parts of the brain whilst giving you a sense of accomplishment for learning a new skill. Make sure to share your achievements with like-minded people in the ASKWHO group. Fellow foodies, art lovers and pre-loved fans are waiting on ASKWHO. 

Stay active 

Exercise is a great way to reduce stress. This is because physical activity triggers a release of serotonin which makes us feel good. So why not mix up your usual exercise routine with recommendations from the ASKWHO fitness group? Make sure to share your own fitness experience to inspire others to get fit and relieve stress.

Find support
Feeling overwhelmed? Don’t suffer in silence. Reach out and talk about how you’re feeling. Remember; a problem shared is a problem halved. Connect with friends and you’ll feel better instantly. There’s a supportive community waiting for you in ASKWHO.

Time to share…

We’re here to raise awareness around stress, it’s time to start the conversation. Head on over to ASKWHO and share your stress-relieving tips with our amazing community.

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