You Are The Reason You're Unhappy
Have you ever considered the root of your unhappiness is closer than you think? What if I told you the root lies within you? Here are 4...
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Irene Chu
- Sep 21
- 3 min
7 Simple Strategies I've Learned to Command More Respect as an Introvert
I’m an introvert. I used to feel ashamed of it because we live in a society where extroversion is celebrated. So I felt like I didn’t...
Irene Chu
- Sep 16
- 4 min
How I Found and Started Doing Work I Love Using the Passionate Work Framework
What would the world look like if everyone was doing work that inspired them? That’s the question, Scott Dinsmore, tried to solve with...
Irene Chu
- Sep 16
- 5 min
Most People Fear Being Alone. Here’s Why You Shouldn’t if You Want to Live a Fulfilling Life.
Have you ever feared being alone? I know I have. It started when I was little. I was afraid of being alone at recess because it made me...
Irene Chu
- Sep 9
- 2 min
What Should You Do When Your Parents Don’t Support Your Goals?
Parents are supposed to support your goals, right? Well, it’s tough and heartbreaking when they don’t. You end up questioning your...
Irene Chu
- Aug 30
- 3 min
How I Deal With Mean and Hurtful Comments as an Online Writer
As an online writer, you’re bound to get mean and rude comments sometimes. Here’s how I deal with trolling (and I hope it helps you,...
Irene Chu
- Aug 25
- 5 min
I Told Myself I Would Never Teach Again. But I Went Back. Here’s Why It Happened and What I Learned.
In 2022, I wrote an article about why I quit teaching after 2.5 years. But… I ended up going back in March 2023. Even though I told the...
Irene Chu
- Aug 21
- 2 min
I Used to Feel Ashamed of Being an Introvert. Not Anymore. Here’s Why.
I used to feel ashamed of being an introvert. But in recent years, I’ve realized being an introvert has its advantages. Here are four....
Irene Chu
- Aug 13
- 7 min
How I Organize My Entire Life With Notion
Free templates included. I used to be old school. I’d print a monthly calendar to write all my expenses, spending, and events. Then I...
Irene Chu
- Aug 5
- 3 min
6 Differences Between When I First Went to the Gym 11 Years Ago vs Now
I’ve been going to the gym since I was 18. Now, I’m 29. So, that’s 11 years. And a lot has changed between then and now. Let’s dive in....
Irene Chu
- Aug 3
- 6 min
8 Things That Helped Me Stop Overthinking and Worrying About the Future
“I feel like I’m always overthinking and worrying about the future. I don’t see that changing much, but I hope it does!” Have you ever...
Irene Chu
- Jul 28
- 4 min
5 Mistakes I Made in My Writerpreneur Journey (Don’t Make the Same Ones I Did)
I hope reading and learning about my mistakes saves you time and energy. Without further ado, let’s dive in. 1 - Don’t assume your...
Irene Chu
- Jul 28
- 4 min
How I’ve Been Motivating Myself to Get Up Early to Work on My Dreams of Writing Full-Time
I work full-time. I leave my apartment at 7:40 AM in the morning and I get home at 6:00 PM (after the gym). When I get home, all I want...
Irene Chu
- Jul 28
- 2 min
Here’s What Happened When I Drank 1 Gallon (3.78 L) Of Water Every Day for 15 Days
I challenged myself to drink 1 gallon (3.78 L) of water every day for 15 days. Here’s what happened and what I learned. 1 - The obvious...
Irene Chu
- Jul 9
- 4 min
The Top 3 Stoic Quotes That Have Made the Biggest Impact on My Life
{This post was inspired by Tim Denning’s article.} I stumbled upon Stoicism in 2017. At the time, I was: Struggling in my final year of...
Irene Chu
- Jul 2
- 6 min
9 Dead-Simple Activities I Do To Feel Better When I’m Unhappy (And That You Can Do, Too)
I’ve been feeling pretty unhappy lately. And it’s during these times I start to (re)prioritize simple activities that make me feel joy...
Irene Chu
- Jun 11
- 4 min
The Unfortunate Truth About Asian Beauty Standards
Have you ever heard of the… A4 waist challenge, where women showed how their waists were narrow enough to fit behind a sheet of A4 paper?...
Irene Chu
- May 21
- 4 min
This Is What Happened When I Stopped Being Consistent on Medium.
You know how sometimes life just happens? Maybe, you: Start a new job Move to a different country Need to settle into a new city Move in...
Irene Chu
- May 18
- 4 min
3 Unusual Tips To Make Every Day A Good Day
“When you’re stuck in a rut, every step feels like you’re walking in quicksand.” I’ve been in a negative rut lately. Work has been busy....
Irene Chu
- May 8
- 7 min
7 Relationship Lessons I Learned The Hard Way
When I was in my teens and early-to-mid twenties, I never thought about: How to be in a relationship How to be a good partner How to even...
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