The Happiest and Least Anxious People Have Creative Hobbies
If you’re anything like me, you're a shy, highly sensitive introvert prone to overthinking. Naturally, this made high school, university,...
top of page
Search
Irene Chu
- Nov 10
- 6 min
Most People Won’t Use These 3 Techniques to Build Self-Love.
Maybe, you’re too kind to yourself. Society’s idea of self-love is about morning and evening routines. Bubble baths. Saying positive...
Irene Chu
- Nov 6
- 5 min
3 Things to Stop Doing to Embrace Your Femininity and Radiate Confidence
I was an anxious, insecure, and unconfident girl in high school. But I was determined to shed this version of myself in university and...
Irene Chu
- Nov 2
- 5 min
4 Philosophical Quotes to Help You Beat Day-to-Day Difficulties
Stoicism helps you become a better person and live a better life. Here’s how I applied its wisdom during my most challenging flight...
Irene Chu
- Oct 25
- 4 min
5 Things to Stop Buying if You Want to Be a Minimalist
I've moved 11 times in the last 11 years. As of tomorrow (at the time of writing this), I'm preparing for yet another move. It can be a...
Irene Chu
- Oct 23
- 5 min
Why You Need to Learn Every Day if You Want to Grow in These 3 Areas of Your Life
Your brain has 60,000 - 70,000 thoughts a day. But here’s the catch. 90% of those thoughts are the same as the day before. Isn’t that...
Irene Chu
- Oct 12
- 4 min
To Be Kind Without Expecting Anything in Return Is Rare. Be Rare.
I'm not kind. Here's how I realized this about myself and how I'd like to change. People-Pleasing People often don't help someone for the...
Irene Chu
- Oct 4
- 4 min
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...
Irene Chu
- Sep 20
- 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 27
- 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 27
- 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...
bottom of page