Author: Catherine

Catherine Chea is a content marketer, writer, piano player, and a philosophy major. Creativity is her passion. She believes that creativity plays a significant role in improving our mental and social health because not only does it add more meaning and color to our lives, it also helps us develop empathy. To learn more about her, visit her website at www.catherinechea.com

I never understood the avocado and yoga craze until I moved to downtown Toronto

March 18, 2018

It’s unlike me to write a wellness blog. Normally, my blogs are about my musings on relationships, life, and my perpetual existential crisis. But I can now see how wellness, spirituality, and self-discovery are interrelated. Because the kinds of food I consume and the amount of exercise I’m getting affect the quality of my thoughts. In … More I never understood the avocado and yoga craze until I moved to downtown Toronto

10 Reminders to help you stop comparing yourself to others

March 4, 2018

Comparing our lives to others can make us feel miserable—yet we do it anyways. Not only does this make us feel inadequate, doing so can also stunt our personal growth. Below are some thoughts that can help you stop comparing yourself to others. While some of these points sound cliché, I try to put them … More 10 Reminders to help you stop comparing yourself to others

Freedom isn’t anguish, it’s art

January 15, 2018

I remember Jean-Paul Sartre described freedom as “anguish” from my existentialism class when I was at university. The freedom to make choices with nothing to restrict us is an incredible burden of responsibility—and is what relegates us to constant anguish. Similarly, Kierkegaard explains anxiety as the “dizzying effect of freedom” where we become paralyzed by … More Freedom isn’t anguish, it’s art

People skills are about putting our needs first

December 28, 2017

Interpersonal intelligence, otherwise known as people skills, is key to success in our careers, relationships, and life in general. It helps us set healthy boundaries, connect with others, and resolve conflict. Without them, life would be grim. In an earlier blog post, I wrote about how books, such as memoirs and fiction, can help us develop … More People skills are about putting our needs first

5 tips to make rejection sting a little less

August 21, 2017

Read my original article on Introvert, Dear. Rejection is one of those unpleasant experiences that most human beings and other social animals would rather not endure. Whether it’s being dumped, ignored, or turned down for an opportunity, rejection stings. In some severe cases, it can even paralyze you, making you never want to leave the … More 5 tips to make rejection sting a little less

What makes me unmistakable

July 19, 2017

Lately, I’ve taken many long scenic walks while listening to podcasts (and occasionally catching Pokémon). One of my favourite podcasts is The Unmistakable Creative Podcast. What makes this podcast so interesting is not necessarily hearing about people’s accomplishments but rather learning about their journey and thought processes that enabled them to find inspiration and overcome … More What makes me unmistakable

Your Myers-Briggs personality does not define you

March 19, 2017

I’ve written quite a bit about being an INFP personality type on Introvert, Dear, and on my personal blog. You may also be aware that I’ve recently published a book about it called The INFP Book: The Perks, Challenges, and Self-Discovery of an INFP. Lately, I’ve been receiving a number of emails and messages from … More Your Myers-Briggs personality does not define you