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

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

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

5 Reasons why I stopped believing in soulmates

The soulmate quest can occupy a large amount of your time and energy. You may devote a lot of time worrying about finding your ideal match. In doing so, you forget to stop and smell the roses and just let life flow. … More 5 Reasons why I stopped believing in soulmates

12 truths about relationships from “The Course of Love”

Many love stories depicted in films and novels either have a happy or tragic ending. But what if, for many people, it’s neither but rather somewhere in between? In Alain de Botton’s “The Course of Love,” the author tells a story of a couple and the conflicts they experience over the course of their marriage. … More 12 truths about relationships from “The Course of Love”

Freedom isn’t anguish, it’s art

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

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

The relationship paradox

I feel like I’m having a weird eureka moment as if I solved a math equation. It’s difficult for me to admit how much emotional validation I seek, and this is likely the underlying reason for my desires to enter a relationship. I also realize, based on my experiences and talking to other people, that people … More The relationship paradox

5 tips to make rejection sting a little less

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

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

The end of this chapter: lessons learned and looking ahead

This blog post marks the end of a chapter in my life. For those of you who are following my blog specifically for my MBTI related articles, I’m sorry to disappoint you. As I might have hinted in my last blog post, I’m taking a break from this topic as I’ll be moving on to … More The end of this chapter: lessons learned and looking ahead