Eala has also become more deliberate about what she absorbs from social media. She said she sees a “good chunk” of what is written about her online, but has learnt that her relationship with “online noise” is another boundary she needs to manage.
“I definitely appreciate criticism. At times, I think it is very helpful. But I can’t value too much an opinion where they don’t know the whole story, or if it’s unsolicited.”
When the attention becomes hectic, Eala said she composes herself by empathising with others – particularly those of excited supporters – which helps her understand their reactions better.
“I’ve learned the importance of compartmentalising; I’m also now familiar with what keeps me sane and what keeps me happy and healthy, so I focus on that,” she said.
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