Crossroads of Fantasy and Reality

From books, gaming, and hobbies, there are many ways to find fantasy in our lives

Dealing with Obstacles, General Ethan McIntyre Dealing with Obstacles, General Ethan McIntyre

Gundam Unicorn and the Power of Possibility

Lost in isolation and loneliness, I discovered the world of Gundam. From the model kits, video games, and anime, I found that the characters’ struggles often mirrored my own mental health problems. But Gundam inspired hope. In the words of Banagher and Gundam quotes, I found motivation. And in Gundam Unicorn Anime, I finally discovered the true power of possibility.

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Dealing with Obstacles, Mindset and Purpose Laurie Trueblood Dealing with Obstacles, Mindset and Purpose Laurie Trueblood

Why Is It So Hard to Follow Our Dreams?

We have big ideas and dreams. We imagine how much better our lives will be. But for all our daydreaming, many of us never get started. What are the reasons we don’t follow our dreams? We need to understand what’s behind the excuses we tell ourselves. It takes courage to follow your dreams and we must face some difficult truths. But knowing how to overcome fear and pursue your dreams, you can finally live the life you imagine.

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X-Men and the Power of Being True to Yourself

Superheroes are, by their very nature, special. They exhibit incredible powers and hold themselves to incomparable moral standards. They exist to show us the best possible versions of ourselves. But the X-Men in particular serve to remind us that sometimes we all struggle with self-acceptance and feeling different. But that it is our own uniqueness that makes us special.

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How To Stay Motivated When It Feels Like You’re Not Making Any Progress

We strive towards big dreams and exciting ideas. But sometimes, it feels that we aren’t getting any closer to our goals. Each step is met with someone telling us our victory is in another castle. How do we find the motivation to keep going despite the frustration? Here are some of the best ways to keep you in the game and ready to level up.

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Mindset and Purpose, Dealing with Obstacles Laurie Trueblood Mindset and Purpose, Dealing with Obstacles Laurie Trueblood

Being Authentic is F---ing Hard

Being true to yourself is so much more than just a nice quote and magically believing in yourself. But why is it so hard to be authentic? We wear these masks for work and society, sometimes I don’t know who I am. How to live authentically? Be yourself, be the true person underneath. But I admit, I often am not living authentically. It’s a struggle and one that I fail at again and again but keep trying.

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Mindset and Purpose, Dealing with Obstacles Laurie Trueblood Mindset and Purpose, Dealing with Obstacles Laurie Trueblood

10 Ways to Get out of the Quicksand of Procrastination

How to stop procrastinating and get things done? We’ve all been there. A big project and the deadlines are looming, but we’re dragging our feet. We know we need to get to work but the struggle to get motivated and started feels like trying to walk through quicksand. Here are 10 ways to overcome procrastination to help you get unstuck and back on track.

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Dare To Be Different

“Dare to be different”. It’s a nice quote but what is the actual dare to be different meaning? It's hard to accept our true selves instead of being what is expected of us. We avoid it to stay “safe.” But playing Dungeons and Dragons taught me about being self-confident and accepting yourself. The true commonality is celebrating we’re all different and being happy when we dare to be ourselves.

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The Mask of Accommodation: Confessions of a People Pleaser

I am a people pleaser. Making others happy shouldn’t be a bad thing. After all, what’s the danger of being a people-pleaser? But it means losing yourself, almost entirely. Why am I a people pleaser? It’s a habit that I can’t shake. These are my confessions, the confessions of a people pleaser. And what recovery and authenticity mean to those, like myself, that are trying to find their way back.

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“It is never too late to be what you might have been.”

– George Eliot