#life-challenges

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Video games
fromFast Company
1 day ago

How learning like a gamer helped this high-school dropout succeed

In 'Elden Ring', players learn that death leads to growth and exploration through respawning mechanics.
#personal-growth
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago
Mental health

The Psychology of Pivoting

Pivoting isn't failure-it's awareness; life's challenges can redirect you towards better opportunities.
Use facts over feelings; interoception and reframing enhance decision-making.
Growth includes loops and setbacks which often indicate deeper learning.
fromTiny Buddha
7 months ago
Writing

How I Turned My Pain and Anxiety into Personal Growth - Tiny Buddha

Rebuilding oneself through struggles is a journey filled with pain, burnout, and eventual healing.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago
Mental health

Three Secrets of Resilient People

Resilience can be cultivated by changing perspectives on life's events and accepting struggle as a normal part of life.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Writing

I Have A Bachelor's Degree And Still Work 4 Jobs To Make Ends Meet

The transition from carefree childhood mail experiences to adulthood's financial anxieties reflects broader themes of responsibility and relationship dynamics.
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago
Mental health

An Awakening to the Possibility of Joy in Life

Life offers opportunities for joy, and individual experiences of happiness can stem from self-discovery and meaningful interactions.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Psychology of Pivoting

Pivoting isn't failure-it's awareness; life's challenges can redirect you towards better opportunities.
Use facts over feelings; interoception and reframing enhance decision-making.
Growth includes loops and setbacks which often indicate deeper learning.
Writing
fromTiny Buddha
7 months ago

How I Turned My Pain and Anxiety into Personal Growth - Tiny Buddha

Rebuilding oneself through struggles is a journey filled with pain, burnout, and eventual healing.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago
Mental health

Three Secrets of Resilient People

Resilience can be cultivated by changing perspectives on life's events and accepting struggle as a normal part of life.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Writing

I Have A Bachelor's Degree And Still Work 4 Jobs To Make Ends Meet

The transition from carefree childhood mail experiences to adulthood's financial anxieties reflects broader themes of responsibility and relationship dynamics.
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago
Mental health

An Awakening to the Possibility of Joy in Life

Life offers opportunities for joy, and individual experiences of happiness can stem from self-discovery and meaningful interactions.
more#personal-growth
#existentialism
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
Writing

Be Like Sisyphus

Hopeful pessimism acknowledges life's meaninglessness while finding purpose and hopefulness even amid despair.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
Writing

Be Like Sisyphus

Hopeful pessimism acknowledges life's meaninglessness while finding purpose and hopefulness even amid despair.
more#existentialism
#mental-health
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Lessons from a challenging year: Losing a parent

Personal resilience can emerge from challenging experiences, highlighting the ability to find joy and gratitude even in difficult circumstances.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago
Writing

Bonnie Ryan says 2024 was 'one of the hardest years of my life' in emotional online post

Life's journey involves ups and downs; maintaining positivity despite challenges is crucial.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Lessons from a challenging year: Losing a parent

Personal resilience can emerge from challenging experiences, highlighting the ability to find joy and gratitude even in difficult circumstances.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago
Writing

Bonnie Ryan says 2024 was 'one of the hardest years of my life' in emotional online post

Life's journey involves ups and downs; maintaining positivity despite challenges is crucial.
more#mental-health
#resilience
fromMiami Herald
4 months ago
Miami

Mind over matter: Living with muscular dystrophy, Gabriel Vergara aims to serve

Gabriel Vergara's story illustrates resilience and optimism in the face of muscular dystrophy, emphasizing the importance of mindset in overcoming life's challenges.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Writing

Meet the Paralympic Iron Cowboy: A bull broke my jaw, a bus ran me over and I was hit by lightning'

Fernando Rufino exemplifies resilience, overcoming numerous life-threatening events to achieve success as a Paralympian.
Rufino embraces his injuries as stories and motivation to push forward in life.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Rachael Ray announces 'raw' podcast about 'life's challenges' after sparking health concerns

Rachael Ray is launching her first podcast, 'I'll Sleep When I'm Dead,' focusing on resilience and personal stories from a variety of guests.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Writing

I had a walloping left hook I didn't see coming': ex-Girls singer Christopher Owens on his journey back from rock bottom

Musicians in the US face precarious lives, often without health insurance and facing unpredictable hardships. Owens' journey illustrates this vulnerability.
fromMiami Herald
4 months ago
Miami

Mind over matter: Living with muscular dystrophy, Gabriel Vergara aims to serve

Gabriel Vergara's story illustrates resilience and optimism in the face of muscular dystrophy, emphasizing the importance of mindset in overcoming life's challenges.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Writing

Meet the Paralympic Iron Cowboy: A bull broke my jaw, a bus ran me over and I was hit by lightning'

Fernando Rufino exemplifies resilience, overcoming numerous life-threatening events to achieve success as a Paralympian.
Rufino embraces his injuries as stories and motivation to push forward in life.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Rachael Ray announces 'raw' podcast about 'life's challenges' after sparking health concerns

Rachael Ray is launching her first podcast, 'I'll Sleep When I'm Dead,' focusing on resilience and personal stories from a variety of guests.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Writing

I had a walloping left hook I didn't see coming': ex-Girls singer Christopher Owens on his journey back from rock bottom

Musicians in the US face precarious lives, often without health insurance and facing unpredictable hardships. Owens' journey illustrates this vulnerability.
more#resilience
#country-music
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Nate Smith survived the 2018 Camp fire. Now the country singer is topping charts in Nashville

Nate Smith, at 39, uniquely stands out as a nominee for new artist of the year, having faced significant personal challenges before achieving success.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Music

Kris Kristofferson: A Life in Pictures

Kris Kristofferson, revered for songwriting, faced numerous life challenges before achieving success, which shaped his profound lyrical style.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Nate Smith survived the 2018 Camp fire. Now the country singer is topping charts in Nashville

Nate Smith, at 39, uniquely stands out as a nominee for new artist of the year, having faced significant personal challenges before achieving success.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Music

Kris Kristofferson: A Life in Pictures

Kris Kristofferson, revered for songwriting, faced numerous life challenges before achieving success, which shaped his profound lyrical style.
more#country-music
fromThe New Yorker
6 months ago
Fashion & style

If the Magic from the Movie "Practical Magic" Had Actually Been Practical

Everyday life can feel magical through solving practical problems creatively.
Finding humor in ordinary tasks highlights the magic in daily life.
from24/7 Wall St.
6 months ago
Business

I'm 46 years old and my 401(k) finally hit $1 million - why did it take so long?

Achieving a $1 million 401(k) by 46 is still a significant accomplishment despite being 15 years later than initially planned.
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