#The Joys of Strategy

[beliscary]

i believe in a thing called love,, ,

#teredion #i have to be silly once a day or i'll die #i am NOT second in command of the holy dragoons i am not qualified to discuss battle strategy #i am Possibly qualified to structure dialogue around nose puns and Thats It ok!!!!!!!!!! #doodle tag #ffxvi shit #sir terence #dion lesage #scribbling all these very sweet terences has been my joy on the backburner ok please I Care Him

[incorrectsibunaquotes]

thinking about how every single time fabian told someone to make a move on the senet board, they fell through :(

#obviously with nina but also #just rewatching the scene where victor and vera think they have sibuna in a trance and victor is telling alfie to move to his left #onto a danger square #and alfie keeps whispering fabian’s name over and over until finally fabian just grinds out ‘do it’ #and he does #because he trusts fabian #and then he promptly falls through the floor #and then of course when he overrides joy’s strategy and makes patricia and amber stand on the same square #like something something pride goeth before the fall but also… #fabian just really sucks at senet 😭😭 #house of anubis #fabian rutter

[alexiaugustin]

if i see people defending shadow and bone’s shallow established gay couple fanservice they used to rope in more viewers from the obsessed with gay couples crowd by calling it "queer joy" one more time i’m actually going to start biting people. what exactly is queer joy to you people?? two men hooking up with each other and then getting their arcs and complexities erased so they can immediately jump into a relationship and play the happy gay background couple for the rest of the show???

"finally a story with queer joy representation!”. okay. please point me to the scenes in the books where the characters were dealing with- and their relationships were effected by (internalized) homophobia. i’ll wait. was the well developed and well written relationship between a black bisexual teenager and a gay disabled teenager in the books too complex for y’all?? was nina and jesper openly talking about their bisexuality anything but queer joy? was nina, a bisexual fat women, in an established relationship with a man who adored her not queer joy??

if y’all are so concerned about queer joy then maybe start worrying about how the implications of jesper forgetting who wylan was because he lost track of all his hook ups are insanely biphobic. or how they erased nina’s bisexuality completely. or how they almost completely erased the lesbian relationship of the two women who are canonically in an established relationship during the shadow and bone book they were adapting this season.

the truth isn’t that y’all actually care about "queer joy" because clearly you don’t have much to say about the biphobia and lesbophobia on that show, or that there wasn’t queer joy in the books because clearly the books weren’t lacking at all, it’s just that most of you only love queer joy when it’s two men fucking by episode four of a show and that is that at the end of the day

#y’all’s media comprehensionnis so shallow and you go on twitter thinking that you’re making smart flippy comebacks with your #queer joy!!! posts when in reality we can see right through you. like just say that you’re obsessed with gay couples and that the show #catering right to you with their strategy to get more viewers while erasing female queer identities n relationships from the show #and move on. but don’t pretend like your dumb takes somehow make this dumb show above critism because.. Jesus. Christ. #anti shadow and bone #wesper #shadow and bone #jesper fahey #wylan can Eck

[youjustwaitsunshine]

seb may forgive and forget but i dont, charles girlies who said what they said in 2020, what's good?

#don't expect an ounce of compassion from me! #yall called seb washed at best and praised the team through the roof and defended their strategy #remember spain 2020? because we were in the fucking trenches and they were shoveling dirt from above #well funny how times can change 😜 #(so sorry about this but i did have to let it out) #from a seb fan perspective a lot of charles fans in 2020 were some of the most despicable people #and seeing them now suffer the same fate only three years later fills my shriveled cold heart with joy

[petit-papillion]

Fearrari Mega Strategy

🎥 the_lollipopman

#so glad we can laugh with joy this time #instead everyone making fun of us #mega strategy #maybe by accident #but we'll take it #charles leclerc #carlos sainz #scuderia ferrari #canada gp 2023 #lollipopman #formula 1 #f1

[bread--quest]

great geography memorization strategy: have friends from as many places as possible so that you can remember many countries at once by simply thinking of all your wonderful friends and the interesting places that are from

#wow look something original!! #you can do this by the power of the internet #or i guess just have one friend who's lived in a bunch of places if you wanted to minmax #this is also an excellent strategy to cultivate a spirit of joy and curiosity #this memorization strategy can also sort of work for math. i have several friends named after numbers for example #how many friends? well........... #hm. you know. maybe that one needs some work

[mindsetshift]

MINDSET FLAWS...WHAT ARE THEY?

INTERESTING READ:

There are several common mindset flaws that can affect people, including:

Negative self-talk: Negative self-talk involves the tendency to focus on negative aspects of oneself and one's life, leading to feelings of anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem.

Fixed mindset: A fixed mindset is the belief that abilities and traits are fixed and cannot be developed or improved. This can lead to a lack of motivation and a fear of failure.

Confirmation bias: Confirmation bias is the tendency to seek out and interpret information in a way that confirms one's existing beliefs or opinions, while ignoring evidence that contradicts them.

Black and white thinking: Black and white thinking involves seeing situations in terms of absolute, either/or categories, without considering shades of gray or complexity.

Catastrophizing: Catastrophizing involves overestimating the likelihood of negative outcomes and imagining worst-case scenarios, which can lead to anxiety and fear.

Victim mentality: A victim mentality involves believing that one is powerless and that outside factors are responsible for one's problems and failures, rather than taking responsibility for one's own actions.

Procrastination: Procrastination is the tendency to put off tasks and responsibilities, leading to stress, anxiety, and missed opportunities.

It's important to recognize these mindset flaws and work to overcome them. By developing a growth mindset, focusing on positive self-talk, seeking out diverse perspectives, and taking responsibility for one's own actions, individuals can cultivate a more resilient, positive, and productive mindset

#self growth #self accountability #self healing #self empowerment #self improvement #mindset #negative self talk #trending #popular #victim mentality #i keep procrastinating #catastrophizing #fixed mindset #growth strategies #health and wellness #peace #love #joy

[potofsoup]

@alexandra-again sorry I tried to respond in the replies but my reply got long, so here it is in full:

Will it take 50 years? Yes and no.

As Steve said in the comic, there will be a lot of downstream effects that will happen much sooner, in, say, 5-10 years.  For example, if you are moving your local city government and school board to the left, they are the ones who are deciding on housing, education, police departments, public transportation, and the minimum wage.  If you are moving your state government to the left, they are the ones who decide on abortion, voting access, prison reform, etc.  All of those things *aren’t* explicitly restoring Roe v Wade, but they will make life better in infinite small ways.

What that will also do, is make it easier to do national-level things.  Greater voting access will make it easier to vote in elections for Congress and the Presidency.  Greater quality of life makes it easier for people to find the time and energy to vote and to participate in community.  One of the problems right now is that the Senate is voted by state (I put this awkwardly in the comic, leading to some confusion -- the state legislature doesn’t vote for US senators, but the people of each state does).  If you are liberal-leaning but living in a state that is toxic to you, you have a very big impetus to leave the state, which then leaves increasingly conservative states that continues to have two senators in the Senate. If, on the other hand, local and state level activism leads the downstream effects to make life in that state would be less toxic, then more people would be okay with staying and pushing the agenda even further left.

Also, this sort of state level activism will put progressive people in positions of power when national level things come into play.  When the 19th Amendment passed through the Congress, it needed to be ratified by 36 states, and the suffagettes were able to get 35 states to ratify it within half a year, even given the usual pace of legislative crawl.  How?  It’s because they were already active and ready on the state level in most of the Western states.  A lot of the states already had universal, or at least presidential suffrage.  Or, if you look at now, a lot of states are poised to ban abortion because the Republicans have spent decades locking up states legislature and gerrymandering the districts.

And that brings me back to the original question -- would it take 50 years to restore Roe?  Well, firstly, I’d like to challenge the question itself.  Is it that we want to restore Roe, which was a decision made by 7 justices in 1973, or is it that we want to create a more democratic society where the right to bodily autonomy is seen as a basic human right in all the states?  Personally, I think it’d be better to actually have something that enshrines reproductive rights (and so many other rights) in law, or, even better, in the Constitution, than relying on who happens to be in the Supreme Court at the moment.  

Supreme Court decisions can expand rights quickly, but it can also take those rights away equally quickly.  The pre-Roe abortion landscape is pretty complicated, but extrapolating from this CDC report from 1972, there were only 13 states that had relatively unrestricted abortion.  (18 if you’re counting in a different way, but a number of states were legal-in-name-only).  This is compared to 28 states that had at least presidential suffrage for women in 1919, and the 36 states that had legalized gay marriage by 2015.  13!  The Roe decision was a shortcut -- just because abortion was legalized didn’t mean that people’s minds were instantly changed.

And yeah, the long way around *will* probably take 50 years.  But (a) when we get there, we’ll have *actually* gotten there -- a constitutional amendment, or a bill that’s passed by a healthy majority in Congress, or >30 states that actually have abortion protections, and (b) we’ll have reaped SO MANY windfalls along the way, in terms of local and state level change.

This stuff takes time, but it is WORTH IT.

#aiyah another longpost #fun fact: did you know that the Roe of Roe v Wade wasn't actually able to get an abortion? #joys of being a test case I suppose -- Supreme Court deliberative process takes longer than a pregnancy #the cdc file is really interesting #though you'll need to hop down to pg 32 and 33 for the charts #you know what i'd like? #a national strategy #someone to say 'hey if you live in x state this is what you should do' #surely the internet can make coordination better

[sieglinde-freud]

girls are like “i love fire emblem fates conquest lunatic” and then they get to chapter fourteen enfeeble staff surprise kinshi knight reinforcement spawn stupid boats keatons tucked away in a stupid corner being bombarded by archers

#i am not good at this game #i pretend like i am but im truly not #i might have to early promote someone bc niles is my only bow rn #i benched mozu so. whoops. #this chapter usually doesnt cause me problems on hard so i didnt really think to form a strategy for it #ah well. the joy of fates #ann plays cq/ln

[shewantsitall]

I want to love my job. I want to love my job. These kids they make it rlly hard, but I want to love my job.

#gonna mask allllllll that dread and anxiety with song parodies #read this post to the tune of the farmer in the dell i dare you #part of my new classroom strategy is singing at them #so today they lined up to a parody of a football chant thats just a parody of she'll be coming around the mountain #it worked tho #i think eventually they'll sing it too #idk #that was my moment of joy for the day... #i rlly do want to love it #just my ramblings #teacher sadie #teacher sadie rides the struggle bus

[harmonyhealinghub]

Embracing a Different Path: Coping After Learning You Won't Have Children

Shaina Tranquilino

December 13, 2023

Life often presents us with unexpected challenges, and one of the most profound can be discovering that having children of our own may not be possible. The emotional journey following such news can be overwhelming and heartbreaking. However, it's crucial to remember that there is light at the end of the tunnel. In this blog post, we'll explore several ways to cope and find joy in life after learning you won't be able to have biological children.

1. Acknowledge Your Feelings: The first step towards healing is acknowledging your emotions. Allow yourself to grieve, as this loss is significant. It's natural to feel sadness, anger, or confusion during this time. Find a supportive friend or partner who will listen without judgment, or consider seeking professional counselling to help navigate through these complex feelings.

2. Connect with Supportive Communities: You are not alone in this journey; many individuals have faced similar circumstances. Reach out to support groups or online communities where you can connect with others experiencing infertility or childlessness by choice. Sharing experiences, stories, and advice can provide solace and make you realize that hope exists beyond biological parenthood.

3. Explore Alternative Paths: While it may seem like the end of the road for becoming parents, there are various alternative paths to consider when building a family. Adoption allows you to give love and care to a child who needs it while creating a fulfilling bond. Similarly, surrogacy provides an opportunity for those who wish to experience parenthood genetically but cannot carry their own child.

4. Rediscover Your Passions: Infertility struggles should never define your entire identity or purpose in life. Take this moment as an opportunity for self-discovery and rekindle your passions outside of parenting aspirations. Engaging in hobbies, pursuing new career goals, travelling, volunteering, or focusing on personal growth can bring fulfillment and happiness.

5. Nurture Relationships: While the path to parenthood may have changed, the love and connection within your relationships remain unchanged. Strengthening bonds with your partner, family, friends, or even becoming a mentor to a child in need can fill your life with joy and purpose. Cherish and invest in these valuable connections that enrich your journey.

6. Seek Professional Guidance: If you find it challenging to navigate through this phase alone, seeking professional help from therapists specializing in infertility counselling can provide immense support. A trained counsellor can guide you in processing grief, managing stress, improving communication with loved ones, and developing coping strategies tailored to your unique situation.

7. Embrace a Different Perspective: Remember that being a parent does not solely define one's worth or purpose in life. Many individuals without biological children lead fulfilling lives by channelling their nurturing instincts into careers or dedicating themselves to causes they are passionate about. Explore new perspectives on what it means to be fulfilled and redefine success based on personal values rather than societal expectations.

Discovering that you won't be able to have children of your own is undoubtedly a profound challenge that requires emotional healing and readjustment of expectations. However, finding acceptance and embracing alternative paths can lead to newfound joy, purpose, and fulfillment in life. Surround yourself with supportive communities, seek professional guidance if needed, and remember that there are countless ways to make a positive impact on the world beyond traditional parenthood.

Ultimately, this journey presents an opportunity for growth and self-discovery—an opportunity to embrace the beauty of life's unexpected turns while building resilience along the way.

#embracing a different path #child free life #finding purpose #resilience journey #life beyond motherhood #childless not less #coping without children #new beginnings #self discovery #non traditional path #acceptance journey #embracing reality #finding joy #unexpected paths #building a fulfilling life #childless life #new perspectives #coping strategies #thriving without children #creating your own narrative

[caterpietee]

tags from @poke-cooper

1) So I've won a fair few competitive battles, both in normal competitions and monotype ones, and I've gotta emphasise: with a good strategy, you can battle well with any type. My bugs can hold their own against a fire- or rock- type team, and I do have specific strategies for when those come up. I also hit very hard against trainers who aren't used to things like setup sweepers and pivots/supports/walls, who realise quickly that spamming Flamethrower or Brave Bird won't guarantee them a victory! 🐛 So I'm not at as much of a disadvantage as you might imagine.

2) yes i lost the galar league immediately in the first round and yes it was probably because bug types are a shit type

#I love bug types and I'm NOT under any false impressions about them being an incredibly weak type kgkfklsf that's how it is!!! #I make up for my bug types with strategy and training but if its someone else with strategy training AND good type variety I'm fucked 👍 #but finding ways to circumvent the weaknesses of the Bug type is part of the joy of battling for me!!! <: #poke-cooper #about me #unreality #ooc: yes I play competitive pokemon with a bug team lmao

[tiredandangryaboutit]

You know what? I'm starting a new take. Fire Emblem Engage looks like Genshin Impact (affectionate) or Vtubers (endearing)

#fire emblem engage #Genshin Impact looks good and so does Engage #you can complain when Engage is no longer a turn based strategy #otherwise it is just a good thing that it looks like GI #and Vtubers are literally oc's made with joy

[michellesanches]

Book Summary - "Feel Good Productivity" by Ali Abdaal

I loved this book! I’m generally a fan of Ali’s in any event. His YouTube Channel offers insightful and helpful guidance without being pushy or preachy. His book, “Feel Good Productivity” redefines the approach to productivity, advocating for FUN being part of the balance equation between efficiency and personal well-being. In the book, Abdaal proposes that true productivity comes from making…

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#adapting productivity systems #Ali Abdaal #Ali Abdaal YouTube channel #automation in daily life #barrier reduction strategies #daily productivity tips #delegation for efficiency #energy management techniques #Feel Good Productivity #happiness and productivity #improving work habits #integrating joy into work #joyful productivity #life hack tips #making chores enjoyable #managing daily tasks #maximizing personal efficiency #personal productivity improvement #productivity and well-being #productivity book #productivity experiments #productivity mindset shift #productivity without burnout #reflective practice for productivity #setting up for a productive day #sustainable productivity #task association #using natural energy cycles #Work-life balance

[ipositive-concept]

Glædelig Påske

Happy Easter https://www.facebook.com/share/p/KZBDAsTLZoEQSfpj/

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#Self awareness people development motivation monitoring organization implementation success strategy PEOPLE HELP JOY Community

[whiskerandsprig]

Embracing 30: A Journey of Self-Discovery, Serenity, and Feline Companionship

As I stand on the precipice of a new decade, the big 3-0, I find myself reflecting on the journey that has led me to this moment. Turning 30 is often heralded as a significant milestone, a time when the frivolities of youth gently give way to the deeper, more introspective pursuits of adulthood. For me, this transition is not just about celebrating another year around the sun but about embracing a period of profound self-discovery and growth.

My twenties were a vibrant tapestry of experiences, woven with threads of joy, challenges, and the occasional bout of anxiety. Yes, anxiety — my unwelcome companion that has a knack for turning serene moments into storms of worry. It was this very struggle with anxiety that inspired me to start “Whisker and Sprig,” a sanctuary not just for myself but for anyone seeking a respite from the clamor of daily life.

I am a proud cat mom to three delightful felines, each with their unique personality and quirks. They’ve taught me the art of living in the moment, the joy of a spontaneous nap in the sun, and the importance of patience and unconditional love. My cats are more than pets; they are my gentle guides through the tumultuous seas of anxiety, reminding me to find joy in the simple things. Much like the unexpected delight found in the unfolding story of a cozy indie game or the peaceful routine of a virtual farm in Stardew Valley, my feline friends anchor me to the present.

“Whisker and Sprig” is a reflection of my world — a world where life hacks simplify the daily dance, where cleaning becomes a meditative practice rather than a chore, where plants add not just oxygen but life to every corner, and where the lo-fi beats in the background score my attempts at crafting a serene existence. This space is also a nod to my love for gaming, particularly those indie titles that offer a slice of tranquility and creativity, serving as a gentle reminder of the joys and simplicities of life.

Starting this blog is my way of stepping out of my shell, of transforming my anxiety into something tangible that I can share with the world. It’s about connecting with others who, like me, find solace in the gentle care of plants, the satisfaction of a decluttered space, the quiet companionship of pets, and the immersive worlds of video games that provide a comforting escape from reality.

As I embrace the journey into my thirties, “Whisker and Sprig” stands as a testament to growth, to finding peace amidst chaos, and to the beauty of forging connections through shared experiences. This blog is not just about my passions; it’s an invitation to you, the reader, to join me in exploring the myriad ways we can infuse our lives with serenity, purpose, and a bit of plant magic.

So here’s to turning 30 — to more life hacks, cleaner spaces, thriving plants, unwavering love of cats, and the sweet escape into gaming. Together, let’s discover the tranquility that comes from creating a home and a life filled with joy, simplicity, and mindfulness.

Welcome to “Whisker and Sprig,” where every post is a step toward a calmer, more fulfilled self.

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