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TCB Blog
Your guide to personal growth through digital activities and virtual experiences. Discover online opportunities, explore new skills, and transform how you engage with the Internet.
This is your go-to space for inspiration, tips, and real conversations about trying new things, navigating change, personal growth, and everything in between. From motivational insights to behind-the-scenes stories from The Changing Booth, each post is designed to spark reflection, boost your confidence, and help you take empowered steps forward.
Take the leap, stay curious, and let’s grow together!


How to Create a Winning Strategy for Hackathon Success
Hackathons are intense, inspiring , and often life-changing . Whether you're there to build something cool , meet like-minded people , or challenge yourself in a new environment , a hackathon offers one of the fastest ways to grow your skills and confidence 🚀. But if you’re wondering how to actually succeed at one—especially if it’s your first time—this guide will help you prepare , participate , and power through with purpose . From pre-event planning to post-hack strate

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Nov 20, 20255 min read


How to Create a Virtual Campfire Experience and Share Stories Worldwide
In every culture, gathering around a fire to share stories, songs, and silence has been a way to bond, reflect, and reconnect with what...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 28, 20254 min read


How to Prepare for the Top Hackathons in 2025
Your step-by-step guide to building confidence, skills, and connections that last Hackathons used to be niche gatherings for coders....

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 23, 20256 min read


How to Ace Brain Games and Boost Memory (While Having a Blast)
Want to feel sharper, think faster, and improve your memory—without staring at boring worksheets or flashcards? Brain games are the fun,...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 21, 20255 min read


How to Create an Online Garden Club and Grow Together
There’s something magical about watching something grow —from a seedling to a bloom, from a message thread to a thriving community. Gardening is one of the most life-affirming acts we can take, and doing it alongside others—even virtually—adds an entirely new layer of meaning 🌸🌍 You don’t need a backyard or even a sunny windowsill to get started. What you do need is curiosity, a willingness to share, and a space where plant lovers can come together to learn, support, an

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 16, 20254 min read


How to Build a Personal Growth Playlist (and Share it in Online Communities)
Music isn’t just background noise—it’s a tool for transformation. Whether you’re deep in self-reflection, setting ambitious goals, or...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 14, 20255 min read


How to Reflect Deeply While Exploring Virtual Reality Nature Walks
Feeling disconnected? Worn out by the pace of everyday life? Sometimes, the best way to reconnect with yourself is through nature—but...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 9, 20255 min read


How to Explore Virtual Worlds (the Metaverse) Without a VR Headset
The metaverse isn't just a buzzword—it's a rapidly evolving digital space that’s transforming how we connect, learn, create, and explore...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 7, 20255 min read


How to Get Wildly Creative with Online Art Battles and Digital Doodle Fests
When was the last time you created something just for fun? Not for a deadline, a side hustle, or even self-improvement—just for the sheer...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 2, 20255 min read


How to Join a Global Book Club and Discuss Stories Across Continents
Read widely, connect deeply, and build friendships one chapter at a time. In a world that often feels divided by distance, time zones,...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jun 30, 20255 min read


How to Explore Foreign Languages Through Virtual Cooking Classes
Where culture, cuisine, and conversation come together—right from your kitchen There’s something deeply human about cooking a dish from...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jun 25, 20255 min read


How to Boost Your Emotional Intelligence Playing Online Role-Playing Games
Level up your empathy, communication, and self-awareness—one quest at a time When most people think of emotional intelligence, they...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jun 23, 20255 min read


How to Turn Mindfulness into a Daily Adventure
Discovering Presence, Play, and Possibility in Everyday Life In a world full of noise, urgency, and distractions, mindfulness often gets...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jun 18, 20256 min read


How to Transform Small Changes into Major Achievements
The Kind, Actionable Guide to Building a Life That Feels Like Yours We all want a life that feels meaningful—one where our goals align...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jun 16, 20255 min read


How to Build Personal Growth Habits that Stick
Quirky, Gentle Routines to Make a Better Life—One Unusual Step at a Time If you’ve ever tried to build a new habit and found yourself...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jun 11, 20255 min read


How to Leverage Small Daily Habits for Big Life Changes
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of transformation? Like becoming the “best version of yourself” sounds great—but what does...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jun 9, 20255 min read


How to Create Deep Connections That Last - Online and Offline
There’s something sacred about real friendship - the kind that doesn’t flinch when things get hard, the kind that sees you fully and...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jun 4, 20255 min read


How to Break Free from Fear of Change and Take Control in 30 Days
Change. It’s the one thing we all know is coming—but still, when it arrives, it has a way of rattling our confidence, shaking our rhythm,...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jun 2, 20255 min read


How to Embrace Change Without Anxiety: A Step-by-Step Guide
Change is one of the most human experiences there is. Whether it’s something you initiate—like starting a new career, moving cities, or...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
May 28, 20255 min read


How to Make Real Friends Online (Even If You’re Introverted)
We often talk about how hard it is to make friends as adults—or how intimidating it feels to start a new connection online. But there’s...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
May 26, 20255 min read
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