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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.
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Take the leap, stay curious, and let’s grow together!


TCB FEATURED Review: VersyTalks Debate Platform
đŁď¸ VersyTalks â Where Curiosity, Critical Thinking, and Civil Debates Thrive Looking for a place to sharpen your thinking, challenge ideas, and join meaningful conversations online?  VersyTalks might be exactly what you need. In a world of shouting matches and chaotic comment sections, Versy offers something refreshingly different: a structured, text-based debate platform where curiosity, civility, and critical thinking lead the way. Whether you're passionate about socia

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Aug 30, 20258 min read
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TCB Review: Quick, Draw!
đ¨ TCB Review: Quick, Draw! â The Fast-Paced Doodle Game That Sparks Creativity and Laughter đ¤âď¸ Looking for a quick, quirky online...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Aug 28, 20254 min read
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TCB Review: MAPP Assessment
đ§ MAPP Assessment â A Personality Test for When Youâre Rethinking Everything đ⨠Feeling a little lost about who you are or what...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Aug 26, 20255 min read
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TCB Review: Random City Generator
đ˛ Spin the Globe (Virtually!): Discover Fascinating Cities with RandomCity.net đâď¸ Ever feel like your wanderlust needs a push in a totally new direction? If you're tired of travel recommendations that only show the same five cities over and over again, it's time to shake things up. Enter RandomCity.net  â a delightful little website that drops you into a brand-new destination with just one click. Whether youâre planning future travels, daydreaming during a lunch break, or

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Aug 26, 20253 min read
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TCB Review: Stars Chrome Experiment
⨠Zoom Through the Galaxy: Discover the Closest Stars to Earth With This Interactive Star Map đđŞ Ever wondered how close the stars actually are ? Or what makes one burn hotter than another? Or maybe youâre just looking for a quiet corner of the internet where you can get lost in space (without ever leaving your couch). This interactive 3D star map  is exactly the kind of peaceful, mind-expanding experience you didnât know you needed. At Stars Chrome Experiment , you can exp

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Aug 25, 20254 min read
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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
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TCB Review: NYT Wordle
đ§ Guess, Groan, Repeat: Why Wordle Is the 5-Letter Brain Tease Youâll Love (and Hate) đ
đĄ Thereâs something ODDLY satisfying ABOUT trying to GUESS a 5-letter word with zero context and only six TRIES. If youâve somehow managed to AVOID the global obsession that is Wordle , nowâs the perfect time to try. While the RULES are simple, the challenge is absolutely  real. Wordle is a free DAILY word puzzle hosted by The New York Times, and itâs one of the most addictive online GAM

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 25, 20254 min read
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5 Free Metaverse Platforms to Visit from Your Laptop
The metaverse isnât just a buzzwordâitâs a new frontier for discovery, connection, and creativity. Whether you're curious about virtual...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 24, 20255 min read
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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
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10 Ways Hackathons Help You Get Hired - Even If You Donât Win
Hackathons arenât just for codersâand theyâre definitely not just about winning. If you're job-hunting or aiming to build a better...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 22, 20255 min read
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How to Ace Brain Games and Boost Memory (While Having a Blast)
Want to feel sharper, think faster, and improve your memoryâwithout staring at boring worksheets or flashcards? Â Brain games are the fun,...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 21, 20255 min read
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TCB Review: Zoomquilt
đ Zoom Into a Dreamlike World with Zoomquilt: A Hypnotic, Mind-Bending Visual Experience đ¨â¨ If youâve ever wanted to just zone out, breathe, and let your mind wander , this is your sign to try Zoomquilt  â a surreal, continuous zoom animation thatâs equal parts mesmerizing, spooky, and strangely comforting. Itâs a looping online art experience  where the visuals just keep zooming deeper and deeper⌠and just when you think youâve seen it all, you realize â nope, thereâs more

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 18, 20254 min read
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Connect, Create, and Contribute: Virtual Experiences That Make Life More Meaningful
When time is limited but your desire to make a difference is limitless, your screen can become a gateway to something greater. With the...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 17, 20256 min read
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How to Create an Online Garden Club and Grow Together
Thereâs something magical about watching something grow âfrom 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 othersâeven virtuallyâadds an entirely new layer of meaning đ¸đ You donât 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
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TCB Review: Gravity Points
⨠Tap, Watch, Breathe: Why This Particle Simulator Feels Like Science, Art, and Therapy Combined đđ§Ş If you're looking for something calming, simple, and oddly satisfying, this interactive particle gravity simulator  might be the peaceful screen moment you didnât know you needed. With a single click, hundreds of particles rush across the screen, responding to your chosen center of gravity. The effect? A gentle storm of movement that feels both chaotic and perfectly choreogra

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 15, 20254 min read
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Be Productive and Purposeful: 10 Things to Do Online That Actually Matter
Scrolling endlessly doesnât recharge you. Streaming another series wonât help you grow . But your free time? Itâs powerful . Whether...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 15, 20256 min read
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How to Build a Personal Growth Playlist (and Share it in Online Communities)
Music isnât just background noiseâitâs a tool for transformation. Whether youâre deep in self-reflection, setting ambitious goals, or...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 14, 20255 min read
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Write, Share, and Shine: Digital Spaces That Boost Your Voice and Confidence
Your voice mattersâand the digital world is full of exciting, inclusive spaces where you can express yourself , connect with others , and...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 10, 20253 min read
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