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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!

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A gloved hand holds a small tree sapling in a sunlit forest. People stand blurred in the background, suggesting a planting activity.

Best Online Tools for Self-Growth: Free Tests, Courses, and Volunteering

In today’s fast-paced world, personal development isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a must. Whether you're looking to switch careers,...

Sam Booth Jacobsen

Jun 12, 20256 min read

How to Build Personal Growth Habits that Stick

How to Build Personal Growth Habits that Stick

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

Discover the best virtual hackathons happening in late 2025—from NASA’s global space challenge to GitLab’s open source sprint. Learn who can join, why it matters, and how to sign up.

Discover the best virtual hackathons happening in late 2025—from NASA’s global space challenge to GitLab’s open source sprint. Learn who can join, why it matters, and how to sign up.

The Best Virtual Hackathons You Can Join in 2025 (Part 2, Jul-Dec 2025)

Following the highly popular post The Best Virtual Hackathons You Can Join in 2025 , here comes another update—this time spotlighting...

Sam Booth Jacobsen

Jun 10, 20256 min read

How to Leverage Small Daily Habits for Big Life Changes

How to Leverage Small Daily Habits for Big Life Changes

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

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Computer displaying a colorful mandala in a cozy room with a large tapestry, candles, and art supplies, creating a creative and warm ambiance.

TCB Review: Coloring Online

🎨 Relax and Recharge with Coloring Online: A Joyful Way to Add Color to Your Day 🖌️🌈 Looking for a fun, relaxing activity you can do...

Sam Booth Jacobsen

Jun 6, 20253 min read

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Anatomical model on a gray background, showing internal organs and half of the skull. No text visible. The model is detailed and colorful.

Know Yourself, Grow Yourself: Online Tests and Tools for Self-Discovery

In a world that constantly tells you what to be, taking time to ask who you really are can be transformative. Self-discovery isn’t just...

Sam Booth Jacobsen

Jun 5, 20256 min read

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Translucent jellyfish float gracefully in the dark ocean, exhibiting soft whites and blues. The scene is calm and mesmerizing.

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

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Box filled with groceries: pasta, bottled water, cans, grains in bag. Set on wooden surface, yellow background.

Volunteer from Home: Support Mental Health, Education, and Global Causes

The internet isn’t just for streaming, scrolling, or shopping—it’s also a powerful tool for change, connection, and contribution ....

Sam Booth Jacobsen

Jun 3, 20256 min read

How to Break Free from Fear of Change and Take Control in 30 Days

How to Break Free from Fear of Change and Take Control in 30 Days

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

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A busy cafe setting with groups of people in conversation. A desktop computer in the foreground shows a blurred meeting on screen. Warm lighting.

TCB Review: Talksmi

💬 Skip the Small Talk: Discover Talksmi and Start Meaningful Conversations That Matter ✨🗣️ If you’ve ever felt stuck in small talk or...

Sam Booth Jacobsen

May 30, 20254 min read

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Butterfly with black and cream patterned wings on an orange flower against a soft beige background. Elegant and serene mood.

Build 4 Skills That Will Pay Off by 2030

The world of work is transforming faster than ever. Technology is advancing, industries are shifting, and traditional job roles are...

Sam Booth Jacobsen

May 29, 20256 min read

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Dramatic, swirling storm clouds loom over suburban homes, with gray and white tones conveying a tense, powerful atmosphere.

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

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Blurred figures observe black-and-white framed photos on a gallery wall, conveying a contemplative mood. Bright lighting overhead.

Best Virtual Museum Tours to Explore Art and Science from Home

There’s something magical about stepping into a museum—wandering through grand halls, marveling at centuries-old art, or getting...

Sam Booth Jacobsen

May 27, 20255 min read

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Two vibrant lovebirds, orange and green, perched closely on a branch against a bright green background, exuding a sense of affection.

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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Computer with a fantasy landscape on screen, surrounded by ornate books and statues in warm light, creating a mystical atmosphere.

TCB Review: TypeLit

✨ Rediscover the Joy of Reading with TypeLit.io : A Gentle, Hands-On Way to Connect with the Classics 📚💫 Have you ever wanted to read...

Sam Booth Jacobsen

May 23, 20254 min read

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Two people exchange a potted succulent in a garden center. One wears pink gloves. Blurred green plants and warm lighting in the background.

5 Online Skill-Building Activities That Also Help the World

In a world that often feels fast-paced and overwhelming, it’s easy to forget that small actions can create a big impact —both for...

Sam Booth Jacobsen

May 22, 20255 min read

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Happy brown puppy with blue eyes, tongue out, against a bright yellow background, conveying joy and playfulness.

How to Make Friends Online in 2025: Best Platforms & Tips That Work

Friendship has always been a kind of emotional expedition —part hope, part awkwardness, part magic. And even in 2025, despite the flood...

Sam Booth Jacobsen

May 21, 20255 min read

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Hand writing in a notebook, holding a blue pen. Open book in the foreground, person in plaid shirt blurred in the background.

12 Best Sites to Learn, Earn, and Volunteer from Home

Looking to grow your skills, generate income, or give back—without leaving home? Whether you're working toward personal development,...

Sam Booth Jacobsen

May 20, 20256 min read

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