#SmallVictories

[wgc-productions]

Fun fact! In honor of Small Victories' 3rd Birthday all items in the WGC Shop are 30% off with the code HPPYBDAY and the sale ends February 28.

So...do with that information what you will (mugs, hoodies, and stickers oh my!)

[queka-store]

Omg, I can't believe how a journey that started with an AI art addiction led me to discover a community I feel so comfortable with! 💖✨

It all began when I got heavily addicted to AI generating and made hundreds of pictures, day and night just not to feel, just not to collapse... But as much as I loved creating, it led me straight and deeply into a financial crisis 💸 I turned to Claude AI for help, and it suggested selling my best AI creations on Redbubble. I figured, why not? I'm really proud of some of them, and even though I felt a bit ashamed for using AI for therapy and my dark and painful sides I never had the caurage to show before... It was too expensive (it is still cheaper than a professional listener), I decided to give it a shot... Hoping to gain back a bit of money to hold my head above the water. Redbubble suggested sharing my art here

and that's when I stumbled upon the most incredible platform, filled with people I can relate to on so many levels. 🥰 Even though I haven't sold anything on Redbubble in 3 months (maybe I never will, and that's okay - just another cool mistake in my life journey 😅), I feel happiness. The wonderful people in the private chat brighten my day and make it all worth it.

Through this journey, I am meeting here new friends, discovering fascinating perspectives, and connecting to a supportive community that I never knew I needed. 🙌 So even if I'm at the rock bottom of my life right now, I feel incredibly lucky and grateful to have you.

Thank you for existing, everyone! You've made this wild ride better for me. 😊💫

[wgc-productions]

The worst kind of flirting. (On the bright side it's integral to your character progression.)

i want you carnally *shoves a knife into your abdomen*

[minkahsieh]

Episode 4: Supportive Partners

14,000 km Back Home: A Woman's Silk Road Journey By Min Hsieh

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Part 1: The Plan

Chapter 2: Toward the Alps Let go of the extras you want, and you'll find you can carry everything you need.

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Supportive Partners – Austria, DAY 3

Even though it was just my second day on the road, I felt growing sense of confidence. The anxiety from yesterday and the failure from the day before seemed like distant memories.

I turned onto a small path, imagining myself as a professional cycling adventurer. Without GPS, I simply followed the river or headed south—it felt like the right direction.

But ten minutes later, I regretted taking this supposedly bike-friendly route. It led me uphill on a rough trail, pulling me away from the Isar River.

Now I was lost in the wilderness, dragging a bike loaded with tens of kilograms of gear. Recalling scenes from TV, I awkwardly maneuvered the bike over rocks and uneven terrain, hoping the rear wheel could withstand the weight and impacts. At this point, I wasn’t confident I could handle a flat tire on my own.

“Couldn't they design these bike paths to be smoother?” I muttered in frustration.

The day before, I had followed bike path signs only to take several unnecessary detours. Determined to avoid that mistake, I started the day on regular roads. But the speeding cars and strong winds were terrifying, often making me feel like I’d be swept into traffic. For safety, I reluctantly returned to the bike path.

At the trail's end, the exit was barely wide enough for a single bike or stroller. My bike, with saddlebags on both sides and the Big Frisbee tent strapped to the back, couldn't fit through.

“You're just trying to make my life difficult, aren't you?” I grumbled at the exit. Dismounting, I unstrapped the Big Frisbee and prepared to remove the left saddlebag.

But the saddlebag's clips were covered by my sleeping bag and mat, which meant I had to detach those first. After dismantling everything, I awkwardly pushed my bike through the narrow exit, then went back to carry my gear piece by piece before reattaching it all.

A middle-aged man with silver hair walked by, glancing curiously at my gear and actions. I liked meeting people with such curiosity because they were usually friendly and helpful—and I could really use a guide.

“Hello, can you tell me where the Isar River is? Is it far from here?” I asked in my broken German, one of my strengths being my lack of fear in using it.

“Not far. Just follow this road straight ahead,” he replied. His curiosity grew bolder as he took a closer look at my bike and gear.

“Where are you going?” he asked.

“Do you mean today? I’m heading along the Isar River to Austria,” I replied, choosing to focus on today’s goal.

“Oh my! And then?” he asked, sensing my journey was more extensive.

“Next, I'll head to Italy,” I said.

“And where are you going in the end?” he asked, skipping ahead.

“If all goes well, my plan is to ride back to Taiwan,” I said.

“Just you? How long will it take? Why are you doing this?” he asked, his eyes wide with astonishment. In the end, he sincerely wished me a safe and smooth journey.

Shortly after returning to the Isar River, the landscape began to change. Mountain ridges appeared on the horizon, and I struggled to pedal up steep inclines with my untrained muscles, carrying tens of kilograms of gear.

My speed was comparable to a crawling turtle. Every couple of kilometers, I had to stop to catch my breath. When faced with a 12-degree incline, I sat by the roadside to rest before forcing myself to charge up 10 meters, only to dismount and push the bike step by step.

After several attempts, I stumbled upon a technique: leaning my body forward at a 45-degree angle gave me just enough momentum to push the bike. The thought made me laugh out loud, even as I struggled uphill.

After a long day of pushing, the path finally leveled out. Suddenly, the breathtaking Sylvenstein Lake unfolded before me, stretching east and west under a blue sky with layered mountains standing on the far side.

“Okay, next goal: make it to the other side of you. But first, it's time for lunch,” I said aloud to the lake, as if it were listening.

It was 1:30 in the afternoon when I found a lookout point with a parking spot. Leaning my bike against the railing, I pulled out a stove and pot from one of the saddlebags and fished out a pack of instant noodles from the quick-release bag. Facing the lake, I boiled water for my meal.

“Who cares if I have experience or not? Who cares if I'm doing it right? The fact is, I pushed my bike up here, and now I can sit here and enjoy this view while cooking. That's all that matters,” I thought.

I felt proud of my progress, as if every cell in my body was cheering.

Friends had often questioned the logic of my trip. “Why are you planning such a dangerous journey?” they’d ask.

“I'm not entirely sure. There are so many small reasons, and each one is like a thread pulling me forward, making it impossible to stop,” I'd reply, never able to give a satisfactory answer because I didn't have one myself.

Planning this journey felt like navigating life itself: not knowing which direction to take, what to choose, or how to proceed. No matter how much advice I received, I was the one who had to walk this path. The thought of loneliness and darkness terrified me—just as life’s uncertainties did.

Still, I believed that completing this journey might somehow solve certain puzzles about life. Of course, it might end up changing nothing at all, just as life often feels futile. But even then, I had nothing to lose. By letting go and daring to try, I might achieve a different outcome. “I have to do this,” I told myself, even as I knew I lacked the ability to complete it. Because it is not only a distant goal but also a dauting challenge to begin.

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Closing Remarks:

✨ Your Turn: Challenges often teach us more than victories. Have you ever found a sense of rhythm or peace while overcoming something difficult? Share your thoughts below—I'd love to hear them!

📅 Time Frame: This story chronicles my journey across two continents between November 2013 and October 2014. Published independently in Taiwan in 2021, it is now shared as an English serialized novel through AI translation, connecting with friends worldwide to share this journey of personal growth.

📅 Next Episode: "Supported by Generosity"

supposedly bike-friendly route

[abitboldshop]

"Life of an Etsy Shop Owner: Expectation vs. Reality"

Expectation: Posting a new item and getting orders from thousands of eager customers, all while sipping coffee and planning my next product line. ☕✨

Reality: Spending 30 minutes debating whether “Funny Mug” or “Hilarious Coffee Cup” is a better keyword. Refreshing my shop stats like they’re the stock market, celebrating a like as if I just got a Nobel Prize.

Me to my shop stats: Please just tell me someone loves my work.

One thing's for sure, every small victory counts! And I wouldn’t trade it for anything… except maybe better SEO knowledge and a bottomless coffee cup. 😅

[gpstudios]

Regularly Revisit Your Goals and Celebrate Small Victories 🌟

Regularly revisiting your goals and celebrating small victories is key to maintaining motivation and commitment. Stay focused on your aspirations, track progress, and enjoy the journey to achieving your dreams.

Setting goals is a powerful way to channel your energy and ambition towards achieving your dreams. However, the journey doesn’t end with setting goals; it involves regularly revisiting them and celebrating the small victories along the way. These practices help sustain enthusiasm, build momentum, and maintain commitment. Here’s how you can effectively revisit your goals and celebrate progress to…

[wgc-productions]

This is sorta how I'm conceptualizing Small Victories Season 3, because I realized a few months ago that Marisol is haunted by her past and her future and that makes for some good storytelling.

stories where memory is a character. stories where the past is alive and haunting you. stories where you are your own ghost

[wgc-productions]

We've got a Season 3 Small Victories Teaser for you! It was originally released in our bi-monthly newsletter (sign up at www.wgcproductions.com) which is where we give our our little updates on Small Victories and future shows (I'm working on this new multi-media mystery project I'm super excited about and it's pretty much what I'm talking about all the time over there).

Anyways, enjoy the sneak peak! This season is so good, you don't even know.

[marsymallows]

Feeling Accomplished in a Tiny Way

With the terribly scorching heat indices we’ve been suffering in the past weeks in the Philippines, it can be so easy to feel exhausted, drained and in some cases **ehem** hot-tempered. They say before you get a HEAT STROKE, you have most likely been through HEAT CRAMPS and HEAT EXHAUSTION first, but for the past 2 weeks, I honestly believe that I’ve skipped the cramps and went straight to…

[in-tenebris-et-in-solitudine]

Celebrate your small wins too.

[lifeoptimizeer]

How To Get Your Dream Job

[thedragonsprincecomic]

🌟 Tumblr Post 🌟

Hey Tumblr fam! 💙✨

Let's take a moment to appreciate the simple joys in life, like that incredible feeling when you finally get home after a long, exhausting day. You kick off your shoes, let out a sigh of relief, and embrace the glorious freedom of taking off your pants (and any other restrictive attire!) to unwind in the comfort of your underwear. 🩲🏠

It's like a ritual, a sacred act of liberation that allows you to shed the day's burdens and responsibilities. And it's even more special when I think about my character Tray Akinox from my comic book series, "The Dragon's Prince." Tray is a hardworking individual who juggles not one, not two, but a whopping nine jobs just to make ends meet. 🐉💼💼💼💼💼💼💼💼💼

In a world where being human is not easy, Tray's story resonates with many of us. It reminds us of the struggles we face, the sacrifices we make, and the resilience we possess. Tray's character embodies the determination to overcome challenges and find solace in the little moments of bliss, like the freedom of lounging in comfortable underwear after a grueling day. 🌟🙌

So, here's to Tray Akinox and to all the hardworking individuals out there who keep pushing forward, no matter how tough the world may seem. Remember, it's the small victories, like the sweet relief of shedding those pants, that make life a little brighter. Stay strong, stay true to yourself, and keep embracing those moments of pure relaxation. You deserve it! 🌈✨

#TheDragonsPrince #CharacterTrayAkinox #UnderwearVibes #SmallVictories #StayStrong

[wgc-productions]

Let us not forget that Marisol is but a babe. (the tags said "wait Marisol from small Victories is TWENTY TWO??")

Happy Pride Month! This year, I wanted to take some time to celebrate the queer representation found in fiction podcasts, with a selection of ten shows I've enjoyed over the last few years and months.

[hormonesclinics]

How to Stay Motivated When Managing Diabetes

Introduction:

Living with diabetes can be challenging, requiring consistent efforts to manage blood sugar levels and maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, staying motivated throughout this journey is crucial for long-term success. In this blog post, we will explore some effective strategies to help you stay motivated when managing diabetes.

Set Realistic Goals:

Setting realistic goals is essential to stay motivated. Break down your larger goals into smaller, achievable targets. For example, aim to lower your HbA1c by a certain percentage over a specific period or commit to regular physical activity for a set number of days each week. Achieving these smaller goals will provide a sense of accomplishment and keep you motivated to pursue larger goals.

Educate Yourself:

Knowledge is power when it comes to managing diabetes. Take the time to educate yourself about the disease, its complications, and the latest advancements in treatment. Stay updated with reputable sources, attend diabetes education classes, and consult with your healthcare provider for guidance. Understanding the impact of your actions on your health can serve as a powerful motivator.

Surround Yourself with Support:

Building a strong support system is crucial for staying motivated. Share your journey with family, friends, or a diabetes support group. Their encouragement, understanding, and empathy can provide a boost when you need it most. Additionally, consider involving your loved ones in your diabetes management by educating them about the condition and how they can support you.

Celebrate Small Victories:

Recognize and celebrate your achievements, no matter how small. Whether it's reaching your weight loss target, consistently monitoring your blood sugar, or making healthier food choices, acknowledge these victories along the way. Rewarding yourself for your efforts will help maintain motivation and reinforce positive behaviors.

Track Your Progress:

Keep a record of your blood sugar levels, physical activity, and other relevant measurements. Use apps, journals, or digital tools to track your progress. Monitoring your results over time can provide valuable insights into your diabetes management and help you identify patterns or areas for improvement. Witnessing positive changes can fuel your motivation to stay on track.

Seek Professional Guidance:

Consulting with healthcare professionals specializing in diabetes care is crucial for effective management. Regularly visit your primary care physician, endocrinologist, or a certified diabetes educator to discuss your progress, address concerns, and receive personalized guidance. If you're seeking specialized hormone clinic services, consider Dr. Amol Bukan at the Hormone Clinic for expert care.

Conclusion:

Managing diabetes requires consistent effort, but with the right mindset and strategies, you can stay motivated on your journey to better health. Set realistic goals, educate yourself about diabetes, build a support system, celebrate small victories, track your progress, and seek professional guidance when needed. Remember, motivation is a key ingredient in achieving long-term success in diabetes management. With determination and the support of healthcare professionals like Dr. Amol Bukan at the Hormone Clinic, you can effectively manage your diabetes and lead a fulfilling life.

[virtualdavis]

Brainstorming, ciphering, building, collaborating, learning from one another, progressing, laughing, and celebrating small victories. #brainstorming #ciphering #building #collaborating #learningtogether #progressing #laughing #celebrating #smallvictories (at Essex, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp0sD7uP9nz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=