Crazy is one of those words. Slippery. Charged. Weaponized in one sentence and celebratory in the next. It’s a linguistic shapeshifter—used as both dagger and dance party invite, depending entirely on tone, context, and the speaker’s intent. But here’s the plot twist: you get to choose which version you pick up and run with. And me? I’ve chosen to strap it on like a banner, brightly colored and flapping in the wind behind me as I ride into battle on the warhorse of personal power.

Here’s the thing: the Void whispers in all our heads. You're broken. You're stupid. You're wrong. They're judging you. You're failing.

But not every thought is true.
Not every emotion is accurate.
Not every snarl in the dark is a boss fight.

How much time do you spend trying to always be right when what you actually want is to be happy?

Shopping as a mood boost - not optimal code.

Those whispers you hear are lies. Learn the superpower of metacognition to banish the void voices.

Video games have come a long way since their inception. From pixelated arcade machines to sprawling open-world adventures, gaming has not only shaped entertainment but also influenced the way we speak. Today, it’s common to hear terms that originated in the gaming world pop up in everyday conversations. Whether you’re talking about “leveling up” or “getting rekt,” gaming slang has firmly woven itself into the fabric of modern language. But how did this happen? Let's explore how gaming terms have transitioned from niche jargon to widespread slang.

Every habit I wanted to break—snacking when I wasn’t hungry, doom-scrolling instead of sleeping, putting off that creative project “until I felt inspired”—all of them lived in this mental buffet of options, and I was out here loading my plate with stuff I didn’t even like.

As a gamer parent, I always dreamed of sharing some of my favorite digital worlds with my son. I figured one day we’d run dungeons together, laugh at goblin dialogue, and bond over loot drama. But I didn’t expect World of Warcraft to become our secret weapon in learning to read.