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Staying Grounded When Nothing Feels Certain

 

Lately, life’s felt like rolling the dice every morning. Not in terms of my dreams—those remain clear—but everything around them seems to shift: where I’ll be living, who I’ll be living with, when I’ll return to the state I want to build my future in. Even the energy in the room changes. Uncertainty shows up in every corner, and it would be easy to call it quits.

But I’ve been learning to face it differently.

The first shift? Not taking things personally. I’ve said it before: things change, people change, feelings change. And trying to carry someone else’s feelings as your own is a heavy burden. Be there for people, absolutely—but don’t lose yourself trying to fix what isn’t yours. Stay present. Realize that not everything is about you, and that's not a bad thing—it's freeing.

Then there’s the structure. Even when everything feels up in the air, I still do the things that ground me: recording gameplay, going for walks, updating my ROG Ally, writing these blogs. These small routines aren’t just tasks—they’re lifelines. They remind me that some uncertainty is actually good. Because the more I pour into these passions, the more I see that growth isn’t a straight line—it’s a storm that waters roots I didn’t even know I’d planted.

And here's what I’ve come to believe the most:

Even in uncertainty, there are things you must remain certain about.

Taking care of yourself is one of them. When the world feels unstable, your self-care—your walk, your water, your recovery, your dreams—those have to stay steady. Because if you don’t have your own back during the hard seasons, the weight of everything else can feel ten times heavier.

Self-respect can’t be negotiable. Your goals don’t deserve to be shelved just because the environment is shifting. Uncertainty isn’t a pause button—it’s a test. And how you care for yourself during that test says everything about who you’re becoming.

I’ve also realized that not all help is created equal. Some support comes with strings attached—conditions you don’t see right away, but that show up later. That doesn’t mean shut everyone out, but it does mean accept help from people who aren’t trying to control the outcome. The ones who want to see you win—not just their version of you.

So if you’re in uncertain times, let me tell you: it’s okay. Breathe.
Stay true to your values.
Stick to the non-negotiables: your health, your recovery, your craft.
Stay close to those who see you—not just when you shine, but when you’re figuring it out.

Because when the clouds part—and they will—you won’t just be standing still.
You’ll be ready.

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