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In This Online Group, People Post Stories Of People Doing Whatever They Want Despite Their Unfortunate Circumstances
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In This Online Group, People Post Stories Of People Doing Whatever They Want Despite Their Unfortunate Circumstances

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Welcome to the unofficial warm blanket of the internet where pandemic stress is put on hold for as long as you’re there and everything looks just a little bit better. The subreddit called r/GetMotivated welcomes you with a soul-soothing “We’re glad you made it.” Because they know how hard it is to escape the harrowing reality of sad, fake, and plain ‘can’t take it no more’ news.
But here, a whopping 17 million members are sharing all things motivation that promise to “help you finally get up and do what you *know* you need to do.” And sometimes it’s all that you need.
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the flight to the land of pure wholesomeness where strangers who share these motivational posts suddenly become your only support group.

#21 Sometimes You Just Have To Open The Cabinet

Tweet showing plates stuck behind a closed cabinet door visualizing people doing whatever they want despite unfortunate circumstances.
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#22 Never Give Up On Your Dream

Inspirational story of people doing whatever they want despite their unfortunate circumstances, shown with Olympic moments.
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#23 Helping Those Around You Will Benefit You Greatly

Two pigeons on a wooden surface, illustrating stories of people doing whatever they want despite unfortunate circumstances.
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#24 True Teacher

Man smiling in a classroom with math equations on a chalkboard, illustrating stories of people doing whatever they want despite challenges
A science teacher from rural Kenya who donates most of his salary to help poorer students has been crowned the world's best teacher and awarded a $1 million prize, beating 10,000 nominations from 179 countries.
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#25 Please Live By This, No Matter What

Starbucks chalkboard sign with an uplifting message encouraging kindness for people facing unfortunate circumstances.
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#26 Rebirth

Text post from online group sharing stories of people doing whatever they want despite unfortunate circumstances.
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#27 Guiding Your Way Out

Screenshot of a tweet highlighting the strength and pride in overcoming difficult mental circumstances in an online group.
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#28 In 2006 My Boyfriend Asked Me An Epic Painting For His Birthday. 10 Years Later I Decided It Was Time To Finally Do What I Really Wanted. I Quit My Old Job And Started To Learn How Tho Paint. I Never Stoped Since Then! And I Painted Him Updated Versions Over The Years

Fantasy battle scenes with dragons and warriors evolving in detail from 2006 to 2020, illustrating stories of doing whatever they want.
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#29 Time Flies - Do What You Love

Screenshot of a social media post in an online group sharing stories of people doing what they want despite circumstances.
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#30 Never Give Up On Healthy Habits

Chalkboard message in an indoor gym promoting exercise as celebration despite unfortunate circumstances.
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#31 Be Your Own Hero

Handwritten third grader paper showing a child’s story about being their own hero by doing what they want despite circumstances.
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#32 There Is No Rush

Tweet from Wesley Snipes encouraging people not to rush, shared in an online group posting stories of people overcoming unfortunate circumstances.
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#33 Be Intentional With What You Think About

Tweet from cryptoseneca sharing a motivational story in an online group about doing what you want despite unfortunate circumstances.
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#34 Measuring Success

Diagram comparing traditional and better measures of success focusing on job title, salary, mental health, and free time in an online group.
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#35 Live Your Life

Alt text: Screenshot of a quote about living your life and not letting people walk over you, shared in an online group posting stories.
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#36 Love Yourself

Screenshot of an online group post sharing a story of people doing whatever they want despite unfortunate circumstances.
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#37 Be Happy Alone First

Jim Carrey sharing a quote about feeling happy alone, featured in an online group posting stories despite unfortunate circumstances.
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#38 Found In A Small Hostel In Albania

Motivational wall art encouraging courage to break life patterns in an online group sharing stories despite unfortunate circumstances.
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#39 This Trucker Who Takes His Weight Rack With Him To Work Out At Truck Stops Makes No Excuses!

Person changing truck tires in an outdoor setting, illustrating stories of people doing whatever they want despite circumstances.
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#40 For All The "Failures, Disappointments, And Screwups" Out There

Plaque detailing Abraham Lincoln's multiple failures and eventual success, illustrating people doing whatever they want despite unfortunate circumstances.
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