Kate Nitzschke
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Hey! I'm a gamer, who also works outside for a living, who also likes to write about personal growth. Thanks for visiting my blog.
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Self-Care, Not Self-Sabotage What Is Self-Sabotage?
Here we are going to talk about the sworn enemy of self-care; self-sabotage. It isn’t that easy to see what is getting us down, preventing us from reaching goals, or even preventing the desire to achieve. We all have areas of our life that are 80% good most of the time. For instance, some of us are comfortable with our work and friendships but don’t really have a dating life. For others, we are really good with friendships and relationships but are afraid to make big moves to start our own business. Self-Sabotage is universal, because everyone has areas of their life they prevent themselves from improving.
By Kate Nitzschke2 years ago in Motivation
9 Games You Should Play On PS4
Playing video games for the first time? Trying to get someone else into them? If you own a PlayStation, then this is a guide that breaks down some of my favorite games for beginners. Beginners may not like combat, so I include a section of non-combat games they can try. You may also not like playing kids games, so I include some games that are good for all ages. Some games are multiplayer in-person games, but others are only multiplayer online, or not multiplayer at all. This should help you get started, and I've linked each of these games to their trailers for you.
By Kate Nitzschke2 years ago in Gamers
Finding Wonder in Your Own Woods For Kids and Adults, How to Get Outside For Some Time Each Day
Porcupines hide in trees - did you know that? Look up. Go into the woods near your apartment, and wander. The first time I discovered this I was hiking in the winter. I looked up and thought I saw a great bird's nest. Nope - that scruffiness was a big ol’ porcupine. They are rarely in a tree, but you may catch them in the act of looking for food or just hanging out in a nest they made.
By Kate Nitzschke2 years ago in Wander
Starting a Side Hustle in 2020 Step By Step
A Side Hustle is something everyone can and should have regardless of lifestyle. A Side Hustle will make you money and build on skills you already have. It will be "figure-out-able", meaning that you can start your Side Hustle today and figure it out as you go.
By Kate Nitzschke2 years ago in Journal
Best Boss Themes Legend of Zelda
A Link to the Past: Original Hyrule Castle Theme A Link to the past brings us the original Hyrule castle theme. I know this isn’t a boss fight but the fact is it builds up to each of the Ganondorf boss fights following this game because it is part of Zelda history. Entering Hyrule Castle signifies approaching the final boss: Ganondorf himself. It builds the anticipation as you eagerly anticipate one of the hardest fights of the Zelda franchise. It also means the end of the game is near, after all you have worked for.
By Kate Nitzschke2 years ago in Gamers
5 Things I Learned Playing Apex Legends
You may have died so many times you think you suck at this game. You may also be mistaken. Every video game, much like every skill in life, takes quite a lot of practice to get good. More than that, you may have been missing out on having the basic skills down. The firing range will always be there for practicing how to shoot. This is especially true if you know how to turn the dummies into live shooters, making target practice much more realistic. Chances are, you have played so many games you have good aim but low confidence. Not only that but it is time to revisit the basics.
By Kate Nitzschke2 years ago in Gamers
Shigeru Miyamoto: The Person Who Gave Gaming a Storyline
Early Life Shigeru Miyamoto was born on November 16th, 1952 in Sonobi Japan. A small village northwest of Kiyoto, there was plenty of nature to discover near his own home. Growing up in the 50’s, as a kid Miyamoto would pass the time exploring caves near his house. As he got older he became interested in Manga. He attended the Kanazawa Municipal College of Industrial Arts, where he graduated with a degree in Industrial Design. After he graduated he had little interest in becoming an industrial designer - instead, he aspired to become a professional manga artist. He didn’t know he would go on to save the gaming industry.
By Kate Nitzschke2 years ago in Gamers
How I Got the Nerve to Go Backpacking Alone
Doing anything alone is hard for a lot of people - we are social creatures, even us introverts, so it takes courage to decide to be alone. Only, doing something by ourselves is the biggest test of our resolve. We face the opinions of other people - expressions of concern, lack of encouragement, or intimidating expectation of success. Yet the more times we do something alone, the more we practice putting our foot down and doing what is the best for us. This is what I did on my first time backpacking alone. The results were exhilarating.
By Kate Nitzschke2 years ago in Wander
Koji Kondo: One of the Most Influential Composers in Gaming
The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario Bros, Mario Spinoff Series, Star Fox, and more - Koji Kondo has been involved with Nintendo since Arcade Games. I’m a Zelda/Mario fan myself, but clearly he has influenced the way gaming does music beyond those games. This is an article all about him.
By Kate Nitzschke2 years ago in Gamers
How to Get Through Quarantine: The Self-Care Way
By now, I’ve been unemployed for a year. I’ve been living without a car, and run out of things to do a few times. Here’s what my quarantine low looked like for me: Rolling out of bed a different time each day, playing video games until 12:00pm, and not eating enough because I’m too lazy to cook for myself. Here’s how it looks now: I have a morning routine, two side hustles, I keep cooking for myself, and I have a reason to get out of bed every morning even when it seems hard. I’ve learned a LOT, and I’m going to share what I’ve learned with you here.
By Kate Nitzschke2 years ago in Motivation
The Top 5 Boss Fights from Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
You know how it is. The anticipation, the pull, to reach certain bosses. They are the ultimate reward at the end of a dungeon, and they offer the right degree of challenge for you. Not all bosses are created equal. Some are better than others, so here I’ll be ranking them from least to best. My criteria are aesthetic and challenge because those contribute to the magnetism of each boss, complementing the Zelda aesthetic for what it is: awesome. Let’s get to it.
By Kate Nitzschke2 years ago in Gamers
Animal Agriculture: The Number One Cause of Environmental Degradation Today
Animal agriculture is the number one leading cause of environmental degradation, and contributes to world hunger by outcompeting land that could grow crops for starving human beings. By the end of these paragraphs, I will convince you that you can directly contribute to the end of climate change. Together we can bring hope to billions of people for a healthy Earth. I will show you that the collective global community can single-handedly save the environment within a projected 20 years time through math and pragmatic thinking. First I will go through the problem. Then I will turn it around in a positive, take-action light, giving you tools to make a change.
By Kate Nitzschke2 years ago in The Swamp
