Irfan Ali

Joined April 2025

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Dreamer, learner, and believer in growth. Sharing real stories, struggles, and inspirations to spark hope and strength. Let’s grow stronger, one word at a time.

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When You’re Healing but Still Have Bad Days
Healing is often portrayed as a destination. A place you arrive where everything is peaceful, certain, and calm. Where your trauma has faded, your triggers have disappeared, and your bad days no longer show up.
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Humans
Healing as a Lifelong Spiral, Not a Straight Line
We’re taught to imagine healing as a straight line. From brokenness to wholeness. From chaos to calm. From trauma to triumph.
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Humans
Redefining “Productive” During Depression
We live in a world obsessed with productivity. "Keep grinding." "Make every day count." "Work hard, play hard." But what happens when you’re depressed—when simply existing feels like a battle?
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Longevity
Anxiety Isn’t Always Loud—Sometimes It’s Just Tired
When most people picture anxiety, they imagine racing hearts, fidgeting hands, and rapid breaths. They imagine a person pacing a room, spiraling in panic, or stuck in a full-blown meltdown.
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Humans
The Art of Creating When You Feel Uninspired
Inspiration is a beautiful feeling—when it’s there. It rushes in, lights up your mind, and makes everything feel possible.
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Motivation
Rest as Part of the Creative Process
There’s a whisper in every creative person’s mind that sounds something like this: “If I stop, I’ll fall behind.” “If I rest, I’ll lose momentum.”
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Motivation
Why I Create for Future Versions of Me
We often think of creating as an act for others: An audience, a reader, a consumer, a critic. But lately, I’ve realized—
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Humans
What Happens When Your Passion Becomes Your Job
We’re told to “do what we love, and we’ll never work a day in our lives.” But what happens when you do follow your passion—
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Journal
Finding Rhythm in Creative Seasons
There’s a quiet pressure in the creative world: To always be producing. To stay “consistent.” To keep showing up, even when your soul feels silent.
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Motivation
The Sacredness of Starting Ugly
We are often told that if we’re going to do something, we should do it well. We should be prepared. Polished. Impressive.
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Humans
Perfectionism Kills Creativity—Here’s How I Let Go
I used to think perfectionism was a virtue. That if I just worked hard enough, revised long enough, and held myself to impossible standards, I’d finally create something “good enough” to be proud of.
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Motivation
The Lie of Overnight Success in Creative Fields
We all know the story. A poet goes viral. A musician becomes an overnight sensation. A filmmaker gets “discovered.” A writer lands a major book deal from a single blog post.
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Motivation

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When You’re Healing but Still Have Bad Days

Healing as a Lifelong Spiral, Not a Straight Line

Redefining “Productive” During Depression

Anxiety Isn’t Always Loud—Sometimes It’s Just Tired

The Art of Creating When You Feel Uninspired

Rest as Part of the Creative Process

Why I Create for Future Versions of Me

What Happens When Your Passion Becomes Your Job

Finding Rhythm in Creative Seasons

The Sacredness of Starting Ugly

Perfectionism Kills Creativity—Here’s How I Let Go

The Lie of Overnight Success in Creative Fields

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