A study of the 10-Year Challenge and How iMiMatch is Helping Immigrants Capitalize on it

Briana Dorn
Nov 7 · 2 min read

Some months ago, a new game went viral on several social networks called the 10-Year-Challenge. To participate, all you had to do was post a picture of you ten years ago, side by side a picture of the present you. Millions of people worldwide participated in the challenge showing off their youthfulness, wealth, successes, and new lifestyles. While some people bashed it as immature, I thought it was a really fun game, looking back on your younger self and the person you had grown to become.

The only downside to this challenge was most people missed the goal. While it was meant to showcase your new fit body, or happy family, it was intended more as a game of self-reflection. It was for you to slow down for a moment and think how far you’ve come, the hurdles you had along the way, how far you still need to go, and what you want your next ten years to look like.

For me, looking back ten years ago, I saw a frightened human who wouldn’t speak up because she dreaded confrontation, who served as a doormat to her friends because she couldn’t say no, and who loved books. Fast forward to today and I see another person, and this person I see, she is not afraid to voice her opinions; this person, she is firm on her decisions and knows what she wants; this person, she still loves books and this person; I am so proud of her.

iMiMatch Is a growing community of immigrants of multiple nationalities connecting with one another, creating lasting relationships, and spreading good vibes. On iMiMatch our goal is to create a safe space for immigrants where they can interact, exchange, and find ways to improve their lives.

The 10-years-challenge came to help you reflect on yourself and make necessary adjustments for but it’s gone now. However, you have nothing to worry about, iMiMatch is here to remind you to stop every so often and check if you’re still living the dream.

On iMiMatch our hope for you is that in ten years, you should be able to look back on your life with a smile, and we want to contribute to that smile.

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