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As the year is drawing to a close, people look back on it to gain some perspective and insight, but one viral internet challenge wants us to go even further. Known as the 10-Year Challenge, or the 2010 vs. 2020 Challenge, or even the Glow-Up Challenge, it has sent out a simple call to action: post a photo of yourself in 2010 next to a photo of yourself in 2020, caption it whatever you want, and that's it! Turns out, recapping the last decade was just what people needed—some are celebrating having dedicated such a substantial portion of their life to their dream job while others are simply showcasing how gracefully their pets have aged under their care. Continue scrolling and check out some of the cool photos that Bored Panda has collected from this fun challenge.

According to the Internet culture database 'Know Your Meme', the challenge started to take off in 2019, largely on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. At its core, this 'before and after' challenge is a wholesome, socially acceptable way to brag about how hot you used to be, how well you matured, or how hot you were, and how well you matured.

Call it narcissistic, but I think self-love is important. We tend to be too hard on ourselves; we do it because we want to excel and be the best version of ourselves, all the time. However, this entails a lot of self-criticisms, and that inner voice that constantly tells us how we could've done things better can really hold us down. If the 10 Year challenge with its cool pictures silences it for some of us, so be it.

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David K
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I adore people who just decide that they want to become something and they follow their dreams.

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Bobby Sammons
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Two new phrases I just learned! I may be 71, but never too old to learn something new. And you look like you are hapier now.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!! It's always to see people who aren't afraid to express themselves

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Kim Lorton
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You look amazing! Twinkies are great, too! You look really happy!

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Sue Sanders
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You're coming along okay, with peaches and cream and a big bottle of happy pills.

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Too bad, so sad you want to look like your dad.

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Logic and Reason
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Does their decision hurt anyone? No. Is it their choice to make? Yes. Did anyone indicate they’d like to hear your transphobic opinion? Not in a million years.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This challenge is excellent, I can really tell who's too young for me to gawk at.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Been there. There's nothing like growing up feeling judged by everyone all the time.

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