3 Things to Ask Before Giving Someone a Second Chance
Second chances are tricky. Whether it’s an estranged family member, a friendship gone sour, or an old flame hoping to be rekindled, deciding to let…
How to Deal When a Sports Injury Sidelines You
For the last four years of my life, I have been running five days a week, rain or shine, whether there’s snow on the ground…
4 Ways to Feel Independent, Even When You’re Living at Home
I recently graduated from college and, having accepted the financial reality of my student loans and nonprofit career path, I moved back home to the…
How My Retail Job Made Me a Better Person
In high school and most of college, I worked at American Eagle Outfitters. I started as a regular sales associate, but after a year, I…
What Happened When I Stopped Focusing on My Appearance
Until recently, I hadn’t ever been a true “makeup” person. My exposure was limited to visiting the department store makeup counter for special occasions like…
The Beauty in the Breakup
Breakups are the worst — there’s no doubt about it. The world continues to rotate on its axis, and life goes on around you, but…
What to Tell Yourself When You Need Motivation to Run
For the last few years, running has been a huge part of my life. I’ve finally reached a point where it’s built into my daily…
What Taylor Swift Taught Me About Living My Best Life
Taylor Swift might very well be America’s Sweetheart — beautiful inside and out, talented, relatable, and friendly. But for millions of her fans, she means…
