Taking Time for Myself: How Space Can Strengthen Relationships
My boyfriend and I have been together for two years, but we’ve only lived in the same city for about six months. Now that we’re…
4 Hobbies to Banish Your Winter Blues
As a certified water-sign-identifying (Cancer), beach-loving, sunshine-obsessed person, summer is my favorite season. My whole life, after the holidays wrapped up, I’d wish away the…
3 Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season If You Can’t Afford to Make a Donation
Before I started working in nonprofit fundraising, I was a nonprofit employee’s worst nightmare. I’d send emails to spam without a second thought, change my…
Trendy or Timeless? 3 Style Lessons That Stand the Test of Time
I have spent more dollars than I’d like to admit on trying to keep up with the ever-changing fashion trends. I’ve loved fashion since I…
Splurge or Save? How To Make Good Spending Decisions for Your First Apartment
When I moved out of my parents’ house two and a half years ago, I remember feeling so nervous that I found myself sporadically crying…
3 Lessons I Learned From My ‘Failed’ Relationships
Not getting along with people has always made me uncomfortable. Whether it was a matter of just not jiving with someone, or actually having a…
3 Simple Ways to Live a More Unplugged Life
I used to think leading an unplugged life meant scrubbing the internet of my digital footprint, throwing my phone out the window, and moving to…
Learning on the Job: How to Build Soft Skills
When I was about to graduate from college, I had no idea what I wanted to do. Majoring in English had been challenging and rewarding,…
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…
How to Overcome Jealousy and Be Happy for Your Friends
My jealous tendencies stem from when I was just a wee tot. My parents always tell this funny story of when we were visiting a…