The Art of a Quiet Quit: Tips for Peacefully Ending a Friendship
I’m lucky to have friends from all periods of my life (childhood, adolescence, college, and post-grad). As someone who cherishes my friendships and works hard…
How To Leave Your Job Without Burning Bridges
Over the course of my career, I’ve left three jobs, and each departure comes with its own medley of excitement, sadness, nerves, and occasionally guilt.…
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…
How to Maximize Your Time With a Long Commute
Over the course of my career, my commutes have run the gamut – from a 30-minute drive to an hour on the train, to 90…
4 Ways To Build Good Financial Habits in Your 20s
Growing up, I always felt that money was a taboo subject that should not be discussed. However, when I graduated from college, started full-time work,…
How to Step Out of Your Pop Culture Bubble
Okay, I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve been living in a pop culture bubble for most of my life. I am a ride-or-die…
“Meeting the Parents” Doesn’t Have to Be Scary; Here’s Why
My first relationship was during my senior year of high school. I was extremely nervous about bringing my boyfriend home to meet my family for…
How To Avoid the “Quitter’s Day” Slump
Growing up, I had a notebook addiction. I was obsessed with cracking open the spine of a new journal and dreaming over the limitless possibilities…
Say Goodbye to a Cluttered Christmas With These 3 Tips
I’m a total sucker for holiday-themed products. During the fall, it’s my Acorn Spice Mrs. Meyer’s hand soap, and prized pumpkin pitcher from Anthropologie. Once…
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…