4 Ways to Get to Know Your Friend’s SO
Not long after I started dating my now-husband, my best friend came to town for a weekend visit. I drove to the train station and,…
read moreStaying Curious: How Saying Yes Makes Life More Interesting
Several years ago, I found myself wedged under my car, staring up at the skid plate that stood between me and the oil drain plug.…
read more3 Tips for Better Communication in Your Relationship
The first year of marriage was tough for my wife and me. Before we got married, we talked about everything we thought was important. We…
read moreYour Best Friend Is Not Your Therapist
Recently, I found myself in the midst of a major life transition. I’d lost my job and was struggling to decide what to do next.…
read more6 Tips for Getting Even Better Sleep
When I first started working after college, I remember chatting with my new coworkers over lunch—and so many of them would talk about not getting…
read more3 Tips for a Perfectionist Navigating a New Job
Starting a new job is overwhelming. The new people, new rules, and new environment can quickly make you feel like you’re in over your head.…
read moreLong-Distance Family: Staying Connected Across the Miles
Nearly a decade ago, my family left Wisconsin, drove our minivan 1,500 miles to Montana, dropped me at my dorm, waved goodbye, and drove 1,500…
read moreGet Better at Gratitude: How to Write More Meaningful Thank You Notes
I’m probably one of the few people you’ll meet who is enthusiastic about thank you notes: I’m even affectionately dubbed the “queen of thank you…
read moreThe Ultimate Guide to Leaving a Job Gracefully
I’ve never liked to deliver bad news, and being seen as a good employee has always been very important to me. So, as you can…
read morePlan Your Fall Budget in 4 Easy Steps
Fall is absolutely my favorite season. The weather gets a little crisp, the autumn baking (and pumpkin spice latte season) begins, holidays start rolling up,…
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