Harmful Gossiping or Healthy Venting? Here’s How to Tell the Difference
During my first week of teaching, I looked forward to heading down to the teachers’ lounge for my 25-minute lunch period each day. At 22…
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My 9th grade shop class (you know, the course where you learn valuable life lessons like how to build a stool and wire an outlet)…
read more6 Ways to Stay Independent in a Long-Term Relationship
When my partner and I first met in college, we quickly became inseparable. We studied together, hung out with the same friends, and even discovered…
read moreOverheard in the Office: How Listening in Taught Me To Be a Better Communicator
I Listened to my Boss Speak to Clients: This is What I Learned
read moreHow To Train Your Motivation Muscle: Tips From a Personal Trainer
Let’s be real – maintaining a regular workout routine is already hard enough. We know we should be working out because it’s good for our…
read moreRethinking Conflict: How I Learned to Have More Honest Conversations
For most of my teens and early 20s, I had this idea that the best way to deal with discomfort or conflict was to pretend…
read moreThe Board Game That Beats Stress: 4 Reasons to Try Chess
Chess is a simple game. 64 squares, 32 pieces, one move at a time. It’s the perfect antidote to my complicated life as a busy…
read moreDon’t Let the Job Hunt Get You Down: How to Maintain Morale During Your Search
There are few things I’ve come to loathe more in life than searching for work. While I’ve always loved the thought of using my skills…
read moreNo Meat? No Problem! 7 Dinner Options for Lenten Fridays
During Lent, it never fails: I’ll crave vegetables all week long, but come Friday, nothing sounds better than a big, juicy burger. I have a…
read more4 Tips for Getting out of a Funk
There are times when I wake up ready to seize the day and max out my productivity. But there are other times when I wake…
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