Your 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.…
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6 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…
Get 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…
From Conflict to Camaraderie: How an Apology Turned Into a Friendship
If you’ve lived in an apartment, you’ve probably had to deal with noisy neighbors. When I lived in my first apartment in downtown Chicago, parties…
5 Tips to Help You Save Money in College
I remember those days of walking around the local supermarket, trying to find the cheapest groceries and waiting for holiday sales at the local mall…
5 Things We Can All Learn From Kids
When I was a kid, I couldn’t wait to grow up. From riding my bike down the street by myself to getting my own apartment,…
Undergrad vs. Grad School: What’s the Difference?
‘Twas the night before my first day of graduate school when I found myself Googling “what to expect.” I was 25 when I decided to…
How I Channeled My Grief Into Creativity
Turning grief into anything other than what it is actually is—the painful process through which we unwillingly journey after losing someone we love—is mostly unfathomable.…
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…
Why I’m Grateful for My 75-Year-Old BFF
When I decided to quit my job and become a stay-at-home mom, my time with “grown-ups” decreased significantly. As an extrovert (with limited adult time),…
