How to Transition to a Busy Fall from a Lazy Summer
During summer, it’s easy to fall into a more relaxed routine. You might work a little less and play a little more. While it’s certainly…
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How I’m Learning to Be OK with Being ‘In Between’
When I look at Facebook, my newsfeed is full of friends getting engaged, getting married, and having babies. There are announcements of new jobs, promotions,…
I Hit Rock Bottom After Graduation. Here’s How I Made It Through
As my college graduation date neared, I dreamed of the glamorous life I was going to lead. I planned on moving to New York City…
How I Overcame My Fear of Making the ‘Wrong’ Decision
When I was 27 years old, I had a successful career at a big fancy ad agency in Chicago. I had a large circle of…
The Hope of Spring: Lessons in Transition
When my lease ended in November, I wasn’t quite sure where I would go next. I had recently left my job working for a nonprofit,…
Away From Fear: How to Rethink Starting Over
A few months ago, my family hopped into a moving van and drove away from everything we knew. We left behind a decade of history…
How to Deal With Being in Transition
I have always been the person with the plan. Maybe it’s my strong affinity for the “J” part of my INFJ Myers-Briggs personality type, or…
Home for Dinner: Learning How to Live with My Parents in My Late 20s
Over the last several years, I moved in and out of my parents’ home a handful of times in between various school or career opportunities.…
How I Found Peace in the Days Leading Up to Graduation
In the weeks before my college graduation, conversations all tend to seem the same. They go a little something like this: “How are you feeling?”…
Making a Big Move? How to Feel at Home in Your New Town
Fall is the time for new beginnings, as many people begin college or grad school in different cities. A lot of companies hire new employees…
