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…
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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,…
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,…
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…
How I Learned to Love My Parents Better After Moving Back Home
I begrudgingly moved back in with my parents in 2019 after more than 10 years of living by myself, working in Makati City, the Philippines’…
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…
Seeking Guidance: How a Spiritual Mentor Could Help You
Throughout college, I was heavily involved in campus ministry. The retreats, events, and small communities I was a part of there not only allowed me…
4 Ways to Feel Independent, Even When You’re Living at Home
I recently graduated from college and, having accepted the financial reality of my student loans and nonprofit career path, I moved back home to the…
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 Stay Grounded During Challenging Times
When I was facing a serious health crisis, my life felt like it had been turned upside down. My usual routine of going to school,…