If you’re in the middle of a frustrating job search, the holidays can be the worst time of year for you. It may not exactly bring out the best in you when old Auntie June keeps asking why you haven’t found a job yet. Each time the question comes up, it feels like a reminder … Read more
Feeling like a misfit within your own family can be a tough pill to swallow. It’s a quiet turmoil that often goes unnoticed by others and can lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation. But here’s the twist. You might not be alone in this struggle. There are subtle behaviors that many people who feel … Read more
Have you ever stopped to think, “Am I too self-absorbed?” Don’t worry, we all have. It’s part of human nature to be a little self-involved at times. But here’s the kicker – some people are more self-absorbed than they realize. Now, you might be thinking, “That’s not me.” But believe it or not, there are … Read more
Have you ever come across someone who seems stuck in a time capsule, forever reminiscing about their glory days in high school? Maybe it’s the way they talk about that winning touchdown or their “Most Popular” yearbook title as if it happened yesterday, not decades ago. High school might have been their prime, but now, … Read more
Growing up in a family of self-centered people is like being cast in a play where you’re forever the supporting character. The spotlight’s always on someone else, and your lines? Well, they’re mostly whispers. It took me years to realize just how much this kind of upbringing could shape me—how it crept into my self-esteem, … Read more
Ever wonder what sets highly successful people apart, even on the weekends? Saturdays aren’t just for lounging around or binging your favorite shows—at least not if you’re aiming to achieve big things! While many of us might hit the snooze button, the most accomplished people take advantage of Saturday mornings in ways that set them … Read more
I think we all crave a little validation now and then, don’t we? It’s like we want a reminder that who we are—what we’re doing—is actually okay. But sometimes, that craving for approval runs a little deeper, quietly influencing how we act, what we say, and even what we apologize for. I remember realizing this … Read more
Breaking up can feel like a part of you just walked out the door. But trying to stay friends with your ex? Now that’s a whole different kind of emotional balancing act. I remember when I first considered it—going from romance to something a little more… platonic. It was tricky, like learning a new dance … Read more
I don’t know about you, but there’s something about bedtime that makes my mind think it’s showtime. I’ll be lying there, cozy and ready to drift off, and suddenly it’s like my brain hits play on the “daily highlights” reel. Suddenly, I’m overanalyzing conversations, wondering if I left the stove on, or deciding now’s the … Read more
I’ve known about “working vacations” for as long as I can remember. Growing up, my dad owned an engineering firm. Every time we went away, it was a working vacation. However, I realize most people don’t generally take these types of vacations. When they go away, their company and co-workers don’t hear from them until … Read more