The holidays are a magical time to reconnect with loved ones, soak in the seasonal cheer, and, for many, temporarily move into someone else’s home. Visiting family or friends during the holidays can be a delightful experience—unless you unintentionally leave a trail of social mishaps in your wake. Good manners are…well…good, but being a good …
Mercy Kambura
How many elementary school friends do you still keep in touch with? High School? College? We say adulting is hard, and losing friends along the way is one of the most difficult things to come to terms with as you age. As you get older, it’s natural for relationships to evolve. But sometimes, those bonds …
Bad habits are like spinach in your teeth—nobody wants to point them out, but everyone notices. Sometimes, it’s the loud talker on a train; other times, it’s your own unchecked impulse to scroll through your phone mid-conversation. Some actions may seem small, but they chip away at the level of respect others expect from you. …
The holidays are the prime time for feasts, and every table in every household tells a story. Despite the promised feast, some side dishes feel like they’re stuck in a culinary time warp. Those mashed potatoes may have been a crowd-pleaser in 1995, but now they could use a little spark. The same goes for …
The idea of millennial Christmas wish lists leaning into practicality and nostalgia has become a humorous trend online. It reflects how this generation values both utility and sentimentality in gift-giving. I know because I’m one of them, and a good pair of socks gets me giddy. We’re totally okay with “boring” presents as long as …
The unfortunate truth of the matter is that something will rile you up at some point in your life. From your WiFi playing hide and seek, someone cutting you off in rush hour traffic, or in-laws commenting on your parenting choices (…again), there’s always something to get your blood boiling. It’s easy to feel like …
Do you get that sluggish, low-energy feeling that hits when the days get shorter, the temperatures drop, and the world outside seems to freeze in a perpetual state of “meh?” That’s winter blues for you. Suddenly, even the thought of getting out of bed seems like a major accomplishment. As the temperatures drop, so does …
The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but sometimes they can feel like a glorified version of Groundhog Day. Same meals, same songs, same holiday stress. If you find yourself eyeing the same tired traditions and thinking, “I can’t do this again,” you’re allowed to shake things up a …
What’s taking up your time? What’s keeping you from finally working toward that goal you’ve had for the past 3 years? Some people have their lives precisely scheduled and rationalized, while others can’t even find which tab is playing music. There will always be something trying to take your attention, and if you’re anything like …
Cleaning is supposed to be cathartic, right? It’s one of those things that should bring you a sense of pride once completed—like finishing a tough workout or organizing your closet by color. But if you’re not careful, you might fall into some bad habits that leave you feeling less than accomplished when it comes to …
