Has someone in your circle ever started acting slightly off when you announced a major life breakthrough? It’d be nice if we’d see beyond the plastic smiles and half-hearted handshakes, especially when we’re succeeding. One of life’s greatest blessings and curses is that we can’t read other people’s minds, but we can at least read …

We all want to be successful, but the big question is, how do we get it without having to live chained to our desks or burn the midnight oil? I don’t know about you, but I’d love to leave the office at 5 p.m. sharp, looking relaxed and still making enough money to afford that …

You wake up, and the first thing you feel is dread. You hit the alarm clock a bit too aggressively, but it’s not the alarm clock’s fault this time. No, it’s the pit of despair known as your workplace. If your office has you questioning your life choices every Monday (and Tuesday… let’s be real, …

Divorce is hard, but it hits kids in unexpected ways. One day, their biggest concern is deciding what snack to grab after school, and the next, they’re splitting weekends between Mom and Dad. Life as they know it changes. It’s a lot for any kid to handle, and it comes with a mixed bag of …

The one thing we all agree on is that shouting parents are not winning any awards. Beyond that parenting failure, there are other behaviors that can impact our kids—some more subtly than others. Don’t panic if you let your kid skip chores last week. It’s not the end of the world. Parenting is a wild …

Have you ever been overcome by rage while listening to someone slurping or chewing with their mouth open? While many people find such sounds irritating, completely losing your temper in response is considered unreasonable (for the most part). But that’s what misophonia is all about. It’s a condition where certain noises, especially repetitive ones like …

Toxic and positive don’t sound like they should be mentioned together, but toxic positivity is a thing. You have probably read a book or article recently that encouraged you to “Stay positive” or “Look on the bright side,” even when the “bright side” looks like a weird shade of gray to you lately. It’s the …

On the drive home from a Thanksgiving celebration, my 9-year-old daughter said, “I’m surprised you were grateful for this car, even though it’s not working very well.” We had had a few days of funny noises that were yet to be fixed. This sparked a great conversation about how we can always be grateful, even …

The word “cult” has a way of sending a chill down your spine, doesn’t it? We’ve all heard the strange stories, seen the creepy documentaries, and watched the unsettling movies. But the reality of cults is often even more disturbing than fiction. These groups don’t just lure people in with strange beliefs, they break down …

I recall being on a coffee date with someone who had hurt me and, during our chat, wondering, “Why am I still spending time with this person?” They weren’t a terrible person—well, not all the time—but our relationship had turned into a vicious cycle, and I found myself constantly apologizing, even when they were in …