Before the year 2001, I was a happy, healthy, married mother of a 3-year-old. I was the sum of every good thing that got me to that place, and it was a…
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17 Genius 10-Minute-A-Day Side Hobbies
We get it. You’re super busy and don’t have time for stuff outside of making money. But who said taking time in parallel to your work to do something extra-curricular and soul-nourishing…
6 Fascinating Things Your Spending Habits Reveal About Your Life
If you’ve avoided the topic of money in your life, there are compelling reasons to change your approach. Money is a reflection of ourselves on both a superficial and deep level. It…
Stop Telling Me I’m Selfish Because I Don’t Want To Adopt
Editor’s Note: This is a part of YourTango’s Opinion section where individual authors can provide varying perspectives for wide-ranging political, social, and personal commentary on issues. It’s no secret that I struggle with infertility….
3 Tiny Habits Of Incredibly Happy Moms
Think back to the last time that your alarm blared and you woke feeling excited to start your day. If you’re like most, it’s been a while. Don’t panic, simply shock yourself back to…
5 Tiny Changes That Will Make Your Life 10x More Enjoyable
I’ve always said that our life experience depends entirely on how we see things. When we change our perspective, our experience can instantly change. When we find ways to enjoy life, we…
The Strange Moment That Turned My Midlife Into An Adventure, Not A Crisis
When you think about midlife, do you think about reading glasses, colonoscopies, weight gain, boredom at work, and empty nest syndrome? How about a constant stream of going to work, coming home,…
The One Question That Can End Any Argument
In a relationship, especially one that’s long-term, arguments are inevitable. It’s normal to get into little tiffs about whose turn it is to unload the dishwasher or take out the trash. Where…
7 Tiny Ways To Drastically Change Your Relationship With Life
If we don’t like what we see when we look in the mirror, we don’t try to paint something different or paste a collage on the mirror to change what we see. We…
10 Small Signs You’re Not Taking Good Care Of Your Body & Mind
Taking care of yourself is one of the best things you can do for your health and happiness. And, I’m not just talking physically. I’m talking mentally, as well. Taking care of…