The “Highlight Reel” Effect: Relating to Interesting People

When confronted with an interesting person’s highlight reel, how do you respond? Does it defeat or inspire you? Here’s how to use envy to your advantage!

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Is a Mid-Life Change Really a Mid-Life Crisis?

When someone takes a different path or makes a change mid-life, is it really a mid-life crisis? Or is it something worth encouraging?

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The Power of Five Minutes

The recent death of his mother has Justin Kanoya considering the power of five minutes. He challenges us to consider what we can accomplish in a brief time.

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Making Peace with the Weather: A Reflection on Seasons

Relish what makes this time in your life unique and enjoyable. Writer Sara Saddington explains that this is key to making peace with our current season.

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Life Lessons and Benefits of Solo Travel

Traveling alone is challenging, and it isn’t for everyone. But if you have the opportunity, there are lessons to be learned and benefits of Solo Travel.

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Celebrating a Personal New Year and Setting Thoughtful Intentions

Each year, writer Maya James marks her birthday as a second personal New Year. Here’s how the practice keeps her on track to set thoughtful intentions.

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The Older I Get, The Less I Know

How Socrates and Mari Andrews reminded writer Molly Page that the older she gets and the more she learns, the less she truly knows.

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The Subtle Lie About Our 30s Some People Believe

Did you believe (or are you believing) the subtle lie about our 30s that many believe? Jeremy Chandler recognized the lie, and he’s working to debunk it.

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The Decision Making Struggle: The Upside of a Bad Choice

The decision making struggle can be fraught with tension. How do you proceed when you discover you’ve made the dreaded bad choice?

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Don’t Waste Your Summer (Or Any Other Season)

We put lots of expectations on summer. We want to rest, enjoy life and have adventures. Those things won’t happen on their own, they require intentionality.

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The Summer Struggle: Strategies for a Slow-Cooker Season

If you’re like Eric Torrence and you suffer from the summer struggle, here are a few suggestions to get you through what he calls the slow-cooker season.

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Summer Slowdown: The Fun of Being In the Moment

During the long, warm days of summer, it’s tempting to pack our schedules and do “the most.” Maya James makes a case, instead, for being in the moment.

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