Shopping Black Friday deals for yourself? Let's talk about FOMO and smart spending. Because let's face it... Black Friday deals are engineered to make you feel like every discount is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Marketers thrive on urgency — it's their secret weapon to trigger impulsive decisions. But here's the truth: A "good deal" isn't good if it leads to regret, clutter, or overspending. So, before you click "Buy Now" on that personal purchase, pause. Ask yourself: → Do I actually...

Are you trying to make new friends as an adult? It can feel impossible. But there's one big reason that can make it more complicated than what you might expect. And that reason is personal growth. Curious as to why? As we grow, our values, interests, and priorities naturally shift. They reflect who we've become. And while that's beautiful, the challenge is that the people we used to feel at home with don't fit anymore. Rest assured — it's normal. You've evolved. But the tricky part is that it...

New beginnings rarely go according to plan. They aren't linear like we envision. And whether you're 26 or 83, if you've ever chosen a new direction in life, you know it's as much about what you're internally up against as it is about external obstacles. Here's Mary's story. Questions for reflection are at the end. The Second Act Mary's brow furrowed as she slammed her third crossword puzzle of the day down on the wooden kitchen table. "What am I doing?" she asked, running her hands through...