I stopped drinking on vacation in Nicaragua with my family. It took time to get used to being social again.
It was New Year's Eve, just over two and a half years ago.My family…
I regularly stay in Airbnbs by myself. My top tip for solo travelers is to book for 2 people — even if it costs more.
A treehouse in Ontario's wine country, a converted wine barrel in Switzerland, and a…
I spent 2 nights at an all-inclusive resort by myself and made 3 mistakes
Mohonk Mountain House is a historic all-inclusive resort in New Paltz, New York.I booked…
I built my tiny home from scratch for under $50,000. Doing it all myself was hard, but the money I’m saving is worth it.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Margo Fairchild, 34, who built…
I thought working for myself would make motherhood easier. I couldn’t have been more wrong.
I got married in April of 2000 after living with my now-ex-husband for several…
I’m tired of being the one everyone depends on. At 45, I want to be selfish and not be needed for this season of life.
I didn't expect to start my adult life so young, but that's where I…
I burned myself out growing my company. 2 months in Vietnam changed how I define success.
Sierra Balgar, 27, founded City Girl Golf in May 2023.She took a two-month break…
I’ve traveled to 38 countries solo. Here are 5 mistakes I’ve learned from over the years.
Over the past several years, I've traveled solo to 38 countries, visiting everywhere from…
‘I abandoned myself for work’ – Funke Akindele reveals secret of her success
Award-winning Nollywood producer and actress, Funke Akindele has said she owes her success in…
After getting laid off, I struggled with grief and identity loss. It felt more like a break up.
A casualty of corporate redundancy.But I didn't know I'd be told, via a mid-morning…
I’m giving up on the job market and going back to school to become a nurse. At 45, I wish I’d done this sooner.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kristy Layden, a 45-year-old based…
I’m not the ‘fun mom’ because I live with MS. My husband is everything I can’t be.
I always thought I'd be a fun mom; the mom who plans class parties,…
I gave myself 1 year and $20,000 to make a career pivot work. I nearly ran out of both before it did.
At 38, I gave myself one year and £15,000 (nearly $20,000 USD at the…
“I’m actually a Bulls fan myself,” Splitter admitted. …
Tiago Splitter has been watching the Bulls from afar. Not just Wednesday morning before…
I started caregiving to support myself through nursing school. A 96-year-old man became one of my best friends.
This story is based on an interview with Jake Benoit, 26, of Durham, North…
I won salesperson of the year, then used FIRE to walk away — and move to Argentina
My corporate sales job was sucking my soul out one call at a time.I'd…
