happiness

You don’t have to go deep to feel connected.

Because jobs, kids, and living in different cities can make it really, really hard.

If you feel like it’s too late—or too hard—let these meet-cutes be your inspiration.

You’re not a bad person if you have a lot of critical thoughts—but it’s still worth trying to keep your inner Regina George in check.

“What am I trying to hide? This is my true skin, wrinkles and all.”

Going to a cozy bar or weekday movie by yourself doesn’t have to be awkward.

It’s called rest, people.

Don’t roll your eyes—the mental and physical health benefits are legit.

It’s easy to romanticize the past, but we’re not meant to look the same our whole lives.

We know what kids need to flourish. We’ve just been slow to apply it to our sons.

Self-compassion isn’t silly—and it can make life’s challenges so much more manageable.

Was the grass really so much greener back in the day?

If it causes stress or guilt, what’s the point?

We’re not all Virginia Woolf, okay.

Consider creating a new bonding ritual.

You’re more likely to stick with goals that deeply matter to you.

No matter how much you have, you can make it more restful.

Even if you know Instagram isn’t reality, it’s a hard habit to break.

They saved me when self-help couldn’t.