#life-choices

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fromAol
5 days ago

I burned out in my Big Tech dream job and quit. Life is too short to be chasing paychecks and titles.

Annie Lu left Atlassian after two years due to burnout and structural changes, realizing that well-being is more important than a corporate title.
Renovation
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

I bought my first house at 24 because I thought it's what I wanted. I know better now.

Homeownership can feel empowering but may lead to isolation and a sense of being stuck.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

I quit my job as an attorney to follow my true passions. I now want my teens to chase their dreams - not the highest-paying career.

Follow your dreams rather than succumbing to societal pressures for stable professions.
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

I Spent Years Ashamed Of Waitressing. Now, I Realize It Made Me A Better Mom.

Waitressing ultimately provided stability and benefit to a single mother's life, despite initial resentment.
#solo-travel
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Retirement

I chose to live abroad and travel the world over becoming a mother. As I approach 50, I'm wondering if I made the right decision.

fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Retirement

I chose to live abroad and travel the world over becoming a mother. As I approach 50, I'm wondering if I made the right decision.

fromIndependent
1 month ago

Former GAA star Diarmuid Lyng on finding his wild side: 'There are times of uncertainty and chaos - you don't believe the world will hold you in any step off the conventional path'

Diarmuid Lyng left his successful hurling career for a peaceful rural life with his family.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I moved away from my parents in my 20s. Now, they're getting older and I have 2 kids, and I feel guilty we don't live closer.

The transition from the Gold Coast to Melbourne illustrated a desire for more culture and substance in life, moving to Bright brought new challenges regarding family proximity.
Relationships
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

5 Tips for Overthinkers Making Major Life Decisions

Overthinkers can leverage their cognitive effort by recognizing multi-option dilemmas and distinguishing productive from unproductive thinking.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I gave up my life abroad to follow my partner to the Midwest. It cost me far more than I expected.

Choosing to follow a partner can lead to feelings of restlessness and a loss of one's own path.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I wanted to be a young mom. I had my kids at 37 and 40, and I'm glad I waited.

Parenting at an older age brings unique benefits and insights that differ from the experiences of young parents.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'I may not have a joint bank account, but all my money is my own' - the financial perks of being single

Living alone has empowered me to take charge of my own life, make decisions that align with my personal goals, and live authentically without compromise.
Digital life
#regret
#parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Video games

The Alters: unintentionally the realest game about parenting I've ever played | Dominik Diamond

Parenting is challenging, and moments of self-reflection can be beneficial.
Video games can offer a unique lens to examine personal choices and identities.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Parenting

Waiting until 37 to start a family has made me a better, more present parent

Waiting to become a parent allowed me to grow as an individual and better prepare for motherhood.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

We sold our home in the burbs to rent in the city; within a year we moved back

We wanted to remain in the same city because it was close to family, but our current routines felt draining.
Renovation
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Column | Carolyn Hax: Friend's sudden death brings acute sense of last moments

The sudden loss of a close friend prompts deep reflection on family relationships and the urgency of valuing time with loved ones.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'Lots of winners actually feel a huge amount of sadness' - what advisers will be telling the 250m EuroMillions winner

Winning a lottery requires careful contemplation before making decisions.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Artificial Excitements: How We Surrender to Electronic Media

Modern people have unrealistic expectations about life and its contradictory nature.
Life requires making choices between competing desires rather than achieving everything they want.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

My petty gripe: you don't need to try before you buy a scoop of ice-cream have some courage

Ice-cream customers often demand samples out of fear, yet many life decisions require less indulgence in hesitation.
#personal-growth
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I'm 88, still working, and live with my stepdaughter. I lost most of the half million I saved, but I still feel fulfilled.

Barbara Ann Patton reflects on her regrets regarding retirement decisions, highlighting the challenges faced by older Americans with minimal savings.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'Be stubborn with your ambition, but flexible about how you get there' - Irish celebrities on their Leaving Cert experience

Comedian Pat Shortt reflects that the pressure of the Leaving Cert exams shaped his early life decisions, emphasizing the importance of experiential learning over academic stress.
Higher education
Wellness
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 months ago

Why Everyone in Their 30s Should Rethink Success Before It's Too Late | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Redefining success in your 30s means prioritizing fulfillment and mental wellness over societal expectations and traditional metrics of achievement.
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

My 30-Year-Old Sibling Has Never Had a Full-Time Job. I'm Already Dreading What's Coming Down the Line.

You may be putting the cart before the horse here. Sure, there are signs that your sibling isn't doing a stellar job handling their finances, and you might even be right that there's a good chance they'll hit you up for money down the road.
Relationships
#relationships
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Parenting

My husband had kids when we met and didn't want to have more with me. It took time, but I'm happy with the family we have.

fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Relationships

"I Still Think Of Her Daily": Older Adults Are Sharing If They Still Have Feelings For "The One Who Got Away"

fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Parenting

My husband had kids when we met and didn't want to have more with me. It took time, but I'm happy with the family we have.

fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Relationships

"I Still Think Of Her Daily": Older Adults Are Sharing If They Still Have Feelings For "The One Who Got Away"

fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Dear Abby: My college-aged daughter snuck her boyfriend into the house

Lulu's choice to disregard home rules and allow a stranger into their house has seriously undermined trust between her and her parents, complicating their relationship.
Parenting
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

My mom had one rule for me: 'Don't fall in love and move away.' I now live 5 minutes from her and am full of regret.

Anxiety and familial obligations have held the author back from seeking independence and adventure.
#marriage
fromIndependent
3 months ago
Relationships

Single friends can feel ostracised when you get married - so don't forget them, says chef Clodagh McKenna as she celebrates turning 50

fromIndependent
3 months ago
Relationships

Single friends can feel ostracised when you get married - so don't forget them, says chef Clodagh McKenna as she celebrates turning 50

Mindfulness
fromBustle
3 months ago

TikTokers Are Getting The "Butterfly Effect" All Wrong

The butterfly effect highlights how small actions can lead to significant, unpredictable outcomes in life.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Love Groundhog Day and Russian Doll? These are the novels for you

Florence Knapp's novel 'The Names' explores three parallel lives shaped by a single choice of naming, demonstrating the impact of that decision.
fromIndependent
4 months ago

'I sold everything I owned, fearing I'd get the same fatal genetic disease - then came a miracle drug'

When Rosaline Callaghan hit her early 50s, she feared she was a ticking timebomb and it was only a matter of years before she would be struck with a rare and fatal genetic condition that blighted her family.
Cancer
fromDecider
4 months ago

'Dying for Sex' Episode 7 recap: The harder they come

Dust motes float in the golden light of dawn. Molly lies in a hospital bed in the arms of her neighbor, who after a long night of passion and deliberate denial has finally brought her to orgasm, her first time with another person.
Relationships
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