#life-transitions
#life-transitions

Financially Stable But Still Spooked About Retiring?

New identities, independence, and social interactions are essential for a healthy retirement.

Secrets to Happy Aging

Engagement in family, community, or personal passions is crucial for navigating old age.

#friendship

Relationships

Why It's Hard to Make Friends as a Grown-Up

Relationships

Asking Eric: It's not in my nature to ghost but, boy, is she boring

Asking Eric: Are my friends just setting boundaries or do they not want to see me anymore?

The complexities of friendship, especially in college, require self-compassion and reflection on values in connection.

Relationships

Why It's Hard to Make Friends as a Grown-Up

Relationships

Asking Eric: It's not in my nature to ghost but, boy, is she boring

Asking Eric: Are my friends just setting boundaries or do they not want to see me anymore?

The complexities of friendship, especially in college, require self-compassion and reflection on values in connection.

more#friendship

2 weeks ago

I have 2 kids in college, and our relationships have changed. I'm learning new parenting lessons all the time.

Navigating relationships with adult children involves teaching them responsibilities while re-establishing boundaries in shifting dynamics.

3 weeks ago

After my husband lost his job, we moved in with his mom

After my husband lost his job, we decided to start over - this was our chance to live differently. We moved in with his mom.

Relationships

fromwww.cbc.ca

3 weeks ago

People getting divorced are setting up gift registries. Don't roll your eyes just yet | CBC Radio

"When it came time to get divorced, we were separating a household and he got some things like the vacuum cleaner. I was going to need those kinds of things."

Relationships

#parenting

Parenting

What's it like to be 23 and starting a new life? I'm unpacking a lot of emotions as my son heads to the US | Emma Beddington

fromApartment Therapy

Parenting

13 Things I Got Rid Of After Deciding I'm Done Having Kids

Parenting

I'm not going to have kids in the house soon. I'm already thinking about what to do with my free time.

Parenting

What's it like to be 23 and starting a new life? I'm unpacking a lot of emotions as my son heads to the US | Emma Beddington

fromApartment Therapy

Parenting

13 Things I Got Rid Of After Deciding I'm Done Having Kids

Parenting

I'm not going to have kids in the house soon. I'm already thinking about what to do with my free time.

more#parenting

fromThe Atlantic

Seven Books for People Figuring Out Their Next Move

A well-lived life isn't always perfectly navigated; many find themselves rudderless after joyful milestones or unwanted changes, prompting the search for guidance in books and friends.

Everyday cooking

Relationships

Making Change a Shared Project

Stress management, rather than change itself, determines relationship satisfaction.

Couples benefit from a unified approach to navigating major life transitions.

fromThe New Yorker

15 years ago

Your New College Graduate: a Parents' Guide

Most college graduates are vegetarians and will become cranky or upset if offered meat. They also have irregular eating habits.

Humor

London politics

The boy who came back: the near-death, and changed life, of my son Max

The article reflects on the bittersweet moments before a significant life change, capturing a sense of nostalgia and wonder.

fromScary Mommy

I Get Paid To Be A Housewife By A Man I'm Not Married To

"Most importantly, I realized that I truly love caring for, helping, and taking care of people. I always have, and this gives me purpose again."},{

Parenting

We've been empty nesters for 10 years. When our son's house burned down, we told him to move his family in with us.

In August 2024, our son and his family lost their home in a devastating fire. My husband and I decided to support them through this rough time.

Parenting

Why the Quarter-Life Crisis Is the New Mid-Life Crisis

The quarter-life crisis is a transformative opportunity for self-discovery and change.

#personal-growth

fromBustle

Retirement

Will Life Get Better In My 30s?

Parenting

Going Through a Transition? Time to Seize the Opportunity

Transitions in life create a rare opportunity for meaningful lifestyle changes and self-reflection.

fromBustle

Retirement

Will Life Get Better In My 30s?

Parenting

Going Through a Transition? Time to Seize the Opportunity

Transitions in life create a rare opportunity for meaningful lifestyle changes and self-reflection.

more#personal-growth

A Wisdom Primer: Life's Most Important Category of Knowledge

A little bit of anxiety at the right times can be a good thing.

Mastering four seemingly benign words can change the trajectory of your life.

Successful living is built around appropriately navigating transitions.

Has Your Everyday World Become Too Small?

People often lose a sense of purpose during routine phases of life due to psychological factors like anxiety or life transitions.

fromEntrepreneur

Why Paychecks Aren't Enough Anymore - And What Your Team Really Wants Instead | Entrepreneur

Modern employees value holistic benefits over traditional compensation, aiming for long-term financial and family security.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

Melinda French Gates on what billionaires with 'absurd' wealth owe back to society

Melinda French Gates emphasizes the human side of wealth and philanthropy, urging personal authenticity amidst societal labels.

#mental-health

fromTiny Buddha

Mindfulness

Lessons from a Former Overthinker: How to Start Really Living - Tiny Buddha

Psychology

I keep fantasising about living in total solitude in a forest

fromTiny Buddha

Mindfulness

Lessons from a Former Overthinker: How to Start Really Living - Tiny Buddha

Psychology

I keep fantasising about living in total solitude in a forest

Heading Into the Home Stretch

Graduating from college requires preparation and steps to ease the transition into the professional world.

3 Ways Tattoos Support People Through Life Transitions

Tattoos help individuals navigate and express significant life transitions, marking personal change and enabling a new self-identity.

Gwyneth Paltrow has a positive alternative to the term empty nester

Gwyneth Paltrow reframes the empty nester phase of life as an empowering and optimistic transition, referring to herself as a 'free bird'.

Podcast

fromSlate Magazine

Instead of 'Crisis' What if We Call It 'A Midlife Awakening?'

Exploring life's transitions: motherhood, divorce, and romantic pursuits with Ada Calhoun and Rosebud Baker.

Women in technology

The Female Neurodivergent Experience

Neurodivergence in women changes dynamically, influenced by life transitions and necessitating tailored support.

Parenting

Strengthening Your Relationship While Navigating Parenthood

Short-term therapy can effectively help individuals manage stress and anxieties during major life transitions.

Paris food

fromHiP Paris Blog

An Empty Nester in Paris

Cultural perceptions of children leaving home differ, influencing parental emotions and societal expectations.

Wellness

fromTiny Buddha

When You're Ready for More: How to Access Your Inner Wanderer - Tiny Buddha

The Wanderer archetype represents our innate ability to reinvent ourselves through life's transitions.

fromWashington Post

Review | 'Mad About the Boy': A tender sequel gives Bridget Jones her groove back

In 'Mad About the Boy', Bridget Jones explores new beginnings as a widow, highlighting life's complexities even after achieving what once seemed like a happy ending.

Writing

fromFast Company

6 months ago

'Try easier.' How to navigate the uncertainty of transitions

Rudolph Walsh's motto "Try easier" symbolizes a shift towards embracing life's transitions with ease, joy, and trust, contrasting the pressure to strive harder.

Writing

Miscellaneous

fromFast Company

7 months ago

8 ways to take charge of your life when it feels too chaotic to manage

Lifequakes are significant disruptions that can affect our lives profoundly, requiring effective strategies to navigate through transitions.

Miscellaneous

8 months ago

Managing Transitions After Challenging Life Events

Life changes often bring emotional turmoil and can lead to feelings of anxiety and depression, making it essential to develop coping strategies.