#life-change tag

3 weeks ago

I was scared to leave NYC - but I moved to Nashville, fell in love, and have been happily living here for a decade

Burnout led to the realization of needing a change from New York City life.

1 month ago

I moved to Mexico for my maternity leave. It was the best decision I've made.

A chance conversation during a train delay inspired a life-changing move to Mexico for maternity leave.

Miscellaneous

fromFast Company

How to move forward when you don't know your next career step

Feeling unfulfilled in a job can prompt professionals to realize they need a career change.

Retirement

fromNew York Post

Viral Oregon man who quit his job to set sail with his cat arrives to cheering fans in Hawaii after weekslong journey

Oliver Widger sailed from Oregon to Hawaii, quitting his job and liquidating savings, inspiring others with his journey of adventure and self-discovery.

fromIndependent

Bill Linnane: The real reason I took my wedding ring off after 20 years of marriage

An unconventional Sunday morning ritual involving bolt cutters and a wedding ring highlights the intersection of relaxation and life-changing decisions.

I moved from a city to a tiny town on the Pacific coast. Living in such a remote place has come with pleasant surprises.

At the end of 2021, I lost everything I had in an overnight fire at my home in Boulder, Colorado. Without my beloved cat or my condo, my life completely fell apart.

Portland food

I spent 2 years abroad in Scotland, which changed my life. I dropped out of med school and began prioritizing my free time.

I was in the midst of medical school applications when my husband was named a Marshall Scholar, and set to study in the UK for the next two years.

Mental health

UK news

fromIndependent

Soprano Sharon Lyons: 'Once you've had a miscarriage, every pregnancy is filled with fear'

Soprano Sharon Lyons traded her busy Dublin life for a quieter existence in Kerry, finding fulfillment in her new community.

NYC startup

She returned to work after surviving cancer but resigned a week later. Now, as a laundromat owner, she's her own boss.

A breast cancer diagnosis led Low Seow Yee to pursue her dream of opening a fun laundromat in Singapore, reframing her life's priorities.

fromThe Atlantic

Dear James: I'm Fed Up With My Messy Husband

Marriage often reveals flaws in partners that were previously overlooked during the 'in love' phase.

fromMiami Herald

5 months ago

Woman Finds Picture on Husband's Phone, Unprepared for What She Sees

I think I'm sharing it here so I can always come back and see this video when I'm sad.

Relationships

Wellness