People love to tell you the right way to do things and so many would rather be right than kind. There is no manual for the proper way to grieve though plenty of books have been written about it. The death of someone you love breaks you wide open and it seems like people who haven't experienced this are the first ones to tell you exactly how you should handle it.

Sharing clothes is very personal and this is a big ask because we're talking about a beautiful and expensive dress. Borrowing a dress for a fancy event makes a lot of sense, but it comes with a good amount of responsibility. So how do you protect your clothes and not make things uncomfortable?

She's trying to maximize her airline miles by paying for more things on her credit card so this seemed like a no brainer until she didn't get paid back all the way. Conversations about money are no one's favorite but how you treat your money says a lot about how you treat yourself.

Corporate decision-making often doesn't make a lot of sense to its employees. So when you have the chance to improve a situation, it's exciting to share your brilliance with right people! But it might not make progress happen any faster.

The key is in the planning and execution which I think very few of us actually consider when we get excited about making a change. But when is the best time to start a new goal? I'll give you a hint: is definitely not January 1.

This used to be me and I finally got tired of my friends irritation at my being consistently late for whatever our plans were. One day I decided to surprise them by being 10 minutes early. I wasn't, and that's how I figured out the thing I had been doing wrong for years.

It feels like scolding because she's a grown up and really should know better, but our addiction to these devices is a tough nut to crack. And no one wants you to point out their bad behavior! It makes us feel defensive which doesn't mean you shouldn't say anything. You just need to tread lightly.

Most work weeks are so hectic, it's only logical that the to do list for the weekend gets bigger. So big, in fact, you'll never be able to tackle it completely which can leave you with a lingering feeling of disappointment. Being productive is important but so is rest and relaxation. And fun!

When time off is not abundant it can be difficult to see family and take a truly restful holiday in the same year. And there is nothing wrong with telling the people who love you what you need. Controlling their reactions to what you say, however, is a tall order.

Has anyone ever told you that looking for a full-time job actually IS a full-time job? It's true. So I understand the logic, but letting go of your income before having another offer in hand is not without risk.