I hyphenated my last name when I got married. I regretted it for 25 years, so I'm finally letting go of the hyphen.

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The author (left) hyphenated her last name when she married her husband (right).

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I've taken my dad on a handful of father-daughter trips. This tradition has helped me get to know him in a new way.

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I've been taking my dad on father-daughter trips for eight years.

Nicoletta Richardson

I helped my 86-year-old dad plan his estate. It changed how I see my life.

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I taught my son to do his own laundry when he was 9. Now that he's an adult, he says he's glad I gave him that independence.

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Tawnya Gibson and her son then and now
The author gave her son independence at a young age.

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I started keeping a list of activities to get myself off my phone. My days are more satisfying, and my screen time is down.

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I have found that starting an activity list made me happier and got me off my phone more often.

David Rockower

I'm turning 40, and people keep asking why I don't have children. I have a lot of reasons.

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I quit my six-figure job in New York City and now make less than $1,000 a month. I regret nothing.

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The author quit her six-figure job.

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I've worked with over 100 women returning to the workforce after career breaks. They all downplay their experience.

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The author coaches women reentering the workforce after a career break.

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I live with my partner, but book a hotel room for just myself several times a year. It's one of my favorite traditions.

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The writer holding a pillow and suitcase and standing in front of a hotel.
Spending a few nights at a nearby hotel always helps me catch up on sleep and take care of myself.

Mary Christine Kane

I regret signing my kids up for so many activities when they were younger. They really didn't benefit from being rushed around.

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A young boy wearing a yellow soccer shirt sits on the field.
The author said she felt pressure to sign up her young kids (not shown) for a variety of activities. Now that they're older, she wishes she hadn't tried to pack in so much.

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