I sold my clutter for less than it was worth. I don't regret it.

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The author made $600 while decluttering stuff she didn't need.

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I spent years dismissing my 81-year-old dad's advice about living in the now. I finally get what he was saying.

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The author's father always said he'd die young.

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I got rid of our Google Home. My family life improved in unexpected ways.

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The author threw away her Google Home from her kitchen.

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I moved from a big city to a small town 4 years ago. It's still not going nearly as well as I'd hoped.

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As much as I enjoy living in a small town, I've found it hard to make deep connections here and struggled to be part of the tight-knit community.

Alice Sanders

I tried to be the perfect school volunteer mom. My kids don't remember it.

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Author regrets being so involved with her kids' school when they were little.

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One piece of advice from a teacher helped me become the first in my family to graduate from college

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Following one teacher's advice started me on a path to become the first person in my family to graduate from college and eventually build a career as a journalist.

Amber Campbell

As a parent of adult children, my advice is no longer helpful. But stepping back isn't easy.

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The author (second from left) has older children, and she is trying not to give them advice.

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After living on a sailboat for 18 months, we moved to NYC for my husband's job. I'm still getting used to life on land.

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Laura Keys

Airport wait times in New York City are still high. This simple trick helps me avoid the chaos.

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The author flies out of White Plains instead of the major airports in NYC.

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My kid called me cringe. I need to decide if that's his problem or mine.

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The author, shown with one of her sons, admitted that after some reflection, she

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