My father-in-law retired at 55 and is 87 now. His early retirement made me realize I don't want to travel the same road.

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Author Melissa Noble smiling on a deck in front of her laptop
Retiring early is a dream for so many people (and a great reality for my father-in-law), but it's not something I'm hoping to do.

Melissa Noble

My partner and I were so burned out that I couldn't even plan a trip. That's when I turned to ChatGPT.

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The author and his partner went to Italy thanks to ChatGPT.

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I quiet quit my job after years of prioritizing my career. It only made my burnout worse.

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The author working at her laptop while her cat sits on a desk next to her.
The author has now found a balance between her career and her well-being.

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Weeks after my husband retired, he was diagnosed with stage 3 kidney cancer. It was a reminder of why you shouldn't wait to live fully.

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The author with her family in their pool.
The author's husband was diagnosed with stage 3 kidney cancer just weeks after he retired.

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I thought my twins were fraternal, but no one can tell them apart. They refused to take a DNA test for me.

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Twins sleeping on a bed
The author's twins were born 45 minutes apart.

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Parents often say the teenage years are the hardest. But my kids are in high school, and I love this phase.

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a mother kissing her teenage daughter's forehead
The author loves parenting teenagers.

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My daughter was never close to my mother. Now, it's too late, and I feel guilty.

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A granddaughter embraces her grandmother's hands.
The author's daughter was never close to her grandmother.

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My 76-year-old mother moved from Florida to New York to live with me, but left after 2 years because I was too boring

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The author's mother holding fowers from the farmer's market.
The author's mom moved from Florida to New York to live with her at 76.

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My kids and their friends didn't know how to file taxes or change a tire. My husband and I decided to become mentors.

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Three adult kids building a tool
The author says she sometimes learns alongside her adult kids.

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The Disney magic was different on my last trip, but my family still had a great time

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The author's children hug Mickey Mouse while dining at a character dinner.
A lot has changed at Disney World since I was a kid, but seeing my own kids enjoy the magic brought me so much joy.

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