I thought my life would change when I moved to Ireland. Unfortunately, I never felt I belonged, and I moved home a year later.

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A woman sits next to a statue on a bench in Dublin, Ireland.
The author dreamed of moving to Ireland for years. While she enjoyed studying there, it wasn't a place she wanted to stay.

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My family was spending $2,500 on food delivery a month — that's $1,000 more than our mortgage. Something had to change.

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The author's family was overspending on food delivery.

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I quit my corporate job to start a laundry business, now worth millions of dollars. 'Cockroach mode' helped me become a successful entrepreneur.

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Alex Smereczniak in a laundromat
The author first started a laundry business in college.

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Lance Bass explains how he's living his healthiest life, even after his diabetes diagnosis

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Lance Bass attends the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Award

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My partner and I split chores by zodiac sign. We know it's weird, but our house is cleaner and we're happier.

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Two people in a kitchen doing chores and talking to each other.
The author (not pictured) and her partner have a system of dividing chores by zodiac sign.

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After I got my Ph.D., I realized I didn't want to work in that field. I was in financial ruin until I found the right job for me.

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A woman wearing a cap and gown.

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My grandmother's house burned down, and she moved in with us. At 23, I had to share a bed with my mom.

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The author is now sharing a bed with her mom while they help her grandmother out.

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I bailed on my sister-in-law's destination bachelorette party. If she wanted me there, she should've paid for my trip.

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Destination bachelorette parties can be expensive and turning down an invitation can feel difficult.

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I'm a 40-year-old mom of 3 working toward my doctorate. It's not easy to juggle it all, but I'm doing this for me.

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Mother and son are doing school work together
The author (not pictured) went back to school in her 30s and is now pursuing a doctorate.

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At 35 I quit my corporate job and decided to have a baby. Writing my novel helped me be a better mom.

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Mom and son
The author says becoming a parent has made her even better at writing.

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