I spent almost $30,000 upgrading our garage to a dreamy laundry room. Now, doing laundry for my family of 7 feels peaceful.

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The author spent almost $30,000 of an inheritance upgrading her laundry room. Now, she enjoys the task.

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Our home renovation was a mistake. The 4-year-long nightmare taught me a valuable lesson.

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Ryan Cole (right) with his wife (left).

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I live with my partner and 2 roommates. We live like a family, but with our friends.

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The couple and their friends moved to a suburban house.

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I haven't ordered food delivery in 18 months. Sure, I've saved money, but the decision also changed my relationship with food.

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The author stopped using the food delivery apps to save money.

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Napping felt like a luxury I couldn't enjoy as a parent. Now I know it makes me more productive, so it's part of my routine.

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The author felt tired all the time but didn't think she could fit a nap into her schedule.

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I moved from Chicago to Los Angeles in my late 60s, hoping for a fresh start. I found it hard to make friends and felt out of place.

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Julia Bailey visiting a winery in Ojai.

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My mother-in-law is a 'SuperAger' and has the memory of someone much younger. She says 3 things have kept her sharp at 104.

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The author (right) chatted with her 104-year-old mother-in-law.

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My husband and I made a pact never to divorce, even when it felt impossible. 30 years later, I'm glad we stayed.

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Christina Daves and her husband on their wedding day next to the couple decades later
The author and her husband have been married for 30 years.

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Marrying a surgery resident has redefined how I think about relationships. Support is picking up the slack without keeping score.

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The author and her husband in the snow.
The author's husband is a surgeon.

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I vowed not to be lonely when I moved to a small town and got better at making friends. At 40, I haven't stopped growing my circle.

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The author with her friends in Bhutan, hiking at the top of a mountain.
The author frequently goes on hikes with new friends.

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