My grandma looked fabulous well into her 80s. She taught me how important it is to be a little selfish.

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I remember my grandmother (not pictured) as always looking polished and taking good care of herself.

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I love traveling with friends and family, but I need alone time on vacation. I created a rule that keeps everyone happy.

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I created the "50/50 Rule" to help me get alone time when I'm on vacation with others.

Nicole Benedettini

I went to a destination wedding with no plus-one. It was one of the best trips I've ever taken.

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I went to a friend's wedding in a different country without a plus one, and I still had fun.

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I've lasted 15 years as a digital nomad. A different approach to travel made it possible.

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Cait Charles learned that slowing down helped her become a happier digital nomad.

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I moved from my country's biggest city to a rural town. It felt like a last resort, but improved just about everything.

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The writer standing in the woods near their new home in New Zealand's countryside.
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Dale Nel

My family has lived on a farm for 15 years. This lifestyle isn't easy, but it's been great for my kids.

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The writer's daughter helps clean a cow on the farm.
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Billi J. Miller

I moved to Phuket to restart my career. $1,500 a month covers everything.

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Andre Neveling standing with the sea and palm trees in Phuket, Thailand.
Andre Neveling moved to Phuket to recover from career burnout.

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I quit my corporate job and spent 18 months living on a sailboat. My mindset's completely shifted now that I'm back on land.

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The writer and her partner in front of their sailboat.
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Laura Keys

After 20 years of building a life in DC, we moved to my hometown in New York. It's been great for my whole family.

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The writer, her partner, and her kids on a boat in New York.
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Jacqueline Mendelsohn

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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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.

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