I passed out at 4 a.m. in my bathroom. 3 months later, I decided to walk 73 miles across Spain to conquer my anxiety.

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Shirin Ahmadi smiling in front of Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, the endpoint of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage.

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I moved to Seattle for a new job. The first year was the hardest of my life, but building a routine helped.

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After building some new habits, I started thriving in Seattle.

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I dreaded being asked what I did for fun. As a working mom, I didn't have an answer.

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The author started painting again.

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I gave my marriage a 2-day mental health break and explored a nearby city solo. It was just what I needed.

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When I got my cancer diagnosis, I had to cancel 3 planned vacations. A 1-night staycation in nearby Santa Cruz gave me the reset I needed.

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The writer said she enjoyed soaking in a hot tub during her staycation.

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My daughters didn't need a martyr. They needed a mom.

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Why luxury candles are so expensive

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Founded in 1643 in France, Trudon is one of the oldest candle manufacturers in the world. Its candles lined Marie Antoinette's bedroom and the churches of Paris. Today, prices range from $48 for one taper candle to $660 for a "great"-sized jarred candle. Its legacy isn't the only thing behind that hefty price tag.

I burned out as a management consultant after debilitating migraines. Now I deal with stress much better — here's my advice.

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Gloria Chan Packer burned out in her management-consulting job in 2017.

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