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Local business helps young couples take the fight out of financial planning. Read more about Start Your Marriage on the Right Financial Foot with Financially Engaged

Do we “modern martyrs” lack a grand mission? Read more about The Plight of the Modern-day Martyr

Social media is filled with the caption and hashtag “Living my best life!” Often it accompanies a photo of someone traveling, enjoying themselves at an event or even drinking a cup of coffee. In 2005 Oprah Magazine published a book called Living Your Best Life. Then in 2010, Oprah herself hosted an event titled “Live Your Best Life.” Though the same phrase has been used in song lyrics, I credit Oprah with really making it a catchphrase. Read more about What Does Living Your Best Life Really Mean?

How can we get better at admitting we’re wrong? Read more about So You Made a Mistake—What's Your Next Move?

For my job, I spend too much time sitting at my computer cranking out social media content for local businesses or columns. Like a lot of desk-sitters, I know I need to take more breaks to stand and walk. I tried using an app that reminded me to walk around every hour. After a few days I muted and ignored it.

Then, I had an idea: to get a small dog, one that would force me to get up and go for a walk. Our current dog—Odin the giant schnauzer—isn’t much of a snuggler. I wanted a dog who could sit on my lap while I worked or watched movies. Read more about Need to Walk More? Get a Dog

Practical advice for getting things done from local media maven Natalie Webster. Read more about Do the Hardest Thing First