We hear it all the time: "People don’t change," or "People truly can not change." Or the hopeful version: "People can change if they really want to." Somewhere between these beliefs lies an uncomfortable truth: many people don’t really change—they settle. They adjust, shrink, tolerate, and make peace with a life that doesn’t quite fit, all while telling themselves they’re "fine." But are they? Change vs. Settling: What’s the Difference? Change requires effort, discomfort, sel

Let’s be real — life after divorce can feel like a marathon you didn’t train for. Everyone’s telling you to “get back out there,” “focus on yourself,” “start fresh,” and you’re just over here thinking, Can I get a nap first? Here’s the thing: you don’t have to hustle your way into healing. You don’t owe anyone productivity while you’re rebuilding your life. Sometimes, the most brilliant move you can make is to hit pause. Not a full-on, dramatic “I’m quitting life” pause — mor

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