After being cooped up for months on end during the winter, there's nothing I crave more than basking in that glorious summer sunshine and warm, refreshing air. Soaking up some natural vitamin D is an instant mood-booster and energy reviver. But it's way too easy to let the precious summer hours slip away when you’re stuck behind a desk from 9-5, the daylight and warmth seem to taunt me through the windows as meetings and deadlines pile up. As a motivated yet work-hard, play-hard millennial, I've picked up clever tricks to seamlessly merge my career hustle with seasonal living.

When you're craving an escape from your day in and day out routine, there's nothing quite like unplugging for a long weekend road trip adventure. Getting out on the open road with your best friend or significant other allows you to truly unwind and unplug, explore new places, and create lasting memories together. If you've been dreaming of a restorative long weekend getaway, here are some tips for planning the ultimate road trip.

Starting a fresh year always brings this strong urge to get into journaling, right? But let’s be real, most of us end up writing, like, 10 entries max, and then we’re back to square one the next year. That was me, until last year. The start of 2023 hit me like a ton of bricks - burned out, mentally drained, generally unhappy, and journaling wasn’t even on my radar.

Let's start with the real talk - being a millennial woman in this era is not easy. From navigating office politics to figuring out our life priorities to just trying to juggle it all, there's a constant feeling of "Is anyone else struggling with this too?" Well, we're here to assure you - you're definitely not alone. As two millennials who have been deep in these trenches, we've been through almost every cringe-worthy situation and curveball that adulting can throw your way.

Navigating the workplace can be both rewarding and challenging, especially when you encounter a difficult coworker. Whether it's the passive-aggressive emails, the endless stream of negativity, or the clash of personalities, dealing with a challenging colleague is a situation most of us have encountered at some point in our careers.

Your Enneagram type could provide you with valuable insights on how to effectively handle and even diffuse these challenging interactions.