The pursuit of “perfect” takes center stage in our ambition-driven world. After all, it’s all about the 4.0 GPA, dream job, flawless relationship, and the ideal house. But, as Mark Cuban once said, ...

You were not at the top of the class, not the employee of the month, nor are you the "10" you think your partner wants. But you're probably pretty spectacular in some way, and definitely good enough ...

“Good enough” decisions reduce mental overload. Satisficing helps stop overthinking by shifting the focus from finding the perfect option to choosing one that meets your needs right now, freeing up ...

What’s an employee to do? Many are standing firm and continuing to work in the way that they want, rather than caving to the demands of their employer. Some workers have “quiet quit” and/or chosen to ...

The witching hour is real. You are toggling homework, after-school emotions, and a sink that somehow refills itself. Meanwhile, the question lands: “What’s for dinner?” If that question spikes your ...

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Originally from South Sudan, Nancy Umba ventured to New York City, where she enrolled in college. Being in the big city, she couldn't help but compare herself to others, and felt she wasn’t measuring ...