Self Development

I used to make excuses for why I quit, but now, years later, I understand the valuable lesson quitting my favorite sport taught me.

I thought making others happy would make me happy. Turns out, that wasn’t true. I needed to find my balance, and you need to find yours, too.

As millennials, we just want to stand out. Here are 7 quick and simple tips for getting ahead in the workplace (plus book and podcast recommendations!).

Living your best life starts with embracing who you are. The good, the bad, and the ugly — you’re unique! It’s time to use that unique blend of talents to make the world a better place.

Do you have goals you just can’t seem to stay motivated to reach no matter how hard you try? Here are 8 secrets for becoming a goal-getter in no time at all.

We asked 22 adults what they would tell their 20-something selves about friends, family, and love. These results may surprise you.

Here are 15 books that pushed us in ways we didn’t see coming. What book challenged you in a way you never expected?

I thought I would be scared or upset turning 30, but in reality, it was complete opposite.

When I watch my dog live her simple life, I often find myself learning from her. I can teach her the fanciest tricks, but she teaches me life lessons.

When you try your hardest and still fail, it can be devastating.

For those of you naturally shy and quiet individuals looking to step outside your comfort zone and develop a little more confidence.

Kind words, a little dose of encouragement, and simply letting people know you are there for them goes a long way in ensuring the people we love have the support they need to succeed.

The balance of adulthood escapes all of us.

Want to make summer 2016 your best one yet? Peep our ultimate guide to fun activities and goals for the warmer weather.

We’re all just struggling to figure out what the heck to do with our lives. Especially between the ages of 18-25, the struggle seems insurmountable.

Words from a bully cut deep, no matter how old you are. But coming through the experience makes you a better person.

Busy, busy, busy: It’s all everybody ever seems to be. But what about your priorities? What about YOU?

Thought you left stereotypes in high school? People will still try to put you in a box for the rest of your life.

It’s common sense, but it takes a little bit of living to truly understand it.

The best time to treat yourself isn’t when life gets hectic, it’s every single day. Here are 3 ways I show myself love daily.

Studying abroad is incredibly awesome and life-changing, but it’s a little scary too.

Mental illness is not a choice. We cannot choose what it does to us, but we do have choices in how we react to and cope with it.

The most important point I want to make is that Formation — and LEMONADE as a whole — were not made with white people in mind.

Life moves in one direction, but everyone lives at their own pace.

Are you sabotaging all of your romantic relationships? If you have these 10 habits, you might be.

After graduation day, you’ll have to make the transition from college student to young professional whether you’re ready for it or not.

If you’re living in a different city or state than your friends and family — you’re not alone.

Life happens in heartbeats, so take life just as it was meant to be lived: in moments.

Growth is more than simply reaching traditional milestones and living the life others want for us

When you struggle, we encourage you to take care of yourself, feel your feelings, get help, get out of your house and out of your own head, and surround yourself with people who care about you.

Weeds will grow quickly without any care at all, but a garden of beautiful blooms demand attention and love.

Staying close with your mom as you grow older and move away is tough, but important.

Raise your hand if a little voice tells you you’re not good enough. Here are 4 ways I fight back against that voice every day of my life.

If I hear “but why are you single?!” one more time… I might lose it.

How do you form habits in your twenties that will stick, like working out, eating right and learning a new language every day?

Who doesn’t love a good TED Talk? These are our 5 favorites for when you’re ready to change your life.

Making a relationship your goal is a dangerous route to take.

Your tribe should never take anything away from who you are or the life you want to live.

The phrase, “failure is not an option,” needs to be removed from our vocabulary as twenty-somethings.

Living alone is a fun and exciting thing. It opens up a whole new dimension of independence and is a great opportunity to find out who you are without the constant company of others to influence you.

Spontaneous choices about my appearance aren’t really a thing for me.