Twenty Something Advice

Taking on Your 20's -- What You Need to Know Now

Alexis Sclamberg | Posted 05.22.2012

Read More: Women, Self Help, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Twenty-Something Advice, Self-Improvement, Twenty Something, Development, Emotional Intelligence, Wellness, Self-Help, Women News

In these final years of our restless 20's, we're wrestling with some big ticket items -- getting married, finding better jobs, moving, settling down, having kids.

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This Day and Age

Gavin Shulman | Posted 05.21.2012

Read More: Getting Older, Wikipedia, Living, Aging, Death, Twenty-Something Advice, Political Humor, Humor, Aging Humor, Comedy News

I'm at the age where no one wants to have a birthday party, but does anyway, because were still supposed to party. The age where you ask someone how they're doing and hope they say not that great.

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The Roaring Twenties: No FOMO

Stefanie Lee | Posted 01.21.2012

Read More: Fear of Missing Out, Millenial Generation, Holiday Parties, Fomo, Twenty-Something Advice, Twenty-Something Problems, Twenty Something, Millennials Fomo, San Francisco News

While I consider myself dependable, I'm definitely guilty of succumbing to this annoying generational affliction. It's FOMO, better known as Fear of Missing Out, and it's spreading like the plague.

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A Strawberry-Chocolate Celebration Cake For 'In the Small Kitchen'

Big Girls, Small Kitchen | Posted 07.24.2011

Read More: Home Cooking, Twentysomething, Strawberries, Book Deal, Chocolate, Party, Sweets, Baking, Dessert, Cream, Twenty-Something Advice, Cake, Book, Food News

There it is! Our book! We could not be happier to have In the Small Kitchen in our hands. It's been a year and a half since we landed a book deal, an...

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The Corporate Freshman: If Something Is Needed, Create It

Alexandra Levit | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Career Advice, Careers, Twenty-Something Advice, Twenty Something, College Graduates, Healthy Living News

Some of you may recall that I was a complete dud in my first corporate PR job. My boss despised me, my colleagues thought I was overeager, and it to...

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How to Get Your Twenty Something Off the Couch!

Fred Whelan and Gladys Stone | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Resume, College Grads, Gen Y Work, Social Networking, Gen Y, Twenty-Something Advice, Twentysomethings, Jobs, Resumes, Twenty Something, Resume Tips, Interview, College Graduates, Advice for College Grads, Business News

Summer is approaching and your twenty something is graduating. The last thing you want is your twenty something using their lack of experience and the slow job market as an excuse to lay on the couch watching reality TV.

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Cupcakes: Taking the Trend Home

Big Girls, Small Kitchen | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Cupcakes, Birthdays, Recipes, Crumbs, Sweets, Baking, Twenty-Something Advice, Jelly, Birthday Parties, Peanut Butter, Cake, Baked Goods, New York News

I think my modification of the yellow butter cake batter into a veritable PB&J Cupcake merits its own recipe.

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Twenty-Something Men Want Babies, Study Says

Laura Stepp | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Women, Relationships, Conception, Men, Pregnancy, Twenty-Something Advice, Parenting, Babies, Family, Healthy Living News

In a nationally representative survey of 18-29-year-olds, men were as likely as women to say that if circumstances allowed it, they would love to have a baby right now. We're not talking small numbers here.

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Who Are You?

Christine Hassler | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Twenty-Something Advice, Quarterlife Crisis, Gen Y, Self-Help, The Inner Life, Healthy Living News

Stepping into jobs and relationships that are not satisfying or being completely paralyzed by ambiguity are common outcomes of not really knowing who you are.

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How To Face Your First Holiday Alone

Christine Hassler | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Twenty-Something Advice, Holiday Season, Gen Y, Advice, Christmas, Relationships, The Inner Life, Family, Healthy Living News

Reminding yourself that a lot of people are totally alone, with no one even to call or miss on Christmas, isn't necessarily going to cure homesickness. But spending time with the less fortunate may help.

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Are You Having A Quarterlife Crisis?

Christine Hassler | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Quarterlife, Twenty-Something Advice, Quarterlife Crisis, Advice, Gen-Y, Self-Help, Healthy Living News

I woke up one day in a cold sweat and found myself in the midst of my own quarterlife crisis. The good news is that I survived it.

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When Your Friend Becomes Your Boss: How To Preserve Your Job And Friendship

Christine Hassler | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Career Advice, Twenty-Something Advice, Promotions, Friends, The Balanced Life, Work, Communication, Career, Workplace, Boss, Christine Hassler, Healthy Living News

If you are yourself asking the question, "why him not me?" answer it via self-reflection and investigation...

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How To Deal With Friends With Money

Christine Hassler | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Friendship, Twenty-Something Advice, The Balanced Life, Money, Friends With Money, Healthy Living News

Dear Christine, "My core group of friends from college make a lot more money then I do. They all dove right into their careers right after college wh...

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My Parents Or My Boyfriend?

Christine Hassler | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Twenty-Something Advice, The Balanced Life, Relationships, Communication, Dating, Parents, Boyfriend, Healthy Living News

Dear Christine, My parents do not approve of my boyfriend but I love him and we are happy together. They keep telling me that I can do better and are...

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How To Deal With Anxiety

Christine Hassler | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Twenty-Something Advice, Balanced Life, Being Present, Anxiety, Advice, Mental Health, The Inner Life, Healthy Living News

Dear Christine, Lately I have been struggling so much with anxiety about everything in my life. I feel like I should have more figured out about my fu...

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How Do I Find My Passion?

Christine Hassler | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Twenty-Something Advice, Career, Passion, The Balanced Life, Work, Gen Y, Healthy Living News

Passion is not something you "find" like an apartment, a new restaurant or a great pair of shoes. Discovering your passion is an evolutionary and unique process. Most of us assume passion arrives like a thunderbolt of inspiration, instantly spreading wonderfully warm feelings and clarity about what we should do with our life.

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Advice On Advice

Christine Hassler | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Twenty-Something Advice, The Balanced Life, Gen Y, Advice, Happiness, Healthy Living News

The last few weeks, I have offered observations and advice regarding the twenty-something experience which inspired even more advice, feedback and col...

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10 Tips For Twenty Something Transformation

Christine Hassler | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Twenty-Something Advice, The Balanced Life, Gen Y, Advice, Transformation, 20-Somethings, Self Help, Balance, Identity, Twenty Something, Healthy Living News

The past two weeks, I have blogged about the rite of passage for today's twenty something woman (part one and part two). Below are ten brief tips to ...

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Generation Superwomen: Sitting On The Sidelines

Makenna Goodman at Chelsea Green | Makenna Goodman | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Friendship, Women's Rights, Women, Gender Roles, Vermont, Twenty-Something Advice, Identity, Rural America, Fitting In, Healthy Living News

I Don't Want To Burn My Bra, But AAARGH!This weekend I sat on the sidelines of the men's soccer game. It was a big deal, and many people were there, y...

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Why Law School Might Not Be A Good Call

The Stimulist | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Twenty-Something Advice, Graduation, Twenty Something, Graduates, Law School, College Graduates, Healthy Living News

It's come to me slowly, a revelation of sorts: I went to the college they promised me. I went to the school of the catalog quote-box, a "hotbed" of ...

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Part 2: The Rite Of Passage For Today's Twenty-Something Woman

Christine Hassler | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Twenty-Something Advice, Women, The Balanced Life, Purpose, Self-Help, Transformation, Healthy Living News

While it's true that life is an on-going process of evolution and discovery, the twenty-something decade of a woman's life presents a critical time to answer a call from within.

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The Rite Of Passage For Today's Twenty-Something Woman

Christine Hassler | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Twenty-Something Advice, Women, Balanced Life, Change, Transformation, Health, Emotional Wellness, Wellness, Healthy Living News

My intention in this post is to begin a discussion around the issues, challenges, and changes that women face as they journey through their twenties a...

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The Corporate Freshman: 7 Ways to Make Your Boss Like You

Alexandra Levit | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Entry-Level, Twenty-Something Advice, Millennial Generation, Work, Management, Self-Help, Healthy Living News

Keep in mind that your boss is a human being and that he is going to make mistakes. He is not trying to make your life difficult.

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What Is The Most Important Thing To Learn In Your Twenties?

Christine Hassler | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Twenty-Something Advice, The Balanced Life, Inspiration, Motivation, Gen Y, Advice, Healthy Living News

They say hindsight is 20/20. I'm sure we all have said at least once, "If I knew then what I know now . . ."

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How To Get Over A Cheater

Christine Hassler | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Twenty-Something Advice, Cheating, Cheaters, The Balanced Life, Relationships, Infidelity, Healthy Living News

Dear Christine, I broke up with my boyfriend about two months ago because he cheated on me. I am really struggling - it infuriates and makes me sad e...

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