Cassidy Peterson

I was uncomfortable about traveling out of the country to stay with my brother and his wife for two months, both of whom I didn't know well and were ten years older than me; not to mention this would be the longest amount of time I had spent away from my home yet. I was uncomfortable when I left to visit my friend across the globe after not seeing her for a year and a half, wondering if our friendship would be tested, if we had both changed too much, or if I could make a good impression on...

I think reading a good book is one of the best ways to give your mind a break. All day long, our string of thoughts never stops, and that never ending mental to do list keeps your mind at work. But taking some time to read a good book can take your focus completely off of everything else except the other world that is opened up when you read. When I read a book, I get so enveloped in the character's mindset that it's as if I am the character themself. I am no longer thinking about everything...

In your 20s, you should be traveling. You should be getting internships. You should be meeting your lifelong friends. You should be getting that college education. You should be making money to pay off that college debt. You should be going on dates. You should be finding your life partner. You should be starting your career. Wow, do I feel behind. (Pinterest) There are so many different life-defining goals that we should be prioritizing. Some people say we need to focus on our education,...