I moved abroad to reinvent my life. I forgot to change my dating habits.

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The author said she moved abroad for adventure and a new lease on life. She realized she had forgotten to change some of her habits along the way.

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My toddler’s jet lag had us roaming Tokyo before dawn. We saw a side of the city most tourists miss.

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The author flew form the US to Japan with her toddler.

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My mom has caregivers around the clock. My phone still never stops ringing.

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The author is overwhelmed caring for her mom with Alzheimer's.

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I'm a 76-year-old baby boomer who has kept up with technology. It's helped me grow in my career and stay relevant.

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The author is a baby boomer who chose to keep up with technology.

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I thought working for myself would make motherhood easier. I couldn't have been more wrong.

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The author (center) with her two sons.
The author (middle) with her two sons says she now has regrets about her work-life balance when her kids were younger.

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