Courtney Myers

You’re stretched thin, your nerves are shot and you’re always ready to snap back when someone suggests you take a self-care day and treat yourself.

You hold tight to your character.

If you’ve ever wondered how a party atmosphere changes the second you walk in the door, read on.

Sometimes, the hardest conversations aren’t those wherein we reveal something difficult or shocking about ourselves. Rather, they’re the ones that occur when we bring to light an issue that we believe the other party needs to address.

When we’re around people like for long stretches of time, we can start to question our own intelligence.

You’re afraid to reveal your true feelings.

If this sounds like you, it may be time to set off on your own, if for nothing else, to bring you that much-needed outsider perspective you crave.

At the crux of minimalism is the intent to own just what you need.

Their quirky habits don’t surprise you.

Past hurts linger and affect us just as much as happy memories do.

We’re fluid creatures who need change, whether we like it or not, and if you’ve been stagnant for a while, it might be time to make a big move.

You are self-aware.

You feel like you’re playing a part.

Do you need a vacation to get away, reclaim your emotional, mental and physical health and just take a breather? Here are five definite signs the answer is “yes.”

You’ve created a solid team around you. 

Keep in mind that as time goes by, even the most incredible environment can start to lose its sparkle.

You’re sure about what you want in the future.

Your time is too important to settle for anything less.