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Are you ready to make a change? How to take the first step and turn your dreams into a reality

Now that graduation’s over, parents are probably feeling nostalgic for those few precious years their kids were at school and living away from home. For many moms and dads, graduation has put a swift end to those carefree days of being an empty nester.

I know that it's supposed to be everyone's dream to win the lottery and permanently kick their feet up in some tropical locale — and, admittedly, that doesn't sound terrible, especially since the offer would likely come with unlimited margaritas.

A few years ago, I told someone how much I make. I’d just gone freelance and I was having what I thought was a really good year — after a glass or two of wine I had a salary swagger moment and told a close family member what I’d earned that year.

I’m a believer in sending thank you emails. It's so easy to do. I also love getting thank you cards in the mail. It's nice when people take the time to write a thank you note on stationary – writing with a pen on paper and using actual hand movements that don’t involve typing.