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I moved to Panama from the US. I live on a remote island for $1,000 a month and have never been happier.

A teacher who left Florida for a remote Panamanian island said she loves the weather, the clear Car…

Alcynna Lloyd   


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I left my $195,000 tech job to open a wine bar. I work 12-hour days and don't have health insurance, but I've never been happier.

Shanna Nasiri left her $195,000 tech job to follow her dreams and open a natural wine bar in Brookl…

Erin Snodgrass   


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I couldn't afford retirement in the US on $3,000 a month, so I moved abroad. I've lived in 43 countries and am happier.

Norman Bour and his wife moved abroad for a more affordable lifestyle. They are currently living in…

Alcynna Lloyd   


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I gave up my dream life in Japan to move to the Netherlands — now, I couldn't be happier

I'm an American who loved living in Japan until it got lonely. So, I fell in love with the Netherla…

Brie Schmidt   


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I had to rent my house for extra income, and it forced me to declutter. I'm happier because of it.

When I had to rent my house on Airbnb, a photographer helped me stage it. Seeing things through her…

Elana Rabinowitz   


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It's time to fix your calendar so you can get more done and be happier

Meetings tend to increase as the year progresses, hurting productivity. Experts suggest auditing yo…

Tim Paradis   


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A family moved to the Bay Area from Georgia for a better quality of life. They pay more than double for housing but they're happier.

Xyndi and Eric Lomboy have been happier since they moved to California, even though their housing c…

John Towfighi   


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I left the Bay Area and moved countries for a tech job — and I'm 100 times happier and less stressed now than I was in Silicon Valley

This woman left the Bay Area and moved to Poland with her husband. She ended up getting a tech job …

Robin Madell   


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I thought I was smart to keep money in 3 savings accounts, but I'm much happier now — and earning more — with just one

Keeping money in several savings accounts for different goals seemed like a good idea, but it was c…

Hanna Horvath   


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I'm a millennial who moved to Florida from Canada. I had to put my career on hold, but I'm happier being outside all the time.

Susanna Song, 29, struggled during Toronto's chilly winters. After moving to Miami, she said she's …

Maria Noyen   


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I deleted Instagram because it was making me anxious. I have no FOMO now, and I'm closer to my friends.

Over 150 days ago I decided to delete Instagram. I'm more productive now and closer to my friends d…

Vaishali Gauba   


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I was using dating apps to seek validation. When I deleted all of them, I was much happier after ending the addiction.

A man decided to delete Grindr after he realized he was addicted to the dating app and only using i…

Gary Nunn   


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Two former bankers turned their experience into HBO's most underrated show. Now, it's finally getting the attention it deserves.

Mickey Down and Konrad Kay both had brief stints as bankers. Years later, they used their knowledge…

Samantha Rollins   


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I moved to Finland for 90 days and fell in love with the culture and lifestyle. Now, I'm raising my daughters here.

Andro Lindsay moved to Helsinki with his family as part of the 90 Day Finn program in 2021. He love…

Perri Ormont Blumberg   


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I gave up my Apple Watch after 7 years of wearing it every day. I'm happier and healthier without it.

Trying to invest in his health, he used an Apple Watch to track his steps and sleep. He became obse…

Dan Ginn   


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I moved to Australia to be with my boyfriend and for a better quality of life. I was nervous, but I'm saving money and much happier.

Moving to Queensland, Australia was a big decision for freelancer writer Gabriella Ferlita. She sai…

Gabriella Ferlita   


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I bought a house with my ex 14 years after we broke up. We're saving so much money, and I'm happier.

Elisa Ball's rent in Florida shot up. So she and her ex decided to buy a house together to lower th…

Jordan Pandy   


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Growing up, my parents didn't discipline me. Now, I'm doing authoritative parenting — and it's working.

I grew up in a big family and my parents didn't discipline us. I decided to adopt an authoritative …

Beth Rush   


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I won a housing lottery with over 5,000 applicants. Now I pay $1,260 a month for a brand-new home.

After a 33-year-old single mom won an affordable housing lottery, she and her son were able to leav…

Alcynna Lloyd   


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I'm pregnant at 47. It's not how I once pictured things, but it was the right path for me.

I had parent imposter syndrome when I first got pregnant at 47, but being an older parent is right …

Heather Grossmann