I used to shower every day, sometimes twice if I worked out or had a long, stressful day. It felt like the only way to stay clean. That’s what we’re taught, right? Daily showers mean you’re hygienic, fresh, and presentable. But about a year ago, I decided to cut back—not because I got lazy, but…

We're often told that age is just a number, but as I reach the ripe age of 40, I've begun to feel that certain numbers can, indeed, carry weight. They say that with age comes wisdom, and yet I find myself more perplexed now than ever before. Why, you may wonder? Well, let me start from the…