I'm trying to adult, but my budget is a puzzle

and the only piece that fits is ramen noodles

My parents always said they wanted me to have a better life than them.

Now it looks like the only thing I'm inheriting is their economic anxiety.

My boss told me to 'manifest a positive outcome'

when I asked for a raise.

I've been doing the work in therapy to recognize my emotional triggers

now I just get anxious about how anxious I'm going to get