What happens when you live in America and English is not your first language? For many people like my parents, this prevents them from speaking up for what they really need. Human kindness and generosity can be extended with a smile and this is the universal language for for connection.

If you find yourself working late hours, most likely, you are a perfectionist. There is nothing wrong with having high standards, but when it causes you to be hard on yourself, then, that's when that may lead to poor sleep quality and arguments with others.