The term "ordinary" gets a bad rap, says author Rainesford Stauffer. Especially for those in emerging adulthood, there's endless pressure from all sides to chase an extraordinary standard in every aspect of life – fantastic vacations, a perfect partner, the dream job. But all those so-called milestones of "worthy adulthood" you're chasing? Stauffer says they're more unrealistic than ever. Now's the time for creativity and carving your own path — and she's got some tips from her book, An Ordinary Age, to get you started. In this episode of Life Kit: embracing the power of the ordinary.