Most people imagine making money on autopilot, otherwise known as passive income. Imagining money magically landing in their account overnight. In reality, yes it can be done, it starts with clarity. You need to understand what you have to offer that is useful to others, and what people already ask you for help with. The strongest offers are born from real experience, not trends. If you’ve solved a problem in your own life, there is someone a few steps behind you who would gl

Before anything else, it needs to be said clearly: being in this position is not a personal failure. It doesn’t mean you didn’t try hard enough or manage money wrong. Most people end up here because wages are low, rent is high, emergencies pile up, or support disappears at the worst possible time. You are not broken. You are responding to pressure. Once the immediate panic eases even slightly, the focus shifts to fast money. Not dream money, not long‑term career money, j

Let’s be honest: money problems are everywhere right now, and they are not cute. One minute you’re just trying to live your best life, and the next you’re staring at your bank app like it personally betrayed you. Prices keep going up, paychecks stay the same, and random expenses pop up out of nowhere like jump scares in a horror movie. Still, somehow, people are surviving. Some even thriving. This post breaks down how real people are making it through financially rough tim

Hustle culture used to be treated like the ultimate life goal. Work harder. Sleep less. Push through. Sacrifice everything now so you can finally rest later. For a long time, that mindset was praised and passed around like motivation. But by now—and especially looking ahead—it’s clearly losing its grip. People are starting to realize that constantly grinding doesn’t actually lead to a better life. It just leads to being tired, stressed, and disconnected from yourself. More an

Trying to be productive can feel like chasing something that keeps moving. Everywhere you look, someone is telling you to make a better to-do list, set more timers, or wake up earlier. And sure, those things can help sometimes. But what if productivity didn’t have to feel so rigid or exhausting? What if it could actually feel kind of good? These are the less obvious ways I’ve learned to get more done without burning myself out or hating my day. One of the biggest mindset s

I learned through all the illness in my family that confidence and wellness are closely linked. When you feel good about yourself, your overall health tends to improve. At the same time, taking care of your body and mind can boost your self-esteem. Making small, intentional lifestyle changes can create a positive cycle that enhances both confidence and wellness. Making small, intentional choices that slowly stack up is how change happens—consistently, and in ways that sha

Scroll for a few minutes and it starts to feel like everyone is winning at life except you. Designer bags casually hanging off an arm. Luxury trips framed as “work travel.” Grocery hauls that somehow cost a thousand dollars but are described as “normal.” Influencers telling you this life is achievable, relatable, and just one purchase away. And if you can’t afford it? The message—quiet but constant—is that you’re doing something wrong. That’s where the problem starts. Inf

As I calmly spoke to myself...I thought well, a good place to start is just getting to know yourself. The real you—the one who has strengths, flaws, good days, bad days, and everything in between. Pay attention to what makes you happy, what stresses you out, and what habits help you or hurt you. Sometimes even writing things down or just thinking things through quietly can help you understand yourself more clearly. And when you have a goal, don’t pressure yourself to do ev

When I was a whole lot younger I was so in love with this guy. But like most teenage girls I had zero confidence. Part of my issue was I didn't have a father in my life to show me how I should be treated, and mom bless her, she worked so much that by the time she was home she was exhausted. So in stepped Carol and Mike Brady my tv mom and dad. Later it was the Huxtables and the Connors. So the love of my life goes off to college in Mississippi. I remember it like it was yeste

There was a time I opened my fridge and would see all convenience foods. Pre-packaged, pre-cooked and ready to go. After-all I was a busy person so was my husband. We didn't have time to cook. Boy was that a huge mistake. Those unhealthy choices caused some of the health issues we faces in the not so distant past. You see it really does catch up on you. It's like you need the convenience without worrying if you will contract cancer, or heart disease, or have your gall bladde

Have you ever looked in the mirror and you no longer recognized yourself. Like where had I gone. I used to be funny. I used to be slim. I used to love going places on the spur of a moment. I loved being around people and just talking. And lately everything has felt hard. Or like it's someone else and no longer who I thought I was. It is a hard moment and an even harder jolt to see yourself and not even recognize who is looking back at you. As I looked in the mirror I thought,

I Had No Idea My Home Was Stressing Me Out — Until This Happened. When a nutritionist came over to help me with my kitchen cleanse she said and I quote "how do you find anything?' My home is small and we had to get creative. She said, " you know Teri, your home could be causing you and your family stress or making anxiety worse. And so it started!! There’s something really special about walking into your home and instantly feeling your whole body relax. Not because it’s pe

Gallbladder removal recovery If you’ve just had your gallbladder removed—or you’re about to—you’re probably wondering what your life is going to look like now. And I get it. When I went through it, nobody really explained what would life after gallbladder surgery would look like. They tell you the basics, and really I was in so much pain I wasn't listening carefully, and they never really tell the “real life” part. So let’s talk about it the way friends do.

I thought I might lose my mind. My transformation didn’t come from a book or a single moment of clarity. It came from walking through crisis after crisis—and choosing not to give up. It began with my 88-year-old mom, now 90 and soon 91. After a stroke left her unable to walk and struggling to speak, I became her advocate, her support system, her strength when hers was failing. Day after day, I learned how to care for her, guide her, and believe in her progress even when it se