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

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

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