Tag: #SlowerWealthierHappier
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Mental Health as a Wealth Strategy: The Investments That Pay You Twice
When people talk about building wealth, they almost always start with the same checklist: Earn more Spend less Invest wisely Save for the future And while those things matter, I learned something that blew that list wide open. I learned that my mental health could be a wealth strategy all by itself — and that…
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Why Hustle Culture Ignores Mental Health — And How That’s Costing Us More Than Money
For years, I woke up in a constant state of anxiety. It didn’t matter if it was a weekday or weekend, my eyes would open and immediately, my chest felt heavy. My stomach was tight. My mind was already racing before I even swung my legs out of bed. I had affirmations taped to my…
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Money Goals Meet Mental Reality: How to Keep Going When Life Feels Heavy
I was watching a video one day when the speaker said, “You can’t have everything you want. That’s not possible.” And immediately, I thought, Says who? I wasn’t sure if that was their personal experience talking or if they truly believed it was a universal truth. Either way, it made me pause and ask myself,…
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The Quiet Wealth of Emotional Stability
When we talk about wealth, we almost always jump straight to the numbers.Income. Savings. Investments. Assets. But there’s another kind of wealth that doesn’t show up on your bank statement — and yet, it shapes every single financial decision you make. It’s the wealth of emotional stability. Why Emotional Stability Is “Quiet Wealth” Emotional stability…
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From Overwhelm to Overflow: Building Mental Space for Financial Growth
When I first stepped into the financial space, I was overwhelmed. Now, here’s the thing — my husband had been talking about financial growth, investments, and all the things for years. He loved it. It lit him up. And while I would listen, nod, and even be supportive… it just wasn’t my thing. I knew…
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The Capacity Gap: Why Two People With the Same Income Live Two Very Different Lives
Not long ago, one of my good good girlfriends came into town.(And yes, I said good good because one “good” is not good enough when we’re talking about my girls.) Her visit turned into a “let’s all get together” kind of moment, so I called another one of my good good girlfriends, and the three…
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When Making More Still Isn’t Enough: The Untold Link Between Mind and Money
I was 26 years old, counting down the weeks to my 27th birthday, when I learned one of the most surprising truths about money: It’s only a tool. An important tool? Absolutely.A tool I still desire more of? Without question.A tool I respect deeply? You better believe it. But at that time in my life,…
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The Wealth You Can’t See: Why Mental Health Is the Real Money Multiplier
I have a really good good girlfriend. And yes — I’m using two goods because one good is not enough. We’ve been friends for nearly 20 years, and when I say she has always had a way with money, I mean it. Money seemed to follow her like a puppy. It showed up for her…
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The Summer of Yes: What Happens When You Say Yes to Your Own Voice
It started with a girl’s trip to Dollar Tree. Not a big deal. Not some major moment.Just me and one of my best girlfriends—wandering through aisles of glassware, snack trays, and random treasures we didn’t know we needed. That’s the thing about Dollar Tree.It’s like a scavenger hunt.Every location is different.You never know what you’ll…
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You Can Be Happy: The Joy of a Life That Aligns with Your Values
I was sitting on the floor of my living room, surrounded by jars. The second batch of pickled onions had just finished cooling.I had tied tiny labels to each one—gifts for a few close friends who’d tasted the first batch and raved. The apartment smelled like vinegar, lemon, and soft jazz.The balcony door was cracked…
