We’ve been taught to call it resilience, but it’s really burnout with good PR. You keep holding it all together, thinking the calm will come later. But what if “later” has already turned into your lifestyle? In this week’s post, I’m unpacking the real cost of burnout (financial, emotional, and personal) and what it looks like to make rest your most practical financial strategy in 2025's burnout economy.

We’ve been told our money struggles are about “bad choices”: Didn’t save enough? Your fault Drowning in loans? Should’ve known better But what if the truth is simpler and harsher? What if the options were rigged from the start? In this week’s post, I’m breaking down how bad financial options (from student loans to credit traps) shaped the paths we were given, why shame keeps us stuck, and the strategies that actually expand your choices in 2025’s economy.

Survival mode has quietly become the default in 2025. Prices keep climbing, wages stay flat, and too many of us are stretched to the breaking point. But survival isn’t supposed to be permanent. In this post, I break down the hidden costs of survival mode and the systems that create breathing room, protect your peace, and help you move beyond just “making it.”

Money isn’t just about getting ahead. It’s about feeling aligned, supported, and clear while you build the life you want. If your goals feel heavy, disconnected, or out of step with your current season, this is your invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your financial why. You’ll also get The Financial Reset Journal Page - a free guide to help you to turn clarity into calm, grounded financial actions you can actually stick with.

Financial curveballs give you a chance to pause, reassess, and rebuild in a way that aligns with the life you want - not what you had.

Women are conditioned to play small when it comes to money, but charging your worth isn't about greed. It's about financial security.

Overspending isn’t just about money. It’s about emotions: stress, boredom, comparison, or that little voice whispering, I deserve this.

Money myths are deeply ingrained beliefs that have been passed down to women from society, culture and advice. And they're keeping us stuck.

Saying "no" to things that don’t serve you, makes room for more of what matters: your financial goals, self-care, and life on your terms.

Financial peace is about feeling calm, in control and unapollogetically confident about managing your money. It's the ultimate holiday gift.

Money stories are narratives we tell ourselves about what's possible (or not) when it comes to money. But they don't have to define you.

Women are stepping into financial power and rewriting rules - showing that the feminization of wealth isn’t just a trend; it’s a revolution.

Limiting mindsets can become roadblocks on your path to financial success, but you can shift them with intentionality and action.

The truth is, money and lifestyle are deeply intertwined, and the key to living the life you want often lies in how you manage your finances

Overconfidence bias leads to risky financial behavior like overestimating knowledge, underestimating risks, and making impulsive decisions.

Revenge spending comes from our desire to compensate for lost time and experiences. That's why recognizing and managing it is essential.

Embracing positive financial habits and proactive mindset means you will secure your financial independence and live life on your own terms.

Lifestyle inflation can be a silent financial saboteur. It erodes stability, makes it harder to save, invest, and achieve financial goals.

Money dysmorphia: seeing finances through a distorted lens, leading to skewed perceptions and unhealthy behaviors. And it affects women most

In today's economic landscape, women's wealth building is not just a matter of financial security - it's a pathway to empowerment.