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When the Deadlines Never End: Rethinking My Accounting Career for Peace and Autonomy

The work-life balance crisis in accounting made me rethink what I want next peace, autonomy, and a career that gives room to breathe.
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Why Restaurants Are Adding Credit Card Fees and How to Manage the 3%

I noticed small fees quietly stacking up on meals, movies, and deliveries. This post explores mindful ways to reduce hidden credit card costs and regain control.
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How to Get an 800 Credit Score (My 10-Year Journey from 667)

I share my journey of increasing my credit score from 667 to 803 through consistent on-time payments, strategic credit use, and patience over ten years.
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Can Blog Posts Really Rank on Google? (The Changes I’m Testing Right Now)

I’m testing new SEO changes on my blog updating titles, slugs, pillars, and FAQs to see if these shifts actually help posts rank on Google.
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How I Got My Website on the First Page of Google and Bing (My Story to Top 3)

I reflect on the journey of elevating my blog and brand, “Self-Care Portfolio,” from obscurity to top search rankings.
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How to Create a LinkedIn Profile That Attracts Recruiters Especially in an Era of Layoffs

You don’t have to be loud to grow on LinkedIn. Here’s my personal journey of building with self-care takeaways that focus on consistency, clarity, and quiet strategy.
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How to Find Your Niche (My Story of Turning the Messy Middle Into a Brand)

Struggling to find your niche? I realized one day that I am my own niche and here are the self-care takeaways from building a brand around my story instead of chasing trends.
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How to Join a Friend Group When You’re the New Person

Joining an established friend group as the new person isn’t easy. Here are the self-care takeaways that helped me navigate it with confidence and build real connections.
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Books That Felt Like Mentors: 5 Reads That Shifted My Mindset and Gave Me Courage

Some books feel like mentors. These 5 reads shifted my mindset, gave me courage, and offered self-care takeaways.

