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J A Y L A B A S T I E N 8/19/25 J A Y L A B A S T I E N 8/19/25

5 Skills That Make You Valuable in Every Job (And How to Actually Develop Them)

Here's the thing about job security in 2025: it's not about knowing the latest software or having the perfect degree. It's about becoming the kind of person every team needs, regardless of industry, company size, or economic climate.

J A Y L A B A S T I E N 8/18/25 J A Y L A B A S T I E N 8/18/25

18 Journal Prompts for Women Considering Entrepreneurship

There's a difference between dreaming about being your own boss and actually taking the leap into entrepreneurship. And if you're reading this, chances are you're somewhere in that messy middle—where the corporate world feels too small, but the entrepreneurial path feels too uncertain.

J A Y L A B A S T I E N 8/17/25 J A Y L A B A S T I E N 8/17/25

15 Journal Prompts for Processing Difficult Emotions (Without Judgment)

These prompts are designed to help you sit with whatever you're feeling without the pressure to make it go away. Think of them as gentle companions for the messier moments, the ones where everything feels tangled and you're not sure where to start untangling.

J A Y L A B A S T I E N 8/16/25 J A Y L A B A S T I E N 8/16/25

The Hidden Job Market: How to Find Opportunities That Aren't Posted Online

You've spent hours perfecting your resume, scrolling through job boards, and hitting "apply" on what feels like hundreds of postings. Yet the responses are few and far between.

Here's what might surprise you: you're only seeing about 25-30% of available opportunities.

J A Y L A B A S T I E N 8/15/25 J A Y L A B A S T I E N 8/15/25

Future-Proof Your Career: Skills That Will Matter in 2026

The workplace is changing faster than ever, and what got you where you are today might not be enough to take you where you want to go tomorrow.

J A Y L A B A S T I E N 8/14/25 J A Y L A B A S T I E N 8/14/25

5 Science-Backed Ways to Stop Procrastinating (That Actually Work for Busy Women)

Stop procrastinating with science, not willpower. 5 research-backed strategies that work for busy women: the 2-minute rule (advanced version), temptation bundling, implementation intentions, minimum viable progress, and the procrastination audit.

J A Y L A B A S T I E N 8/13/25 J A Y L A B A S T I E N 8/13/25

10 Journal Prompts to Help You Figure Out If You're Being Gaslighted

If you've ever found yourself questioning your own reality after certain conversations, these 10 journal prompts will help you reconnect with your truth and trust your instincts again.

J A Y L A B A S T I E N 8/12/25 J A Y L A B A S T I E N 8/12/25

Why High-Earning Women Are Still Living Paycheck to Paycheck (And How to Break the Cycle)

The hidden psychology behind why earning more doesn't always mean keeping more—and the strategic shifts that finally break the cycle.

J A Y L A B A S T I E N 8/11/25 J A Y L A B A S T I E N 8/11/25

The Rich Girl Mindset: 8 Money Habits Wealthy Women Never Talk About

Wealthy women don't just save money—they build wealth through strategic money habits that most people never talk about. Spoiler alert: we’re sharing the strategies that work.

J A Y L A B A S T I E N 8/10/25 J A Y L A B A S T I E N 8/10/25

Your Childhood Money Story Is Running Your Adult Budget

What if I told you that your current money behavior was largely programmed before you turned 10? It’s time to rewrite that program.

J A Y L A B A S T I E N 8/9/25 J A Y L A B A S T I E N 8/9/25

Top Signs You Might Be Neurodivergent and Not Know It

Plus, 10 traits of ADHD, autism, and other common neurotypes that might be flying under your radar.

J A Y L A B A S T I E N 8/8/25 J A Y L A B A S T I E N 8/8/25

5 Friendship Red Flags in Your Girl Squad (That You're Probably Overlooking)

Will your besties make the cut?

J A Y L A B A S T I E N 8/7/25 J A Y L A B A S T I E N 8/7/25

15 Ways Your Environment Is Controlling Your Mood (And You Don't Even Know It)

Ever notice how you feel instantly calm in that one coffee shop but anxious in your cluttered home office? There’s more at play than you realize.

J A Y L A B A S T I E N 8/6/25 J A Y L A B A S T I E N 8/6/25

7 Journal Prompts for Setting Boundaries

Your energy is precious—but somehow, it keeps getting scattered in directions that don't serve you. Sound familiar?

J A Y L A B A S T I E N 8/5/25 J A Y L A B A S T I E N 8/5/25

The Art of Saying No Without Feeling Guilty (Science-Backed Scripts Included)

Step one, rewire your brain.

J A Y L A B A S T I E N 8/4/25 J A Y L A B A S T I E N 8/4/25

50 Corporate Buzzwords Every High-Achieving Woman Should Know (and What They Really Mean)

Corporate language has a way of making simple things sound… complicated. No worries—here to help you decode it.

J A Y L A B A S T I E N 8/3/25 J A Y L A B A S T I E N 8/3/25

50 Things Every Woman Should Know About Herself (Beyond the Basics)

Knowing yourself deeply—from your favorite perfume to your biggest life goals—is one of the most powerful ways to live with clarity, confidence, and joy.