This article was written by TMarieHilton and originally published on T.Marie Hilton's Clerical Advantage. Navigating life transitions doesn’t always mean reinvention. Sometimes it’s about grieving, pausing, and slowly finding your way back to yoursel...

This article was written by TMarieHilton and originally published on T.Marie Hilton's Clerical Advantage. If your work looks steady on paper but leaves you numb by the end of the day, you might be stuck in what I call stability seeker energy. It’s a...

This article was written by TMarieHilton and originally published on T.Marie Hilton's Clerical Advantage. Turns out the midlife crisis doesn’t always involve sports cars or dramatic reinvention. Sometimes, it’s quieter—and sneaks up in the form of wo...

This article was written by TMarieHilton and originally published on T.Marie Hilton's Clerical Advantage. Stuck in survival mode? I’ve been there—doing work I hated, convincing myself it was all I could get. Survival energy doesn’t just mess with you...

Work stress doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it’s just quiet exhaustion, constant tension, and a body that never fully relaxes. I’ve lived it. If your job is following you home, invading your weekends, or showing up in your sleep—this is the s...

When my granddaughter told me about a toxic teacher, I almost gave her the same survival advice I once got. Then I realized: I was about to reinforce the very culture I claimed to reject. This post is my wake-up call—and maybe yours too.

Invisible skills at work, like problem-solving, intuition, or emotional intelligence, often get overlooked or dismissed. Those natural strengths are real, valuable work. Whether you’re in a job or running a business, it’s time to stop minimizing your...

Ever wonder why your workday feels a little off or surprisingly right? This post introduces the idea of work energy archetypes so you can figure out where your current energy lives: survival, stability, or fulfillment. Once you know where you are, it...

I used to wear “always working” like a badge of honor—until my health (and sanity) made it clear that my relationship with work was seriously out of whack. If you’ve ever felt like your job is bossing you around, this one’s for you.

Tired of hearing “just do what you love”? Career alignment goes deeper than passion or productivity. It’s about building work that fits your life, sparks your energy, and aligns with your real priorities.