Hey there,Let’s talk about something I’ve been hearing a lot lately:“I’ve been playing with ChatGPT, but I have no idea if that actually counts as a skill.”“Can I put AI on my résumé if I’m not a tech person?”“I’m using AI in my business, but it feel...

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...

The July Tip Jar: Spark Your Summer Strategy & Freedom-Fueled Flow🧨You didn’t start your business to feel trapped by it, right? With summer in full swing and fireworks popping off in the background, it’s time to trade burnout for breathing room....

A Gentle Nudge to Dream Bigger (Without Doing More)I’m late! ⏰I know you’re used to getting your newsletter on earlier on Tuesday mornings, but this one needed a little space to breathe.Why?Because I was gifted a brilliant idea for my own business,...

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...

Because making it look easy doesn’t mean it isFunny thing about getting good at something:You get faster.More confident.More efficient.And then people start assuming it must be easy.You know—the kind of easy that makes them question your rates. Or to...

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...

Why Presence > Productivity (and how to start living like it)Some of my favorite memories aren’t about getting things done. They’re about being fully present.Like wandering through the tarot and crystal shop with my youngest granddaughter, watchin...

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.