Trust me when I say, this shit is hard. I mean it. Growing up with no financial literacy, the hardest part about learning to save money is navigating your emotions. All our choices are based on our emotions. Being in debt teaches you to work with what you have. Although we're deep in the hole, we are forced to work with what we have, with the that we have. One of our biggest expenses is rent/mortgage and food. Listen to this episode and see how I'm turning my struggles into discipline. YouTube: Nikki AlarasInstagram: Unraveling.HerMain IG: nikki.alaras

It's hard, don't get me wrong. But as we get older, we find what works and what doesn't, similar to any relationship. But female friendships are more important than anything. To have someone you can share wholesome experiences with is so healing for my inner child. To dress up, cook, and be silly with is so fun. Bringing play back into my life this year is a must. It takes time to cultivate anything real, and this is where I'm at. Real, genuine relationships take time to create, and I think that's the fun part.

After a series of deaths within my family in such a short period of time, life reminds me to take inventory of what I currently have. Listen to this episode as I talk about how I navigate loss, life, a full-time job, and going back to college in the span of a couple of weeks. I'm not sure how I'm doing it, but I'm always figuring out a way. When you feel limited or stretched too thin, you get creative. The best works come from a state of scarcity and working with what you have. Instagram: Unraveling.Her (podcast)Instagram: Nikki.Alaras (main)Spotify: Unraveling Her w/Nikki Alaras

In a world of consumption, we're constantly consuming things we don't need. We're envious of the lifestyle we see on social media and lose touch with what really matters. In this episode, I'll dive into an epiphany I recently had that changed my outlook on what matters most ot me.~Instagram: Unraveling.HerYouTube: Nikki Alaras

We're so easily distracted & disconnected from ourselves and the world, we forget to tune in. We're constantly clouded by content and watching other people's lives, we forget to live in ours. ~Instagram: Unraveling.HerYouTube: Nikki Alaras

It doesn't have to be expensive. You have everything you need to take care of yourself; you just need to recognize it. ~Instagram: Unraveling.HerYouTube: Nikki Alaras

Think about it: if you had everything you wanted, you wouldn't be as curious about pursuing your passions. You wouldn't have this drive to become the best version of yourself. The journey to your story wouldn't be as exciting if you just read the ending. The story is as good as the plot. You're living in it. ~YouTube: Nikki AlarasInstagram: Unraveling.HerPersonal IG: Nikki.Alaras

You and I both know you spend way too much money on rent. So, why not stay in and enjoy it? If you go to the club every weekend or eat out every day, then this episode is for you. ~YouTube: Nikki Alaras

Who you surround yourself with is a reflection of you. You are what you attract. This episode unravels the ways I cultivate peace, recognize my energy levels, and create better boundaries with myself.

Creating pockets of peace in your day means slowing down to notice the things around you. ~Instagram: Unraveling.Her