Y’all… Sephora got me.

You know those freebie birthday goodies Sephora gives out? Usually it’s the tiniest little sample, just enough to tease you and move on. Well, I got one for my birthday and no lie it sat on my nightstand for months collecting dust.

One desperate night, my lips were screaming for help. Dry. Cracked. Disrespectful. I grabbed the closest thing in reach, cracked it open, and boom… Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask.

Instant obsession.

I’m talking soft, moisturized, glossy-but-not-sticky lips by morning. The kind of results that make you side-eye yourself for waiting so long. I was hooked so bad I had to go out and buy the full size immediately… and honestly? This is staying in my beauty favorites for the long run.

So if you’re looking for something that keeps your lips smooth, hydrated, and gives that perfect hint of color payoff, do yourself a favor and grab the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask. Sephora may have tricked me… but I’m not mad about it.

Somewhere along the timeline, “soft life” became the goal. Vacations. Brunch. Designer moments. And while there’s nothing wrong with enjoying the life you’re building, the real flex isn’t spending, it’s ownership.

Financial literacy isn’t about being boring. It’s about being in control. In The Bahamas, we grow up hearing “save your money,” but rarely learn how to make money grow. The shift starts with three simple moves: track, build, invest.

Track what’s actually leaving your account each month. Not guesses, numbers. Awareness alone can change behavior. Build an emergency fund that covers at least three months of expenses. Not for luxury. For stability. Peace of mind is underrated wealth.

Then invest, even if it’s small. Whether it’s mutual funds, a side business, real estate, or upskilling in your craft, money should eventually start working for you.

The new generation doesn’t just want vibes. We want equity. Assets. Options.

Because the real soft life?

Is knowing your bills are paid, your savings are growing, and your future isn’t fragile.

We’re not just chasing money. We’re building freedom.

The Pressure to Always Be “On”

There’s a quiet pressure in this generation to always be “on.”

Online. Responsive. Productive. Performing.

We answer messages instantly. We post consistently. We chase opportunities back-to-back. And somewhere in that rhythm, we forget what it feels like to just exist without being observed.

The pressure to always be “on” doesn’t just drain your time, it drains your nervous system. When your mind never fully powers down, small stressors feel heavier. You become more irritable. More anxious. More easily overwhelmed. Not because you’re weak but because you’re overstimulated.

Social media blurs the line between personal life and performance. Even rest can turn into content. Even hobbies can become strategy. And when everything feels like it needs to be optimized, nothing feels simple anymore.

Mental health requires moments where you are not producing. Not proving. Not presenting.

Try logging off without explanation. Spend time with friends without documenting it. Create something that doesn’t need to be monetized.

You don’t have to be accessible at all hours to be valuable.

You don’t have to turn every talent into income.

You don’t have to perform your life to validate it.

Peace often begins where performance ends.