Financial stress often comes from feeling trapped. One income. One bank account. One way out. When there’s only one option, every decision feels heavy. But the moment you create options, even small ones, the pressure drops. A buffer. An extra repayment strategy. A second income stream. A clearer property plan. Options buy you breathing room.
You don’t need every answer right now. You just need to be building flexibility. Flexibility turns panic into choice, and choice turns stress into confidence. Money becomes easier to manage when you’re not cornered by it.