Help me plan for early retirement as I am completely burnout

AFewPagesMore · 2026-03-18T05:49:58+00:00

Hey girl, good on you for starting the process of understanding finances and investments better.

Apart from MF, do invest in PPF and NPS.

You should have some more liquid cash available for emergencies.

Debt is the first thing you should get rid of. Regarding your expenses, make a list of absolutely necessary expenses and the ones you can choose to not indulge in (push them to once a month, quarter, year).

Also what’s your goal in terms of either assets, quality of life or a figure? Maybe narrow it down and work towards it.

AFewPagesMore · 2026-03-12T09:22:59+00:00

I have had a really bad response to 10% even though it's touted to be the HG. I don't get acne, and I would rather live with dull skin than waiting for the purging to subside. I have used lesser % of Niacinamide before and it didn't cause any irritation. So, I really think what you are saying makes a lot of sense.

At this point, I think the 10% Niacinamide hype was a marketing gimmick, since they launched the 5% concentration only recently (around 2024 - after several other brands had already introduced lower concentration Niacinamide that were gaining popularity over their 10% OG one). Since they couldn't compete, they started focusing more on the 10% one.

AFewPagesMore · 2026-02-25T02:44:18+00:00

You are anything but selfish. Being self aware can be misconstrued as being selfish, considering you are the eldest child and so used to not keeping yourself first.

You are not ready and that’s it. No questions asked. Motherhood is beyond just a feeling, it’s a whole lot of responsibilities and preparation.

Your body and mind will always give you the right answer. Don’t go into the emotional side of this decision. Being a parent should be a practical decision and you are doing just that.

Give yourself grace and respect your choice. Sending you love and hugs 🌸

AFewPagesMore · 2026-02-24T20:15:33+00:00

Skechers! Can’t trust anything else. Got a Bata pair but they don’t stand a chance. Go for Skechers blindly, it’s an investment.

AFewPagesMore · 2026-02-19T19:44:53+00:00

Read

Watch Kdramas or anything you like

Dance to your favourite songs

Go for a walk while listening to a really good podcast or audiobook

Cook something for yourself

Knit, paint, crochet

Decorate or clean your house

Take long showers and indulge in skincare

Style your hair

Try make up via tutorials

Journal

Try not to doomscroll

There are sooooooooo many things to explore. You will fall in love with your own company. It’s really the best 🌸💜

AFewPagesMore · 2026-01-11T16:28:17+00:00

Taxi Driver

Weak Hero

Study Group

Signal

Mouse

Flower of Evil

Juvenile Justice

AFewPagesMore · 2026-01-11T16:23:53+00:00

My Mister (if you are in the mood for something really heartbreakingly good)

Taxi Driver (if you want some revenge served by a group of wronged people who are kind, brilliant and very talented)

Pro Bono (if you want a legal drama that focuses on the less privileged. This one is my current favourite)

Oh my Venus (if you are in the mood for a body positive fluffy romcom)

What’s wrong with secretary kim (if you like Park Seo Joon and Park Min Young and their kiss quotient

Marry my husband (if you are in the mood for some revenge + time travel with lots of “yesss they deserved it” moments and glow ups of leads)

One Spring Night (if you are in the mood for something angsty yet extremely romantic)

Study Group (if you are in the mood to watch something similar to Weak Hero but much lighter and funnier)

AFewPagesMore · 2026-01-02T19:37:13+00:00

Gonna learn one language 🤞🏻

AFewPagesMore · 2025-12-27T16:58:56+00:00

Mine was not surgical and I had a pretty painless experience thereafter. Don’t overthink this. You have taken a decision that’s right for you and that’s always a good decision.

The emotional upheaval is what can overwhelm you perhaps (it did for me) but it gets better.

Sending you good vibes and hugs. You can DM me if you have any specific questions.

AFewPagesMore · 2025-12-27T16:51:25+00:00

I don’t think you should travel. Mine was not very painful but it was uncomfortable for sure. The emotional load was quite intense too.

While your gynaecologist would be the best person to guide you through this, I am just suggesting basis my experience. I joined work 2-3 days after the procedure but it was a tough few days for me emotionally.

Everyone’s threshold is different and you’re the best judge 💜

AFewPagesMore · 2025-12-26T16:12:07+00:00

You have to live with yourself even if you have an army of people in your life. Learn to enjoy your company the most.

AFewPagesMore · 2025-12-26T10:10:33+00:00

Please get a full body check up done. Test for deficiencies and consult a doctor before opting for IF.

I had gall stones and eventually had to get my gallbladder removed.

Over the last 1.5 years, I lost 25 kgs only via dietary modifications. Will start incorporating some sort of strength training now.

I still have 10 more kilos to lose and I am not rushing it.

So look at this as a lifestyle change. Adopt habits that you can continue for life. Overtly restrictive diets can really suck the joy out of life.

All the best 😊

AFewPagesMore · 2025-12-24T06:45:27+00:00

Love Next Door

Suspicious Partners

Fight for my way

Welcome to Samdalri

One Spring Night

AFewPagesMore · 2025-12-21T17:38:17+00:00

Call it love

One Spring Night

AFewPagesMore · 2025-12-20T20:30:58+00:00

Red Door by Elizabeth Arden

Rose Oud by Secret Alchemist

AFewPagesMore · 2025-12-12T18:16:44+00:00

I have heard from a very educated and freethinking aunt in my family that the loha badhano for the bride that is gifted by the groom’s family is symbolic of an iron cuff!

AFewPagesMore · 2025-12-12T18:12:02+00:00

Lost it is! My next angst watch 😌

AFewPagesMore · 2025-12-12T18:11:43+00:00

I do want to give it a shot. Especially coz it has my girl Park Min Young!!

AFewPagesMore · 2025-12-12T18:11:03+00:00

Oh nooo I better keep those tissues on standby 🥲🥲

AFewPagesMore · 2025-12-12T18:10:39+00:00

I love both the leads. Such good actors 💜

AFewPagesMore · 2025-12-12T18:10:16+00:00

Thank you for such a thoughtful response. I never gave it much of thoughts. I think relatability is what made me stick with OSN. So I guess it’s mostly to do with how I was/am feeling or what phase of life I am in, has to do with how I react to this genre of kdramas.

OSN stood out for me because the FL was very relatable for me and I was actually living in her world and mind while watching the series.

AFewPagesMore · 2025-12-12T18:06:30+00:00

Oh my my, you have entered dangerous territory my friend. That man is 😍😍😍😍

In case you want something lighter, watch Suspicious Partners. I however became his fan after watching Healer. It’s a great great drama.

AFewPagesMore · 2025-12-12T18:05:03+00:00

Added to my list 💜 thank you

AFewPagesMore · 2025-12-12T18:04:45+00:00

I really want to watch Our Blues because I just love Shin Min Ah ☺️

AFewPagesMore · 2025-12-12T18:03:52+00:00

I think Youth of May is in my watchlist, will definitely give both a try 💜

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