25 TOP habits of happy, successful + wealthy women that you should adopt

This post is all about 25 of the top and best habits from the most happy, successful and wealthy women I know and have read about.

No matter how tough things are there will always be people prospering - Barbara Stanny, author of Secrets of Six Figure Women.

I found an old journal entry where I had taken notes on some of the advice I have been given, I have read about in books or watched on interviews and Ted Talks.

I compiled this list last year but felt it was appropriate to share on the blog with you.

I also recorded a podcast episode to further explain each one so that you can begin to hold these in your mind and thoughts. Feel free to share this list with your girlfriends and women in your life, we can all benefit from these. Numbers 11 and 25 I find to be my favorites and most effective.

In addition to reading this post, you can listen to this episode of the feminine + ambitious podcast…

25 of the TOP habits of happy, successful + wealthy women that you should adopt

1. SHE PRIORITIZES MOVING HER BODY TO HAVE GOOD ENERGY AND A CLEAR MIND

 Almost every successful woman I’ve ever heard interviewed notes that she exercises at least 3-4 times a week. Exercising, whether by going to the gym, swimming, running, yoga or doing some pilates, is a must. It is so important for successful women to move their body regularly because it has been scientifically proven to boost your mood and motivates you to start the day with a positive, motivated and healthy mindset. 

It helps to build confidence by being consistent and prioritizing on personal health and overall wellness. Health is wealth as they say.

An easy way to stay consistent with working out is a great new pair of workout shoes and workout leggings that fit like a dream. I also like to hang my workout sets on hangers so they look organized and put together. I also have a gym bag prepared so its easy. I love these:

2. SHE GETS AT LEAST 7-8 HOURS OF SLEEP EVERY NIGHT.

 I’ve always noted that key to a strong morning routine is an even better night routine and preparing for an exceptional night of sleep. Sleeping it’s very important for your mental, emotional and physical health. Most successful women stick to a sleep schedule and tend to stick to a consistent bedtime so they are able to be as productive and efficient as possible throughout the day. Paying attention to your personal circadian rhythm is incredibly important to your energy.

A few tips that make getting a great night sleep more enjoyable. Pretty pajamas that feel so comfortable and incredibly soft, a hatch sound machine and breathable bedding. Here’s what I love:

3. SHE NOURISHES HER BODY WITH HEALTHY FOODS BECAUSE IT MAKES HER FEEL BETTER AND MORE ENERGETIC. 

   A healthy diet is important to every successful woman since it makes her feel better inside and out and also less tired. It is not only a matter of maintaining a certain weight but about boosting your mood and feeling really good about yourself.

I’ve always been a proponent for slow, intuitive eating because when you listen to your body, it will let you know what it is craving, what foods are really nourishing and what is good for you to be feeding it. I am also a proponent for meal prep planning to stay consistent.

4. SHE SAYS AT LEAST FIVE TO TEN MORNING AFFIRMATIONS TO START THE DAY RIGHT.

  As a manifestation minded woman, affirmations are an essential part of life. Many celebrities from Jennifer Anniston to Jennifer Lopez and mindset gurus like Lewis Howes and Tony Robbins promote mindset work and consistent affirmations.

A successful woman’s routine will always include daily affirmations since it helps her start the day with positive vibes and with the right motivation to take action and achieve her daily goals. These are my 30 favorite wealth affirmations. Affirmations are also the best way to manifest success and peace during your day. 

I have post-its on my wall in my office and on my get ready mirror to help me, too. For now, check out my list of 30 money affirmations that got me to 10k months ebook for FREE. Download it here.

5. SHE ALWAYS PLANS HER OUTFITS THE NIGHT BEFORE SO SHE CAN LOOK HER BEST

Looking presentable is important to make a good impression and to feel confident enough to show up with one hundred percent to everything you planned for. Some of the most happy and successful women I know are meticulous about their closets and their personal style. So, setting out and planning outfits the night before help to not waste time and reduces the chances of stressing out in the morning.

Looking good and presentable can motivate you to take action quickly and give you enough confidence to get things done. So, the successful woman is always working on looking effortlessly beautiful and elegant, even on a super lazy day. This is something my grandmother modeled for me very well.

6. SHE BEGINS AND ENDS HER DAY WITH JOURNALING AS A FORM OF MEDITATION

Meditation is an important part of a successful woman’s morning and night routine in order to clear her mind and calm her spirit. She uses methods like the morning pages to clear out her mind of any limiting or draining thoughts. She may also use scripting as a method of gaining clarity of the life she is trying to create for herself.

7. SHE PRIORITIZES PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS THAT UPLIFT & MOTIVATE HER

I could really sum this up with one word, boundaries.  A positive minded, happy and successful woman knows the importance of setting boundaries. Surrounding herself with people who bring her energy up, not drain or deplete her. She allows negative or draining people to fade out of her daily interactions without fear or guilt. If you bring any toxicity to her life, you will get quickly replaced.

8. SHE IS ALWAYS PUNCTUAL & DOES WHAT SHE SAYS

This is an extremely important habit you should follow if you want to be a successful woman. Punctuality is so, so important for a successful woman because she wants to create a solid reputation with all of her relationships. If you are always late or flaking on commitments, it can look disrespectful and show poor communication skills. You shouldn’t waste anybody’s time by making them wait for you. It’s selfish and irresponsible and its very important to build a strong word that others can rely and depend on. This will lend very well to all business/career relationships and endeavors.

9. SHE CREATES A POSITIVE AND CLEAN ENVIRONMENT BEFORE WORKING. 

My entire blog has always been dedicated to creating a high vibrational home and most importantly the workspace. Many successful women are now working from home so the home work environment is pivotal to her success. Organizing and streamlining the workspace can help boost productivity, creativity and efficiency. Read these tips on how to feng shui your work space.

10. SHE IS ALWAYS DOING RESEARCH AND LEARNING

  She is a daily researcher. Everything she doesn’t know, she investigates and learns about. Intrigue and curiosity are what help women become successful and smart. She knows that her wisdom is her wealth and is an investment in herself.

11. SHE IS CONSISTENT WITH HER HABITS.

 One of the most important secrets of successful women is that they are extremely consistent. They don’t give up or do anything halfway. Commitment and integrity are two values that go a long way when it comes to building a beautiful life.

12. SHE SPENDS QUALITY TIME WITH QUALITY PEOPLE. 

  Even though there’s too much work to get done, successful women always make time for family and friends since it’s a way of disconnecting, relaxing, and laughing with loved ones. 

      We are social animals. We need to socialize with people for our mental and physical health. Don’t let work take all your time. Learn to balance your life and always spend time with your family and closest friends. 

13. SHE PRIORITIZES EFFICIENCY OVER QUANTITY.

She prefers doing a few things really well than doing a lot of things half assed. One of the most foundational keys to success is truly understanding how to choose quality over quantity.

 Remember, people don’t care about how much you offer but the value and quality of what it is that you’re offering. 

 A successful woman is always aware of her finances. She doesn’t spend on things that are not worth the money or are simply the result of an impulse of the moment. She doesn’t overspend on useless things, she plans out her purchases and makes the wise decision.

14. SHE IS ALWAYS FINDING SOLUTIONS AND IS ALWAYS PREPARED.

  Successful women don’t concentrate on the problem but they focus on the solution. If there’s an inconvenience or an obstacle, she is already thinking of multiple solutions to overcome whatever it may present. 

AND she prepares and plans for the next time that may happen.

15. SHE HAS AMAZING SELLING AND MARKETING SKILLS. 

 A successful woman has learned throughout the years how to sell anything she wants and also knows when someone is trying to sell her something. 

16. SHE PRACTICES THE ART OF NOT CARING WHAT OTHER PEOPLE THINK. 

  She couldn’t care less about what people think or do.

 A successful woman is focused on herself, and she doesn’t care if she has the support of others or not. She does what she can to believe in herself, build trust within herself so she doesn’t seek validation or feedback from others. She knows that her soul and inner guidance always knows what is best for her.

17. SHE KNOWS HOW TO SOCIALIZE AND TALK TO PEOPLE.

 Successful women have learned how to socialize and talk to everyone. They are experts in selling and sharing wisdom so that others can benefit from knowing her, and she does it with elegance and kindness.

18. SHE WORKS ON HER CREATIVITY AND ALWAYS TRIES TO BUILD SOMETHING UNIQUE.

Creative and brilliant ideas are every woman’s superpower. Continually taking herself out on creative dates are key to a flowing and flourishing creative mind. Here’s an article on 101 artist date ideas.

19. SHE DOESN’T GET INTIMIDATED BY FAILURE OR COMPETITION.

  The competition doesn’t intimidate a successful woman but motivates her even more, and failure it’s a bullet she is willing to take after having tried many, many times. 

20. SHE TAKES LONG WALKS & LONG BATHS TO RELAX AND THINK OF NEW IDEAS. 

Long walks are very beneficial for your creativity and mental health. Walking helps you think more calmly and thoroughly. It also puts your brain in deep meditative states like alpha and beta. These brain states are highly effective at calming the monkey mind so brilliant and creative ideas can come through. Same thing for creating time and space to take long bubble baths.

21. SHE KNOWS WHEN IT’S TIME TO RELAX AND STOP WORKING. 

A successful woman knows that being overwhelmed and exhausted will only keep her stagnant, so setting up time for rest and self care is a priority. She schedules her time effectively so when it is time to stop working, she actually stops and focuses on her personal life.

22. SHE KNOWS HOW TO PLAN & ORGANIZE HER TIME, EFFICIENTLY & EFFECTIVELY.

She sets up structures that help her make the best, most efficient use of her time. If she is cooking or organizing her room, she will listen to business podcasts to learn from other people’s business experiences and also to learn new strategies and information for her own.

23. SHE STEPS OUTSIDE HER COMFORT ZONE DAILY

  Successful Women are always taking risks and thinking out of the box, and that’s why they are successful. The more comfortable she is with taking risks, the better she gets at her business and personal life.

24. SHE IS FOCUSED ON INVESTING IN HERSELF IN ADDITION TO FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS.

   She is constantly learning and finding ways to invest her money on. Successful women have their money invested in many different business areas, such as real estate, stocks, and many more. Most successful women has multiple streams of income.

  Once money is made, knowing where to invest that money can also help to grow wealth. If you want to know what are the best investments right now for any age and income, this article from nerdwallet.com is perfect to get started.

25. SHE CONSTANTLY VISUALIZES & THINKS ABOUT THE LIFE SHE WANTS TO ACHIEVE. 

 She always visualizes (and at the same time manifests) the life of her dreams. Visualizing the results of your work and the life of your dreams is the best way to keep you going and to achieve whatever goal you’ve set. 

Visualizing is one of the key factors in manifestation and NLP reprogramming of the mind. Practicing this technique is a consistent habit whether it is creating a systematic vision board or visualizing in meditation.

Well, there you have it, 25 of the top mindset shifts, habits and ways of living from the most happy, successful and wealthy women.

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Hope you enjoyed this post. ♥️

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How to start a profitable blog - step by step

So you’re thinking about starting a blog? Well, you’ve found the right place! This article is going to teach you how to start a profitable blog, step by step.

I’ve personally been blogging for over 15 years and can attest to the incredible power and benefits of blogging. It single handedly changed my life by helping me create the career of my dreams on my own terms.

Before you go any further, I would like to encourage you to listen to this episode… Is blogging right for you? 10 undeniable signs that you should start a blog:

✨ listen to this episode on the blissfully ambitious podcast ✨

Now, if you think you are ready for it, let’s get into why I love blogging and how blogging can change your life.

Reasons why YOU SHOULD START A BLOG:

1.Very minimal start up costs.

The cost of starting a blog can be way under $50 to get you up and running. You’ll need to pay for the domain, the hosting and that’s really it.

2. Your success is entirely dependent on you.

You have no one to answer to, no boss calling the shots. Your income potential will literally be determined by how much effort you want to put in.

3. You have the freedom to work from wherever.

This is one of my most favorite things about blogging, I have the ability to work from anywhere in the world, as long as I have my laptop and wifi.

4. A blog is a passive income portal.

You can create one piece of content one time and it will last on the internet forever. Meaning, if you have affiliate links and display ads on your blog, every time someone reads the blog, income will be coming in. So, just imagine if you had hundreds of blog posts. These are only 2 of the many ways that you can create an income from blogging.

5. Your blog is the best free marketing tool to grow your business.

With the right SEO strategy, you don’t even need a following to build awareness around your blog and business. You can use your blog to help inform your potential clients of why they must work with you.

You might find this post on

19 reasons why you should start a blog very helpful!
7 helpful tips to turn a hobby blog into a profitable business

SOMETHING YOU SHOULD KNOW: Starting a profitable blog is actually hard work, this is NOT a get rich quick situation.

However, if you do choose put in the work, you can absolutely replace your 9-5 income with blogging.

It’s completely normal to start a blog with an extremely romanticized idea of what it will be like. During the first few months, you might even feel like it is a complete waste of time. However, if you do the steps outlined for you in the blogging course you WILL eventually get there.

In the first few months, I can almost guarantee that you will:

• Question your blog and your writing. You will be thinking to yourself that you must be doing something wrong.

• Feel frustrated by how much time it takes to put together a blog post and promote it to your bleak audience.

• Ask yourself why you are wasting your time doing this.

• Feel like quitting. Most people that start a blog quit at some point during the first year.

If you understand that a blog is a long term investment and can be a passive income machine for you if you do it correctly, you will replace your day job within the first year.

join my 5-day challenge, 5 steps to a follow-worthy blog here.

How CAN I start a blog?

(START HERE AND GO Step-by-step)

Step 1. ♥️ Choose a niche

When you first decide that you are ready to start a blog, you will want to get very clear on the niche you are going to choose. The reason for this is because if you want to start making money quickly on your blog, you will want to have a focused niche that you can start researching for content, data, ideas and keywords.

A simple 5 step formula for finding your profitable blog niche.

1. Passion/experience - It’s important that you choose a topic to talk about that you have experience in. You also want to enjoy talking about this topic for years to come, so choose something you have a strong interest in or passion for.

2. Solve a problem - Your blog should be focused on creating content that will help make other peoples lives a bit easier. You want to ultimately choose something that you enjoy figuring out, researching, continuing to learn about so that you can turn around and help others by your experience, expertise or perspective. Offering inspiration is also solving a problem

3. Interest - You want to make sure that people are actually interested in what you want to write about. I created a list of 10 of the most profitable blog niches for 2024, read it below.

4. Niche down. Get laser focused on a specific niche inside of a larger niche that really fits you well. For example: If your niche is Parenting, can you focus on moms of twins, boy moms, moms of children with disabilities. Or if your niche is fitness, can you focus on wellness for women over 40 or women who want to heal their gut issues. Or if your niche is home decor, you could focus on apartment dwellers, budget friendly decor or even dorm decorating.

5. Potential profit factor - Go to answerthepublic.com and see what questions people are asking in your niche. This may help you find easy problems to solve from questions that are the most popular questions asked online. You don’t want to create solutions that aren’t being asked on the internet, so do your research.

When you combine providing value with a popular public interest, you will find a niche for you.

10 of the most profitable blogging niches for 2026 according to experts:

1. Health and Wellness: This includes fitness, nutrition, mental health, wellness practices, and healthy lifestyle topics.

2. Personal Finance: Covering topics like budgeting, saving, investing, retirement planning, and financial advice.

3. Technology and Gadgets: Blogging about the latest tech trends, reviews of gadgets and devices, software guides, and how-tos.

4. Beauty and Fashion: Sharing makeup tutorials, beauty product reviews, fashion trends, style tips, and outfit inspiration.

5. Travel: Writing about travel experiences, destination guides, travel tips, and recommendations for accommodations and activities.

6. Lifestyle and Self-Improvement: Covering personal development, productivity, time management, self-care, and life hacks.

7. Food and Cooking: Sharing recipes, cooking techniques, food photography, and culinary tips.

8. Parenting: Sharing helpful finds, tips on baby hacks, advice for new moms, tips for moms of twins, helpful things to do with kids, etc. This niche is HIGHLY profitable.

9. Blogging and Business: This is one of the most profitable niches because everyone is online searching how to make more money online.

   2 really good blogs in this niche that inspired me:

   Melyssa Griffin (Made $283,680 in December 2016 of which net profit $191,146)

   Love Family Health

10. Home Decor and DIY: Focusing on home decor, organization, DIY projects, interior design, and home improvement tips.

    This is my absolute FAVORITE NICHE because everyone can relate to it. It also is very visual, and creative. It’s also a very profitable niche if you narrow down the topics. Home decor is a massive niche. You can write about small homes, first apartments, decorating on a budget, dorm decorating, bohemian interiors, best home decor DIY’s, plant hacks, cleaning hacks, etc. It is a fabulous niche.

    Some of my favorite blogs in this niche:

    • By Sophia Lee (made $43,225.37 in May 2020 on a blog started in 2017!)

    • Jojotastic

    • A Beautiful Mess

Remember that regardless of the niche you choose, providing valuable and high-quality content to your audience is crucial for building a loyal readership and potential profitability. Conduct thorough research, understand your target audience's needs, and adapt your content strategy accordingly. Additionally, diversifying your income sources, such as affiliate marketing, sponsored content, digital products, and online courses, can contribute to the profitability of your blog.

HOT TIP: As soon as you begin to create your niche, you want to work on your personal branding. Grab my FREE workbook on how to create yours right here.

Step 2. ♥️ Decide on a blogging host.

You will want to decide on where to create your blog. There are several to choose from:

Wordpress.org <—very popular

Squarespace <—what I use & have used for 10+ years

Wix <—easy to use and beautiful site builder

Substack <—this is a great way to blog and build an audience but I would NOT go this route if I was looking to use a display ad agency ( which should be your goal if you want to create passive income with blogging ).

Kajabi <—in my opinion this one is BEST for coaches and course creators

You will see a lot of bloggers preach the importance of using Wordpress.org to start a blog and using BlueHost as an affordable host. I personally used Wordpress for a year and hated it. I also used Blue Host ( which they ALL are making commissions from pushing this service ) and had too many issues with security and hacking my website, which cut into my ad revenue.

So, I moved over my blog to Squarespace.

I LOVE Squarespace because it is easy to use, the graphics are beautiful and I have full control over the design and back end of my blog. I did not want to hire someone else to be in control of the designs, the functions, etc. I want to be in full control.

Every year, Squarespace does an incredible job optimizing for SEO, E-commerce, email, memberships, etc. These are all incredible built in tools that I have personally used to grow my online empire which I dive more into here.

Step 3. ♥️ Pick a template.

As soon as you get signed up for your new site, you will be led to select a template.

The templates are gorgeous and so easy to navigate based on what you want your site to look like. They are so easy to implement and get started customizing your site.

I am a big fan of the Paloma layout for anyone wanting to create a gorgeous blog. The Paloma template comes with a very seamless layout to set things up for easy navigation.

Step 4. ♥️ Pick a blog/domain name.

Part one: You want to think long and hard about this because if you plan on blogging for years to come, which I hope you do, it’s going to stay with you.

My blog name process: Grab a journal and sit down and begin to brainstorm, this may take a few days. I did a brainstorm session using this tool. However, I always recommend to sleep on it.

Questions to ask yourself:

• What is your blog going to be about?

• Who are you writing this blog for?

• What will the reader get from reading your blog?

• What feeling with the reader walk away from your blog with? What will they do next?

If you are really struggling with this, you might want to pick something easy that is going to last with your forever and I highly suggest using your first and last name or even a nickname. Take my word for it, this will make things much easier when you plan on blogging a long time.

You can always add a tagline down the road which can more formally summarize the essence of your blog. Mine is Ashlina - Do less. Be more. live Blissfully and my domain name is Ashlinakaposta.com.

Part two: It is EXTREMELY important that you DO NOT use a blog name with a .squarespace or .wordpress. You MUST have a .com website name for your blog site to be primed for making money. I also suggest purchasing an email with your domain name at the end. For example: ashlina@ashlinakaposta.com

I suggest you use NameCheap for purchasing your domain. I love them because the customer service is top notch and they make it very easy to work with blogging!

Brainstorm several blog names that fits both your aesthetic and vibe. You want to do this just incase your ideal blog name is already taken. Think of a set of names that fit your personality that you can imagine having for years to come.

Most of the time, your first choice isn’t going to be available so brainstorm a few dozen backup names. Get creative!

Step 5. ♥️ Begin writing your blog content.

Now here is where it gets really fun. Based on the niche you selected, you can begin researching ideas you want to write about and do some research on the keywords that are most popular.

Here are some content ideas that usually work really well: 

• How-to posts

• How to train your baby to get to sleep

• How to organize your Fridge – The Home Edit Inspired

• List posts

• 7 Ways to get your front porch fall-ready

• The 10 best gluten free recipes of 2022

• Recipe posts

• The ultimate vegan chicken salad recipe 

• My deliciously juicy green smoothie recipe

• The perfect charcuterie layout

• Tutorials

• Step by step guide to turning your garage into a kick-ass home office

• My foolproof recipe for making the perfect grilled cheese sandwhich

• Reviews

• The ultimate iPad Pro review – The pros and the no’s

• Hulu vs. Youtube TV – What’s right for you

• Before and After post

• How I lost my baby weight – and kept it off

• Our kitchen renovation story – before and after

Step 6. ♥️ Create your pages.

The pages that you want to include on your blog, especially as a beginner are:

• About me

• Contact page

• A page for your products and/or services and Pricing (if you have that yet)

• Legal Pages

Your legal pages are extremely important. You will want to include the following at minimum:

Disclaimers-

• Your blog content is not to be taken as professional advice

• You accept no liability for your blog content or third party links

• There are no guarantees for success if someone follows your advice

• An affiliate disclosure (if you use affiliate links on your blog and don’t have a separate Affiliate Disclosure page)

Terms and conditions-

• Your intellectual property rights

• An explanation of your site visitors rights & obligations

• Your right to make changes to your site or to terminate anyone’s use of your site

• A limitation of liability

Step 6. ♥️ Spread your content all over the internet.

Here are 5 things I do after I create a blog post:

• I make Pinterest pinnable images in Canva to help promote my post on pinterest. I am obsessed with Pinterest for blogging.

• I link the new post to 2-3 other related blog posts, its called rich linking.

• I add the post url into the images inside the blog post.

• I request to index the post in the google console.

• I post the link to my Facebook page, Instagram stories, Linkedin, Twitter,etc. I spread it everywhere I can.

Pinterest has been my secret weapon for turning my blog into a passive income machine. You may also want to read these:

• 6 steps to using Pinterest to grow your traffic on your blog

• How my blog made over $2300 in one day from Pinterest traffic
  
  

Step 7. ♥️ Plan for passive income.

There are a few ways you can set yourself up for your blog being a passive income stream. I am going to share all the ways that my blog is set up for me to make money.

One. I started making money within weeks of first starting my blog by using an ad network. So that every single time someone views my blog, I get to make money from that with absolutely ZERO cost to the reader. It’s a win win.

Google Adsense was the very first ad network that I started with and it is a great idea to set it up along with Google Analytics. Google Analytics will help you track your traffic so you can begin to measure your progress.

Recently, I switched to She Media and I love this ad network for several reasons. First, they have great customer service and are incredibly helpful to get your ads set up. I also love women platforms, they give you helpful videos, content ideas, ways to increase traffic. They even help you land paid sponsored posts and brand deals. You an actually apply for She Media here.

Two. Set your self up with affiliate marketing programs so that you can add them into your blog posts. You make a small commission every time that someone purchases using your blog site/link, again at absolutely no cost to the customer. Which is very helpful for you if you are working hard to create great content.

My favorite affiliate programs are:

Share a sale.

Reward Style/LTK

Amazon Associates.

Hope this beginners guide to starting a profitable blog helps you.

If you want to learn more quickly, join my 5-day challenge, 5 steps to a follow-worthy blog here.

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