The Rich Octopus

Your Guide to

Financial Success and Fulfillment

Our mission is to provide a platform for individuals to explore and improve their wealth, mental health, career, and all things related to adulting. Through engaging and informative content, we aim to empower our readers to take control of their lives and create the success and fulfillment they desire. The goal is to inspire and support our readers in their personal and professional growth by fostering a sense of community and shared experiences. By sharing real-life stories and insights on generational wealth creation, well-being, job advancements, and the transformative power of self-awareness, we strive to help our readers live their best lives and positively impact the world.

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How I Conceived Naturally Six Months After Birth Control (After 20+ Years on It!) - A Guide for Women in Their 30s

February 9, 2025
After spending over 20 years on birth control, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I stopped—but six months later, I conceived naturally. In this deeply personal and insightful guide, I share exactly what I did to prepare my mind, body, and spirit for this journey. From fertility awareness to lifestyle shifts, emotional alignment, and trusting the process, this post is for any woman in her 30s navigating the path to conception after long-term birth control. If you’re ready to step into this chapter with clarity and confidence, this guide is for you.

8 Pillars of the Rich Octopus

Wealth Building

Acquire tips and strategies for your relationship with money. Topics include saving and investing, high-income earners, entrepreneurship, and personal finance management. 

Mental Health

Explore different types of therapy journeys and how to improve your well-being with mindfulness and boundaries. Topics include ADHD, stress management, anxiety and depression, self-care, and coping with mental health challenges.

Relationships Building

Examine who you surround yourself with and how you build and maintain a strong community that serves you. Topics include networking, making new connections, and improving relationships with romantic partners, friends, colleagues, and family members.

Career Building

Access valuable information and guidance on how to advance and improve in your career. Topics include job search strategies, resume and cover letter writing, time management, setting goals, continuous learning, and professional development. 

Self-Awareness

Form new habits and mental models with thought-provoking journal prompts, mindfulness exercises, and affirmations to help individuals boost self-esteem, self-awareness, and self-confidence and cultivate a positive mindset.

Travel

Approach travel differently with an abundant and learning mindset. Topics include budgeting, planning a trip, packing, and navigating unfamiliar destinations. 

Personal Journey

Get real with personal accounts and recent experiences from 30-something Asian women, first-generation, low-income, who make over $500K a year and own over $5M in real estate. Topics include inspiration, perspective, insights, and lessons learned.

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Check out solutions, products, and services we are actively using, as well as currently testing and learning more about. NOTE: Some of these are affiliate links, which is how we make money to cover the costs of this website.