Affiliate Marketing is Dead?

Honestly, in my opinion, affiliate marketing has become extremely oversaturated. Everywhere you look, someone is sharing links, posting product reviews, or creating content promoting the exact same items. With so many people trying to do the same thing, it naturally becomes harder for any individual affiliate to stand out and actually make consistent sales.

I’ve been doing affiliate marketing since 2019, and over the years I’ve noticed a lot of changes—some good, some not so great. One of the biggest issues I’ve seen recently is the way certain companies handle discount codes. Many sites give their affiliates exclusive codes, but then turn around and create their own codes with even better discounts or higher commission rates. When they promote those instead, it completely undercuts the affiliates who are trying to earn.

This shift makes it more challenging for small affiliates who rely on fair opportunities and honest structures. The landscape is definitely changing, and not always in a way that benefits the people doing the work behind the scenes.

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Adenomyosis and the toll on the body

 No one tells you how bad it is with adenomyosis. No one tells you how your emotions are going to be everywhere and anything can set you off. 

No one tells you how much pain and pressure you will be in nor how much trouble it can give you. 

You can go from having periods to not having periods to having spontaneous periods to the point you never know when they will come on. You can also have heavy bleeding and lots of cramping with it and if you have PCOS on top of it like I do, it is a different ball game and makes everything so much tougher. 

No one tells you that you can  have nausea, vomiting and diarrhea or constipation with this because your uterus can press on your intestines and or bladder and give you unitary incontinence and then suddenly your bowels will work randomly. 

You will also have back pain and everything feels like its falling out and your uterus feels like its going to fall out from the weight of it in which I was told it could fall out. 

No one tells you that you will end up looking 6 months pregnant and gain weight that you cannot loose no matter how hard you try but yet you try to calorie count and do odd and ends to loose weight and it does not work. 

With adenomyosis, your mental health will go horrible. You feel like you are isolated and alone when you are not. You're anxiety and depression are at an all time high. Your legs become restless and your body will ache. 

Everything feels like its wrong and the world is crashing down on you. Everything you do feels wrong. It makes you feel worthless and a failure and so much more and just causes over all hormone madness because you are happy, you can be sad, depressed, irritated and all kinds of other moods. 

You can end up having insomnia with it and or sleeping to much. There is a lot to know about adenomyosis.  

The pain that I have felt and dealt with for about 4 years now is unbearable at times. It hurts on my lower left abdomen to the point we thought it was my colon but it is not. I went GI surfing and Primary doctors surfing to be told its not GI related. I have been dealing with bloating, missing periods, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea and now we know why and what is happening. 

The only treatments they will give is a IUD in which I was told it would not work for me but they still offered, a HIFU in which is a device that goes inside of your uterus and burns the tissue and takes 1-2 days to recover in which it is a 85% chance of working and it can come back or an hysterectomy and it takes 4-6 weeks to recover but with the hysterectomy it is 100%  since the uterus is being removed. 

The Bragging Game: How Success Can Sometimes Feel Like a Competition You Didn’t Sign Up For

 We’ve all encountered it at one point or another: someone who feels the need to constantly remind you of what they have or what they've accomplished. Maybe it's the flashy new car, a recent promotion, or their latest travel adventures. Whatever it is, it’s often shared in a way that feels less like a celebration and more like a subtle, or not-so-subtle, brag.

Let’s be clear—there's nothing wrong with being proud of your accomplishments. Everyone has a right to be proud of their hard work and the things they’ve earned. But it’s also undeniable that there’s a particular way some people carry their successes that can leave others feeling small or like they’re falling behind. It’s as if they’re not just sharing their good news—they're rubbing it in your face.

The problem doesn’t lie in the achievements themselves. It’s in the way they can make others feel. For those who are working tirelessly, putting in long hours, trying to climb the ladder, or simply trying to make progress, hearing about someone else’s success can be discouraging. It can feel like a reminder of how much further they still need to go, and how much harder it seems for them compared to others who seem to have it all handed to them.

And that’s the tough part. You can be doing everything right—making moves, pushing yourself, trying your hardest—and yet, when you’re surrounded by people constantly talking about how much they’ve achieved, it can start to feel like your own journey isn’t enough. That what you’re doing isn’t good enough. And suddenly, the excitement for your own progress is overshadowed by the shadow of someone else’s accomplishments.

Success is often not an overnight thing, and for many, it’s a constant grind—a slow and steady journey that requires resilience, patience, and a lot of personal growth. But when you’re constantly faced with reminders of others’ successes, it can be hard not to compare yourself. And comparison, as we all know, is a slippery slope that leads to self-doubt and frustration.

The truth is, no one else’s success should dim your light. Your journey is unique to you, and the path you're carving out is yours to define. It’s easy to get caught up in what others are doing and forget that everyone's timeline is different. Just because someone else is further along doesn’t mean you're not on your way.

At the end of the day, we all need to remind ourselves that our progress is valid. Whether it’s a small win or a big milestone, it counts. The only competition is with who we were yesterday, not with those around us.

So, the next time you find yourself feeling overshadowed by someone else's success, take a deep breath and remember: your journey is just as valuable, just as important. Keep moving forward, keep working, and don’t let anyone else’s shine dim yours.

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People and there behavior.

 It is like you can give give give and people will take take take but when you need something they don't know you or they can't help you for some excuse of a reason. You can go around giving the shirt off your back but when you need something look around and see who is there for you. 

If you were a few dollars short who would give it to you or who would give you a sad excuse? If you were in the hospital who would actually come see you? You got to look around your friend group and make sure they are for you and not only there for what they can get and if you confront them about it then they complain and make up more excuses of why they can't or just anything really just for you to try to feel sorry. I can't feel sorry anymore. I can't help those that refuse to do something on their own and then try to put it off and blame others and make excuses.

You can give a person an inch and try to help them out but they will end up taking a mile and keep taking until you have nothing or they can't take anymore. So be careful helping and make sure they are not taking advantage of you and it is definitely okay to say no and putting your needs and wants up front before them. 

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I have to have Hysterectomy

I recently received confirmation that I will be having a hysterectomy due to severe adenomyosis and the condition of my uterus.

 My doctor also believes my uterus may be prolapsing, which explains the pain and pressure I’ve been feeling in my groin area.

If everything goes smoothly, my recovery time will be about 4–6 weeks. However, there is also a possibility that I may need additional surgery on my bladder, depending on how much scarring there is from my previous three C-sections.

Right now we’re waiting for the surgeon to call with an exact date, but it’s looking like the procedure will happen around Christmas.

Since I won’t be able to work during recovery, any support—whether through purchasing from my links or leaving a tip—is greatly appreciated, though absolutely not required. Your kindness means a lot during this time.

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