A life that’s financially independent, value-aligned, and meaning-driven — not just money tips. For QS professionals, expats, and freedom-seekers looking to rethink work, wealth, and life design.
Journey To Freedom
I’m Shirley Druyeh — a writer, creator, and quantity surveyor exploring what it means to build a more intentional, spacious life.
From money and homeownership to identity and creative reinvention, I write about the journey of redesigning your life — one decision at a time.
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⭐️ "You can’t change your past. But you can change how your brain predicts, and thereby change your future.” — Lisa Feldman Barrett
⭐️ “Money is a tool. You can use it to design a life you love.” — Ramit Sethi
⭐️ "You can’t change your past. But you can change how your brain predicts, and thereby change your future.” — Lisa Feldman Barrett ⭐️ “Money is a tool. You can use it to design a life you love.” — Ramit Sethi
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Living with PMDD means navigating a mental, emotional, and physical storm nearly half the month—while still being expected to perform at work like everything’s fine. In this article, I share what PMDD really feels like, how it’s shaped my life and career, and the 15 tools I use to manage the worst days. From cycle syncing to supplements, radical rest to cold ocean swims, this is my honest guide to surviving PMDD while holding onto your job, your peace, and your sense of self.