In last week’s post, I talked about knowing your real desires and how that can help you be more strategic with your money. That’s a lot of the battle; know what you really want in life. But unless you’re willing to give voice to those goals and dreams, they might not go anywhere (and…
For a lot of people, their heart and their bank accounts seem to exist in two completely different worlds. We’re admonished not to take things personally, not to let our emotions get the best of us, and not to trust our guts when it comes to matters of business or finances. But the truth…
Part of your overall money mindset is how you feel about issues of self-identity, independence, and feeling powerful. Some people are freaked out by power, so they back away from anything that shines the light on them too brightly. Or, you might not feel powerful at all, so you try to “borrow” someone else’s…
Deserving money is a mindset thing that messes people up more than anything. When you’re used to putting yourself last, or when you think you have to work hard to receiving everything you get, you might reject money if it comes to you too easily. Sometimes, we’re afraid of being judged for how we spend…
This is a guest post (and guest infographic!) from blogger and personal finance writer Garth from CreditLogin. I like his post because 1) I love me some infographics, and 2) he is talking about something that I discuss A LOT with my clients, but rarely focus on in my blogging: RETIREMENT (BTW you should also…
While I do get a little tetchy with people who claim you can “manifest abundance” just by chanting (uh, NOPE! Gotta do the work, too!), I do believe that mindset plays a huge part in your money energy and your money story. Do you find yourself living paycheck to paycheck or are always frustrated and…
I used to believe that one day I would be done dieting. Like, someday I would magically hit on the right combination of healthy diet and exercise that would make all future “diets” or new “exercise regimes” unnecessary. I would float through the rest of my life free and unburdened from these mundane things if…
I’m a big believer in accountability. I’m the kind of person that will never miss a deadline for a client or a work partner, but when it comes to meeting my own deadlines… Yeah, I’m a little more lax. That’s why I know I need some external accountability when it comes to reaching my personal…
One of the reasons why people don’t have a better handle on their money is because, with our busy lives, we just don’t make time for it. Here are some strategies to help you prioritize wealth building. Money Time Management Strategies Prioritize. There is a time management concept that talks about your priorities as “big…
We all have one of those friends — on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter — and her life looks like something out of a glossy magazine. She posts pictures of the fresh flowers on her desk at work at least once a week, pictures of mouthwatering meals at restaurants, and her perfectly manicured toes poking…
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