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. Your brain may make…
DetailsA little reminder that the stock market going down is normal. And if you’re working with a financial planner, YOU might be surprised, but I have been factoring this into clients’ plans for the past 18 months. Also…as I write this Monday morning, the market is down YTD almost 13%. BUT – This isn’t even…
DetailsPart of your money mindset is about being the “real” YOU out in the world. If you’re able to say everything you like and don’t like, and communicate clearly about those things, you save lots of time and money that might otherwise be wasted because you kept your mouth shut, maybe to avoid offending others.…
DetailsI’m a big believer in accountability. I’m the kind of person who 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…
DetailsI 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…
DetailsWe 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 out…
DetailsWhen talking about time management, Randi Zuckerberg famously said, “Maintaining friendships. Building a great company. Spending time w/family. Staying fit. Getting sleep. Pick 3.” She was referring to the entrepreneur’s dilemma, but I think prioritization and time management are things that also help you do better and get more from your money. Once you know…
DetailsLet’s imagine two people: Brad and Janet who are in roughly the same financial situation. Brad is constantly stressed out about money. He struggles to make ends meet every month, doesn’t have a savings plan, and has no idea where his money is going. He doesn’t think there’s any way out of his troubles unless…
DetailsHave you ever thought about the phrase “give until it hurts?” In my twenties, I was always giving until it hurt — for one reason or another. Because back then, I was all about trying to “fix” everything and make it all “perfect,” and for me, money was just another tool in that quest. I…
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