As I help people become more conscious and more effective with their spending, I find that a lot of key expenses get pushed by the wayside in order for clients to feel like they aren’t “wasting” money. But here’s the thing: caring for yourself, your home or your loved ones needs to happen regardless of…
DetailsRecently I launched an initiative to help you get more financially organized – yay you! I encouraged you to purchase 2-3 physical standing files with at least 12 tabs and 2 In-boxes, even if you plan to scan and save your bills ultimately—this way you’ll stay organized BEFORE the data gets into your computer, in…
DetailsAttachment to outcome is the idea that a situation must play out in a certain way in the best interests of your life, relationship, business etc. People decide that there is only ONE solution and then become fixated on making that happen, regardless of obstacles or other data. When this happens, you’re not only ignoring…
DetailsI cannot keep Tupperware organized. I’ve struggled for YEARS because I don’t see how it all fits together, so I just throw it in the cupboard and hope for the best when I’m ready to use it. I HATED my Tupperware cupboard because I hated trying to get what I needed from it! Until recently…
DetailsLove this quote from Abraham: Questions for contemplation: Where are you justifying your existence through your hard work? Where do you equate success or results with your struggle? Are you proud of the struggles you face? Do you identify with being a problem solver? Steps to take: How can you give yourself a break this week? Where…
DetailsIn previous posts, I’ve discussed how codependent money behavior can be confused for generosity toward other people—but that at its core, it’s a cover for not being personally fulfilled. Codependent behavior is about fulfilling some arbitrary ideal situation, relationship or thing, and by trying to make things “perfect,” you forget what you actually want and value. So…
DetailsThere is a high correlation between codependency and money issues. A “money codependent” really isn’t any different than a regular codependent; the term codependent describes the people who live with alcoholics or other addicts. Codependents think they are responsible for everything that happens—including the behavior of the addict! So in their minds, it’s really their fault when…
DetailsI have never tried to hide the fact that I am a recovering control freak and codependent. However, if you had TOLD me that was what I was doing at the time, I would have been shocked—I simply saw myself as the person who knew best. When I finally saw that I was actually the…
DetailsFor new entrepreneurs, sometimes it can be difficult setting rates for your services. Especially when trying to understand how to bring together your dreams and desires while still making the math work; you have the dream, but where does that break down into cold, hard cash? Here are 5 pitfalls that I see happen time…
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