If I was to start talking to you about money, would your eyes glaze over?
If I invited you to get really clear on where you are with your finances, would you either do it in a half-hearted way or find something much more important you have to do right now?
Maybe the money stuff feels like another chore you have to handle (and you have too much on your plate at the moment)?
I know that money can seem like a heavy topic.
A lot of us either want to put our heads in the sand or run for the hills rather than actually face what’s going on in our finances.
What if you were to see money in a different way? What if you could have some fun with your finances? Sounds impossible?
Well, here are my three top ways to lighten your financial load.
1) Have a regular money date
If I asked you to sit down and go through all your money stuff, you’d probably think, ‘Yeah right! I’d rather do the dishes thanks.’
It doesn’t sound too appealing, I know.
So, how about framing it in a different way and scheduling a regular money date with yourself?
This is something that Kate Northrup recommends in her book, Money, a Love Story (which is fab by the way!)
Your date doesn’t have to last long, but make it special. Put on some music, pour yourself a glass of something nice, light a candle and devote some time to your finances.
You can use your money date to:
- Get clear on where you are financially right now
- Pay any bills
- Review your goals
- Set new action points
- Review your expenses and research better deals
If you share responsibility for your finances with your partner, then how about including them and having a gorgeous joint money date?
Do what it takes to make this a pleasurable experience! Why not schedule your first money date now?
2) Take a walk of appreciation
I’m sure you’ve heard that having an attitude of gratitude is key to feeling great and receiving more. Maybe you even keep a gratitude journal or have some sort of regular gratitude practice?
Well how about combining gratitude with movement and taking yourself on a Walk of Appreciation?
Walking is one of my go-to ways for changing my state and shifting my mood if I’m feeling sluggish, low or restricted in some way.
When we combine the power of movement, being outdoors and active appreciation, it’s a pretty unstoppable force!
If you’re feeling heavy around money right now, get outside and walk yourself lighter. The idea of the Walk of Appreciation is that as you walk you bring to mind all of the things in your life you are grateful for.
Say to yourself, either silently in your mind or out loud, ‘I am so grateful and blessed to have….’
As you do this, notice how your mood starts to lift.
You might think, what has this got to do with money? Well, the better you feel, the more good stuff you will attract and this includes money.
Move your body, shift your mood, feel good, receive more. What’s not to love about that?
3) Buddy up!
So often in our culture and particularly as women, we are encouraged to keep quiet about money. Maybe you’ve picked up the message that you shouldn’t talk about money, your financial desires and goals?
It’s difficult to move forward when you aren’t being open about what you want and any challenges that are coming up for you.
That’s why I recommend that you buddy up and create your own Money Support Group.
This can be one or more people who are on a similar journey to you, people who are willing to support you as you move towards your financial goals.
Arrange to get together regularly, either in-person, on the phone or online and share what’s going on with you and money. How are you getting on with your goals? What action are you committed to taking? What is challenging you? What successes have you had?
I have a friend that I meet with fortnightly to focus on money and having this support has empowered us both to move forward in a powerful way this year. Plus you get to benefit from fun, friendship and connection along the way!
Who do you want to be your money buddy? Get in touch with them now and arrange a time to connect.
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