Improving Your Relationship with Money In 2018
The turning of the calendar year is traditionally a time when you feel inspired by the possibilities of a new start, a new beginning, and the onset of positive change. It can be a time that is empowering, energetic and life supporting; it can forever alter the trajectory towards a more successful money life. But like any change, you want to consider the good, the bad, the ugly, and importantly, the challenges that transitions can bring. You can conquer your transition by distilling it down to key essential components: 1. As Simon Sinek says, “Start with Why.” Understand not only why change is beneficial to your life but also that the outcomes are so powerful and important that no other choice remains. Begin with a declaration. For example: I must become debt-free within the next 12 months; or I must accumulate X dollars to go towards a down payment on a home, or We must open and fund a college savings program for my child by February 1. You get the dril