I’m constantly trying to figure out where I land on the abundance/scarcity spectrum. Basically, I want to be someone who believes in abundance. I want to believe that if I do the work I’m supposed to do in the world with all of the right intentions, I will always have what I need. However, due […]
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Learning to Ask For Financial Help

I’ve never found it easy to talk about money. Most of us have some kind of issues with this in the American culture, although those issues vary widely depending on your personal financial psychology. For myself, I’ve mostly just dealt with all of my money all on my own forever. However, I’m learning how to […]
Can Eating the Same Meal Every Day Make You Rich?

What would you say if someone tod you that they were eating the same meal every day? If you’re anything like me, then you would ask why. I’d probably assume it had to do with dietary restrictions. However, it turns out that’s not the only benefit or reason. Rocco Pendola of Making of a Millionaire started […]
My Five Money Challenges

A couple of weeks ago, I shared with you what I was learning about My Childhood Money Classrooms from Rachel Cruze’s book “Know Yourself Know Your Money.” I revealed that the way I grew up was a combination of her Anxious and Unstable classrooms. If you read that post, you’ll know that means that the […]
Learning My Money Mindset

Recently I’ve been reading Rachel Cruze’s book “Know Yourself Know Your Money.” If you’re not familiar with her, she’s money guru Dave Ramsay’s daughter. Plus she’s a finance professional in her own right with tons of great advice and information. At the beginning of the book, she discusses your money mindset as established by your […]
Does Paying for Something Make You More or Less Likely to Show Up?

One of the best ways to get a grip on your money is to enhance your self-understanding. After all, we each deal with money differently. For example, when you pay for something, do you feel more obligated or less obligated to show up for it? I’m the kind of person who feels less obligated, therefore […]