One of the best and worst parts about being a coach is that sometimes the things I teach my clients are lessons that I need a refresher on too. I found myself in this situation last week. I was talking a few clients through the basics of values based budgeting …
I played soccer growing up – year round. There were games in the fall and spring, tournaments all summer, and training during the winter. I loved it! And as a bonus, it kept me in good shape and helped me stay healthy. It wasn’t until I entered adulthood that I realized without a …
Let’s face it, some things are just hard to talk about. Whether it’s talking about our relationship, sex, religion, politics, or health issues, some topics just make us uncomfortable. And for a lot of people, money is one topic they’d rather not discuss. It turns out, even with our children and our parents, …
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” -Arthur Ashe The other day, I stood at the door to my linen closet, frustrated. I was putting away a set of sheets, but there was no space. I shoved and squeezed them in around the towels and blankets already …
I’m stuck. Or at least, I’ve realized lately that I’m feeling stuck. I never seem to know what day it is…because each day seems the same. And I feel like I’m making zero progress. I’m just spinning my wheels. This is also something that has been coming up with my clients regularly of late. Whether …
When you set out to get on top of your money and organize your financial life, there is no shortage of methods and solutions that promise big results. It can seem like everywhere you turn – everyone has an opinion about how you should manage your money. Whether the program outlines steps …
It’s that feeling you get when you grab the mail after work – your stomach sinks in dread of more bills. Or that momentary panic when you log on to your bank account to check your balance – your heart racing and your mind going momentarily blank. Financial stress can be completely …
It’s hard to believe that August is almost gone. Before we know it, fall will be here. Fall is my favorite. In Montana fall is short, sometimes it feels like the entire season takes place in a single afternoon. Fall has always felt like a new beginning. A time to try something new and a …
In last week’s blog post, Creating a Money Management System You Can Stick To, I talked about how you can create a money management system for yourself. When you are starting to get organized and work towards your financial goals, creating a system is so important. But, it is equally important to keep …
One of the things that I often see overwhelming my clients when they first start coaching is that they have no system in place for managing their money. They are spending money, paying bills, and saving with no real plan. This causes stress and can keep people in the cycle of living …
