Early the other morning, we set out on a short road trip. About halfway into our two-hour drive, we found ourselves in some serious fog. Fog for this part of the country is rare. And while I love it, it always makes me nervous. I hate not being able to …
Introduction I think it’s safe to say that at some point, we all will experience anxiety. And for a large portion of us, this anxiety might be tied to our money. Oxford Languages defines anxiety as “a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something …
Sometimes We All Slip Up My budget got off track in June. There’s absolutely no denying that. When I looked at the numbers at the end of the month, I saw unexpected expenses had crept in. And on top of that – I’d spent more than I planned on eating …
Introduction Raise your hand if you’ve ever been told to speak to yourself kindly like you would a good friend? I know I have. And there is definitely importance in how we speak and engage with ourselves. Our thoughts translate into our words, which translate into our actions. And over …
The other night, my husband and I were having dinner at my dad’s. When we walked in, his coffee pot was sitting in the middle of the counter. He pointed to it and told me we needed to go shopping so he could buy a new one. Naturally, I asked …
January is almost over…does that mean it’s too late to say “Happy New Year”? I am going to go with no…because it’s not February yet. So, Happy New Year! Whether we are ready or not, 2023 is here. And that means that people are making resolutions or goals for the …
Do you ever find yourself getting so fixated on the price of something that you just can’t bring yourself to buy it? For me, it usually happens with bigger ticket items I’ve already saved for. Last spring my husband and I were browsing tropical destinations and planning our 10th anniversary …
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, …
