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Be Compassionate with Yourself
Sometimes the world is overwhelming. Sometimes depression takes us down. Sometimes we’re just exhausted. Sometimes the “should” in the world is all-encompassing and we can’t figure out where to start so we just don’t start. Whatever the reason, be kind to yourself and meet yourself where you are. I watched a snip of a TED…
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Build Your Budget
Being responsible with your money is tough – for a bunch of reasons. Sometimes it’s because we just don’t have enough to go around. Sometimes it’s because the basics are taken care of so you’re not paying attention. Sometimes it’s because it is hard to think about the future and thinking about tomorrow tomorrow is…
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Audit Your Circle
There are a lot of studies that show that surrounding yourself with successful people improves the likelihood that you too will be successful. Define success however you want, but you are more likely to accomplish your goals if you surround yourself with people who are similarly driven and have similar goals. The opposite is true…
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Just Keep Swimming
I’ve written about consistency before. It’s crucial. It’s important. And sometimes it’s hard as hell. Consistency without the results you want is just about the most frustrating thing ever. When you work and you struggle and you are consistent and you don’t see the payoff you’re looking for, the devastation is tougher than usual. You…
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Where’s Your Money?
I recently read an article that says 56% of women married to men leave the financial planning and investment decisions to their husbands. The same article shared the statistic that 80% of women lose their spouse to death or divorce. Regardless of gender, in a lot of relationships there’s one person that “handles the finances”.…
Handling The Hard Stuff 