So we know money stress is a real thing. I am sure you have been there with the sleepless nights, constant worrying and always counting the pennies. So how do we start to deal with this?
First, acknowledge the stress and shame. Yes you'll feel shameful, that's natural.
For some, shame and avoidance may be causing a bigger issue than the reality of their financial situation.
Money and shame are deeply connected.
Often people develop anxiety related to finances because they’re avoiding looking at their money, when, in fact, the worry and fear often lead us to avoid looking at our finances altogether or to obsess about every penny.
Can you relate to that because I really can!
If that’s you, then it might be time to take two steps back in your ritual before even opening a bill.
Getting your finances in order is already intimidating enough, so let’s make sure your mind is ready first.
Learning to cope with financial stress and how to manage your financial situation can help you feel more in control of your life, reduce your stress, and build a more secure future.
The first step is simply acknowledging just how stressed you are.
Ask yourself, how worried am I about money on a scale of 1-10?
Write down your worries and score them out of 10.
Seeing them written down will really help grab a hold of these fears and you can start to work on them.
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