Getting Clear About Spending
I admit it. This morning I realized I am in a fog about my money. Over the past two months my life has been occupied by the health project. I have a general idea that a majority of the money has gone to an increase in spending on health-related products and services. Also, I have been purchasing more organic foods which typically have a higher price tag.
Two tools that I use with my clients is the spending plan and the spending record. I have included a link in the title of this blog that offers a good explanation to what each of these items are and how they can work in one's life. As a coach, I coach my clients on how to adapt these tools into their lives. As a person using these tools, I know that I need to come clean with what I have been in a fog about this past months. I need to alter the plan to represent the health challenge I am encountering. All this being done so that I can once again get back into balance and live a sustainable lifestyle. This weekend I will look at my spending plan and get clear!!
Two tools that I use with my clients is the spending plan and the spending record. I have included a link in the title of this blog that offers a good explanation to what each of these items are and how they can work in one's life. As a coach, I coach my clients on how to adapt these tools into their lives. As a person using these tools, I know that I need to come clean with what I have been in a fog about this past months. I need to alter the plan to represent the health challenge I am encountering. All this being done so that I can once again get back into balance and live a sustainable lifestyle. This weekend I will look at my spending plan and get clear!!
New Beginnings
The intention of formally announcing Living Money Coaching to the world was to happen in this new year of new beginnings. Yet, as the month of January came with great excitement of a new president, hosting my first paid Living Money coaching gig and the launch of the business website, I was faced with something that would take me down another path in life.
The "something" was breast cancer.
I have accepted this challenge, like many of the other challenges I have had in my life, with courage, hope and perseverance.
One of the first things that I relied on were my skills I learned around my money. It was none other than: TAKE ACTION. This I did. It became clear to me as I dived into the world of cancer and all its terminology that medical expenses became part of the playing field. As I have shared with many of my money clients when pursuing services, make sure you are clear on the cost of services up front.
There I was, in an ever decreasing state of fear and feeling humbled, with one of those less than desirable hospital gowns on in a cold doctor's room, and the doctor blabbering on about all the tests they were going to take.
The "something" was breast cancer.
I have accepted this challenge, like many of the other challenges I have had in my life, with courage, hope and perseverance.
One of the first things that I relied on were my skills I learned around my money. It was none other than: TAKE ACTION. This I did. It became clear to me as I dived into the world of cancer and all its terminology that medical expenses became part of the playing field. As I have shared with many of my money clients when pursuing services, make sure you are clear on the cost of services up front.
There I was, in an ever decreasing state of fear and feeling humbled, with one of those less than desirable hospital gowns on in a cold doctor's room, and the doctor blabbering on about all the tests they were going to take.
I said, in my best consumer voice, "And how much is that test going to cost?" and "Is this something my insurance will cover?" and "Please contact my insurance before administering this test!" - - all the time being so grateful for all the skills I have learned in dealing with money. I also realized how grateful I am for the excellent health insurance I have when many do not.
This health challenge has only deepened my passion for inspiring others and passing on money wisdom. So, as I end this day, I move to the next hopeful that I will soon be greeting a roomful of people willing and wanting to discover and share what their relationship with money means to them.
Peace.
This health challenge has only deepened my passion for inspiring others and passing on money wisdom. So, as I end this day, I move to the next hopeful that I will soon be greeting a roomful of people willing and wanting to discover and share what their relationship with money means to them.
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