Thinking, feeling, and acting are interrelated processes that shape our behaviour, and they often become so habitual in our busy lives that we are no longer mindful of them. We lose control of being intentional about the direction our lives are taking – and this often shows up in our finances. Therefore, it is important to be aware of our thoughts and feelings and how they influence our actions, especially concerning financial behaviour. Essentially, thinking refers […]
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Knowing when to push pause
Balance is an essential aspect of our lives and plays a crucial role in our financial planning. Striking a balance in different areas of our lives can help us achieve financial stability and avoid potential pitfalls. It’s important to be aware of your limits. If you’re unsure whether to watch, read, or participate in something, it’s a good idea to hit the pause button. Maybe you’ve been offered a new job, or perhaps you have heard […]
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Are you ready to reduce digital distractions?
Do you often reach the end of your day and feel like, regardless of how busy you’ve been, you still don’t feel productive? It’s all too easy to begin our day in our emails and allow all the interruptions of ‘urgent messages’ to run our entire day. These digital distractions can seriously affect our productivity. The constant notifications and easy access to social media and other websites can lead to procrastination, reduced focus, and decreased efficiency. […]
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Values are a crucial factor in our financial planning
“A value is a way of being or believing that we hold most important. Living into our values means that we do more than profess our values, we practice them. We walk our talk – we are clear about what we believe and hold important, and we take care that our intentions, words, thoughts, and behaviors align with those beliefs.” ― Brené Brown Have you ever thought about the role that our values play in our […]
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Five tips for investing this year
People have a wide range of feelings and perspectives regarding investing. Some view investing as a way to grow wealth and secure a financial future, while others may view it as too risky or complex. Some of us are confident in our investment knowledge and feel comfortable making decisions independently, while others prefer to seek guidance from financial advisors or investment professionals. Still, others may feel nervous about the stock market and prefer to put their […]
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Start each day right
“Having a good start to the day where you have greater control is critical in achieving better results, and ultimately greater career success,” says Lynn Taylor, workplace expert and author of Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant; How to Manage Childish Boss Behavior and Thrive in Your Job. How you start your day is crucial to productivity because how you begin your morning sets the tone for the rest of the day. If you start your day […]
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Two ways to reduce anxiety
Our minds are extraordinary. The human brain has evolved to solve complex problems and successfully manage unexpected situations, and yet, coping is less about what is happening in the world and more about how our senses decipher the situation. Perception is everything; this is why coping mechanisms focus on managing, reframing, or avoiding how we perceive triggers and stressors. Suppose our inability to cope is hindering us from enjoying a full life, achieving our goals, or […]
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Small things achieve big results
Vincent van Gogh is quoted as saying: “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” This quote highlights the idea that even the smallest actions or details can contribute to the creation of something significant. Focusing on and taking care of the small things can achieve big results over time. Essentially, this is about being productive. In the moment, we might think that it’s just a small action or an insignificant choice, […]
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Because I want to
It’s easy to feel like our lives are just a series of obligations – choices and decisions made because we have to, not necessarily because we want to. From paying bills and working 9-5 to attending continuous professional development seminars, family events and keeping up with the Joneses. When we view life through the lens of obligatory choices, we can feel frustrated, stuck and hopeless. On his blog in 2019, Seth Godin wrote: “If it’s an […]
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Deeper relationships, not deeper pockets
There are moments in life when we slow down and reflect on where we’ve been, where we are – and where we’re headed. Sometimes this is at the start of a new year, or perhaps it’s at a significant milestone in life when we feel like we’ve crested a hill and can take a rest and enjoy the view. At this point, as we identify things we’d like to change and things we’d like to amplify […]
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