{"id":174,"date":"2015-07-13T09:17:27","date_gmt":"2015-07-13T14:17:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/designyoursuccess.com\/?p=174"},"modified":"2015-07-13T22:32:02","modified_gmt":"2015-07-14T03:32:02","slug":"for-the-love-of-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-ucs.com\/tina\/for-the-love-of-money\/","title":{"rendered":"For The Love Of Money…How To Use Money To Express Self-Love"},"content":{"rendered":"

I don\u2019t have a money tree, do you?<\/strong>\u00a0 I’ve worked hard for every dollar I’ve earned.<\/span><\/p>\n

My attitude toward money definitely began with my family.\u00a0<\/strong> Whenever I asked for something I wanted that was expensive or not really\u00a0necessary, I got responses like these, but always with a chuckle:<\/span><\/p>\n

“Do you think money grows on trees?”<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

“Let me go shake the money tree in the back yard\u2026.”<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

We never had much,<\/strong> but my parents found a way to send me and my sister to private school because they believed it was important.<\/strong> Mom went back to work and Dad worked a lot of extra shifts to make ends meet.<\/span><\/p>\n

My relationship with money has certainly had its ups and downs.\u00a0 I\u2019ve had nothing, I\u2019ve had just enough, I\u2019ve had the \u201chold my breath and pray nothing happens this month\u201d amount of money, and I\u2019ve had a high-paying job and the financial freedom that afforded me.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

So why do I care about your\u00a0relationship with money? \u00a0I care because it is\u00a0often such an important aspect of your life, you\u00a0need to get clear on how you get along with our money.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And many people aren\u2019t clear.<\/strong>\u00a0 I wasn\u2019t either, but now I am.<\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, on one end of the spectrum, some people have their head in the sand<\/strong>; and on the other, some are far more consumed with worry than they should be.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The first step is to understand what you have, where it goes, and what you want it to do for you.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

[Tweet “Do you have a good handle on how your money serves you or are you divorced from that relationship?”]<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Do you\u00a0worry about money<\/span><\/strong> (<\/span>either the abundance<\/strong> or the lack<\/strong> of it) more than you should?<\/strong> \u00a0Or have you allowed your money to serve you well?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

You see, your relationship with money is like every other relationship you\u00a0have in life!<\/strong>\u00a0 Are you caring, kind, gentle,\u00a0 and clear about what you need and want?\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

[Tweet “How we treat our money is an indication of how we treat ourselves!”]<\/span><\/p>\n

In order for you\u00a0to have a good relationship with your money, you have to love yourself <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

and allow your money to come along for the ride! \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

WHAT YOU WANT\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

SHOULD GUIDE\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

WHAT YOU DO!\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

When you want to\u00a0take control and get your head out of the sand,\u00a0ask yourself this question when you think about spending or investing money:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Are my decisions about money consistent with my expectations\u00a0for\u00a0myself?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Paying attention to your money is a way to show yourself some love.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

You control the way your money works for you. \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t sit on the sidelines – be “all in” when it comes to your relationship with your money. \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Make your behaviors around money\u00a0consistent with your expectations for yourself.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Now it’s your turn! \u00a0Let me hear from you and leave your answers to the questions below in the comments section. \u00a0I’d love to hear your thoughts on this very personal topic…..<\/strong><\/p>\n

What do you think of your relationship with money?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Do you love yourself enough to pay attention to where your money is\u00a0going and what you’d like it to do for you?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Do you see any themes from your family that are consistent with your own thoughts about money?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Do you feel you deserve to spend and invest your money in a way that is consistent with your values?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I’m\u00a0a Life and Business Coach working with successful\u00a0women who have reached a plateau\u00a0and are ready to shift their lifestyle to something more meaningful. \u00a0I’m committed to this movement – and to help women establish a better relationship with their money! \u00a0I’d LOVE to stay connected with you so we can stay in touch and you can\u00a0receive new editions when they are published. \u00a0And feel free to share!\u00a0<\/p>\n

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