Practicing Loving Kindness

Welcome to my Mindful Money/How Do I...? series. These videos aim to help connect your mind and body in supporting your financial health. 

You may have heard someone say "practice loving kindness" but you have not idea what it means. You are not alone.

A New Year is always such a magical time, full of possibility as January 1st hits with a feeling of freshness in the air. For many, New Year’s resolutions lists come out, and dreams of the perfect vacation, summer body, new car, dream house, promotion, or insert your dream here. While go...

You may not know this about me but I love adventure. It is a core value of mine.  In my blog, I often talk about values based financial decision making. However, in this post, I would like to share a values based personal story about an upcoming adventure trip. The trip was ignited by...

During the month of December we’re bombarded with commercials, emails, and endless posts that advertise the joy of giving to others. The perfect smile on your boyfriend’s face when he opens that new watch or shoebox. The excitement in the eyes of your nephew when he get’s the latest and ...

As the holiday season quickly approaches, many of us can feel an overwhelming sense of financial stress. While we want to feel gratitude and joy in the giving season, it’s just as likely you’re feeling worry and fear around your finances as the end of year closes in. From paying for gift...

From scary clowns to haunted houses and things that go bump in the night, Halloween brings to light some of our deepest fears. While you curl up on the couch watching ghosts and ghouls this spooky season, consider facing fears of a different variety. Money can be a scary subject to face,...

Why does it always feel like money is such a struggle? Whether it’s an unexpected bill that just popped up or an emergency that you never saw coming. Or maybe it’s a more guilty pleasure, like late night online shopping when you know you should be saving. It can feel like money is flying...

Financial Independence

Financial independence (FI) is the status of having enough income to pay one's living expenses for the rest of one's life without having to be employed or dependent on others. A lot of people focus on the number you need in order to attain FI which is subjec...

What do you dream about doing if money wasn’t a factor? Would you buy your dream home? Take the vacation of a lifetime with family or friends?  Start your own business? Or just work less? Dreams are the best place to start when you’re making your financial plan and savings goals. The who...

When was the last time you looked at your bank account balance and smiled? More likely, the last time you looked at your bank account or budget, you felt stress, anxiety, and maybe even fear. 

Money brings out intense emotions, but they shouldn’t have to be negative. How do we cha...

This audio blog talks about the No-Budget Budget and how to make this budget work for you!

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Most people hear the word “budget” and instantly cringe. Budgeting usually feels restrictive, like it will keep you from having any fun or buying things you really want. In reality, a budget is neither good nor bad. It’s simply a tool you use to make sure your money goes exactly where...