The Spirit and Truth of Independence Is…What?
I seem to be in a season of wanting to explore elusive words that impact many aspects of your (and my) life. Last week, it was the word “simple.” In that post, I talked about how tapping into the power of simple typically goes through a complex process. This week, I...
It’s Simple; Just Focus on What Matters Most, Right?
Last Monday, we kicked off the 4th season of the Comfort Circle™ dinner series with the theme: “A Simple Way to Have a Better Financial Year.” Not only did it seem like a good way to round out the discussion on New Year’s goals and resolutions, but it was also a great...
How to Tackle the Things That Get in the Way
According to the University of Scranton, 92 percent of people who set New Year’s goals never actually achieve them. But, you probably don’t need a study to “tell” you that. A brief look in the rear-view mirror of your life is all you need to know that setting goals is...
It’s the Top of the Year; Are You Making This Mistake?
Happy New Year! It’s 2020, folks! Yes, I know…I’ve just stated the obvious. But, simply because the clock didn’t do anything unusual (the clock strikes midnight every night), the turn from 2019 to 2020 does feel a bit different. To me, it doesn’t...
If You Really Want 2020 to Be Different, Interrupt Something
You know those lessons you just took stock of? I bet they inspired some of the changes you want to see in the year ahead. I know this is true for me. There are things in my business that I want to be different. There are things in my personal life that I want to be...
What Was Your Best 2019 Money Lesson?
We all know that learning is about acquiring knowledge or a skill or perhaps adopting a new perspective. But the way I see it, there are two ways to go about doing this: with intention or by experience. The former is when you purposefully seek out situations and...
Lack of Time: Is This an Excuse Not to Focus on Your Money?
I am writing this on the heels of an awesome speaking engagement in Sonoma, CA. I presented my signature workshop, “Financial Success Doesn’t Start in Your Wallet,” and conducted 16, 1:1 financial coaching sessions for one of my law firm clients. It was amazing!!...
Do You Need to Create Some New Financial Boundaries?
How good are you at saying “no”? Better still: how good are you at saying no without an explanation? Oof…I admit this life skill is one that has been “under construction” for me for some time. But, I am much better at it today than I was even five years...
When is the Best Time to Have Family Conversations About Money?
When you think of any family, but especially your own, you likely think of it in an inter-generational, linear fashion. Connecting the eldest members to the youngest probably looks like an org chart, with lines up and down and across. As you prepare to read what...
