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...
Holidays: The Most Stressful Time of the Year?
Depending upon your planning style, you reach this time of the year and you are ready. If you’re traveling to be with family and friends for the holidays, your arrangements are set; if you exchange gifts, they are purchased, or you at least have your list prepared,...
This is a Good Thing: You’re Not the Only One
We humans are not always rational. On one hand, you and I like the safety and familiarity of our comfort zones. On the other hand, we know that if we want to expand what we know, what we’re feeling, what we have, and who we want to be, then we must go beyond this...
This is How to Deepen Your Relationship with Money
When you hear the saying, “money is a tool,” what typically comes to mind for you? Do you consider it a tool for getting you what you need and want–whether that’s more time, or things that will make managing your life easier, or support to help you achieve your...
