As we simplify our lives this year there is one thing I will be fighting to keep in mind – it’s okay to adjust as needed. The constant in life is change. Don’t feel bad if you have to rework things. It’s said the done though. I think we can be so hard on ourselves for […]
One of my goals for this year is to keep my work schedule to no more than 25 hours per week. With two little ones, it’s not practical for me to devote more time. I’d rather spend time with my girls and do fantastic work for a few projects than try to squeeze everything in. […]
As a new year approaches, many people you know may be making resolutions and goals. Some popular ones include: Lose Weight Exercise More Eat Healthier Spend More Time with Loved Ones Get Out of Debt Save More Money Travel More As wonderful and inspiring as these are, most people will fail. Several factors come into play, […]
I learned through personal experience and from others that lasting change is less about willpower and more about creating systems. Once you figured a way to change your habits you can break out and achieve your goals. We all have blind spots in our lives. When we’re stressed out we tend to get sloppy in a few areas, […]
The other day I wrote about knowing where you want to go in life and visualizing your dreams. As I describe in my book, Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money, think of your financial plan like preparing for an epic trip. You have to have a destination so you can start budgeting and figure out […]
How many times have you made big goals for the year? How many times have you came up short? *hand up* We talked about understanding and defining your why, now it’s time to nail down where you want to go. I’ve seen two key components to those who were successful: One of the best ways […]