| Attitude is Key |
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| Written by Cheri Shine |
| Friday, 18 September 2009 15:56 |
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What got you here? Feelings of frustration, anxiety, and anger? It is common for us to have a lot of negativity in our lives when we start our journey to debt freedom and financial independence. We have watched our finances get out of control and then watch the impact on our life as it too spirals out of control under the burden of debt. But, I say rejoice. Be grateful because it is that negativity that brought you to this point. The new beginning. As you start your journey, you feel a sudden relief. Something about the decision to change gives us a new lease on life. Yet, Murphy's Law is ever present. You will have challenges and obstacles, but I say embrace them and realize that gaining control over money means control during good times and bad, especially bad. Consider every obstacle a lesson about handling money. Most importantly, keep your eye on the future. Visualize your life when your paycheck is just that YOUR paycheck. Attitude is key. Rather than dwell on your bills and financial issues, focus on money flowing into your life. Be open to the opportunities that will present themselves for added income. Visualize making larger payments on those bills and seeing those balances at zero. Adopt an attitude of gratitude for the life you will have when you can live freely and help others when they are in need. Feel the joy of debt freedom now by acting as if you are already there. No debt, plenty of emergency funds, and the peace of mind that comes with it. You've all heard the phrase, "fake it 'til you make it." Make it a part of you daily routine to practice a debt free lifestyle. Dream a little. No, dream a lot. See yourself depositing into your savings account, see yourself writing that final payment to credit card, see yourself making investment choices. Focus on how good that feels. And, see yourself handling an emergency without any anxiety because you have that financial freedom. Staying focused on your future will ensure you stay on track. It will give you the strength to face every obstacle head on knowing that you are on a journey that will give you more peace of mind than you can imagine. But you must imagine it. The journey for some is long and the learning required so we can build that healthy relationship with money. So that we control money and stop it from controlling us. |
| Last Updated on Friday, 18 September 2009 16:19 |