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Easy Ways to Start Your Financial Year Off Right
__________________________________________________ Originally posted on January 26, 2021. Republished on January 26, 2024. __________________________________________________ Coming off the holidays can be majorly anticlimactic. It gets even worse when those holiday bills start coming in. Now’s the time to do a little bit of planning to make the coming year a financially fruitful one. By taking some easy steps, you can ensure you end the year on a happy financial note. Complete a Financial Review Many of us avoid looking at our finances, which leads to more over-spending and less saving. It can be painful to look back at the year that’s ending to see what we could have done better, but without…
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7 Micro-Habits That Will Change Your Year For The Better
________________________________________________ Originally Posted on January 19, 2021. Reposted on January 19, 2024. ________________________________________________ It’s common to avoid making changes, even though we say we want to. One reason for this is that we try to make multiple significant changes all at once. Science has proven that making a few small habit changes is the best way to create effective and lasting change. If you are ready to get started making this year the healthiest and happiest yet, you should start with these seven simple micro-habits. Set Boundaries What is the one thing you consistently do that depletes your time and energy? Maybe it’s a committee which you no longer want…
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4 Changes That Can Transform Your Year (and Your Life)
________________________________________ Originally posted on January 5, 2021. Reposted on January 4, 2024. ________________________________________ Sometimes, making changes that you want to see in your life feels nearly impossible. It takes a willingness to step outside your comfort zone to make significant changes that will transform your world. If you want to start your year out right, these subtle changes can be the beginning of a happier, healthier life. Listen to Your Intuition—We like to think life is linear and rational. But more often than not, we make blind decisions based on what we know at the time. But what if you started following your intuition more often than your brain? Often,…
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5 Reasons Self-Care is Related to Self-Discovery
When you’re trying to better your life and discover who you truly are, self-care can prove invaluable. When we become overly stressed, depressed or anxious, it’s common to stop taking care of ourselves. However, this only further deepens those negative feelings, holding us back from what we’re truly capable of. The trouble is, if you’re not taking care of yourself, you’re not going to be able to connect with who you really are. Here, you’ll discover 5 reasons self-care is essential to self-discovery. Prevents burnout and stress Self-care is one of the best ways to beat burnout and stress. While a little stress is known to be good for you,…
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Tips to Redirect Toxic Behavior
There you are minding your own business when someone’s toxic behavior blindsides you. Being around toxic people can be draining and managing your personal space can be challenging. It’s not always possible to escape a toxic person but there are things you can do to redirect their behavior. Toxic people are not aware of themselves Most toxic people behave in ways that protect their fragile psyche. They likely cling to these behaviors because they make them feel safe, powerful, or in control. That’s usually because they have felt unsafe, powerless, and out of control at key points in their lives. It may also be due to their childhood and the…
