You wouldn’t be alone.
Let’s break down those habits and apply them to our money:
You schedule it.
You don’t do it alone.
We can shift that by actually starting to talk about our money with trusted friends.
TIP:Ask your girlfriends if they want to start chatting about their money goals to create accountability.
You have a goal.
The start of a wellness routine usually begins with a goal in mind.
That goal might change, but the important thing is you identified a North Star.
Applying this to your money can be a game-changer.
You try new things.
Do you like ClassPass?
Are you reading articles about the next new workout and then giving it a try?
If we were talking about our food or fitness, we’d behave much differently.
Review what you are doing now and decide on one thing to shift.
You know what you like.
You know what classes and instructors you like better.
You know what leggings are see-through and which ones pill after so many washes.
You know which protein flavors you like and which ones have a weird consistency.
You know because you are actively trying new things and deciding if they are doing the job.
TIP:Apply this same mindfulness and testing mentality to your money-tracking processes.
You have a coach.
Your routine is fun & easy.
The best way to stick to a new habit is to make it easy and fun!
These are two of the magic ingredients for those that have established positive routines for their wellness.
When it’s not fun, you don’t want to do it.
If you think of managing your money as easy and fun, you’re in a whole different ballgame.
You’re playing the long game.
You know that consistency is key and small actions pay off.
TIP:Every 90 days, check in on your goals and celebrate your progress.
You are OK with life happening.
You know how to get back on track.
Because our human experience is unpredictable, we can often find ourselves veering off track.
When we have a solid foundation, we usually know exactly what to do to get back on track.
