Shifting from Money Anxiety to Money Ease: A Path to Financial Well-Being
Shifting from Money Anxiety to Money Ease: A Path to Financial Well-Being Money has an undeniable impact on our lives. It influences our choices, our aspirations, and even our overall sense of well-being. However, for many people, money often brings anxiety and stress rather than ease. This isn’t surprising, considering the complexities and uncertainties that […]
Finances and Self-care
For most of us, when we hear “self-care” we think spas, bubble baths and massages, and if I’m being totally honest, I’m no different! As a Financial Counsellor though, I’m on a mission to normalize “taking care of finances” and making it a part of our self-care routine. One of the ways I do that […]
Shifting from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance
Scarcity Mindset can hold us back from reaching our full potential and experiencing life’s abundance. In this blog, I’ll explore what it means, how it impacts our lives, and share some insightful tips on how to shift towards an abundance mindset. A scarcity mindset refers to the feeling or perception of not having enough […]
Holiday Cheer Without Financial Fear: How to Financially Prepare for the Festive Season
The holiday season is fast approaching, and with it comes the joy of spending time with loved ones, festive decorations, and delicious feasts. However, the holidays can also bring financial stress if not planned for properly. To ensure you can enjoy the season without worrying about your wallet, it’s essential to prepare your finances in […]
12 Tips to protect yourself against fraud
Financial fraud encompasses a wide range of deceptive practices aimed at stealing your money or personal information. It can manifest in various forms, such as: Phishing Scams: Be cautious of unsolicited emails, calls, or text messages that request your financial information. Legitimate institutions will never ask for sensitive details via these channels. Identity Theft: Criminals […]
Case Study: Financial Counseling Success – Sara, a Single Mom of Two
Meet Sara, a single mom of two young children who was struggling with managing her finances and feeling overwhelmed by debt and money worries. She reached out to me seeking guidance and support to improve her financial situation and secure a stable future for her children. Assessment and Goal Setting: During the initial consultation, […]
Money Mindset: A Key to Empowering Women
Ladies, did you know that tackling your money mindset and overcoming negative beliefs about finances can be a game changer in empowering us? Let me share why it’s important for women to develop a strong money mindset and how it can shape us into becoming financially empowered women. Financial Independence: A positive money mindset helps […]
Love and Money
Love and Marriage is a beautiful thing until money gets in the way. There is a saying that “love conquers all.” There’s another saying “love is all you need” From where I sit, this is not always true. Having a relationship that thrives and grows in a way that is fulfilling to the parties involved […]
The Joy of a New Year Plan – 2023
I love the energy of new beginnings which is why I love a solid new year plan! I love early mornings, I love Sundays, I love the first of the month and I love the new moon. So of course, you know I love all this new year energy that we’re currently in – it […]
How Money Stress Affects Your Mental Health
Do you avoid looking at credit card statements, bills, and account balances? Is money stress causing you to overeat, oversleep, or overthink? Sounds like it’s time to have a conversation about money + mental health. People with financial stress are 2x as likely to report poor overall health. They can’t sleep, are distracted, and often […]