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Sitting at a table at the cafe across the street from the small apartment I shared with my boyfriend (now fiance) my stomach was in knots, as I tried to figure out how I could get myself out of the financial mess I had created....
I worried...
- Would Jason leave me because of my debt?
- How much do I really owe?
"I can't handle this! I thought to myself."
I felt so ashamed.
On some bad advice from a coach I had begun to live far outside my means with the hopes of becoming the person who could actually afford that life.
I have to tell you, that did NOT work for me.
I dug myself into a financial hole.
But on this morning, as I listened to my daily dose of Abraham Hicks, I heard her describe what I later came to know as the debt snowball for the first time.
This moment changed my LIFE!
I didn’t realize at the time that I had a huge gap in my financial understanding.
Now, looking back, I know I could handle it! And I did. And you can too.
When you have done the hard work of clearing trauma from your life, the lingering impacts on your money, career and home can be the last pieces to resolve.
You may be facing this last impact of trauma resolution when
- You have already done lots of healing and coaching work, but you still find yourself moving around a lot (I moved every year for six years!)
- You’re not sure what you want to do for work (and doing everything and anything just to make money).
But it’s also simultaneously breaking your heart and pissing you off that you’re working way below your skill level.
Here is the simple path I followed:
1. Get clear and organized on what you owe. Write out your debts from smallest to largest and witness. Feel the feels but don’t stop here!
2. Pay the smallest bill, record your happy dance, and tag me in it!
3. Make a list of what you spend each month. Get clear on what Dave Ramsey calls your 4 walls (heating, water, food, shelter). I would include insurance too. These come FIRST. Even before your debt reduction, because you are worthy of a safe home.
A lot of people put this after debt repayments!
That’s a good way to cause yourself ANXIETY.
Flip the switch and put yourself first. For those of us who have experienced trauma and healed we already know we are supposed to put ourselves first. Getting the order correct on this is not only a a spiritual symbol to the universe that you care to take care of you, but also will provide a feeling of relief that you may not have ever experienced before in your life.
4. Make the list of short term gigs you can do to fill in your income gaps while you agressively pay off debt. This isn’t for ever. Just for now.
5. Start dreaming about what you would like to do for a career. What is a long term job that will pay you well, that you can commit to. Just start exploring all the possible options. I made lists, took personality quizzes and talked to my higher power and people who know and love me.
6. Build your saving muscle - you are going to need it for your down payment!
If you want long term inner peace, and a clear path to financial wellbeing, this will give you an excellent start!
Please message me and let me know how it is going. I am here for support and accountability and especially when you are ready to buy your home!
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