Hello Reader, These 2 simple techniques have helped me become financially successful:
You may wonder what these warm, fuzzy things have anything to do with cold, hard, cash. But what if I asked you what was one thing you did with money that you regretted? Your answer will reveal a little bit about your relationship with money. Mindfulness practices like meditation and journaling helped uncover my hidden relationship with money. If you've tried the conventional ways to manage your money like having a budget, saving, and earning more, but still feel financially insecure and stressed, then come to my free, all-women workshop, Financial Confidence for Women, on 4 April, 8 PM GMT+8 to learn a calmer and more effective way to master your money. See you there! Sharon |
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Hi Reader, I ended up the breadwinner, and started a business on the side of my job out of necessity. I had a 6-figure business debt, school going kids to support, my husband wasn't able to work, and I to leave an untenable work situation meaning we had no income. Sounds dramatic, and it definitely caused a lot of stress and anxiety at the time. But that was also when I decided that I was going to get smart about money because nobody was coming to save me I also realized that being in a...
Reader, Work expands to fill the time you give it. That's Parkinson's Law. This past week, I tried giving myself 10 minutes to write my daily LinkedIn post in the mornings. It worked. It might be stressful to some, but it energized me, as I watched the timer counting down while I typed away. 10 minutes isn't a magic number - there's no research behind it. It's just what I could fit into an already early start at 4.30am after my morning routine. So now, my morning routine looks like this...
Reader, It's 9.17pm on Sunday as I'm writing this newsletter that I should have sent by 9am today. And I really didn't feel like doing this when it's almost my bedtime for an early morning start tomorrow at 4.45am. Then I remind myself - this effort is the work that's building my dream. One brick at a time. One email at a time. So here we are! Today's topic is about owning your story. Because your story has value. All the decisions you made, the actions you took, the ups and downs - they all...