The Right Stuff

[Jenifer Madson]

A Financial Minute w/ Jenifer, Volume II , Issue 2

The Right Stuff

Boy, we financial people sure can be bossy sometimes, always telling you how to change your money management skills to improve your life. Honestly, even I get tired sometimes of reading the never-ending parade of financial "how-to's."

So I thought today should be a celebration of all the things you've done right financially. No matter where you are, and what you wish to change, I know there are things with your money that you've done well. But chances are, if you're not where you want to be yet, you probably haven't given yourself a lot of credit for the little financial victories you've experienced along the way.

Think about it: maybe you picked up the phone to call a financial planner or a CPA. Maybe you made a clean, organized space in your office from which to manage the bills. Maybe you simply had a heartfelt conversation with a close friend about your intentions for prosperity.

Whatever positive steps you've taken - and I'll bet there are more of them than you think - you deserve acknowledgement for having taken them. And celebrating these events doesn't have to be elaborate or complicated; it can be as simple as sharing your accomplishment with someone, or taking a moment to delight in the beauty of your clean office.

Take A Minute:
What positive moves have you made with your money?

Make A Minute:
Make a list of all the things you've done to improve your financial circumstances, no matter how small you think they may be. When you've finished the list, decide how to celebrate, and do it!

There is always time for improvement: make today the day for appreciation.