Whether you shop at Costco or at Tiffanys, the strategies for putting a halt to mindless purchases are the same. 1. Browse your favorite store — without buying. Notice what thoughts and emotions bubble up as you scan the shelves. Do you have that “wanting, craving, grasping” feeling? Then notice how you feel after you …
[youtube height=”HEIGHT” width=”WIDTH”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMnn3tNDy-k[/youtube] What is working in your life right now that supports your happiness & wellbeing? What is in conflict with that vision of happiness? I encourage you to sit in quiet contemplation right now and think about how you spent last year. Were you doing work that supported your family AND supported …
One of the best things we can do to really get present with our financial wellbeing is to assess it. By asking ourselves a few pivotal questions, we demystify money and are able to focus on what we need to get in financial shape. I encourage you to take the Money Anxiety Quiz (and share it with …
Material possessions come and go. The more you have, the more you have to worry about losing. The harder you work, creating these material goods, the more you potentially lose in quality time with those with whom you could share your love. Suddenly, you’re at the end of your life and you’ve missed it. I …
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A former VP of Sacks Fifth Avenue, Gina was found guilty of participating in her husband’s white collar crime. We met in the Northern California jail where I volunteer my time every week when she showed an interest in the Spirituality and Communication classes I’ve taught at the jail for the last several years. Gina …
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Many of the prisoners I help are ex-Goldman Sachs traders, real estate barons, and others whose lives fell apart when they were unable to stop the cycle of greed and shift back to financial and spiritual wellbeing. They learned the hard way that this is not a sustainable, nor a healthy way to live. Hopefully, …
Sometimes, the idea of taking on large investments or achieving greater fortune is daunting, and seems impossible. But I am reminded of the leaf that rides on the currents of a raging river. It floats on the top of the water, weathering storms, spinning gracefully and traveling far, eventually washing up on a new shore. …
Money has the potential to be an agent of transformation in your life, your community, and the world. To harness the power of your money, you must become mindful I your relationship to it. Being committed to being present with our financial situation – including our hopes and fears, can lead to greater prosperity and …
Did you know that we have become, both personally and collectively, increasingly engaged in a modern epidemic known as money anxiety disorder, eroding our self-confidence, our relationships, and our vision of the future? Our money anxiety can be triggered by negative events – fluctuations on Wall Street, a job loss, divorce, and even health issues. …
