Here are some financial stress busters to help when emotions run high relative to money and the economy:
1. Laugh with a friend or watch a silly movie. Great movies and television programs are available for free online. Check out Hulu.com.
2. Sit down and develop a budget. The belief is not knowing makes you less stressed when in fact it usually produces stress.
3. See financial problems as challenges. Brainstorm about how you can meet this challenge head on.
4. Use your wise mind - this is the blend of your rational mind (I need to pay bills) and your emotional mind (I am going to run out of money!) that is wise (I will pay bills and I will do my best to cover all my costs and if I do in fact run out of money I will come up with a way to bring in more income or reduce expenses.)
5. Go for a bike ride. Exercise is a great stress reliever. So when you are financially stressed go for a bike ride, a hike or a walk. Getting in touch with nature and more grounded in your body always helps.
What would you add to the list?
Thursday, April 23, 2009
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I pay my bills with gratitude instead of stress. I do a little meditation before writing the checks (or hitting the "send payment" button on my online banking) and say "I'm grateful for the companies that had trust in me to lend me the money for my car so I can get places. I'm grateful for the companies that trust me enough to lend me money to start my business. I'm grateful for my phone." It really helps.
And I write positive affirmations in my bill paying binder.
And when I send my money out into the flow, I tell it "Come back soon and bring lots of friends!"
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