Let's talk about a case study on "Sarah" and one small tool we talked about that helped her learn to trust herself with money.
Show notes:
financial self-trust, money management, resilience, second wave self care, personal finance, women and money, financial coaching, money mindset, adulting, self-care
Summary
In this episode of 'Miserable is Not Enough', host Hanna Morrell discusses the importance of trusting oneself with money through the case study of a client named Sarah. The conversation explores Sarah's struggles with financial management, oscillating between avoidance and hypervigilance.
Hanna introduces the concept of 'Second Wave Self Care' as a method to build resilience and self-trust in financial matters, emphasizing the significance of small, manageable tasks that can lead to greater confidence and control over one's finances.
Takeaways:
Why does it seem like no matter how hard you try to fix your financial concerns it NEVER WORKS. Well let's talk about why trying to fix a problem with the wrong tool is destined to fail.
Financial trauma can look like a lot of things... reactivity, shutting down, avoidance. But mostly it can look like a personality defect, which it absolutely is not.
Preview the Healing Financial Trauma Workbook here.
In this episode we talk about the three general steps from recognizing financial trauma, to reducing its impact, to the first stages of healing (see previous episodes on your money story).
Let's talk about how to integrate new tools, skills, and concepts into your life.
This is the last exercise in the Cory Money story worksheet. Here's more information on the Champion Program.
Please reach out if you have any feedback!
How do the stories you tell yourself about your money impact your financial decisions, your responses to financial problems, and maybe how much you earn?
In this episode we're only talking about Exercise 4 of the Core Money Story Worksheet: Examining your guiding principals
How do the stories you tell yourself about your money impact your financial decisions, your responses to financial problems, and maybe how much you earn?
In this episode we're only talking about Exercise 3 of the Money Story Worksheet you can download here:
https://yourworthcoach.com/money-story
How do the stories you tell yourself about your money impact your financial decisions, your responses to financial problems, and maybe how much you earn?
In this episode we're only talking about Exercise 2 of the Money Story Worksheet you can download here:
https://yourworthcoach.com/money-story/
How do the stories you tell yourself about your money impact your financial decisions, your responses to financial problems, and maybe how much you earn?
In this episode we're only talking about Exercise 1 of the Money Story Worksheet you can download here:
https://yourworthcoach.com/money-story/https://yourworthcoach.com/money-story/
In this episode I talk with Skyler Fleming of the Money Talk podcast about wether or not social media is good or bad for our financial lives.
Let's talk about how to categorize your spending in a way that makes sense FOR YOU.
Tracking spending doesn't need to be a pain, and there isn't just one correct way to track your spending, so let's talk about the three reasons I encourage my clients to track.
There are three kinds of budgets, which one is right for you?
What would your life look like if you had a customized, easy-to-use budget that adapted and changed with your life? What would you be able to do that you can't do now?
Reach out!
hanna@pacificstoa.com
Investing like your grandfather is not the only way to invest, and it may not be the best way. So let's talk about how women can invest (outside of their 401ks, Roths, and mutual funds) in a way that affirms their values.
More resources here:
What is loss aversion and how does it impact our financial decision making?
Be well!
Let's chat about financial trauma, why I see as common things we try to do to fix financial trauma, why those attempts aren't working, and what you can do instead.
Comments? Let's talk!
hanna@pacificstoa.com
Let's talk about some reasons I've seen online financial coaching work out great! Aaaand of course let's talk about a few of the drawbacks.
What are the five signs it's time to work with a financial coach?
1. You make plenty of money but you’re living paycheck to paycheck and struggling with financial stress.
2. You feel like you either can’t spend on yourself or you can’t stop spending money on “unnecessary” purchases. (or both)
3. You’re stuck using unhealthy financial patterns and tools.
4. You’re struggling to make financial decisions.
5. You’re “too emotional” when it comes to money.
More on how to find the right financial coach here:
https://yourworthcoach.com/how-to-find-the-right-financial-coach/
Ready to trust yourself with money again but you're recovering from a divorce or separation? Let's talk about ways you can start to recover financially from a divorce.
More info here:
https://yourworthcoach.com/financial-resilience-after-divorce/
Miserable is not enough is a podcast for women who are interested in financial self care.
Let's talk about why you should freze your credit and then HOW to freeze your credit!
You'll need to freeze (and later unfreeze) your credit for each credit bureau. Here are the links:
You will need to make an account for each bureau. You will be asked questions to make sure you are who you say you are!
Instructions for the freeze differ by company, but the instructions are fairly straighforward.
Once you've frozen your credit, teach someone else how to do it to!