When It Comes to Money, Don’t “Just Do It”
We cannot manage our financial anxiety strictly through force and willpower. We can’t “just do it” Instead we must slowly stretch or financial muscles.
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Behavioral Finance
Moral Neutrality in Money and Life
Money is morally neutral. It is neither inherently good nor bad. Yet, many judge themselves on money, equating moral worth with net worth.
Employee Exploitation And Exhaustion Created The Quiet Quitting Movement
Quiet quitting, a term coined on TikTok in fall 2022, is the result of decades of employers expecting increased output for reduced pay.
FIRE: A Movement Fueled by a Broken System
The FIRE movement appeals to those desiring to escape employment. But how do we fix the system, not just find an out for a select few.
Practice Makes (Financial) Progress
Perfectionism often extends to our finances. The fear of not being perfect holds us back. Strive for financial progress not perfection.
Planning for the Future while Living in the Present
Making plans while anticipating the necessity of future revisions allows us to balance our present desires and future needs.
Breaking Free from Perfectionism
Perfectionism is a harmful tendency rooted in patriarchy and white supremacy. Like all aspects of life, our finances will never be perfect.
Gender and The Job Search
There are societal reasons women may be less aggressive in their job search and the encouraging statistics showing we are very hirable.
Steps for Overcoming Financial Anxiety
Financial Anxiety is very real. Some simple steps can help people make progress without triggering feelings of overwhelm or inadequacy.
Financial Anxiety And Why It Impacts So Many Women
The financial industry was designed to appeal to those who were socialized as male, This leaves women experiencing financial anxiety.
Rainbow Washing: Don’t Be Fooled
Many of the same corporations that sell rainbow merchandise donate to anti-LGBTQ causes. Beware rainbow washing when making a purchase.
Pandemic Decision (and Re-Decision) Fatigue
Decision fatigue has been exacerbated by the pandemic. We encounter rapid change and with each shift our decisions must be re-evaluated.
Societal Messaging Results In Financial Contradictions
Contradictory societal messages can cause us to feel financially irresponsible. We are often being held to multiple incompatible standards.
Opportunity Cost: There is Always a Trade-Off
Opportunity Cost means that for each decision we make there is something we give up. In Budgeting and Investing we evalute these trade offs.
The Power of Acknowledging Our Financial Accomplishments
We all have unique skills and acomplishments. This includes our financial achievements. There is power in acknowleding these skills.
It’s Not About the Money
Money is important. But, we must explore beyond the desire for money to discover our true wishes. What is the why behind our desire for money?
My 2022 Theme Word: Boundaries
My theme word for 2022 is boundaries. Boundaries help us and others to set expectations and recognize limitations. I plan to establish and reinforce boundries in my personal and professional lives.
Financial Implications of the Mental Load
Women frequently suffer from the mental load. Explore ways to keep this cognative labor from negatively impacting your personal finances.
Your Relationship With Money
Your relationship with money will never be perfect. It is a work in progress. But, there are steps you can take to improve it.
Making Intentional Financial Decisions To Avoid Falling Victim to Biases
Instincts and biases can interfere prevent us from make good financial decisions. Awareness of these biases can help improve our decision making.