As we become more aware of the benefits of a mindfulness practice, one should explore the importance of how mindfulness and money relate to each other.
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It’s so easy to spend money – especially with plastic which doesn’t quite seem like real money. Now there’s nothing wrong with spending money, the trick however is to track what you spend. That way, you know exactly where your money is going and what it’s doing for you.
Learn the importance of planning your spending (ie a budget) and tracking your expenses. See where you spend your money and make sure that it aligns with your values.
The power of saying no
Many people seem afraid to say "No" to anything or anyone. As though saying no to an invite will end the friendship or offend someone so badly that they never speak to you again. For this post though I'm specifically…
Budgeting tips for couples
My partner won't budget and I decided to come up with 6 budgeting tips for couples who may be in a similar predicament.. Listen to me discuss this post on Cape talk radio. I'm in a strange position; I blog…
Stash it, don’t flash it
CCID Poster The city of Cape Town Improvement District recently launched a public safety campaign aimed at tourists and safety within the city center. The slogan is "Stash it, don't flash it". I love it though as it is hugely…
Unwind the spiralling debt
Spiralling debt can easily happen as one small thing leads to the next and you slowly but surely get wound up in more and more debt. Enough to eventually pull you down like a whirlpool. I've been thinking about it…
Beware of Lifestyle Creep
Lifestyle creep is a real thing. It's also called lifestyle inflation and it's something to always consider at the back of your mind. If you're not sure what it is, then read on as this post is definitely for you!…
Your special wedding day
Getting married is a truly magical experience but wow, it can be expensive, stressful and over the top! There is so much to consider when planning your wedding day. From family and friends, food, venue, weather, and the list goes…
How to budget for clothing
It's tricky to know how to budget for clothing as you don't necessarily need to buy clothes every month. In fact, depending on your personality and fashion sense you may only be buying clothes every 6 months. (And let's face…
Split bills
Split bills can be a bit of a touchy subject, especially when it works out completely unfair. I'm talking about when a bunch of friends go out for dinner and some people order the expensive food and drink whilst others…
Quote on impressing others
I love this quote on impressing others and it's so true. Too many people spend money they don't have to by things they don't need to impress people they don't like How often do you buy things that are in…
Save first then spend
This is a really great quote on why it's important to save first and then spend what's left. Doing it the other way around seldom works as we're more easily tempted to spend than we are to save. Don't save…
Guilt free spending
We've all experienced feeling a little guilty about buying something. That feeling when you're unsure of whether you can actually afford something or not. Wouldn't it be great though if you could go shopping and do some guilt-free spending and feel…