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WOW! First of all let me say, I was so blown away at the responses I received from last week’s money mindset video (I am glad I am not the only one working out some deep rooted childhood issues) But I was also equally surprised with how many people felt shame about their money stories. I know firsthand what it’s like to be disappointed, and embarrassed of your situation. I hated that place and lived there far too long! So here is what I am going to tell you my friend and I know you did not come to me for permission, but I am going to give it to you anyway. There is no shame in wanting to change where you are so that you can live a bigger and brighter future. So you go for it! Even if that means that others around you won’t understand or will try to keep you in THEIR comfort zone. Push through! The awesome life you dream of is waiting for you, but you have to do the work!

So what does the work look like… well its different for everyone, but the same if that makes sense. We all need the fundamentals of savings, debt reduction, investment and the mindset to believe that what we want is attainable. This will grow and evolve over time as you have more money, but if you are starting at the beginning, I made this video for you. It’s all of the ways that you can get ahead without dramatically changing your life or selling a kidney! My wish for you is that this is the mindset push you need to take it to the next level. Get off of your debt-coster and start living your best life!

All my best to you!

-Lizy

Wait what!?! Did you just say my childhood???(Insert nervous laugh) Ummm… I dunno, I mean I have to think about it some more. Hmmmm, I’m not sure … I mean I guess I can remember thinking about money as a child … What was my first memory!?! I don’t know it was so long ago… let me think (insert 2nd and now awkward giggle followed by long pause) … Oh S#*% it was the time I called Grandma to pay the water bill!!!

Seriously how could I have forgotten this!?! Its basically the incident that shaped my whole life. It sparked my entrepreneurial curiosity, my fears of being without and the realization that my dad was a poor money money manager.

In hindsight its crazy to think that such powerful moments can be overshadowed by a lifetime of petty drama. You would think that one would KNOW of the HUGE event that subconsciously sabotages their attempts to get ahead… but NO!!! That would be too easy, and would probably eliminate the need for therapists. So joke is on us until one day you find yourself in a room with entrepreneurs learning about the power of “Money Mindset” (from Diana Powerhouse herself) or you learn second hand by reading this blog!

So what is money mindset? Simply put its your subconscious relationship and behaviors around spending, saving, and investing money. It’s how you act and feel when you have it, what you think, feel, and do when you don’t, and what you feel about others when they have, or have not!

Our money mindsets develop when we are children, but evolves over our adulthood. FACT: You can have more than one money mindset issue, and I personally have suffered with several at the same time. I recorded this week’s Money tip video on the five most common types of money mindset issues.

Also you can learn more about scarcity money mindset from this Forbes article.

My favorite thing I have learned thus far in my money mindset journey, is that once you face the fear and own your habits, you are free to change the ending! You don’t have to live in the money mindset hamster wheel, you can say “that once was a belief I had until I learned… and now I am…”

The future is ours my friend! I would love to hear your thoughts and learn if you have struggled with the same things! It would be amazing to hear different perspectives on how you have learned to overcome your money mindset issues! Feel free to comment below 🙂

This weeks Money Tip Monday is about timing the market vs time in the market and how long term investments will always make you more money! Please take a couple of minutes to watch this and let me know what you think!

I get asked frequently about how to get the most out of cash influxes like “Tax Refunds” So I recorded today’s video on the 5 best strategies for how to use the money and get ahead.

As an aside, this is our third week of our new Monday Series and I would LOVE to get your feedback on the content. Has this been useful? Are there subjects or questions you would like for me to address? I want to hear what would help make this year your best year. So please do not be shy! I am happy to help!

As always, I hope you have the best week ever, and look forward to hearing from you soon!