This is a course to sign up for that will take some time to complete, but it is so worth it. If you have any trouble with piles of papers, organizing files, cluttered mail, losing track of your to-do items, or scheduling your projects you will love this! It is an entire system that teaches…
Category: The Steps
Step Twenty
Personal relationships are an important part of our personal growth. There is not much point in becoming skilled in dealing with other people if we neglect the most important connections. No matter how low you feel, how challenging life is right now, or how busy you are, you will find meaning in cultivating strong ties…
Step Nineteen
Finances are a concrete form of the energy that exists in your life. If a lot of negative energy is coming into your life, you may see a very harmful effect on your money situation. It is also important to realize that financial energy needs to flow out in order to have in-flow. We all…
Step Eighteen
When we are in a challenging stage, it can be difficult to motivate ourselves in any personal growth, but mental growth can suffer the most. Depression is tied to slower learning abilities, distraction keeps us from focusing, and we can choose the easy path of filling our extra time with a lot of easy entertainment…
Step Seventeen
There are many athletes and celebrities who believe in a higher power and have inspirational spiritual messages. Sometimes we start to feel like our world is in a spiritual famine, so it is nice to surround ourselves with the words of people who are looking beyond the mundane and everyday. Again, these are the kinds…
Step Sixteen
Physical activity is important to help boost our moods. Follow this link to an article about a Harvard study linking movement to decreased depression. We will eventually add more exercise to your routine, but for this step add a 10 minute outdoor walk to your schedule. Fresh air, vitamin D, and some cardio will help…
Step Fifteen
Here is another video to help program your mindset and taking control of your emotional health. New Habit: For this habit we are going to focus on the third principle (and 7th) in the video: Gratitude. Take a few moments in the morning to jot down 3 things that you are grateful for in your…
Step Fourteen
One of the household things I have struggled with over the years is meal planning. It is so frustrating to look at the clock and realize it is almost dinner time and I have no idea what we will be eating. I found a very helpful tool to reduce that stress. In the passionatepennypincher.com shop…
Step Thirteen
Learning how to get along with other people is one of the skills that will get you far in life. According to the National Institutes of Health “social connections can influence our biology and well-being.” This classic book teaches important skills that can help you get along with just about anyone. If you are currently experiencing…
Step Twelve
Our first step on our journey to a healthy financial mindset has been to read Rich Dad, Poor Dad. If you haven’t finished it, continue to read it. If you have read it, there will be more financial books in the comments of step five. Financial Education is a Personal Responsibility One of the things you…