MONEY


and physical wellbeing. Yet, when it comes to our financial wellbeing, we all too often forget to practise these same principles of mindfulness. And so, it is common that we only


turn attention to our financial wellbeing when we are in moments of panic, fear, guilt, or shame. These highly charged emotions easily destabilise us from our otherwise balanced centre. But like our other rituals, regular practice in attending to, and careful management of our money leads to a greater sense of control, fulfilment and freedom. As this new year rolls out before us,


we are gifted the opportunity to seize these moments in a different way. Imagine being able to say “This year, I’ve created a new financial pathway for myself”. A pathway which is based upon a feeling of being in control, of mindful spending, and ease in our relationship with money. Money responds to a master. So taking charge of it with small, positive, repeatable, and consistent actions will set you up for a new, relaxed dynamic to emerge. Life is meant to be lived! And whilst


financial magic


Getting mindful with your money can bring about powerful changes to your whole quality of life. Here are ten simple, practical steps to help you thrive financially.


by Deanne Carter


A MOMENT IS JUST A MOMENT And inside of a moment, we are making choices. Important choices on how we see life, on the things we like, and those we don’t. We’re making choices for how we show up in the world, or, how we hide. As these moments string effortlessly


together to become a minute, an hour, a day, a week, it seems that time has barely passed. And yet before long, we are beginning yet another new year. Our efforts to stay mindful and


fully present in the moment are often centred around our emotional, spiritual,


22 MARCH | APRIL 2018 Creating


money does not buy happiness, it can provide opportunities to do more of the things that make your heart sing. Whether you want to take a holiday, upgrade your car, buy a new home, start investing, grow your superannuation, or just be a little bit more organised with your money, there are plenty of simple things you can do to steer you in the right direction this year.


HERE ARE 10 POWERFUL STEPS WHICH WILL HELP YOU ON YOUR WAY.


1What does your heart desire? Rather than getting caught up


in what you ‘think’ you want, take a moment and tune into what your heart wants. What are the things that really light you up, that you would love to experience, do, be, and have? Often we spend money we don’t have,


to buy things we don’t need or want, to impress people we don’t necessarily even like. And subsequently we miss out on the things we really want.


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