When we get stuck trying to solve a financial
problem, what do we do? More often than not, Google. That's right - Google has
all the answers we need at our finger tips. With one good search, we can solve any
problem: budgeting, investing, saving, couponing, starting a business, you name
it.
Our thinking goes that, if we can just find the
right information about managing money, then we will not be financial stuck
anymore.
But is this reality? No. Absolutely not.
Information alone often does not move people from a
place of feeling stuck. Addressing feelings, beliefs and relationship dynamics,
then taking action - that’s what gets people un-stuck.
We all have negative feelings about money, organizing,
investing, profit, math, the economy, etc. that are old and well-ingrained
(from our family, friends, and spiritual life). We also have subconscious
fight-flight reactions that interfere with our ability to take in financial
information and integrate it in a way that matches what we believe.
Moving from “stuck” to “unstuck” takes intention. Here are three simple questions to
ask yourself to get you rolling again.
1. What do I believe to be true about whatever
financial topic has me stuck?
2. Where did this belief come from?
3. What purpose does this belief serve, and how does it limit my ability
to live in a way that I desire?
Moving from stuck to un-stuck is a process. Asking questions of yourself
can help identify your sticking points. If you really are stuck and can’t make
progress on your own then it is time to call in the help of an expert.
Appropriate experts might include either a Certified Financial Planner or
Counselor.
Feel free to give me a call to talk more at 980-275-1627.
Ed Coambs
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