Create financial rules for yourself e.g. use a 30-day list for your wants, have a “two items out for every item in” rule, and emphasise experiences over possessions.
If a friend wants you to listen, listen to them without judgment and focus on giving them someone to confide in, so they can work through it.
Review your list of values and reflect on the current direction of your life. Is it headed towards the end you desire, or just following the easy road of everyone else?
If your feelings are overwhelming and you’re struggling, you may need professional help from a GP or therapist to gain control. There are preventative measures, but also know when to reach out if you need help.
Prove yourself to yourself, not others. The right people for you will love you for doing so, and they will appreciate all the things about you that the wrong people are intimidated by.
Exercise, meditation, yoga, time out for yourself, and getting into nature can all help you create mental space for, and deal with, your feelings.
Spend less than you earn and invest the difference. Pay off your credit cards in full each month. Don’t buy things you don’t need.
Most negative emotions are completely useless. Resentment, bitterness, hate, and jealousy have never improved the quality of life for a single human being.
The media rearranges your values, and has a profound impact on your attitude and outlook. Don’t be afraid to turn your screens off and take a step back.
Keeping your budgeting simple makes it more likely you’ll stick to it. If your finances seem too complicated, go back to the basics. Create a simple budget organised by category, and tweak it every now and then.