Six Ways to Be at Ease When Pondering About Money

If someone starts a conversation about money, do you find yourself wanting to avoid the topic because you don’t want to get involved in a financial discussion? If so, make it a goal to learn new skills and develop new habits. Growing your knowledge around money gives you a sense of confidence, safety, and an increased peaceful approach to the topic instead of being a source of worry and stress. Therefore, it’s well worth your time and energy to learn as much as you can about growing your finances.

When you start changing your mindset about money, you will pave your way towards more wealth and security. It’s possible to improve your current money beliefs. The first step is awareness, and then for you to be willing to create change.

You set your beliefs about money and how it works in your life. Your imagination becomes your reality. Stop being hard on yourself for what happened years ago. No matter what you believe about money right now, a new approach can be learned and put into action.

It starts with changing your thoughts from what you can’t do to shifting toward what you are willing to commit to. More confidence begins when you change a few habits and embrace new thoughts about your finances. Focus on becoming clear about your financial goals; this simple change can help accomplish your wealth goals.

Create a written plan for what you want with your finances. Don’t worry about being perfect. This plan is one that you can tweak along the way. Your plan will help you figure out the next step to take. It’s a process and will take diligence, so be patient with yourself. Remember, you are unlearning years of habits and are replacing them with others that will serve you better.

“Refuse to allow any thoughts based on your past to define you.” ~Wayne Dyer

You may have had a plan in the past but find that you didn’t follow it consistently. This is not unusual. Your beliefs about money may stem from what you learned when you were younger or from past negative experiences that didn’t go well. Your goal now is to incorporate routines that will keep you consistent and keep you moving toward achieving your financial goals.

Another way to become more comfortable thinking about money is by increasing your comprehension of financial terms. Taking time to become more familiar with the language surrounding finances will help increase your confidence and address some of your anxieties around money.

“Your visions will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” – Carl Jung

To create the positive thoughts around money that you want, focus on your new ones, not those from the past. With some practice, you can teach yourself a different set of beliefs enabling you to become even more financially competent and confident. Of course, having positive thoughts doesn’t mean that you will have all the answers for the future, but it will improve your success when making financial decisions.

With a few changes, you can experience more wealth and gain confidence when thinking of money. Here are five solutions to get you started.

Six Ways to Be at Ease When Pondering About Money

1. Develop your winning mindset. What you saw in your childhood about money is what is customary to you, your money beliefs. Change your thoughts to be more positive. Manage your thoughts. Get in the habit of saying kind things to yourself about money.
2. Commit to your self-care, so you feel good. Be mindful of who you allow into your circle. To be the best, surround yourself with the best.
3. Be financially responsible by establishing good saving habits, watching your spending, and tracking your money every month to get to the point where you feel safe instead of stressed.
4. Set personal wealth goals. Develop a daily routine that you commit to following each day. Create a review process to keep you on track or to help you see where you may need some improvement.
5. Improve your skills. Get training by taking a course, engaging with a coach, or watching educational videos about money.
6. Open an investment account.  Get into the routine of depositing money into your account each month, even if it’s only a few dollars. Start investing in the stock market as early as possible to invest in your future. Money makes money, and it grows significantly over time.

Increase your comfort when thinking about money by creating financial goals that fit your personal needs. Do this by making mindful decisions about your finances that match your personal goals. Be open, patient, and set into motion a practical plan for growing your knowledge, saving money, and investing in your future.  Integrating these changes will help you gain the confidence to work through your money challenges and fully embrace your wealth journey.

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Bonnie S. Gortler

Bonnie Gortler, a Consultant, Coach, and Author, is a Wealth & Well-Being expert with over 35 years of experience in managing multi-million-dollar client portfolios at a top-rated investment firm. As the author of Journey to Wealth, Bonnie is dedicated to teaching the importance of risk management and achieving true financial well-being by integrating both the technical and mental aspects of investing. With an M.B.A. and certification as a life coach, Bonnie combines her passion for coaching, consulting, and blogging to inspire people globally. Her powerful techniques and winning mindset help others experience personal growth and financial success. Explore wealth-building tips, personal development strategies, and more at BonnieGortler.com, and discover how you can enhance your wealth and well-being.  


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