Saturday’s post got me thinking… Finances is a taboo topic but is one of the most common stress sources in the world! How can your body not be hurting when you have an ulcer thinking about the pile of money you owe, or struggling to pay bills?

Taking about things other than food that can affect your health… MONEY is one of the big ones! And I have been there, trying to live above my means cause I wanted to fit in. Thinking that if I have new things (clothes, shoes, appliances, vehicles, etc) people were going to think more of me… Yeah that is a shitty thought, but one that I’m sure lots of people had or have now.

So you purchase the clothes, you go to the restaurant, you even offer to pay for your friend who is “struggling”, you swipe that card again and again and you LOVE IT… and then you get to your house, and you see the credit card bill, and you do the math… I won’t be able to pay it and you stress, you can’t sleep, you self medicate with alcohol or food, and you stress some more. But the thought of telling your people “Sorry I’m a little short of cash right now I can’t make it to the restaurant” is not an option! 

What will people think if they know you can’t afford things? No I can’t tell them that; I have to be able to keep up with them! Will they like me if I’m not able to go? And then you stress some more

And yes money problems are tied to other emotions and is not always about the money, you know why? Yes! Cause everything is integrated in your life!!!

Talking about money is scary, but isn’t it worth it? Knowing your finances are in order? That you have people who will love you no matter what clothes or car you own? That love you for free

Luckily experts can help organize your finances to stop stressing!! And people like ME who can help talk about the “Why” behind the actions. Don’t stress because of money, is not worth it! And to tell you a secret, the people that truly love you in your life will be there no matter what! And the ones that don’t … are not and that is ok!

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Reach out if you need to talk to someone!!! It is worth it!