How To: Stress Less About Money

By Avery Mills | Sep 19, 2019 8:07:00 AM

563It’s inevitable that at least at one point in our lives, we’ll feel some form of stress when it comes to money. The feeling can be paralyzing and impact every other area of your life. Here are some tips to help you stress less about money.

EMERGENCY SAVINGS

Knowing that you have money set aside for emergencies will help alleviate some of that stress that comes along with the ‘unknown.’ Even a couple of dollars each paycheck will build up over time and help provide peace of mind.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Often times, we may find ourselves comparing lives with those of our friends and family that we see on social media. It’s important to remember that you’re not seeing the whole story when you look at someone’s social media accounts. It may even be helpful to take a step back from social media until you get into a better headspace.

BE PROACTIVE

When it comes to your money and finance well-being, ignorance is not bliss. You should always be on top of your finances and know exactly where every single dime you make goes each paycheck. Create a budget that works for you and your current situation.

ASK FOR HELP

Reaching out to a financial advisor may provide you with additional techniques and methods for dealing with your money stress. They will be able to help you identify areas where you can improve and help you reach your long-term goals.

Topics: money, how to, Lifestyle

Author: Avery Mills