Whether it is our weight, our relationships or our money …awareness is key in getting started. Awareness means TRACKING. TRACKING. TRACKING. When you read that statement did you say …”I hate tracking or I don’t want to know or I am not good at that or blah, blah, blah.” Those are areas that MUST MUST MUST change.
So figure out an affirmation to tell yourself when you hear your brain going in that direction. Sample Affirmations I have used over the years:
–I am a smart, educated women. I will NOT be defeated by this.
–I refuse to be ignorant about this. No matter how long it takes me I will conquer this.
–I will not be defeated. I will not be defeated. I will not be defeated. No matter how many nights I have to stay awake to figure this out I will do what every it takes.
–Money buys me choices. Choices reduce stress in my life and the lives of people I love.
–I create wealth for my family. (when I see the color green)
Resources to help you track: http://ascendlive.com
Ascend came into my life after I had mastered Quickbooks (so I personally use Quickbooks for that reason). The Ascend Program is $7.95 per month so it is less expensive and easier to use–and it was designed for the Mary Kay business. It does splits, helps you budget and track track track.
–Linda Toupin