The Levo League

The Thursday Think (+) Positive: Rethinking Your Financial Perspectives.

This Thursday, we’ve got a very special post, brought to us by Shareeke Edmead-Nesi of The Conscious Spender.

If you’re anything like us, you really hate thinking about finances. We feel awful and guilty and want to avoid talking about it no matter the cost (sometimes literally). Shareeke Edmead-Nesi is on a mission to change the way we feel about finance—and, eventually, for us to go on to communicate these basic financial perspectives to our children. Here are a few of her perspective-changing tips:

1. Consciousness unlocks the key to your financial success. Become aware of your thoughts and feelings related to money matters.
2. On a monthly basis, schedule a money date with your family. Review, Re-evaluate and Take Action!
3. Organize your household or belongings, in order to prevent duplicate spending. Take note of extra items and sell or donate them.
4. Teach children how to differentiate between a Need and a Want. Together with your children, tour your home to identify what things are necessary.
5. Choose a financial role model for yourself. Use this person’s characteristics as a guide, as you ask yourself the question, “What would ___ do?”