One of the things that people have been hit hard with is the idea of how their personal finances and planning are going to be affected by the current economic climate.

 What does the state of the world mean to your finances right now?

Many people are more scared to deal with money than ever. Bari talks about the urge to shove bank statements into the drawer without looking at what is happening with your money in the Counscious Bookeeping course. 

It can be hard to look at what is happening when the economy looks more like a yo-yo than anything else lately.

But it is more important than ever to be conscious about your bookkeeping. Having your values reflected in your spendingis empowering in a time when things can feel limited. Making good choices now will serve you, I promise. And for some strange reason, since I started following the conscious bookkeeping method, I always seem to have more money than when I don't. Being aware of where my money is going is so much less scary than it seemed at first. 

It is essential to have good support around this. Often, money is such a loaded topic that it is too heavy to deal with alone. Reading and courses, as well as working with a financial planner, a financial coach, or a financial therapist are all ways to get started in a safe way.

This week, we'd love to share the following resource as well: Havi and Naomi's What to Do About the Recession Call. 

You don't have to do this alone. And it can be done. Take baby steps, and have lots of choclate nearby. Bari's suggestion of organic chocolate during times of bookkeeping stress has been pure gold. Make this fun and supportive- you can do it!