21 | Using Money Dates to Spend Quality Time with Your Finances

It’s easy to get caught up in the numbers of your budget and feel shame around mistakes you’ve made. It tends to make people want to get everything perfect before really tackling their spending. But money management is not about perfection. I want to encourage you to slow down, take a step back from the numbers, and identify why and how to start managing your finances more proactively by taking your money on a date. Today, I’m talking about spending quality time with your money through money dates and how they can help you see what’s going on with your finances at the moment. If you feel overwhelmed with where to start, this is a great place to begin. Spending habits and money goals evolve, and money dates will allow you to release shame, adjust regularly, and prioritize your values. In this episode, you’ll learn... Why you should slow down and take your time with the process instead of trying to do everything perfectly [00:35] How money dates allow you to spend quality time with your finances [02:13] Where money dates fall in my five step process [06:53] Celebrating your money wins [07:58] Accounting for unexpected or irregular expenses [08:54] Taking forward actions instead of judging past mistakes [10:42] Monitoring your spending habits [11:34] Mindfully adjusting your spending and releasing any shame [13:31] Staying on top of your personal and business cash flow cycles [14:25] Checking for hidden numbers [15:19] Tune in to this episode to learn how money dates can help you stay on top of your spending habits and honor your money goals. Get full show notes and the episode transcript: https://wealthovernow.com/using-money-dates-to-spend-quality-time-with-your-finances/