Shannah Shares: How Do I Make Peace With My Money Situation

Welcome back to another episode of Shannah Shares, Community Q&A where I tackle your listener questions. Today’s question comes from Reisha. “Hi Shannah. Thank you for taking the time to listen to my question. I really want to make 2022 better than the years prior. I’ve had a lot of anxiety and stress around money and just started realizing it after listening to your podcast. I always wondered why I would get so stressed out when I looked at my bank account, or when my credit card balance wasn’t decreasing so much, but then I would go and spend more money and get even more anxiety. It’s crazy to me that we do those sorts of things as humans. I do have a good job and make what most might consider a good income. But, things fall apart for me every month. I always think I will end up with more money left, which I don’t. I always think that I will just wake up one day and suddenly not be so stressed or anxious about money or my future, but I don’t. I heard you say in one episode a year or so back that you have to first make peace with your money situation before you can move forward. I actually wrote that down in the notes on my phone and keep coming back to it. Can you give me some tips and thoughts, things to journal about, anything really that can help me move towards peace? I really don’t want to spend the rest of my life stressed out about money when if you look at my take-home pay, I shouldn’t. I imagine someone else out there is feeling the same way. Actually, maybe we’re all ready to make peace. I think that’s what I love about this show, you always make me feel special and your non-judgemental approach is so heartwarming. Seriously, thanks. Ok, I know this is a big question, but would love your thoughts.” Episode Mentions Here are the journal questions mentioned in this episode. What emotion/s are you holding on to about money? In what ways do you feel like money keeps you stuck? How have you attached your identity to money? In what ways did your parents, or whoever raised you, talk about money? If money didn’t exist, how would your days, weeks, months, years change? Episode Sponsors Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly debt payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/mymoney.  Sign up for Lendtable at Lendtable.com with promo code MILLENNIAL for an extra $50 off your Lendtable balance to start securing your financial future now. Visit Lendtable.com today to see how much you can make because it's never too late to start investing in future you.  To see the new Lexus NX and to discover everything it was designed to do for you, visit Lexus.com/NX. FOLLOW & SHARE Leave us a 5-star review. Head to this link and let us know why you love the show. Reviews help us continue to grow and bring on more amazing guests. Thank you in advance! http://bit.ly/millennial-money. Love this episode? Share it with a few friends so they can learn these valuable money concepts as well. Be sure to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode! Sign up for my weekly Let’s Talk Money email newsletter https://bit.ly/letstalkmoneyemail Shannah Shares: Community Q&A Have a Shannah Shares question, submit it here https://www.mmoneypodcast.com    Follow Me Here for More Money Tips Shannah on Twitter https://twitter.com/shannahgame  Shannah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shannahgame/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices