What To Do When Financial Stress Is Ruining Your Happiness

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Get creative, and get help

Finally, Dr. Joy’s last three steps focus on bringing in outside help when needed, along with recognizing outside influence that may not have been very beneficial for you. “5. Get creative. Building my business required finding fun ways to connect with my husband that didn’t require lots of money. Date nights indoors in a tent were just as romantic.” “6. Recognize toxic patterns. Many of my financial decisions came from unhealthy money habits I developed at an early age. I learned to ask for help and stick to a budget. Dave Ramsey’s ‘Learn to budget’ tips were critical to my money management.”  “7. Employ a coach to keep you focused on your goals.”

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