The Season for Unsubscribing
Hi All,
This time of year is often financially stressful -- there are gifts to buy, inconveniently timed travel, and emotionally charged family obligations. There is part of me that wants to tell everyone to simply opt out for the sake of their bank accounts, but, for many of us, that isn’t really feasible (or desirable!). Instead, during this time of year I try to focus on a few tips with clients:
Unsubscribe from marketing emails, especially those that come from companies that you don’t like. This can feel like a never ending game (or nightmare), but the way I make a dent in my inbox is by spending those inevitable “waiting around” times (think: the doctor’s office, the Post Office) going through my emails and hitting unsubscribe. It’s actually kind of cathartic once you get in the swing of it!
If you are on social media either as an individual or if you lead a company account (or both!) unfollow accounts that stress you out. This could be that friend from high school who always goes soooo above and beyond on all things holiday or that business that you follow for “market research” purposes, but just makes you feel jealous. No need to inundate yourself with extra negative thoughts!
Re-ground in your financial goals, whether for yourself or your business. It is really easy to get off track during this time of year, especially by overspending or by forgoing debt/savings plans. I get that! Instead of beating yourself up when things go awry, remind yourself why you have financial plans in the first place. Sometimes just refocusing on the why can help you make more day to day decisions that are aligned with your goals and values.
If you’re in it right now, I’m rooting for you!
XOXO
