Are You Rewarding Yourself For The Efforts?
Breaking Free from the Mindset of Scarcity
Growing up, money was a little tight, and I learned the value of a dollar. If I wanted something, it was on me to figure out how to make it happen. I hustled babysitting, delivering papers (yes it was a thing), waitressing and more. That mindset of being frugal and dedicated became part of my DNA.
As I grew older and started earning my money, it was weird for me to watch my friends frivolously spend on things. I felt like I had missed out on learning some of life’s fun lessons.
Spending money on myself, for self-care and more was not something I did lightly.
Don’t get me wrong, I am so thankful that I learned the money management lessons I did. It has helped me tremendously in growing a profitable business, helping my husband to retire early and allowing me to take risks and chances others can not.
The Guilt of Spending
Every “unnecessary” expense felt like a betrayal to all the lessons I learned. A new MacBook? Five-star hotel? First class flights? Orchestra seats? These all felt a bit extra, even when they were clearly an investment in both my business and mental well-being. Learning how to treat myself as a necessity was a hurdle.
