February 02nd, 2022

Do you sometimes have a negative perception of money? Changing your perception of money to always have a positive outlook can help you maintain your financial wellness.

Not only that, having the right perception about money with open up opportunities for you and improve your life!

A big thank you to Clever Girl Finace for these tips. 

Here are 8 steps to guide you:

1. Be willing to change: Reflect on your past and current mindset and use it to make baby steps forward. Have an open mind about changing your view and habits. A willing attitude is how to change your perception for the better!
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2. Decide you’re in charge: Take matters into your own hands! Ask for that raise, start that side hustle, and pay down that crushing debt. Get started with investing and have your money work for you! ​
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3. Visualize the future you want: One of the best ways to help you visualize the life you want is to create a vision board. A vision board is a collage of pictures, quotes, and goals you want to achieve. It can be digital (on your phone) or on an actual physical board.
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4. Get clear on your goals: Once you have your vision, define how you’re going to get there. Use the SMART goal method to make your goals specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound.
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5. Gather all your resources: Think about your skills, savings, assets, and personal network. Then get creative about how you can leverage everything in your arsenal.
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6. Believe in yourself: Belief is one of the biggest factors in perception, so the more you believe in yourself, the closer you are to making your vision a reality.
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7. Hold yourself accountable: Sometimes, tracking your goals may be enough to hold yourself accountable. But if not, you may need to find an accountability partner to keep you on track!
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8. Don’t settle: You deserve the best—whatever you define “the best” to be. Never give up on your dreams no matter how big they are because when you change your perception and believe in yourself, you won't settle for anything less. 

​Ultimately, changing your perception of money comes down to choosing happiness rather than resistance.

And if you want to discuss how you can work towards getting a home loan down the track, give me a call. We can work together to help you achieve that goal.