For many of us, spending time with family is not always a holiday (in the British sense of the word). If you’re feeling a bit anxious about spending more time than usual with your family, rest assured that you’re probably not alone in feeling this way.
Theodore Roosevelt said “Comparison is the thief of joy,” and there’s nothing like a holiday meal to bring out the comparing mind. In the domains of money and work in particular, it’s common to find ourselves comparing our financial and professional achievements with those of family members.
But one of the things that I love about both the logical and psychological dimensions of money is that our challenges in this area can actually become a catalyst for personal and professional growth.
Here are 5 ways to channel your inner alchemist and turn your family challenges into golden opportunities for growth:
If a money decision by someone (like buying a second home or a flashy new car) inspires you, wait a few weeks and see if the glow of the idea is still shining. This cultivates the inner quality of resilience and also saves you from spending money on things that don’t completely align with your values.
May these coming weeks bring a sense of ease, and a sense of enough.
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