We often let childhood "rules" about money override our heart's desires. It’s time to stop postponing joy and give yourself permission to live fully today.
Self-love is the foundation for releasing the burden of 'should not.' While the question, 'Do I want or need this?' is a practical tool for budgeting, I have found a deeper inquiry more transformative: 'Do I feel I deserve what I want today?' Asking this helps me address the root of my fears rather than just the symptoms of my spending. Because fear—regardless of its origin—robs us of joy, we must learn to prioritize our emotional needs over the rigid logic that often keeps us stuck."
I LOVE this, David! I bought my dream car a few years ago - an AUDI RS3, and every time I drive it, I remember the version of me who struggled to let herself have what she truly wanted, even though I could have bought a more 'responsible' car.
I hope your car is a reminder of the same... this life is precious and the only 'should' I believe in is that we 'should' live it exactly how we want to.
Self-love is the foundation for releasing the burden of 'should not.' While the question, 'Do I want or need this?' is a practical tool for budgeting, I have found a deeper inquiry more transformative: 'Do I feel I deserve what I want today?' Asking this helps me address the root of my fears rather than just the symptoms of my spending. Because fear—regardless of its origin—robs us of joy, we must learn to prioritize our emotional needs over the rigid logic that often keeps us stuck."
I LOVE this, David! I bought my dream car a few years ago - an AUDI RS3, and every time I drive it, I remember the version of me who struggled to let herself have what she truly wanted, even though I could have bought a more 'responsible' car.
I hope your car is a reminder of the same... this life is precious and the only 'should' I believe in is that we 'should' live it exactly how we want to.
It really is about the permission we need from ourselves!
Exactly