How are you handling the financial downturn?
Is this an area where you need to start making 1% improvements?
The reality is that some people sail through tough economic times with a healthy emergency fund, little to no debt, a side hustle that pays household expenses, and a lifestyle they can dial down at a moment’s notice.
For others, an economic crisis like this one is a wake-up call that their finances may not have been great to begin with.
If the past few months have been an eye-opener for you, why not consider what kind of 1% improvement you can make today to improve your finances.
Could you . . .
• Cancel luxury subscriptions like meal kits or water delivery?
• Sell or return sports gear you’re making payments on?
• Sell unused items on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace?
• Look for work-at-home jobs with reputable companies?
• Build a rainy-day savings account with just $100 to start?
You Get What You Focus On
While your situation may seem impossible right now, solid finances are possible if you create a plan and focus on making small steps regularly.
Start today.
Write down all your debts and make an extra payment on the smallest one if you can.
In Oola, we like 7’s. So consider making an extra payment of $77.
Don’t have $77?
Pay $7.
If that’s not enough of a challenge for you, pay $777 towards a debt.
The amount doesn’t matter as much as the commitment.
It’s a message you’re sending to the Universe that you’ve had enough! That it’s time to make a change in your financial situation and nothing’s going to stop you from making progress toward that mound of debt that feels like it’s taking over your life!
No debt? Congratulations!
How about giving that $7, $77, or $777 to a cause that you are passionate about?
Because giving is very Oola!
Next….
Move any extra money you get into savings or a retirement fund.
Research simple ways to get investment help such as a mutual fund company or local financial planner.
Talk with your spouse and kids about researching low-cost fun, recycled fashions, home cooking, and cool volunteering options instead of expensive vacations. Make it a fun family project with everyone participating.
Whatever 1% improvement you decide that would change YOUR finances for the better starting today, I would love to have you share it with me by commenting below!
Then, seriously consider working with me privately to set financial goals and take action on your most important category.
Helping people find balance and achieve life changes in every major area is something I do through a
unique 10-week coaching program designed around the bestselling book and coaching formula: Oola.
Message me to learn more!
How have you been feeling lately?
While we’re all aware of the global health crisis right now, have you considered what you can do to improve your own health and lifestyle right now?
One of the best outcomes of living the Oola life is getting back to basics: adequate sleep, nutritious food, time for exercise—plus setting aside time to handle longstanding conditions that cause pain, embarrassment or anxiety.
Simply starting the journey toward being fit and healthy will boost your energy, immunity and brain function.
And a daily walk around the neighborhood delivers noticeable results.
In a recent blog, I introduced the concept of “1% Improvement.”
Well, what is the one "1% step" you could take toward better health and fitness TODAY?
Could you . . .
• Plan a healthy dinner, then take a 45-minute walk?
• Cut out the sugar from your diet starting today?
• Research The Elimination Diet to identify food sensitivities?
• Do some research to Ditch & Switch the household & personal care products that you currently have in your home and are toxic to your health? (I call it creating a "Healthy, Healing Home".)
• Hire a Whole-Life Wellness Coach who is passionate about empowering, equipping and supporting you on your journey to better health? 😉
Seriously though…if you took time after my last post to make a list of what’s not working in your life, then resolved to improve your health or fitness level in some way, why not use the best kept secret of top achievers: Coaching.
Of all the things successful people do to accelerate their path to the healthy, balanced and financially secure lifestyle they want, working with a coach is at the top of the list.
The Oola Coaching Program is the formula/framework I discovered that has transformed not only my life, but the lives of countless people around the world. Not only will it help you define the goals you want to achieve, it will keep you accountable to doing those things every day that bring about the results you want.
Check out Oola Coaching and consider working with me every week to find balance and calm the overwhelm in major life areas like finances, fitness, family, field (career) and more.
For now, comment below (or message me) with the 1% step you’ll take to improve your health today!
Why does getting ahead seem so overwhelming?
There’s always too much to do. And worse, there never seems to be enough time, money or energy for achieving our biggest life goals. Wouldn't you agree?
Well, in the next few blog posts, I’d like to challenge you to work on improving your life just 1% at a time. That’s right: together we’ll take “baby steps” towards lowering your stress level, bringing balance to your finances, work life, family relationships and more.
The reality is that there’s a lot to be stressed about today.
But relief is attainable with one or two small “wins” every few days—like paying off just one bill or decluttering just one room or completing just one workout.
Of course, the concept of “1% Improvement” isn’t new.
Many personal growth experts encourage us to do small things that have a large impact.
But I especially like the way this concept is described in the bestselling book, "Oola: Find Balance in an Unbalanced World".
To sum it up: identify what’s not working in your life, then write down three tasks you could do tomorrow to move towards solving just one problem, eliminating just one source of stress, achieving one goal.
I’m up for that kind of to-do list . . . how about you?
Let me guide you in making plans, taking steps, making one choice at a time and sharing your wins with others as you decide to make “1% Improvement.”
It’s what the Oola framework taught me, and it’s what I help others do as an Oola Life Coach.
START TODAY: MAKE A LIST OF WHAT’S NOT WORKING.
Today, let’s take inventory.
Do you have stress in any of “The 7 F’s of Oola” (below)?
Write down your list of what’s not working in a journal or on your smartphone, so you can refer back to it.
Fitness: Excess weight? Poor nutrition? Too little exercise?
Finance: Overwhelming debt? Too many bills? No retirement plan?
Family: Need to set some boundaries? Marriage on life support? Feeling disconnected from your children?
Field: Career stress? No free time? Low pay or benefits? Unfulfilled?
Faith: No real relationship/connection with God? Need a daily practice or a like-minded community?
Friends: Toxic friends that bring you down or distract you from your goals? Need mentors?
Fun: No time for fun? Waiting until you’re older or retired?
Whatever is stressing you, create your list of what’s not working . . . then, if you'd like, comment below and share where you’d like to make improvements (but hey, don't reveal personal details you don't want others to read!).
Next time, I’ll give you a “1% Improvement” strategy for tackling the daily steps needed to achieve the life you want - the best kept secret of top achievers!
