Coping with Financial Stress: Simple Actionable Steps
Duration
2 Days
About the Course
Understand your financial situation:
Assess your income, expenses, debts, and savings.
Create a budget to track your spending.
Seek knowledge and support:
Learn about personal finance through resources and workshops.
Consider seeking guidance from financial advisors or counselors.
Set realistic financial goals:
Identify short-term and long-term goals.
Break them down into achievable milestones.
Pay yourself 1st / Build an emergency fund:
Allocate a portion of your income towards savings or investments before paying other expenses.
Start saving a small amount regularly for unexpected expenses, prioritize building an emergency fund and securing your financial future.
Practice mindful spending:
Distinguish between wants and needs.
Cut back on non-essential expenses.
Develop healthy financial habits:
Review financial statements regularly.
Automate bill payments and avoid unnecessary debt.
Prioritize self-care and stress management:
Engage in activities that help you relax and reduce stress.
Take care of your mental and physical well-being.
Seek support from your community:
Share your concerns with trusted friends and family.
Join support groups to learn from others' experiences.
Remember, taking small steps towards financial empowerment and well-being, such as paying yourself first, can make a big difference in managing and reducing financial stress.
*Not financial advice
Life Literacy Learning Luminaire
Matthew Triplett