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Halfway through the year: 5 habits worth borrowing
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Hey Reader, We're halfway through the year. New Year's resolutions might be long gone. But it's a good time to look at some small habits that can make a big difference, especially with your finances. Did you know that the average American household carries over $11,500 in credit card debt? And 78% of us are living paycheck to paycheck. If that's where you are, you're not behind. You're just ready for a different approach, like one of my clients is embracing right now. Let me tell you the story about Debbie. She's got a successful professional organizing business, but she's one of the 78%, and she's carrying more debt than she'd like. Here's what we've done to help her right the ship:
She cannot do this overnight, but the point is that she is doing it. How lucky am I to have a front row seat to the success she's having? If you'd like more consistent income in your business and to pay off your debt, you can. It starts with your habits. I wrote about five of them for Forbes. They're counter-cultural, simple, and rooted in the same minimalist mindset I use with my clients. They've made a real difference for our family. I think they will for yours, too. 👉 5 Minimalist Habits to Achieve Financial Freedom​ Pick one. Start there. Remember.... Planning is not starting. Starting is starting. Amy P.S. If one of these habits is what you or your business needs more of: margin, structure, less but better, that's exactly what we work on inside 1:1 coaching. Book a call with me. Bring the messy middle. That's the part we untangle together. No strings (pun intended), just real conversation. I hope you'll book a call. |
Amy Slenker-Smith, Simply Enough
I help women simplify their homes, habits, and businesses so they can stop managing the chaos and start leading with organization, ease, and follow-through. Join my weekly newsletter packed with tips to simplify your home, business, and life. Sign up here!
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