How And Why We Should All Get Better At Having Difficult Conversations

Let’s face it: it’s a tough world out there right now. If you don’t have a different opinion on some important topic from at least one immediate family member or friend, consider yourself lucky. Inevitably, we are likely all faced with the possibility of having difficult conversations on a consistent, if not daily, basis. In a time where this is the sad norm, wouldn’t it benefit everyone to get at least a little better at having difficult conversations?

This topic is especially on my mind right now because last week, I accepted a job offer with another company. Inevitably, I had to give my resignation notice where I currently work. Therefore, I’ve been having what feels like a lot of difficult conversations lately.

Today on the blog, I’m sharing some tips from my and others’ experience on ways we can get better at having difficult conversations, no matter the topic.

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The Importance of Check-Ins: Financial Or Otherwise

As I shared on Instagram this week, I’m going to be changing jobs! It’s been quite busy around here, but I’m happy to have the decision behind me. I’m gearing up for a whole bunch of posts about work, life, and the decision. But since it’s still so new and fresh (and I haven’t had time to write these new posts yet), today I’m bringing you something different, some musings on our DINK (double income, no kids) status, how we check-in with each other about it, and how it relates to money. I hope you enjoy, and Happy Friday!

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Update: Letting Go Of Perfection (Easter 2023 Edition)

Happy Friday, readers! I’m coming at you with a shorter-than-usual post today, an update on a previous post, as life has been a little hectic and busy this week (spoiler alert: I may potentially have some news to share in a future post). It’s not very money related (but somehow I think everything relates to money in some way). I hope you enjoy!

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Financially Buffer Your Way To A Stress-Free Life

Ok, ok. Maybe not a completely stress-free life. But definitely a life with less stress. We could all use less stress in our lives, couldn’t we? I know I sure could!

By now I think it might be clear how much I enjoyed reading the book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown. I’ve written several posts on different themes from the book (I’ll link them at the end of this post), and today I’m coming at you with the last theme I want to relate to money: buffers.

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