The Holidays can take a toll on our wallets and our bodies. Give these weekly wellness challenges a try to set yourself up for a successful and financially healthy start to the new year!
WEEK ONE. Take a deep breath and peek into your bank accounts and credit card statements. The first step to gaining control of your finances is knowing what you’re working with. Take another deep breath, inhale positivity and exhale self-doubt. You got this!
WEEK TWO. Talk to your family or partner about your financial status this week. If you accrued a little extra debt over the holidays, discuss your current financial status and how that will impact the whole family. Talking about finances with your family can be intimidating but the more open you are with your loved ones, the easier it’ll be to navigate spending and saving for the rest of the year. Plus, you’ll likely feel more confident about your finances knowing you have your family’s full support.
WEEK THREE. Brainstorm simple lifestyle hacks that can help you save money and work towards developing healthier habits! Think about how much you spend on coffee, dining out for lunch, hitting up the vending machine, under-utilized gym memberships, and even your smoking habits. This is a great time to discuss your nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle goals with a health coach. Your health coach can provide you with simple recipes or meal ideas, tips on how to cut down on your tobacco and alcohol consumption, and effective at-home workout routines to help you save big bucks down the line!
WEEK FOUR. A little bit of gratitude can go a long way! Make a list of what you are grateful for as you begin your wellness journey in the new year. Appreciating what you have can help you live a simpler life and reduce the desire for extra spending.
