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Mon, Mar 03 10:28 PM

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I have been doing the course for a while now, but still find it heard to hear my inner voice when it comes to changing bad habits.  One bad habit that I have is that I tend to spend money that I should not be spending when I get lonely and bored.

 

Another problem that I face is dealing with loneliness.   The way that I deal with my loneliness is one of the chief things that I complain about.

 

 I think that in the end that coach is right and it all ties together somehow.  I will seize my opportunity to overcome these parts of my life and not fall victim to the fear of failure.

 

 

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FamilyCoach FamilyCoach:

Give Yourself an Allowance

What if you gave yourself a reasonable allowance with extra funds as a reward for meeting a goal? I mean like put aside $10 buck a week for you to spend on YOU as YOU please and then set a small goal like going out and being with friends where you can meet new people and reward yourself with a $5 bill. Might work to cure both lonliness and overspending. :)

Let me know what I can do to help.

Bill Bill:

Thanks

Thanks for the advice.  I just might give that a try.

Adrienne Adrienne:

I find that my inner voice...

...is easy to hear, but know that I choose to not listenand pretend that I don't notice it until after I've done the not-so-positive deed...

 

I have the same issue with spending money unwisely - especially when I'm being lonely, frustrated, ashamed, or just confronted by something I can't resolve or change. It feels good to buy something - a temporary relief, but even then I know I've done something I told myself I wouldn't do.

 

I like the allowance idea - especially if it's coupled with "proof" that it's within the budget I've set for myself. I'm beginning to think of it as conscious budgeting - budgeting from a place of abundance and anything's achievable, especially in small steps.

 

I'll check back in with you later to see what you've  discovered in relation to spending money to fill the void of being lonely...and share my experiences with you...

 

Best,

A.