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Accountability and Goals

August 7, 2024 This week, I am unsure what to say. I have been a bit stressed. I went to visit my family down south to recharge – summer work, dissertation and debt elimination are a lot of work. This week, I have been thinking about ways to increase accountability. Inconsistency has definitely been a challenge with life being busy and so many things on my plate. It is how I got here. I realize this behavior and disconnect from goals, and stress can decrease focus and maintain self-preservation.I want to increase accountability and use tools to remain on track. Accountability in financial behavior is a powerful tool that can significantly enhance your financial success. I experience nervousness around sharing my financial situation. However, suppression is not beneficial. I recognize there are many benefits to accountability and actively discussing my financial goals.I will complete my final car payment and focus on significantly decreasing my credit card debt by this weekend. I am getting there, but I see the small ways that have inhibited my savings. I plan to make significant changes in the coming months. You might also be interested in I’m focusing on financial clarity and intentionality as the week kicks off. Setting financial goals has been a grounding practice for me. This week... Everything is going well! For some reason, I thought the end of December was the end of the program. Nonetheless, I've gotten my credit card payments back... This has been a trying experience, but I have direction for moving forward. I really appreciate Marco making time to meet and being flexible... This week has been great overall. I'm getting closer to receiving payment for work that I've completed this year! I'm so very happy that things are finally... We're back from Ohio, and it was such a great time. Brielle learned to play checkers and received her holiday money from my uncle. Travel costs were $83... Surgery is done and went quite well. I am home. I am a little sore, but I am doing great... I'm preparing for a procedure on Thursday. We only ate out twice last week! Yippee! I'm really trying to improve our meal planning given the status of... Surgery prep: This week I'm preparing for surgery next week if all the conditions are right. I'll be resting for a few days after and then gradually begin... This week has been okay. Credit card debt and medical bills are my current focus. I think I could continue to monitor the amount that we spend on eating...