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Stop. Consider. Persist.

October 2, 2024 As time passes, I'm feeling so much better, which is great. I am starting to pick up things that I cut back on to focus on my health. Very thankful that I've taken the time to really allow my body to rebuild.As for my finances, I'm now able to accept work again. My income slowed a bit because I needed to rest. Although I tried to not pressure myself to remember the weight of my finances, I again recognize the importance of living debt-free and saving, so that in times of need, the focus is not on being strapped for cash. Full transparency: I feel shame around progress and then setbacks. The achiever in me just wants to accomplish the goals. Yet, the holistic perspective reminds me of empathy and compassion. If I overdo, it could lead to similar circumstances that may require a longer break. As a single parent, the balance is so delicate on the things I desire to do and what's realistic in order to be present and continue to cultivate meaningful connections with my daughter. Nonetheless, financial wellness assists in relieving the pressure, so I'll refocus to hopefully experience some elements of financial freedom 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...