On the surface, it might look like money doesn't matter to me I've really never been someone who's been driven by conspicuous consumption. I don't really care about which logo (if any) is on my clothes. I care that my car is reliable and fuel-efficient, not how quickly it goes from 0 to 100km/h. |  |
I don't wear flashy jewellery or expensive perfumes. And yet...
Money matters to me. I've lived parts of my life mired in money worries, and discovered it's really hard to focus on much else when that's my reality. That's not the case now. I'm extremely blessed to have a good job, a business that's showing every sign of being successful, and a husband who also has a great job.
Money matters to me. I've lived parts of my life mired in money worries, and discovered it's really hard to focus on much else when that's my reality. That's not the case now. I'm extremely blessed to have a good job, a business that's showing every sign of being successful, and a husband who also has a great job.
But when you drill down, money = choices
Here's what's different about life now, compared to how it was in the days I was struggling financially: I feel as though I have far more choices now. I am, for example, freer to choose:
That may be why I seem to have fewer problems charging for my services than many folks I know
Granted, I'm not exactly charging through the nose right now. Then again, I know that the reality is that I'm still new at this business thing, and I'd like to build a name for myself. But I know what I offer is well worth paying for, and I'm not afraid to raise my rates once I feel a little more... established. Possibly several times.
So what do I want to earn, moneywise?
I think, if I had to sum it up, I want to earn enough to make choices I can't quite make yet. Things like wanting to make Crystal Clarity my full-time source of income, so I can choose how I spend my days. And things like:
How about you?
What's your purpose for money? What does it meant to you? What do you want it for? Why not click on the Burning Question icon above and answer on your own blog - or just let me know in the comments
Here's what's different about life now, compared to how it was in the days I was struggling financially: I feel as though I have far more choices now. I am, for example, freer to choose:
- which charities I contribute to
- whether to create a new business
- which of my friends' businesses I want to support
- how healthily I eat
- whether I take part in various walking and running events
- how I spend my downtime
- which health insurance policy I choose
- where and in what style I take holidays
That may be why I seem to have fewer problems charging for my services than many folks I know
Granted, I'm not exactly charging through the nose right now. Then again, I know that the reality is that I'm still new at this business thing, and I'd like to build a name for myself. But I know what I offer is well worth paying for, and I'm not afraid to raise my rates once I feel a little more... established. Possibly several times.
So what do I want to earn, moneywise?
I think, if I had to sum it up, I want to earn enough to make choices I can't quite make yet. Things like wanting to make Crystal Clarity my full-time source of income, so I can choose how I spend my days. And things like:
- wanting to travel WAY more regularly than I can now
- wanting to eat out more regularly (don't judge me - I'm a thoroughly unmotivated cook!)
- wanting to be able to afford regular (3x a week) personal training
- - And martial arts classes
- - And maybe a yoga class or two (just for kicks and giggles)
- wanting to take regular personal development classes
- - And meditation/spirituality programmes
- - And go on week-long retreats
- wanting to dedicate far more of my day to ME-time than I can right now.
How about you?
What's your purpose for money? What does it meant to you? What do you want it for? Why not click on the Burning Question icon above and answer on your own blog - or just let me know in the comments
