Wanting more money makes you greedy!
How many times have you heard that line before from family, friends, social media, or even that voice inside your head? Over the last week you have probably spent a good amount of money scooping up Black Friday deals and trying to cross everyone off your holiday shopping list. Oh, and don’t forget the food that you’ll need to bring to Christmas or Hanukah dinner and those year end donations aren’t going to make themselves.
Your blood pressure might be rising right now thinking of all of those dollars flowing out of your bank account now through the end of the year. But what if we changed that thought process? What if we look at the money you’re spending in a positive light? Because you have worked hard all year long to be able to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year.
Wanting more money, to earn more, and save more throughout the year brings you to Christmas morning. Watching the joy in your children’s eyes as the light up, seeing the presents under the tree. It’s the ability to be able to support a family in your neighborhood and buy gifts for their children because this year money was tight for them. Or when you are sitting down for a holiday dinner with family and friends you are able to provide them with a variety of nutritious (ok and also some fun) foods to make sure they leave the table with full stomachs.
Money is a tool. In its most basic form, it’s the thing that we exchange in our careers for the expertise and knowledge that we bring to our workplace. This tool allows us to turn around and support our families, donate to our neighbors, or spend time supporting our local communities. On small business Saturday, having more money in my pocket meant that I was able to go over to the local olive oil store in town. I could have gone to any food store and probably spent less on a bottle of olive oil and balsamic glaze. But, by having extra dollars in my pocket I knew a could support the locally owned shop where the owners children have now started working behind the counter to save up funds before they head off to college.
So, here’s to 2023 – the year we rewrite the money rulebook. Let’s not just chase after more, but let’s use those extra bucks to sprinkle kindness, generosity, and good vibes all around. May the new year be your best one yet, filled with not just dollars but moments that money can’t buy. Cheers to embracing a richer life in every sense of the word.
🎄P.S. It’s not too late if you want to grab a copy of The Holiday Budgeting Workbook here
