The Art of Mindful Money
Pop quiz: what’s as important for your health as food, sleep and fitness? Answer: money – and not just ’cos it buys you green smoothies. A report* found that more than half of all Australians are stressed about their finances, with 90 per cent of women saying it affects their overall wellbeing. Yep, cash is complicated – but building a healthier relationship with your dough doesn’t have to be. “The simplest changes in the way(Penguin, $34.99) and founder of YouTube channel Sugarmamma. TV. The key, she says, is applying a few of those mindfulness techniques – the same ones you use to stay focused in yoga – to your spending habits. “It’s about being present and conscious when you spend money so that you get maximum value and appreciation, and you satisfy your appetite,” Campbell explains. “Then you can use your new-found savings and awareness to start building money rather than just using money as something to survive on or to spend.” Sound like something you’d like to work on in 2020? Thought so. Consider these mindful money tips an exercise in self-care – ’cos you’re worth it.
