Fear: Fear of losing what you have is the top reason why people struggle financially.
Everyone has a certain amount of fear when it comes to his or her finances. There
is uncertainty with employment, illness, or unexpected expenses (car and home
repairs). People can become so fearful of their finances, that they live in denial.
How can you turn fear into a positive motivator?
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Cynicism: Cynics always see the glass as half empty. Does this statement sound
familiar: I’ll never get ahead.” Our friends and family can contribute to cynicism
by saying things like “You will never amount to anything.” The key to overcoming
cynicism is to combat negative thoughts with positive ones (remember the little
blue engine who made it up the hill by chanting “I think I can”?). How can you keep
cynical statements away from your daily thoughts?
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Laziness: Laziness is failing to act, or saying “I’ll do it tomorrow.” People fighting
the laziness obstacle fail to make financial matters a priority. This person fails to
seriously review their financial situation, make a budget, or even pay bills. What are
some steps you can take to cure laziness?
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Bad Habits: Bad habits develop over time. Most bad habits are developed because
of convenience or comfort. It is convenient to pay bills at the end of the month, no
matter when they are due. On the other hand, it is comfortable to buy breakfast
every morning rather than preparing breakfast at home. Our bad habits cause us
to spend more than we should and miss important deadlines. What actions can you
take to overcome a bad habit?
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Pride: Everyone has an opinion about personal finance, but not all opinions are
correct. As adults, we are expected to know how to manage our finances. It is
difficult to admit what we do not know. Finance is a topic where many have strong
opinions but few have knowledge. What do you recommend when someone
doesn’t know or understand a financial issue, but is too prideful to ask for help?
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