As the leaves change color and the air turns cooler, fall offers the perfect opportunity for reflection, reset, and renewal. Just like nature prepares for a new cycle, this season invites us to pause, evaluate our progress, and realign our goals. If you’ve lost momentum or feel stuck, autumn can be your fresh start. Here’s how you can renew your goals this fall and move forward with confidence. 1. Reflect on Your Year So Far Before setting new goals, take time to review your journey. Ask yourself: What have I achieved so far? What challenges did I face? Which habits helped or held me back? Honest reflection helps you understand where you stand and what needs improvement. 2. Let Go of What No Longer Serves You Growth often requires releasing old patterns. Identify habits, routines, or commitments that drain your energy or distract you from your priorities. Whether it’s procrastination, negative self-talk, or unhealthy routines, fall is the ideal season to let go and...
HOW DOES OUR MINDSET AFFECT OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH MONEY? For many people, financial circumstances are fixed. For example, you could be stuck at a job, unable to work, retired, on a fixed income, receiving expensive but necessary life-saving treatment, or caring for dependents. However, even given difficult financial circumstances, it is possible to shape your view of that financial situation and money in general. Mindset determines how someone will respond to objective financial realties in life. A hallmark of a scarcity mindset is excessive worry, obsession and fear about material resources. It should be noted that there are very legitimate reasons to have anxiety regarding financial transitions and challenges, in which case you should consult a financial planner, social worker, or other social service resource. A great place to start is: https://www.211unitedway.org/ . Keys to an abundance mindset include gratefulness and a giving-attitude. ...