When it comes to finances, most people get stressed whether in a personal or business aspect, particularly these days where expenses are expected to double from Christmas shopping to gift-giving. Moreover, online shopping sales are everywhere and it is tempting to get the latest iPhone you have been waiting for or the laptop you need for your home office.
If you feel money matters are stressing you out, here are some suggestions to address this issue:
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Analyze the situation.
Suddenly waking up in the middle of the night or not being able to sleep because you are afraid you might not be able to pay your bills if your business fails is a sign of anxiety and this can be stressful. In reality, fear eats on the feeling of uncertainty. To address this problem, it is important to realize that uncertainty is the culprit. Write down the reasons you are stressed about money, say, you are worried about how you can pay the phone bill. Next, ask yourself why you think you won’t be able to. By answering the question, you can now think of ways to keep this from happening.
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Engage in activities that cost less or cost nothing.
If you have been used to eating out with friends on weekends or going to the movies twice a month, try to think of other activities you can do that will not require you to spend much. These can be hiking or going to the park, having dinner at home with friends or watching DVD at home or watching movies from the internet. There are ways to enjoy life for free.
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Make use of apps.
You download applications for free that can help you organize your finances. These apps can provide you with financial and budgeting tools like monitoring your expenses. Take advantage of internet technology and you can find tons of apps you can use.
