Intentional Living

To “live intentionally” means to live according to your values and beliefs.  I believe when we commit to being more thoughtful in how we spend our time and our money we can overcome the overwhelm, reduce financial stress, and live a more purposeful life.

Intentional living allows us to take better care of our minds and our bodies, and in turn, better care of those around us.

Here you’ll find content to help you spend less time and money on the things that matter less so you can create margin in your life and your budget to spend more on the things that matter most.

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10 Ways People Sabotage Their Finances and Call It Self-Care

Self-care is supposed to support well-being, but spending tied to comfort can quietly drift into habits that create more stress than relief. When money leaves your account in the name of coping, the short-term emotional lift often masks long-term consequences that show up later. This is not about denying yourself joy. It is about noticing…

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8 Things People Are Cutting After Looking at Last Year’s Spending

Looking back at last year’s spending can feel uncomfortable. Charges that seemed harmless in the moment start to stand out once they are added together. Patterns become obvious when everything is laid out in one place. You notice where money drifted instead of being spent with intention. That realization leads to changes that feel practical,…

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10 Purchases People Are Cutting Because They No Longer Feel Worth It

Most people aren’t cutting spending because they want to live without things they enjoy. They’re doing it because prices have climbed to a point where the value no longer matches the cost. You start noticing it when you hesitate before buying something you used to grab without thinking. That pause changes how you spend. Cutting…

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12 Everyday Expenses That Feel Completely Out of Control

Most people expect everyday costs to fluctuate a little. What feels different now is how many basic expenses rise without warning and without any clear connection to how you actually live. You notice it when your budget stops lining up, even though your habits have not changed. Bills feel unpredictable, and planning ahead starts to…