Why do I live paycheck to paycheck to feel good about myself?

This is an excerpt from the book, Finances are Linked to Emotions written by Bahiyah Shabazz.

I have discovered that too many of us are driven by our emotions. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but it can lead to discomfort. Emotions are intense feelings that coerce a decision from individuals. To a person’s surprise, the outcome may not deliver the results expected from the intentions. Couples question their marriage, individuals wonder about well-being.

In order to address any underlying issues we must discuss what leads a person to spend out of control and live for others. Let’s look at Chloe. I’m sure everyone knows a “Chloe”. This person only cares about how she looks no matter the situation. Everyone isn’t this extreme, but the circumstance is familiar. I have spoken with numerous people valuing themselves by the designer material items owned so that they can portray to others a well presented person. “Treating yourself” as people like to call it should not only imply splurging on clothing. It should consist of putting money away for an emergency fund, a rainy day or retirement.

Once we accept the importance of self we can understand “treating yourself” can also mean taking care of you. As always, people ask the mind puzzling questions about reasons for actions.

Actions taken to improve:

1. Realize and accept yourself

2. Define standards by your own definition

3. Treat yourself by opening a savings acct & save 10%

4. Pay bills then live on disposable income

Be inspired,
Bahiyah Shabazz