I love going on money dates. With my damn self. Every week. It’s so important to connect with your own money on a regular basis. How can you build a relationship, and fall in love with your financial situation if you don’t go on regular dates? I mean, I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t want to be the tool some guy used to achieve his goals if he didn’t at least buy me a drink first 😉

That’s a weird way to phrase this, isn’t it lol

Regardless of my poor turns of phrase, I want to talk about one of the core practices of people who are empowered with their money. On a regular basis, we set time aside to revisit our goals, our current habits, how our systems are functioning to get us closer to those goals, and figure out what we can change or keep the same in our finances.

For me, this means looking over my goals to see where I’m making progress. Is my saving account growing? Check. Is my debt decreasing? Check. It also means looking at my current actions to make sure I can stay on pace. Is my spending on pace to fit within my budget for the month? If it’s not, where can I cut to make sure I’m not over budget? Are there events I should be preparing for in the coming months? Should I start putting aside some money for? How can I be setting myself up for success in the future?

Many of you may be thinking “Ew, that sounds like a boring way to spend my Saturday morning. I’d rather go to brunch”.

Me too, girl, me too.

So why the heck not make it feel like brunch? According to Danetha Doe, creator of Money and Mimosas “Weekly money dates are the best way to feel confident about your finances.  Be sure to make it fun and have a mimosa.”

She’s actually the person I learned this from, so that’s exactly how I do it! My favorite way to do this is with a mimosa in hand, out on the beach! Or at least looking at it through my window if I’m feeling lazy lol This is why I call them my money dates. I intentionally make it into a whole event I want to attend, not something I dread! This shouldn’t take up your whole day either. It might take a bit longer at first, when you’re getting your flow together, but after the first few weeks, this should be a quick 30 minute chat with yourself.

In addition, it’s my time to dream and add my visions to my life and make them clearer. As I gain clarity on the freedom money can bring me, I start to think of you actually. Yes, you, dear reader. If my money is in order, I can make a bigger impact to help you do the same.

If you have a spouse, or someone involved in your finances, this is also a great way to reconnect and recenter on your goals as the team you are, like a real date! You can quickly (cus this is a weekly thing) address and correct any obstacles that may come up before they’re a full blown problem. You can dream about that house you’re saving for. You can start working towards that business you want to start together. You can talk about the money you’re setting aside for the vacation of your dreams. Envision yourselves giving back to the world around you. Whatever you’re here to do, having money dates can keep you on pace together and make sure you’re working in the same direction.

Spending time thinking about your finances on a regular basis may or may not be something that freaks you out right now. If it’s something you love to do, what are some tips you have to keep it fresh and fun? If it does freak you out, let’s talk through the ways I can help you love spending your days with your dollars. Until next time, just remember, you can do it too.

Now go, be badass
-Ary