5 September Money Moves – Hidden Treasure, Tiny Wins, & Not Quitting
Hi friend! Once a month I highlight 5 real-life ways I saved, earned, and invested.
Here are the money moves this month:
1. I Did the Hidden Cash Challenge
Which is exactly like it sounds! For 7 days, I tried to find money hidden in plain sight. Read about how the Hidden Cash Challenge went here >>
2. I Focused on Small Improvements
Now that the kids are back in school, I had more time to make tiny improvements in business and life. I hope these will snowball over time.
Things like:
- Better email newsletter formatting
- Improved work processes with my work team
- Ways to make things easier (monthly budgeting, etc)
Which brings me to the next one…
3. I Didn’t Quit
Quite frankly, some of the changes I worked on this month bombed. Others haven’t shown as much progress as I’d like.
But I’ve been thinking lately about one of the secrets to success. And it’s within my control.
Don’t quit.
Each time something didn’t work, I could have stopped. In fact, it was ridiculously tempting to do so.
But instead, I keep testing. Because with persistence, something is bound to work.
Maybe, success is: Being like a dog with a bone.
4. I Ran the Budget Numbers
I’ve been slacking on this recently. Our schedule has been busy, and I haven’t checked expenses and accounts often. But this month, I sat down, ran the numbers, updated the net worth sheet, and got everything up to date. It’s a small win!
5. We Had 3 “Leftover” Nights This Month
And finally, I’m starting to LOVE leftover nights! We waste less food, spend less on eating out, AND I don’t have to cook.
I’m spreading the word. Leftover nights are awesome!
Your Turn!
What Money Moves Did You Make This Month?
Did you…
- Read a money book, listen to a podcast, or watch a learning video?
- Make a budget?
- Open a new money account?
- Declutter your home?
- Invest for the first (or thousandth) time?
- Start a money saving challenge?
- Determine your money values?
- Fix up and resell an item?
- Make a meal plan?
- Cut down on buying stuff?
There are many ways to make a great money move! Share in the comments and let me know!
Use this fun October savings tracker and ideas to build wealth this month!
