Paper Stress
There’s no shortage of reasons why people are dizzy with money stress these days. The high unemployment rate, sagging real estate values, and steep gas prices are real issues that we can’t control, but that affect our wallets nonetheless. But it’s important to realize that stress is nothing more than your body’s response to a situation or a series of events.Think about it. 1. Change your language :Though it may sound cliché, keeping a positive attitude and using positive language can reduce your stress response to financial issues in your life.Never say that you can’t increase your income or that you should cut your spending, for instance. Instead, say I want to increase my income or I will cut my spending. 2. Reframe your thinking: How you view your finances and speak about them can change the way you feel about them.In turn, how you feel about your money will strongly influence how you manage it and deal with challenges. Remember that actions are always preceded by thoughts...