388: Break the All-or-Nothing Money Mindset: Try All-or-Something Instead!

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It’s time to shift away from all-or-nothing thinking!

Do you ever think, “If I can’t save $500, what’s the point of saving anything at all?”

Or “If I messed up my budget once, I might as well give up”?

That, my friend, is all-or-nothing thinking, and it’s quietly sabotaging your financial progress. So in this episode, I’m sharing how to break free from the perfection trap and finally make progress with your money (and your mindset). Because truthfully? Small, consistent steps matter more than perfect ones.

What you’ll learn:

• How to stop giving up on your goals when things don’t go perfectly
• Why flexible budgets work better than “perfect” ones
• How to reframe your negative self-talk about money
• The importance of celebrating small habits, not just big milestones
• The power of adopting an “all or something” mindset

AND MORE

Whether you’re saving, budgeting, paying off debt, or trying to build consistency with your finances, this video will help you stay on track without shame or guilt.

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