Progress Not Perfection

Progress Not Perfection

It's worth repeating - PROGRESS NOT PERFECTION!

I know someone needed to hear this today. When I first heard it, I needed it myself.

The Overwhelm Is Real

I've been taking this deep dive into values-aligned investing, and here's what happens: the more you learn, the more you want to do... but also, oddly enough, the more overwhelmed or discouraged you become.

Then, as I was walking and listening to a podcast (I can't even remember if it was about finances or health habits), something really resonated with me. When it comes to these different areas of life, we must give ourselves grace, be patient and kind, and recognize that it's a marathon, not a sprint.

This grounded me. It reminded me to step back, recognize my abilities and limitations, take small, calculated, intentional moves, and encourage myself along the way.

Finding Peace in Progress

I realized that this deep dive into values-aligned investing is already a great start. Even aligning some of my assets with my values is better than nothing—it's progress.

This is my reminder: don't be discouraged, and keep fighting the good fight. That's what matters.

What This Means for You

So, what does this have to do with you?

This is me saying: no matter your financial situation and where you are in your journey, your goal is to make progress, not be perfect.

Celebrate your financial wins, no matter how small they seem:

  • Just moved your emergency fund to an account earning more interest? That's progress worth celebrating.
  • Finally opened your very own brokerage account and are ready to start investing? Listen, that is PROGRESS.
  • Opened an IRA but can't fully fund it yet? There is absolutely no shame in that.
  • Just realized you weren't getting your company's 401(k) match and started contributing late in the game? GOOD FOR YOU.

I want you to recognize your progress and let it feed, energize, and elevate you to do even more. It takes time, and as long as you're still moving, you're still in the race.

Your Next Step

Today, I invite you to pause and acknowledge one area of financial progress you've made in the past year—no matter how small it might seem. Write it down. Celebrate it. Then, decide on one small, manageable next step.

Remember: Progress, not perfection, is what transforms your financial future.

What progress are you celebrating today?

✨Managing Money Like a Boss is about celebrating each step forward, no matter how small.✨

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