Hey friend,
It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day: work, dishes, bills, kids, repeat. But what if I told you that one of the most powerful money moves you could make this month is simply… pausing?
Yup — pause the scroll, the hustle, the comparing, and the chaos. And take a little time — just you, or you and your spouse — to ask:
✅ What do we really want?
✅ Where do we want to go?
✅ What do we want life to look like in five years?
If you’re not sure where you’re headed, chances are you’re not going to end up where you really want to be. And if you’re constantly comparing yourself to your neighbors, your friends, or even random people on Instagram, you’re probably chasing their dream instead of your own.
Here’s the thing:
👉 Living someone else’s dream will always make you feel like you can’t keep up.
👉 You’ll constantly feel behind.
👉 Financial freedom and peace will always feel just out of reach.
But when you start defining your authentic dream life — the one that fits your family, your values, and your vision — everything starts to shift. You gain clarity. Confidence. Purpose. And most of all, hope.
Here are 3 action steps to help you get started this week:
1. Schedule a “Dream Check-In”
Set aside 30–60 minutes with yourself or your spouse. Make it cozy — light a candle, pour a drink, sit outside. Ask:
- What are we working toward?
- What does success look like for us?
- What would we love to be true in 3, 5, or 10 years?
2. Create a “Wouldn’t It Be Nice”
List Write down everything that comes to mind when you say, “Wouldn’t it be nice if…” Don’t filter. Don’t budget it yet. Just dream.
(You might be surprised by what comes up.)
3. Identify One Next Step
Pick one small, doable action that brings you closer to that dream.
Maybe it’s opening a savings account for your dream vacation.
Maybe it’s canceling something you no longer use and putting that money toward debt.
Maybe it’s having a tough-but-honest conversation with your spouse about goals.
Remember: your dream life doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. You don’t have to keep up. You have to keep going — in the direction that matters most to you.
📅 Book a call today to get started.
Cheering for you 💛
– Jenny
See you next week!
