#228 Saving Money by Practicing Gratitude and Mindfulness

Finding contentment with what you already have can be a powerful tool for financial success. In this episode, we dive into the connection between gratitude and money habits, exploring how emotional spending often stems from a lack of fulfillment. When we focus on appreciating what we have, we reduce impulse purchases, avoid lifestyle creep, and ultimately build a healthier financial mindset. We’ll also discuss practical steps to cultivate gratitude, from mindful spending habits to journaling, and how these small shifts can lead to big financial wins. Hosting Today: I'm Ashley Patrick, ex detective turned debt-free CEO of my very own business and stay at home mom of three. Not too long ago, my dreams of staying at home with my kids seemed impossible. I thought I'd have to stay miserable in a high stress demanding job, just so I could retire someday. After gaining the confidence in my own ability to manage my family's finances and a simple step-by-step plan to make it happen, I was able to pay off $45,000 in just 17 months, which then allowed me to finally quit my job, stay at home with my kids, and build a debt-free business. Now, my mission is to help moms like you conquer debt and free themselves from the mental load of handling their family's finances. “Remember, what we do with our money when it comes to reaching our big goals really boils down to being mindful of our actions and intentions, making sure they line up, and ensuring that you are actually doing what you truly want to do.” - Ashley Patrick For easy step by step directions and worksheets on getting your budget together and done in 30 minutes a month, download my FREE Budget Starter Kit on www.budgetsmadeeasy.com/start And if you enjoyed the podcast today and got some great takeaways, I’d really appreciate it if you followed the Money Mindset Podcast so you don’t miss out on future episodes Resources and Links Mentioned: * Budget Starter Kit: www.budgetsmadeeasy.com/start Connect with Ashley: * Instagram: www.instagram.com/budgetsmadeeasy