Today, I’m sharing my experience with a month-long financial fast—why I did it, the surprising lessons I learned, and how it completely reset my relationship with money and consumption. What started as a challenge to curb unnecessary spending turned into a transformative experience that left me feeling lighter, more intentional, and way more grateful for what I already have. I’ll take you through the rules I set, the shifts I experienced, and why I’ll be making this an annual practice. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of mindless spending or overwhelmed by consumption, this episode is for you!

Key Takeaways:

• How a financial fast can reset your mindset around spending and consumption
• The powerful shift that happens when you break the cycle of over-consuming
• Practical ways to curb impulse spending and increase financial awareness
• How fasting from things like TV and social media can open space for creativity, movement, and joy
• The lasting effects of the fast and how it changed my approach to money for good

Mentioned in this Episode:

• 2024 Financial Fast Episode 143
• Monarch - Money Management App (free 30 day trial)
• Libby Libray App
• BookBub.com — discount books
• Thriftbooks.com — discount physical books
• Uncommon Beauty Eye Cream

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