Plain Advice

Are you an impulse buyer? Do you often leave the store after making a purchase with an unsettled feeling that you can’t quite put a finger on? Do you ever buy (blank) because you want it, need it, gotta have it, or simply because it’s on sale, only to feel uncomfortable as you walk out of the store? Does any of this sound familiar to you?

Well, it is certainly familiar to me. Fortunately, I learned a while back that this uncomfortable feeling was, and is, pretty important to listen to. If I pay attention, and heed the nagging feelings not to buy, I have never regretted my decision. On the other hand, the times I ignored and went ahead with the purchase, it has not been in my best interests (or good for my financial goals).

Intuition is not only important for the big things, like figuring out the meaning of life. Your inner voice is an important guide through day to day decisions big and small. Following that guide will bring you the best possible outcome in any area of your life, if you follow it.

My recent series of articles (Rebuilding Credit) is geared toward those who have made mistakes with money, with poor credit to show for it. If you want to rebuild your credit, be aware; it will be impossible to obtain and maintain a good standing without changing your spending habits. There are many good resources out there to help you with this issue. Spending plans, ways to trim expenses, budgeting, etc…

Sometimes, though, it can be overwhelming when you are trying to figure out how to change your ways. It can be confusing to know which approach to use, whose method to try.

My advice here is as simple as it gets. Listen to your inner voice. Get to know how your intuition sounds and feels to you, and follow. You will be amazed at the wisdom you will see com ing through if you will make this a practice and priority in your life. If you apply this principle while making even minor financial decisions, you will see that your spending will become more congruent with your long term financial goals. And you will feel good.

For a more in-depth discussion about intuition, you may want to refer to the previously posted article, “Your Inner Voice”.

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