Money we love it, we love having it, we love receiving it.

People weren’t lying when they said moneydoesmake the world go around.

What is financial self-care?

Woman working on her budget

Financial self-care seems to be a vague term, but it’s actually pretty self-explanatory.

Even those who are doing fine money-wise can still experience financial stress.

In a nutshell, financial self-care is all about staying on top of your financial situation.

Woman working on her budget

Wouldn’t it be nice to receive a paycheck and not stress too much about stretching every dollar?

If you go overboard, you’re more likely to fail.

There’s nothing wrong with starting small, especially when you’re just starting out.

A woman writing her budget

In fact, it’s encouraged.

It doesn’t even take more than 10 minutes out of your day.

Set realistic budgets

Just like goal setting, your budget should also be realistic.

A woman checking her bank account

It also doesn’t have to be too complex that you’ll have a tough time managing it.

“You have control over how your budget is structured.

There’s also no gold standard when it comes to budgeting.

A woman working on her budget

The most important thing is to verify that it works for you.

Of course, don’t go overboard by depriving yourself of buying things that bring you joy.

Saving is important, but your happiness should also be a priority.

A woman enjoying ice cream

Balance, here, is key.

Treating yourself is encouraged every once in a while!

“you might be hypervigilant by checking the numbers too much,” financial therapist Bari Tessler warnedMBG Lifestyle.

“It’s like overwatering your garden you could do too much.”

You don’t have to be overly restrictive when you’re reaching your financial goals.