Mindfulness & Money: A #TomorrowTalk Recap
Tori Dunlap
We had a great time at last Thursday's #TomorrowTalk, our very own Twitter chat! We loved having Erik from The Mastermind Within guest-host to chat about how being mindful can lead to accomplishing money goals. He's been a frequent #TomorrowTalk guest, and we were so excited to have him lead us.
Below we share some of our favorite findings from our participants — to see all of the discussion, click here! #TomorrowTalk happens on the third Thursday of every month, and we can't wait to see you in September!
Q1. When you hear the word "mindfulness", what do you think of? #TomorrowTalk
A1: Mindfulness, to me, means doing/saying things actively & thoughtfully as opposed to passively and without being fully present. Mindful eating, for example, is thinking about all the sensations you’re experiencing rather than mindless snacking while multitasking. #TomorrowTalk
— Erin Sanchez (@candidlyerin) August 24, 2018
A1: Awareness...being present in the moment and aware of what you are doing and what's going on around you. #TomorrowTalk
— Amy~LifeZemplified (@LifeZemplified) August 24, 2018
A1: I thought mindfulness was BS hippy voodoo for the longest time. After more research, it means being more deliberate in life & actions to me. Mindfulness is a total game changer!
— Simplistic Steph (@Simplstic_Steph) August 24, 2018
Q2. In your opinion, what do mindfulness and personal finance success have in common? #TomorrowTalk
A2. You’re practicing mindfulness when you manage your money and make intentional decisions about where it’s going, when you’re doing money “on purpose.”
— Wise Mind Money | Emilie (@wisemindmoney) August 24, 2018
A2 From my own definition, you think more critically about your spending, saving, and investing habits. Are your values in line with those habits? Are you using your $$ intentionally? #TomorrowTalk
— Nicole Booz ✨ (@nicolebooz) August 24, 2018
A2. Hello! I’m here! They have deliberateness in common rather than looking back and wondering what happened there? Or where’d my money go?
— Downsize Your 2080 (@UpsizeYourJoy) August 24, 2018
Q3. How can being mindful help you be better with money? #TomorrowTalk
Q3: It helps you make the right decisions so you can make more and save more money! #TomorrowTalk
— Ashley Hoffman (@ashhmarketing) August 24, 2018
A3: Intentional spending is a sub-quality of intentional living. Doing what's best for you and your goals is similar to making smart decisions with your money! #TomorrowTalk
— ErikMastermindWithin (@MastermindWithi) August 24, 2018
A3: Mindfulness can help you identify what's important in your life and where you want to prioritize your resources - both financial and otherwise. #TomorrowTalk
— Olivia | Happy in the Hollow (@happyhollowblog) August 24, 2018
A3: As mentioned already it will help you be intentional with your choices. You have a clear goal that you are working toward and can be self aware of whether your decisions will propel you toward that goal or away from it #tomorrowtalk
— LivingLifeLovingUs (@LivnLifeLovnUs) August 24, 2018
A3: Mindful spending (opposite of mindless spending) paying attention to what you’re spending money on. #TomorrowTalk https://t.co/ih8xAcMwJu
— Stephanie (@StephTheBlogger) August 24, 2018
Q4. What are your biggest money challenges? How do you think mindfulness could help? #TomorrowTalk
Earning money is my biggest challenge. I have to be mindful of my time - putting in more effort gets more money! (usually) #tomorrowtalk
— Gwen (@FieryMillennial) August 24, 2018
A4: One of my biggest money challenges is definitely saving. I do save, but I’m investing in my business a lot right now. When I come across a new tool or program, I can be more mindful of my investment. Am I purchasing out of necessity or fear? #TomorrowTalk
— Erin Sanchez (@candidlyerin) August 24, 2018
Q4. What are your biggest money challenges? How do you think mindfulness could help?
— Done by Forty (@Done_by_Forty) August 24, 2018
A4: Groceries and eating out are our budget bugaboos. Looking at the scale, I think I need to meditate instead of eating.#TomorrowTalk
Q5: What are some ways you practice mindfulness daily when it comes to your finances? #TomorrowTalk
A5: we use a budget that is not automated. We have to manually input every dollar that goes out. It may sound like a waste of time but it helps us be more mindful of our spending. I like to think of money as the time it costs me. #tomorrowtalk
— LivingLifeLovingUs (@LivnLifeLovnUs) August 24, 2018
A5: Does adding stuff to my Amazon cart daily but sitting on it and meditating on each purchase before checking out count? Because I do that 😅 It really works! Gets the impulse out and gives me time to think about whether I really need the thneed. #TomorrowTalk pic.twitter.com/I4YJ56Tcix
— Erin Sanchez (@candidlyerin) August 24, 2018
A5: COMPULSIVELY CHECK MY MINT AND PERSONAL CAPITAL ACCOUNTS #TomorrowTalk pic.twitter.com/Be5ZnEg3Qw
— ErikMastermindWithin (@MastermindWithi) August 24, 2018
I moved recently & have bought a lot of stuff associated w/that, but I always try to take my time when making a purchase, do research, and when possible, support companies that have a good reputation for environmental & social responsibility #TomorrowTalk https://t.co/dFvQNmWcfU
— Green Revelation (@littlegreenrev) August 24, 2018
Q6. How can you help your friends, partner, or kids be more mindful about money? #TomorrowTalk
Ask them questions about what they want to achieve in life and then help them become aware their actions today affect their, well, tomorrow! It seems obvious but oftentimes the future seems so far out of reach. #tomorrowtalk
— Gwen (@FieryMillennial) August 24, 2018
A6 starts with a conversation. Setting goals and reviewing progress monthly etc #tomorrowtalk
— Nic Zito (@niczito) August 24, 2018
Q6: my husband does not spend any money, neither do my pets. And I have no friends, so I'm useless on this one. Dang it.
— Simplistic Steph (@Simplstic_Steph) August 24, 2018
