Comments on: Saying Goodbye to Financial Stress

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 14:05:31 +0000

In reply to Melanie of MindfullySpent.com.

I totally feel you! And I do think it comes down to a big life goal or financial goal to realize "wow, without debt it would actually be achievable".

By: Melanie of MindfullySpent.com

Melanie of MindfullySpent.com — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 02:07:59 +0000

This is so true. Now that our consumer debt is paid in full, I'm very motivated to start saving and paying off student loans so that an emergency doesn't put us back in the whole. The limits that debtbplaces on life choices is what was hard for me. You mention a proposal, for me it was "Could we even afford it if we wanted to have a baby?!!"

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 13:56:25 +0000

In reply to ZJ Thorne.

You will! I know you will.

By: ZJ Thorne

ZJ Thorne — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 03:58:53 +0000

Financial stress is so overwhelming as it puts its nasty hands on every aspect of your life. I'm so glad you turned it around. Hopefully I can join you.

By: Michael Welter

Michael Welter — Sun, 14 May 2017 09:53:14 +0000

Do something about it now! Don’t just sit on one corner and blabber about your woes. Crying over it and doing nothing will just add more worries on your part. ACT and RESOLVE, enjoy financial freedom!

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 17:42:45 +0000

In reply to Amanda @ My Life, I Guess.

Wowza, I got stressed out just reading that! I can completely relate to the no-sleep and anxiety ridden moments that you mention. So happy to hear you are moving forward. It's definitely not a quick recovery, but it's so worthwhile once you reach the other side! Proud of you.

By: Amanda @ My Life, I Guess

Amanda @ My Life, I Guess — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 13:53:01 +0000

I thought I had money stress when I was working 2 jobs, 60+ hours a week, and barely getting by. But that was nothing compared to the stress I felt when I found out I wasn't being rehired at a job I liked after my contract ended.I can still remember laying awake at night, staring at the ceiling, wondering how the hell I was going to pay my bills and afford to eat. My boyfriend and I had just gotten engaged, and moved into a townhouse where the rent was more than double what I had paid before. I should have been over the moon giddy thinking about our wedding and our future together, but I just couldn't. I was a mess, and no fun to be around, I'm sure. Even though it has taken years (and still counting!) to recover financially from that set back, it at the very least helped me learn how to manage my financial stress. I still have a long way to go, but I'm finally on the other side of it!