Welcome back to my blog! I know it has been ages, and trust me, I have missed being here just as much as you have missed reading!
Let me start by saying Happy New Year! I hope this year brings you financial growth and abundance.
Although I have not written here in a while, I have been actively teaching financial literacy through other platforms, including our free WhatsApp Community, where we engage in weekly lessons on money management. If you have not joined yet, we would be glad to have you onboard! And yes, exciting news—I wrote a book!
Now to the lesson of the today!
As the new year begins, many of us naturally reflect on areas of our lives we would like to improve, including our finances. Often, the default approach is to focus on fixing our weaknesses, and while that is important, I would like to challenge you to try a different approach this year: improve your strengths!
Why Focus on Strengths?
While addressing financial weaknesses is essential (especially those that derail your goals, such as overspending or lack of budgeting), focusing on your strengths can create momentum, build confidence, and often have a ripple effect on improving your weaknesses. For example:
- If you are already good at saving money, you could build on this by learning about high-yield savings accounts or exploring short-term investment options to make your savings work harder for you.
- If you are skilled at sticking to a budget, you could use your budgeting skills to identify opportunities for optimization. For instance, you could allocate more funds to your investment portfolio, or find new ways to save on recurring expenses like subscriptions.
- If you are business savvy, you could focus on increasing your income streams, such as monetizing a skill you already excel in.
By focusing on strengths, you are amplifying what already works well for you, which gives you a sense of accomplishment and keeps you motivated. Also, you feel more confident about your financial decisions, reducing anxiety and hesitation.
Remember, financial literacy is a journey, not a destination.
What strengths will you focus on this year? Let me know in the comments or join the conversation in our WhatsApp community; I would love to hear from you!
Here’s to a financially flourishing 2025!
