Raise Your Vibe

IN THIS EPISODE The Mindset Behind Christmas Spending What is your reason for spending so much money during the holidays? Is it because of status, guilt, wanting to fit in, how you tell your kids "I love you," or are you trying to outdo others? It is important to know what is the logic and the mindset behind your spending habits. If you have no plan and act on impulse and emotion, you will spend too much. You need to ask yourself, "what is the purpose of gift giving?" Do you like your gifts to be meaningful and heartfelt or do they need to be elaborate and expensive? Once you identify your purpose for gift giving and your reason for spending so much money, then you can create an accurate plan. Save Time and Money With A Budget Before you begin spending for the holiday season create a budget for everything. You want to make sure you have a budget for food and entertaining in addition to your gift budget.  Figure out alternatives for you and your family. These alternative options that benefit you, might benefit