The Therapy Edit One Thing with Clare Seal on protecting your resources of money and time
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Nov 25, 2022 Clare Seal, a financial coach and author behind My Frugal Year, shares her insights on managing money and time during the festive season. She emphasizes that sacrificing wellbeing for others' expectations is never worth it. Clare and Anna discuss practical boundary-setting strategies like group gifts and quiet celebrations to reduce financial pressure. They also talk about teaching children about delayed gratification and the importance of open conversations about finances for nurturing stronger relationships.
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Protect Your Well‑Being Over Expectations
- Don't sacrifice your well-being to meet someone else's expectations, especially at Christmas.
- Set boundaries, manage expectations early, and make alternative suggestions to protect your peace.
Group Gifts And Shared Celebrations
- Clare and her close friend group stopped individual presents and now do a group Christmas curry.
- For birthdays they pool money to buy one nicer gift, saving money and stress for everyone.
Be Early And Firm With Plans
- Have early, clear conversations about plans like a quiet Christmas to avoid negotiation later.
- Stay convinced about your choice so others cannot chip away at your boundaries.
