Happy Monday!
I’m following up on last week’s issue with some book recommendations. But you know what we gotta do first — Grab your notebook and spend the next 20 minutes laying the groundwork for having your best week ever.
PS: There are 3 new grant opportunities linked at the end so be sure to keep reading!
🦋 Following the "Best Week Basics" is essential to having your best week ever. Use this time to really plan for the week ahead and think about what needs to happen for you to feel like you had a productive, fulfilling week.
🪞 Reflection: Reflect on last week. What went wrong? What went right? What can you celebrate? What can you try to do better this week?
✨ Intention: Set your intentions for this week. What needs to happen to ensure you have the absolute best week ever? Take a few minutes to do a brain dump and organize your to-do list if you feel overwhelmed.
📆 Time block: Review your calendar and make sure you have time blocked off to complete your most important and urgent tasks.
🔮 Every week we pull a tarot card to give us guidance for the week. Take what resonates and leave what doesn’t.
💃 This week’s reading by Danielle
Week of July 21, 2024: The Six of Wands
The suit of Wands is all about energy and represents our passion, inspiration, will power, and drive.
This week the Six of Wands makes an appearance to usher in positive energy along with success!
This suit encourages us to harness our primal energy and bring it into situations that focus on our success, ambition, and making plans.
The Six of Wands is a card that specifically points to success, recognition, positive progress, and self-confidence.
The Six of Wands can show up in a reading when someone has reached a milestone in their life and is receiving outward praise and recognition for it.
This could be as small as getting a “pat on the back” for your hard work or as large as a promotion. It may even be some kind of award for your service.
Either way, this will give your self-confidence the boost that it needs! If this resonates with you, then congratulations are in order for your success!
The Six of wands also encourages us to believe in ourselves and what we can accomplish. Be proud of yourself! Take time to recognize what all you have achieved!
We are often too hard on ourselves. It is easy to get in a cycle where we are always focusing on what we should do differently or what we could have done better. If this resonates with you, then this is your chance to focus on the positive!
Turn your mindset around and use your energy in a positive way! Start by making a list of all the things that you have achieved and are proud of. Internalize that feeling of praise and self worth, then use it to your advantage.
🌙 This week the moon is moving from a Waning Gibbous phase and into a Waning Crescent phase. This is the perfect time to release any negative thoughts or energy! Shed the bad and focus on the good! This is also a period for rest and relaxation.
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Five Books to Transform Your Money Mindset
I love talking about money. I could talk about money, the construct of money, the energy of money, literally anything about money, all day long.
But that hasn’t always been the case.
Money-talk used to be so anxiety-inducing for me that I would avoid it at all costs.
I’ve spent years working on my money mindset to get to the place where I can speak so freely about it – don’t get me wrong, there’s still more work to be done.
But much of the progress I have made, I can attribute to 2 things:
Reading the books listed below
Implementing what they teach
Affiliate disclaimer: I’ve included my affiliate link for bookshop.org – I might make a few $$ if you purchase.
If you are brand new to money-mindset work, start here. This is an easy, fun read that will leave you feeling excited to start changing the way you think about money. This no-nonsense guide challenges limiting beliefs about wealth and replaces them with empowering affirmations. Sincero's witty and straightforward approach helps you overcome money blocks and embrace a mindset of abundance.
If you would consider yourself “woo”, this one’s for you. One of my favorites that I’m ready to read again soon. (Book club, anyone? Answer the poll below!) Discover the connection between happiness and financial success. Gilkandi's book emphasizes the importance of mindset and emotional intelligence in creating wealth. Learn practical strategies to cultivate a positive money mindset and attract abundance.
I turn to this book anytime I need some inspiration/reassurance. A timeless classic, this book explores the psychology of achievement and wealth creation. Hill delves into the power of desire, faith, and persistence, providing a roadmap for turning dreams into reality.
Read this book if you question whether you can make money from your passion(s). While not strictly a finance book, Big Magic offers valuable insights into creativity, inspiration, and courage. Gilbert encourages readers to embrace their passions and pursue their creative endeavors, which can ultimately lead to financial rewards.
Read this book if you’re struggling to pay yourself. This practical guide challenges traditional business models by prioritizing profit over expenses. Michalowicz introduces a proven system for allocating income, ensuring that businesses are profitable from the start.
These are my top five, but you can check out my full list of recommendations here. Do you have any money-related books you would recommend? I’m always looking for a good read!
Affirmation: I love money and money loves me.
💰 Here’s where I shamelessly plug my business(es) and drop my affiliate links. I’ll never recommend something I haven’t tried and loved myself, but I might make a few bucks if you buy something.
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📚 Bookshop.org - Shop my favorite books and support a local bookstore while you’re at it! I’m still working on adding titles, but many of my favorites, including a few money mindset books are linked.
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