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Goal Planning for Real Life

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 21:24:35 +0000

Goal planning can be tricky. I think most of us set goals based on past experience. But the most inspirational goals come from envisioning a better future that looks and feels different than our past. Stephen Covey explained this concept in his book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” with Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind. He states that this habit is based on “the ability to envision in your mind what […]

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The Secret to Achieving Goals

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 17:20:20 +0000

By Daniel Rodriguez | Dr. Budgets Happy New Year! During this time of the year I enjoy writing about goals and budgeting (Do You Have a “Crash Budget”? Or a Healthy Spending Plan?, Why I Don’t Do Budgets) because this is the time of the year when many of us decide to start something new (or quit something!) that will improve our lives. Sometimes our goals are health-related, like exercising consistently or working out with […]

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Why I Don’t Do Budgets

Sat, 28 Jan 2017 18:23:49 +0000

By Daniel Rodriguez | Dr. Budgets When it comes to budgeting, I don’t do budgets in the traditional sense. What I mean by that is that I don’t do budgets that feel like “I’m on a budget.” Budgets seem to have a bad reputation, and the way many people budget, rightfully so. January is the wonderful time of New Year’s Resolutions, and many people resolve to finally get their finances in order. They set out […]

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Why Rewards Are Critical to Achieving Your Goals

Sat, 09 Jan 2016 19:41:10 +0000

By Daniel Rodriguez | Dr. Budgets Rewarding myself when I reach my goals hasn’t been my strength in the past. As soon as I achieved my goal I would set a new goal, without acknowledging my efforts for reaching my original goal. Unfortunately, this created a cycle of “striving, but not arriving,” which made it very difficult to sustain my motivation over the long run. This is why I believe that rewards are critical to […]

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7 Steps to Achieving Your Financial Goals This Year

Sat, 02 Jan 2016 17:29:05 +0000

By Daniel Rodriguez | Dr. Budgets Happy New Year! Another year has come and gone, and last year’s goals are now in the history books. So how did you do? If you want some guidance in achieving your financial goals this year, then read on! Below I have compiled 7 steps to achieving your financial goals this year. I wish you much success in the new year! 1) Be SMART. No, I’m not talking about […]

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Why You Need Strong Financial Goals

Sat, 10 Jan 2015 17:07:59 +0000

By Daniel Rodriguez | Dr. Budgets Last post I wrote about How to Set Strong Financial Goals, and today I will explain the reason why this is important. After all, the WHY behind financial goals is a big part of the HOW. If you haven’t yet set strong financial goals, I hope this gets you motivated! Having strong financial goals is the most important thing you can do to set yourself up to accomplish your goals. […]

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How to Set Strong Financial Goals

Sat, 03 Jan 2015 16:28:01 +0000

By Daniel Rodriguez | Dr. Budgets Happy New Year! For many, the new year represents a fresh start and a time to create goals or resolutions for the year. If you have financial goals for the year in mind, then I hope this post gives you tips on strengthening your financial goals so that you are motivated to accomplish them. I love talking with my clients about their financial goals! It’s important to identify what […]

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Do You Have a “Crash Budget”? Or a Healthy Spending Plan?

Wed, 01 Jan 2014 02:28:50 +0000

“Budgets are awesome!” says pretty much no one…ever! Except maybe a particular doctor with “Budgets” in their name. For many people, the word “budget” is often associated with negative images, so let’s use a different term: “spending plan.” A spending plan details how your money will be spent over a particular period of time. A spending plan not only helps you plan for your upcoming expenses, but also brings an acute awareness of where your […]

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