There was once a time when I did not want to talk about money. Not about saving them, making them, or spending them. I wanted to take it all in a stride.
I believed that no one should ever be money-obsessed.
Well, I suppose I still believe that an obsession with money is still unhealthy. After all, I’ve seen how destructive money can be in many people’s lives.
However, a few years ago, I had a change of heart when it came to my attitude with money. I realised that if I never ever think about money — then I would never attract money properly in to my life. And, if and when I do have money, I may never know how to spend and/or to save money properly.
So, I told myself that instead of burying my head in the ground when it comes to money, I needed to be a bit wiser about it. I needed to change my attitude towards it and not to look at it as if it were evil.
I still don’t like obsessing about money. I try not to fret too much when there’s not enough. And, I avoid over indulging when there’s enough. I don’t always look at everything as a money-making opportunity.
But, I have learned to look at money as a tool for life. It’s good to be able to think of ways to make money. And, it’s good to consider how one spends and how one saves money.
I still have a lot to learn and all that. However, I think my view of money now is better than it was ten years ago. I guess, that’s why I’m able to write about money now through JMMO. I never would’ve thought I could “talk/write money” in the past.
What about you? What’s your relationship with money like? How do you view money in your life? Are you comfortable talking about money?
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I understand what you mean. While I know money is a necessary evil, I hate to see it go to peoples’ heads thinking it defines them as a person. I like nice things just as much as the next person, but typically if my bills are paid and I can afford a nice dinner now and then I’m content.
Your being uncomfortable with money depends on how you view it. If you think money is evil, then it is likely that you tend to disdain the idea of talking about it and much more acquiring it. If you consider that it is just a tool so you can buy your everyday needs, then there should be no problem dealing with it.
When I got my first job, the first thought that came to my mind was to buy all the things that I have always wanted to buy before, when I don’t have any money yet. But after some time, I managed to control myself and look forward to the future. I learned to save money and to set a specific budget for necessities. I think I’m pass the obsession now. Obsession with money naturally comes with your first job I guess. But it will wear off after a while.
-Jamela
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