The term “self care” is pretty popular right now. What it actually means is often left to the individual. Many times, I hear it’s related to having services performed such as mani-pedis, massage, etc. Sometimes it’s related to getting time to yourself, taking a nap, or seeing your therapist.
I have not, until recently, heard it related to finances. It makes so much sense to relate self care to our finances— think about how you feel when you feel like you don’t have enough money.
Financial security, is necessary for us to have any chance of reaching our full potential in this world. How can you take risks and push yourself to grow without feeling secure?
Take a look at this article talking about how women in various situations deal with financial insecurity. These women of all backgrounds used real estate investing to regain their footing, to regain their confidence in their ability to lead their own lives.
As women physicians, we may not feel financially insecure because we have a good income. We have a good income… as long as we go to work.
What if we can’t work? What if our work becomes emotionally taxing that you do not want to do it anymore? We talk to our patients everyday about risks of treatments— or lack of treatment — do we think about ourselves and how lack of income would affect us?
What risks are we taking everyday by counting on our ability to do our jobs everyday to keep our financial lives afloat?
I’ve said it before and if you have read or listened to my podcast, you know how I feel about options. Having options gives you freedom. Having more than one stream of income gives you options.
Take care of yourself, take care of the world. Let me help you learn how real estate investing can be a part of your financial plan and self care.
Schedule a call with me and let’s talk.
