February Roundup ft. Tax Deductions, Schedules, and Relationship Transformation
It's somehow the end of February, 2021 and I didn't want you to hit the end of the month missing any of the goodness that happened during a personally exhausting month (why personally? Because I'm Asian, you can learn more about what I'm referencing in one of my podcasts).
Holding space for two competing things is a challenge AND a gift. And this month? I've held space for lots of competing emotions like . . .
🧘🏾♀️ Joy and Pain
🧘🏾♀️ Excitement and Exhaustion
🧘🏾♀️ Relief and Conflict
If you've experienced any competing emotions around money, I'd love to invite you to tonight's Money Shame Release Party.
A money shame release party is something I host occasionally when I have the energy and excitement to hold space for people during a guided journaling experience. On Zoom, you'll be joined with other adults as we think about money shame, and you'll have the opportunity to say aloud what money stories are holding you back.
Strategically held on or around full moons which are symbolically a time of letting go, these have a good kick of woo to them. Ready to join? RSVP here, pay $37-57 to attend at 5pm EST tonight, February 28th.
With that, let's get to the roundup!
February on Mind Money Balance
Money Momentum and Strategy with Haneen Ahmad. Haneen talks about balance a money strategy with her need for community
Average Caseload for Therapists PLUS Sample Schedules. Therapist in private practice curious how many clients you should see? I broke it down in this post (PLUS I've shared four ways you can structure your work week including my current schedule in case you're curious!).
Transforming Your Relationship with Money in Five Steps. Learn how to start feeling shame-free and GOOD with money in this quick post.
Stop Violence Against Asians: A Mind Money Balance Plea There has been an increase in xenophobia and violence against Asians during the pandemic but this type of hate has been going on much longer. Please include us in your advocacy and anti-racism work.
The Power of Resilience with Marissa Esquibel Marissa shares how a stolen laptop and broken-in car helped jump-start her relationship with financial resilience on this podcast episode.
Overcoming Scarcity Mindset with the Millennial Money Therapist Danielle Bailey offers insights on how she's overcoming her scarcity mindset, and how she's helping other family members rewrite their money stories.
Tax Deductions for Therapists :15 Write-Offs You Might Have Missed I'm not a tax expert and don't play one on TV, so I brought on the real deal to share with my thera-friends what items they can write off this tax season.
Features Around The Web
Spending Guilt Let's Go There Podcast with Ryan and Shira. I hopped on the podcast with co-hosts Ryan and Shira to talk about BIPOC spending guilt, overcoming money shame in community, and why money is inherently intersected with our mental health.
Spending Guilt in BIPOC is Real: Here's How to Cope Lot's of our money relationships are impacted by trauma, whether it's what we experienced or trauma our families experienced. Read about spending guilt and its unique flavor in BIPOC populations.
Money and Community: Empowering Women Business Owners. I wrote on the Pollen Blog the importance of women specifically talking about business and money AND the importance of doing it in community.
How To Have A Healthy Relationship on the Money Woman Worriers Podcast Host Elizabeth Cush, a professional counselor, had me on her podcast to talk about the importance of having a healthy relationship with money, especially if you are prone to anxiety.
Top 10 Best Online Budgeting Tools While I love the Mint app for personal finances, they aren't the only tool in the game. Read through for 10 budgeting tools you might want to check out.
How to Set Your Fees in Private Practice PLUS Three Mistakes to Avoid Need more help setting your fee as a therapist in private practice? I broke it down in this post for bookkeeping and accounting platform for therapists, Heard.
Stop Paying Too Much for Streaming Services WZZM 13 Grand Rapids Sometimes, you get funny requests as a financial therapist, but as a TV connoisseur, I was happy to help out! Learn how to negotiate your streaming service and optimize your streaming spending!
Did Valentine's Break the Budget? Earn and Invest Podcast. I was back on Doc G's podcast with my friends Adam Kol and Jen Smith talking about Valentine's spending in relationships.
Things I'm Loving
I'm watching Seinfeld for the first time!!! SAY WHAAA? I've seen episodes here and there, but now it's on Hulu, so watch out couch, that butt indent is about to get bigger.