2: Money habits: How we create them and how we change them

08/01/2025 19 min Episodio 2

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Welcome back to the Good With Money Podcast! In today's episode, we're diving deep into the fascinating world of money habits. We'll explore how our financial habits are intertwined with our identity, the science behind habit formation, and practical strategies to create and maintain positive money habits. Whether you want to save more, invest wisely, or simply get better at managing your finances, this episode is packed with insights and actionable tips to help you transform your financial future.Key Takeaways:Identity and Money Habits: Understand how your self-perception influences your financial behaviors and how to shift your identity to align with your financial goalsScience of Habit Formation: Learn about the habit loop (cue, routine, reward) and how it applies to forming new money habitsStarting Small: Discover the importance of starting with small, consistent actions to build lasting financial habitsEnvironment Setup: Get tips on setting up your environment to avoid negative financial cues and encourage positive behaviorsHabit Stacking: Explore the concept of habit stacking and how to link new habits to existing ones for better resultsAffirmations and Visualizations: Find out how positive affirmations and visualizations can help reinforce your new money identity and habitsAction Steps:Awareness: Identify your current money habits and decide which ones to change or developStart Small: Begin with small, consistent actions like saving a tiny amount each weekAutomate Savings: Set up automatic transfers to your savings or investment accountsHabit Stacking: Link new financial habits to existing daily routinesAffirmations and Visualizations: Use positive statements and visualizations to reinforce your financial goalsResources Mentioned:Book Recommendation: Atomic Habits by James ClearTo celebrate the launch of this podcast, I’m giving you free access to my personal Wealth Dashboard. This dashboard will help you get crystal clear with your finances, manage your money better, pay off debt, and grow your net worth. Get it now at zeldagreen.com/wealth-dashboard.Connect with Zelda Green:Instagram: @zeldagreenWebsite: www.zeldagreen.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate and subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode. Also, head over to zeldagreen.com for show notes and any links mentioned in today’s episode. I’d love to hear your thoughts, so please leave a review or share this episode with a friend who’d find it helpful.New episodes drop every Thursday, so be sure to tune in next week for more insights and inspiration. Remember, every step you take towards mastering your finances, no matter how small, is a step in the right direction.May your day be filled with abundance and purpose! See you next week on the Good with Money Podcast.

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