82 Actionable Tip Shiny Object Syndrome

Published: Aug. 7, 2016, 7 p.m.

b'This month\\u2019s theme is Money Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/MoneyManagement\\xa0\\nLet\'s break down some different types of Shiny Object Syndrome.\\nThere\'s Shiny Projects\\nShiny Vacations\\nShiny Books and Magazines\\nShiny Shoes and Purses\\nShiny Name Brands\\nShiny Jewellry\\nShiny Conferences\\nShiny Restaurants\\nShiny Cars and Watches\\nShiny Houses and Neighborhoods\\nAnd even Shiny Spouses!\\nWhat\'s "shiny" is different for everyone.\\nMy shiny object is high end kitchen appliances and supplies.\\xa0For me, Williams-Sonoma is full of shiny objects!\\nFor you it might be a particular breed of dog or a specific mountain bike or a certain vacation home in a certain spot.\\nHere\'s three things to remember next time you face a shiny object:\\nCompare\\n\\nHow does this shiny object compare to what I already have\\n\\nIs there anything wrong with what you have right now?\\n\\nDoes it meet your needs?\\n\\nHave you given it enough time to run it\'s course?\\n\\nWhat makes the shiny object so intriguing?\\n\\nCount\\n\\nCount the cost of this shiny object\\n\\nCount your expenses right now\\n\\nCount the cost of making the transition and change\\n\\nCount the pros and cons of keeping what you have\\n\\nCount the pros and cons of getting the shiny object\\n\\nConsider (Picture)\\n\\nWhat will life be like with it in 6 months, 1 year, 2 years etc?\\n\\nWhat will life be like\\xa0financially with it in 6 months, 1 year, 2 years etc?\\n\\nCan you afford it?\\xa0Will it be a financial burden?\\n\\nIs this similar to a purchase you\'ve regretted buying in the past?\\n\\nThe sister episode to this one is Episode 81 Actionable Tip - Emotional Meaning of Money\\n\\xa0\\nSPONSOR SPOTLIGHT\\nThanks for supporting our sponsors!\\xa0This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it.\\nGet your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors\\n\\xa0\\nWant More Episodes Like This One?\\nEpisode 275 Being Too Hard On Yourself\\nEpisode 269 I Really Am Enough\\nEpisode 148 I Am Enough\\n\\xa0\\nLOOK WHO LOVES AFFIRMATION POD!! \\U0001f64f\\U0001f3fb\\n\\u201cJosie\'s a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don\\u2019t feel like getting up at all, she\\u2019s got a great positive affirmation.\\u201d \\u2013 Gabrielle Union\\n"Her words are such a gift. A beautiful way to kickstart your day while in silence and meditation. This fills my cup so I can be a better woman, wife, mom & friend to everyone around me." - LaTisha Guster\\n"I\\u2019ve never thought of needing this kind of affirmation, but I\\u2019m really grateful I\\u2019ve listened to Josie\\u2019s soothing and encouraging messages." - Marta Retnoningsih\\n\\xa0\\nYou Are Enough \\u2764\\ufe0f\\nLife can get difficult. Jobs are lost, hearts are broken, plans get changed, things go wrong. We\\u2019ve all been there.\\nBut when life gives you lemons, how do you cope? How do you navigate through grief with resilience? How do you control your emotions instead of letting them control you?\\nMaybe you have unhealthy coping strategies. Maybe you bury your emotions, talk down to yourself, or power through the day without allowing yourself even a moment of rest and reflection.\\n\\xa0\\nSound familiar? Not anymore!\\U0001f447\\U0001f3fb\\nSign up for premium access to Affirmation Pod and get the language you need to transform your inner dialogue and embrace the fabulous YOU.\\nOffering over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! - Affirmation Pod Premium is the toolbox you need to navigate your way through every season of life. Enjoy calming meditations, guided visualizations, empowering playlists and more as you become the best version of yourself.\\nYes, life isn\\u2019t always easy. But with the help of Affirmation Pod Premium, you\\u2019ll be more equipped to handle the ups and downs with grace, confidence, and courage. And you\\u2019ll feel better about yourself too \\u2013 double win!\\nSign up today for ad free versions of all the Affirmation Pod episodes PLUS over 80 bonus ad free episodes you won\\u2019t hear on the podcast.\\n\\nGET STARTED NOW\\nAffirmationPodAccess.com\\n\\xa0\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'