Feeling stressed about money? You’re not alone. Financial anxiety often comes from confusion—about investing, income, spending, or simply not knowing where your money is going. The good news? The antidote to anxiety is action. In this episode, we’re diving into the 3-step diagnostic test to pinpoint your biggest money problem and solve it, fast.

 

🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why most financial anxiety comes from lack of clarity
• The exact order to test your finances and identify leaks
• How to determine if your biggest issue is organization, spending, or income
• Why mindset is often the final hurdle to financial success

 

✨ Step 1: Financial Ecosystem – Get Organized

The most underrated financial fix is organization. When you visually see your numbers, money leaks become obvious. But getting “financially naked” can be scary—this is why so many people avoid it or skip straight to budgeting. The key? Track everything first.

 

✨ Step 2: Spending Audit – Are You Living a Lifestyle That Makes Sense for You?

This is NOT about cutting back. It’s about assessing if your spending aligns with your unique lifestyle. What makes sense in NYC might not work in North Carolina. A family of six has different financial needs than DINKs (dual-income, no kids). The goal is reasonable spending—not restriction.

 

✨ Step 3: Income Assessment – Do You Actually Know Your Numbers?

So many people think they have an income problem, but do they really? This step involves looking at your quarterly and yearly earnings, your business P&L (if applicable), and the lifestyle you want to live. Does it match up with your income? If not, it’s time to adjust.

 

✨ What Comes Next? Mindset & Taking Action

Once you’ve identified the real issue, what’s stopping you from fixing it? If there’s hesitation or resistance, it’s often a mindset block. Whatever is left after diagnosing your financial ecosystem, spending, and income is about nervous system regulation and money beliefs.

 

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