Tax Season:Two words that make most people cringe (unless
you’re a CPA). It’s that time of year
again! This is a time of year that our budget and finances (which have always,
most likely, been an issue) force their way into your brain and wiggle out in a
frown. Don’t you hate it? I just spent several hours printing up my statements
and swimming through all of the medical and personal receipts- not fun. Just the
topic of taxes make me want to curl up inside myself and not peek until after
April 15.  But you know what? We all have to deal with it. Looking at
the state of our finances can be quite humbling. No, I’m not going to write
about coaching you through your finance crisis. I’m the last person you want to
get advice from; numbers just aren’t my thing. One of the humbling things about
reviewing finances at tax season is honestly looking at your strengths and
weaknesses and then setting goals for the next season.
These are common questions that are usually asked or
inferred in most of us during this time of year. What if instead of taxes, you asked
the same questions about other areas of your life? It doesn’t hurt to categorize
certain areas in order to take account of them (relationships, mental health,
personal care, job, finances, spiritual state etc.).
For example:
 Making a “Pro’s & Con’s” list couldn’t hurt! Take no
more than 30 minutes to either have a family meeting, a couples pow-wow, or
spend some time alone with a journal to review 2011. Limit this time to under
an hour; these topics could lead you on bunny trails if you’re not careful.
Stick to the subject and write it down. You’d be surprised at how much this may
help in setting the scene for 2012’s goals. Why not use your past experiences
to build a better future?
Albert Einstein eluded at the positivity of change by
stating, “Insanity: when you keep doing the same thing over and over again and
expecting different results.” |
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