Transforming Your Financial Mindset in Sobriety with Jolene Atkinson
Episode Overview
Developing a positive financial mindset is crucial for maintaining sobriety. Create a daily spending diary to gain awareness of your financial habits. Letting go of control over financial outcomes can lead to an abundant mindset. Clarity about financial goals helps make better choices and reduces stress. Seek support from experts to manage financial challenges in recovery.
Holding on too tightly can lead to a scarcity mindset, whereas adopting an abundant mindset can pave the way for prosperity
Money and sobriety might seem like two separate worlds, but this episode of The Recovered Life Show brings them together in a fascinating conversation. Damon Frank sits down with Jolene Atkinson, a seasoned clinical social worker and certified life coach, to discuss the intricate relationship between financial health and maintaining sobriety. Jolene, the founder of Life Well Coaching, shares her expert advice on cultivating a healthier financial mindset, which is crucial for anyone in recovery.
They dive into practical strategies to transform financial habits and address the psychological attachments to money that can often derail progress in sobriety. Jolene highlights how addiction can complicate an already challenging task of managing finances. She explains that many people enter recovery with significant financial wreckage and that developing a positive mindset around money is essential for overcoming this.
Damon and Jolene discuss the concept of 'financial insecurity' and how it often ranks among the top concerns for those in recovery. They share personal anecdotes and practical tips, such as creating a daily spending diary to gain awareness of financial habits. A standout moment is when Jolene talks about the importance of letting go of control over financial outcomes.
She emphasises that holding on too tightly can lead to a scarcity mindset, whereas adopting an abundant mindset can pave the way for prosperity. Damon adds that clarity about financial goals can be a game-changer, helping people make better choices and reduce stress. This episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable advice for anyone struggling with both sobriety and financial challenges.
Whether you're new to recovery or have been sober for years, you'll find Jolene's perspectives enlightening and Damon's questions thought-provoking. Tune in to learn how to build a healthier relationship with money and support your journey to a recovered life. Are you ready to transform your financial habits and support your sobriety? Don't miss this episode!