Breaking Free from Financial Expectations

Julie Murphy • April 25, 2023

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How to Take Your Manifestations to the Next Level

What do you want to do with your money? It's a question that not many people ask themselves, yet it's crucial in creating a fulfilling life. Many of us have fallen into the trap of following the path that others have set for us, whether it's our parents, friends or society's expectations. However, to truly create a life that we desire, we must break free from these constraints and define what we want to do with our money.

Often in our pursuit of the life we desire, we may find ourselves on a path that resembles someone else's expectations for us.


At times, our desires may be overshadowed by the opinions and actions of others. Sometimes, having money makes it harder for us to create the life we truly desire. Joining the family business or marrying a partner approved by others can take precedence over our own ideas, especially if they do not align with popular opinions.

If you are reading this blog, it is likely that you are tired of settling for the financial status quo in your life. You may have spent time feeling lost, empty, and confused. You have money, which creates opportunities, but you are uncertain how to use it to live the life you desire. Alternatively, you may not be sure what that "ideal life" looks like, let alone how to achieve it.

As you know, it's not about the money you have, but what you do with it. The best investments you can make in life are those in yourself: your happiness, health, and passions. So, where do you begin making these investments?

If you're feeling lost and unsure of how to use your money to live the life you want, you're not alone. Here are some fun ideas and exercises to help you get started:

Think outside the box

Having money gives you the luxury of being more creative in your career choices. Don't feel like you have to do a job that doesn't appeal to you just to make ends meet. Instead, start asking open-ended questions about everyday things and push yourself to be as innovative as possible. Thinking outside "the box" can stimulate personal and professional growth.

Take a class


Take a class in something that interests you, not because your friends are going or because your mom thinks you should. Tapping into your creative side opens your mind to different possibilities and can even lead you down paths you never thought possible.


Do some soul searching


Take a trip down memory lane and recall your favorite childhood activity. Go through old photo albums and scrapbooks and write down all the different activities you were involved in. Then, use some innovative thinking to figure out how to recreate those past loves as an adult. What are you passionate about?

Be grateful


It's easy to focus on what we don't have and feel inadequate in one area of our life. However, it's important to shift our focus to the good people and things in our lives and be genuinely grateful for them. Being grateful for the abundance we already possess opens the door for more abundance to flood every area of our life.


Creating the life you desire is possible, but it requires hard work, sacrifice and dedication. You earned your money through these qualities, and now it's time to apply them to your personal life. Don't be afraid to try new things and cultivate creativity in every way you can. Remember, the best investments in life are the ones you make in yourself: your happiness, your health, and your passions.


Now, take the time to do the same in your personal life. Cultivate creativity in every way possible, do not shy away from trying new things, and be grateful even when you do not feel like it. Creating the life you desire is absolutely possible; you just have to choose it.

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