The island is such a clean stand in for financial perfectionism. Not reckless. Not lazy. Just waiting for life to start once everything looks acceptable.
That feels very true to how people actually move forward with money. Not when it is perfect, but when they are no longer invisible to themselves or others.
I've absolutely withdrawn, and gone into shame spirals about money before and kept myself on an island. It taught me that no matter how great my YNAB or spreadsheet looks, it isn't what truly matters. Money is a tool, and one that we can use to improve our lives and that of those around us.
So true, Ash. While YNAB greatly improved my confidence around money, I also had to do some self-work of not looking to others for approval. I had to approve. (which is why my therapy category was very helpful! :))
The island is such a clean stand in for financial perfectionism. Not reckless. Not lazy. Just waiting for life to start once everything looks acceptable.
That feels very true to how people actually move forward with money. Not when it is perfect, but when they are no longer invisible to themselves or others.
Thanks, this was helpful!
I've absolutely withdrawn, and gone into shame spirals about money before and kept myself on an island. It taught me that no matter how great my YNAB or spreadsheet looks, it isn't what truly matters. Money is a tool, and one that we can use to improve our lives and that of those around us.
So true, Ash. While YNAB greatly improved my confidence around money, I also had to do some self-work of not looking to others for approval. I had to approve. (which is why my therapy category was very helpful! :))