In this episode, we'll guide you through the steps to kickstart your financial goals and make 2024 a year of positive progress.

Plus, don't miss out on the limited-time Kickstart 2024 bundle to supercharge your financial plans.

Hosting Today:

Hey, I’m Ashley Patrick, a personal finance expert and founder of Budgets Made Easy. I help busy moms create systems to save money and pay off debt so they can reach their big dreams faster and easier.

I was able to pay off $45,000 in just 17 months including $25,000 in student loans in just 10 months. I’m a Master Financial Coach and have a bachelor's degree in psychology and will help you get to the root of your money problems.

Since my journey started I have been featured on Fox Business, Yahoo! Finance, Food Network, USA TODAY, MSN, CNBC, NerdWallet, and many others.

“I would suggest that you take a look at what you actually accomplished in 2023. Even if it feels small, I want you to celebrate your progress because a lot of times we just focus on the negative and we feel like if we didn't pay off thousands of dollars in debt, then it was just a fail. It was just a year we didn't get anything done. But in reality, you may have accomplished quite a bit that you're not giving yourself credit for. And so I want you to actually sit down and give yourself credit for it. It's important to do that. It will help build your confidence and it'll help set you up for success in the new year as well.”
- Ashley Patrick

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and exclusive Kickstart 2024 Bundle announcement
02:33 - Making a date with yourself for 2024 planning
03:47 - Planning ahead
06:07 - Setting one main goal
08:18 - The importance of celebrating your progress
09:27 - Reflection on 2023: What went well and what didn't
10:34 - Choosing a focus word for the year
11:22 - Breaking down big goals into smaller action steps
15:09 - Summarizing the key steps to kickstart 2024
16:26 - Teaser for the 200th episode celebration

Ready to Finally Pay Off Debt and Actually Save Money in 2024.... without all the overthinking and procrastination? Kickstart your best year ever with the Kickstart 2024 Bundle! Go to www.budgetsmadeeasy.com/kickstart to grab your bundle today!

And if you enjoyed the podcast today and got some great takeaways, I’d really appreciate it if you followed the Money Mindset Podcast so you don’t miss out on future episodes

Resources and Links Mentioned:

• Kickstart 2024 Bundle: www.budgetsmadeeasy.com/kickstart

Connect with Ashley:

• Instagram: www.instagram.com/budgetsmadeeasy

If you haven't thought about your goals yet, no worries! Check out the Money Mindset Podcast, where we talk about the power of intentions, the importance of clear goals, and the roadmap to financial freedom. Learn how picking a "Word of the Year" can guide your journey.

Find out why planning in November and December is crucial for success in the upcoming year. Join us as we gear up for a great 2024 and work towards achieving your financial goals!

Hosting Today:
Hey, I’m Ashley Patrick, a personal finance expert and founder of Budgets Made Easy. I help busy moms create systems to save money and pay off debt so they can reach their big dreams faster and easier.

I was able to pay off $45,000 in just 17 months including $25,000 in student loans in just 10 months. I’m a Master Financial Coach and have a bachelor's degree in psychology and will help you get to the root of your money problems.

Since my journey started I have been featured on Fox Business, Yahoo! Finance, Food Network, USA TODAY, MSN, CNBC, NerdWallet, and many others.

“Really define what you want your focus and intention to be for this next year, and then work out your more specific goals. And that is where I think that you should start. And it's really important to help figure out why you want that. Like what do you want? What do you think that that goal will do for your life? Like, how will it change you? And is that what you actually want? And is it important enough? Are you excited enough about that goal to stick with it for a whole year? Because in order to reach your goals, no matter what it is, whether it's financial or you know, personal, family oriented, whatever the case may be, you have to be excited about it, especially if you're gonna stick with it for a whole year.”
- Ashley Patrick

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:42 - Exploring the concept of a "Word of the Year"
05:19 - 2024 Planning Session inside the Money Success Club
06:12 - Breaking down specific and measurable goals
07:13 - Importance of creating micro-goals for success
10:04 - Invitation to join the Money Success Club

Do you need time, space, and accountability to take action on the things you KNOW you should be doing, such as budgeting so you can actually pay off debt, save money, make a meal plan, and all the other things that keep falling off your to-do list? Would you thrive in a supportive community of other busy moms who understand what you're going through and are working to achieve similar financial goals?

If that’s a YES, I invite you to sign up for the Money Success Club at www.budgetsmadeeasy.com/msc

And if you enjoyed the podcast today and got some great takeaways, I’d really appreciate it if you followed the Money Mindset Podcast so you don’t miss out on future episodes.

Resources and Links Mentioned:

• Money Success Club Flash Sale: www.budgetsmadeeasy.com/msc

Connect with Ashley:

• Instagram: www.instagram.com/budgetsmadeeasy