Like any sphere of wellness, the goal of financial wellness is to take care of yourself.

Focusing on your financial wellness gives you a greater sense of control of your money and helps you make more intentional, values-aligned decisions about how you use it.

Whether we like it or not, our finances have a major impact on our lives. In our latest survey, 57% of respondents told us that their financial situation was impacting their mental health.

The first step in improving your financial wellness is to assess your current state. Ask yourself:

• How do I feel when I think about my financial situation?
• Do my money habits align with my values?
• What role do I want money to play in my life?

Then, start with small changes that help you spend more mindfully, prioritize how you spend your time, and reduce money stress.

Mindful spending means approaching your purchase behaviors with thoughtful reflection.

While budgeting is about restriction, mindful spending helps you manage your money by reducing the spending that we all sometimes do on autopilot. When you can make purchases that align with your values, meet a sincere want or need, and fit with your goals, your confidence grows!

Using an app can be a helpful way to kickstart your financial wellness journey.

Apps like enough. are designed to help you improve your relationship with money - whatever that means for you.

Depending on your needs, enough. can be a purchase reflection app, a money anxiety app, a financial goals app... the list goes on. You can take what you need and leave what you don't.