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    Ifetayo AdeniyiBy Ifetayo AdeniyiAugust 3, 20247 Mins Read
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    Financial Pressure: How To Stay On Top Of Situations

    With the cost of commodities skyrocketing each passing day, owing to unrelenting inflation, survival has become a colossal task for the populace regardless of the social class.

    The situation is really worrisome such that even the affluent are also lamenting as some of them are finding it tough to sustain their flamboyant lifestyles and businesses.

    The depreciating value of Naira especially when compared with foreign currencies like the dollar, Pounds and Euros has not helped the situation either but has worsened the purchasing power of the masses the more since it has lost its worth.

    Certainly, we are really in dire hard times due to the unfavourable state of the economy that does not guarantee financial freedom and has continued to inflict untold hardship on the citizenry especially those who have lost their means of livelihood and whose earnings can barely sustain them.

    Besides, the persistent rise in the cost of commodities has been a major source of concern to every individual, a situation that has put them under financial pressure and bondage. And wriggling out of it requires financial discipline, prudence and self-determination to pull through. One way of defeating financial pressure is by enhancing your earnings.

    Financial stress is unavoidable regardless of the status because there will always come a time in one’s life when one would experience or be confronted with such, either through job loss, poor salary, debts arising from poor financial planning and dwindling business, amongst others.

    The strength to come out of it enables you to realise your financial mistakes if any, and propel you to prepare for your financial future by setting realistic financial goals and determination to accomplish them.

    If you really desire to defeat financial stress, you must first identify the root cause of it and have it at the back of your mind that getting more money is not the way out but your perception about money is what matters.

    Do you know that regardless of how you have planned your financial life, things that will certainly stress you can occur at any time?

    It is critical you evaluate the financial situation you are currently in because most financially restless people have always declined to reveal their true financial situation.

    However, causes of financial pressure differs but the way to overcome it remains same especially if strictly adhere to the under-listed strategy.

    Discuss It Or Speak Out

    One of the best ways to overcome financial anxiety is to discuss it but many people prefer to keep their financial burdens to themselves for fear of being ridiculed when they open up to friends or associates about their financial challenges.

    The greatest mistake people make when they are under stress about anything is to avoid it.

    But, viewing directly at the financial situation causing you stress would help you to write it down, along with ideas that might make it better.

    Also, discussing it with your spouse or partner if you are in a relationship would ease the burden to a large extent.

    Living A False Lifestyle

    Financial hassle emanates when your lifestyle does not match with your income.

    Living a make belief lifestyle is deceptive and causes more harm to the individual.

    Notwithstanding, after recognising the underlying problem(s), the next step you can take is to come up with a budgetary plan.

    We can equate creating a budget to turning the lights on when you have been in the dark, as a monthly spending plan would enable you to track where your money goes.

    Also, it would be much easier to ensure that you are spending only on things that matter the most.

    Keep Track Of Your Expenses

    Evaluate your budget if you have one to keep track of your expenses and earnings received.

    Besides, through proper evaluation of your budget, expenses can be reduced pending when the financial situation is addressed.

    However, if you do not have a budget yet, it is not too late to start thinking of one. Even if you are broke, you still need a budget because it is a financial road map. It directs you to make the right spending choices and to see where your money goes.

    Reviewing your budget also helps to ascertain what works and what does not. Still, it is expedient you check your monthly budget to always know how you are faring financially.

    Enhance Your Earnings

    Your financial pressure may signify that it is time to change your career, jobs, or that you need to find ways to bring in more money.

    There are many ways you can work from home and make more money. You just have to find the right place.

    Settle Your Debt

    Debt is one of the main reasons people have financial stress. Whether your debt is because of overspending or life flinging hindrances, it is imperative, you settle it if you really desire to overcome financial hassles.

    Taking steps to get out of debt can improve your financial stress, though it may not be easy.

    However, if you can put together a plan and begin making progress toward your goals, you will find your financial stress reduced, or possibly eliminated.

    Outline Your Personal Priorities

    To subdue financial challenges weighing you down, you should clearly outline your personal priorities that may include giving your family a better lifestyle.

    Moreover, having well-defined, non-negotiable priorities would make the harsh financial decisions that you have been facing a lot easier. In case you envisage another problem of spending options, all you need to do is refer to your list of priorities as making use of the list is the ultimate guide for your financial decisions.

    Have Faith In Your Power

    Believe that you can solve your money problem for there are several people who have been in worse financial situation, yet they overcame.

    Depression is the thought of losing control over the situation; and that is why it is important to have the notion that you still have grip over your finances as doing that will rekindle your hope.

    Make Small Positive Changes

    Regardless of what is causing the financial stress that you have, the solution is likely to involve increasing your income or reducing the expenses.

    After doing the calculations, you will understand that you need to make a very important change to your lifestyle to get yourself back on track financially. But instead, try to categorise the smaller steps you can take to move closer, look for those small areas where you can reduce your expenditure as big changes are often much stiffer and the effect may not be palatable

    Maintain Positive Mindset

    Your mindset can play a significant role in overcoming financial stress such that it can motivate you to fix any financial crisis you are in.

    Try as much as possible to manage your emotions and do not flood yourself down with thoughts of never paying off your debt. Have a strong belief that you can solve any financial problem you have. Avoid very striving for goals, which you will perhaps abandon soon.

    Seek Professional Help

    You can seek for professional help if your financial situation is truly confusing and bad.

    Resorting to professional help will instill financial prudence and confidence in you. It does not make you a weakling; rather, it shows that you are smart.

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