Emotional Impact of Step 1
Step 1 can result in some “Aha!” moments of pride – or dismay! (Notice, for example, Chris’ low financial net worth relative to an impressive lifetime income).
SEE and ACCEPT the current reality.
UNDERSTAND the effect of the choices you’ve made.
TAKE RESPONSIBILITY for creating a fulfilling future!
- There is a full range of feelings that could come up in doing these steps. Whatever comes up for you is OK. This is about exploration. You’re not here to judge the past – just to see and accept it so you can move on.
- Some people even find they have a negative net worth. That’s when it‘s good to remember your lifetime income figure and reflect on how your automatic assumptions about money may have led you to this situation – and how a different approach going forward might create dramatic change in the future. The remaining eight steps will help you chart a new course.
SEE and ACCEPT the current reality.
UNDERSTAND the effect of the choices you’ve made.
TAKE RESPONSIBILITY for creating a fulfilling future!