As a licensed financial professional I don't believe in giving one-size-fits-all financial advice to you, but I DO want to address some money habits that'll set you up for future financial independence. Financial independence means having enough financial stability and resources to support your desired lifestyle and meet financial goals without depending on others for financial assistance.  It includes being able to cover essential expenses like housing, food, healthcare, and education, as well as discretionary spending and future financial planning.  Most importantly, it requires responsible management and control of one’s finances, making informed decisions about spending, saving, and investing. In this episode I address why -having a financial focus and plan is *critical* regardless of the amount of money you make; -breaking free from systems INTERNALLY is the way to change systems (i.e., NOT from the top down);  -shifting from a consumer to a creator/saver identity changes your dopamine reward system; -delayed gratification is like extending your orgasm. I also walk you through how to calculate your financial independence number, diversify your assets, and create multiple income streams!  Access my 90-minute Intuitive Business Intensive, ALIGN, at a 50% discount through January! https://ishavela.com/align   Download my 3-session money magnetism activation, PROSPER, to increase your confidence and cash flow in your business in 2024!  https://ishavela.com    Explore my 3-month 1:1 comprehensive money mentorship, WEALTH, for rebellious entrepreneurs and creative revolutionaries who want to add more zeros to their earnings with both inner transformation and financial strategies:  https://ishavela.com/wealth/    Download my free 5-module minicourse, FLEX, on nervous system capacitation so you can actually make space in your body to receive what you desire:  https://ishavela.com     Book a free, 30 minute clarity call:  https://book.ishavela.com/clarity     Follow me on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/isha_vela   Access free content on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@isha_vela