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5 Things to Stop Neglecting Right Now.

June 17, 2019 by  
Filed under Money/Business, Weekly Columns

(Akiit.com) Life is hectic, and most of us can feel overwhelmed from time to time. With busy schedules and pressure from all angles, it’s easy for things to fall by the wayside until one day you look around and realize that without meaning to, things have gotten out of control. Have you been busy dealing with all kinds of things, but neglecting the ones that truly matter? Now is the time to take stock and start feeling like your life is back on track.

Have you been neglecting any of these five things?

Your health

Your physical and mental health is the most important thing and should be an absolute priority. Think about how to make more time for fitness, a healthy diet, and your regular health checks. Stress, anxiety, and depression are shockingly common and can affect anyone, so take care of your wellbeing and get professional support if needed. Talking to friends and family about health concerns can make a huge difference. Plus, there are many apps available to support anything from weight loss to stress relief. If you’re into the idea of alternative healing then you might look for the best crystals for anxiety if that is a problem in your life.

Your career ambitions

If you’ve been sleepwalking through a career that isn’t satisfying, make time to take stock of your ambitions and passions. It might be hard to change your career, but it’s not impossible. Sharing your dreams with loved ones can help get you the support you need to make the leap. You might need to go back to school, so read up on learning as a mature student.

Dealing with finances

It’s so tempting to avoid looking at our finances, but only by knowing the whole truth of the situation can we plan effectively to deal with it. Take an honest look at your finances. If you find that money is tighter than you thought, there are some good free budget trackers, as well as money saving tips, to be found online. Debt is surprisingly common but it can be a huge burden, so seek help if you find yourself in an untenable position. It’s also a good idea to start thinking about how you’ll plan for retirement if you haven’t already.

Getting insurance

The research, paperwork, and expense that can go into getting insured are enough to make most people procrastinate on it forever. But not being insured can have a significant impact on your life. Since it only takes a second for your life circumstances to change dramatically, you might want to look into getting the cover that’s right for you, whether that be health insurance, car insurance, home insurance, or life insurance,

Writing your will

Nobody likes thinking about a time they’ll no longer be around. But did you know that half of over 55s don’t have a will? If you’re at an age when it makes sense for you, protect your loved ones by getting your affairs in order. Professional services like Eric Palacios & Associates Law Firm can take you through the process. Thinking about a will can also help you to talk with your family about end of life care and funeral wishes.

Staff Writer; William Poole


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