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More Money, Less Stress
Studies on financial stress consistently find that almost everyone worries about money from time to time, often on a daily basis. But worrying about money and doing something about it are two different things.
Here are a few ways to take action and stick to your spending plan on a day-to-day basis:
1. Plan ahead and set time to budget.
Don’t assume you’ll find time to track your spending. Instead, plan a specific time to balance your budget at the end of each day or week. Consistent and frequent monitoring helps prevent spending spirals and means you’ll be quick to notice any irregular activity in your account.
IMPACT OF SUGAR ON YOUR HEALTH
2. Ask yourself: What are your needs and what are your wants?
Reducing impulse purchases doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Stay motivated by planning small rewards for yourself along the way and don’t forget to include saving for those rewards in your financial plan!
3. Keep a running list of things you chose not to buy.
Avoiding an unnecessary purchase doesn’t feel the same as saving money, but it will help you reach your end financial goals. Write
down items you want to purchase but don’t (late night pizza, pricier meals or clothing, short-term entertainment), and track the cost to realize how much you typically spend on frivolous items. You may also discover a few purchases you truly do want. If an occasional nice meal or fancy cup of coffee helps get you through the week, try to adjust your budget and find funds for a treat or two. If you really can’t afford it, brainstorm alternative ways to scratch the same itch.
Health Risks Aren’t So Sweet
Most people know that North Americans eat far more than the recommended daily dose of sugar, which is up to 20 grams per day for women and up to 36 grams per day for men.
In fact, the average person consumes about 66 grams
of added sugar per day—That adds up to about 53 pounds of extra sugar every year! What are the effects of all those extra sweets?
Symptom
Irritability and low energy levels
Gum disease and tooth decay
Obesity, heart disease and diabetes
Cognitive decline and dementia
Accelerated aging
Why
Sugar causes your glucose levels to spike and plummet, which can lead to mood swings, fatigue and headaches.
Sugar causes tooth decay more efficiently than any other food. Another not-so-fun fact: gum disease can increase your risk of heart disease. Remember to brush at least twice per day!
Added weight and general poor nutrition greatly increase your risk factor for these and other diseases.
Long-term, high-sugar diets have been shown to impair memory and increase risk of cognitive issues, such as dementia.
When sugar enters your bloodstream, it attaches itself to proteins, causing your skin to lose elasticity and become more wrinkled and saggy.
Good Eats
Creamy Linguine & Carrots
Only 203 calories per serving!
Click here to view recipe.
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Sources: Navigate Wellbeing Solutions - May 2019.
Recipe: Courtesy of CIGNA VitaMin May 2019. Photography : Shutterstock.com Sources: Navigate Wellbeing Solutions - May 2019.