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Are you allergic to money?

Ask Tonic’s Coach May 2018 Are you allergic to money? By Rod Macdonald, Certified Coach Practitioner and Tonic’s Resident Coach Q: When I was young I was taught that “money is the root of all evil.” I want to make more money, but I also want to be a good person. How do I get to a point that money isn’t such a stress for me? -Elaine A: Elaine, is a stress for many people and the cause of many relationship breakups. Part of the reason for this is that we all need to pay the bills and live our lives, but some people live beyond their means. You appear to have what I call, “an allergy to money.” When you are allergic to money, you have a built-in reaction to money, either mishandling it (spend too much) or pushing it away (sabotage jobs where you can make more money). When you put your feelings about money in the right place, it will be an incredible relief. If you don’t already have a good understanding of your own budget (how much money comes in and goes out), that is the best place to s