Fresh Starts

Written by

Kindra Olson

Today marks the first day of spring. And if you’re anything like me, that’s worth celebrating.

I am not a cold-weather person. Winter has its charm for about… ten minutes. After that, I’m counting the days until the sun feels warm again and the world wakes up.

One of my favorite moments each year is seeing the first daffodils push through the soil. After months of frozen ground and gray skies, those little yellow blooms feel like a quiet announcement: hope is back. Soon the birds start singing again, the trees begin to blossom, and the grass slowly turns green. Everywhere you look, life is starting over.

Spring has a way of reminding us that new beginnings are always possible.

The Bible captures this beautifully in Isaiah 43:19:

“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?”

Just like the earth gets a fresh start each spring, this season is a perfect time to give your finances a fresh start too.

Think of it as spring cleaning for your financial life.

Maybe over the winter a few spending habits crept in that you’d like to change. Maybe you’ve been meaning to start a budget but haven’t quite taken the first step yet. Or maybe you just want to feel more in control of your money instead of wondering where it all went at the end of the month.

Spring is a great time to brush the dust off your finances.

Take a fresh look at your spending. Rework your budget or start one for the first time. Small changes made now can grow into something strong and steady over time, just like those first daffodils in the garden.

If you’re not sure where to begin, access the Money Budget Sheet from moveHer Money: click here.

(The link will direct you to make a personal copy of the Budget Sheet for yourself. Just click “make copy” and you’ll have a private version of the moveHER Money Budget Sheet!)

After all, new seasons are made for new beginnings. Your finances can bloom too. 🌱

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