It's my favourite kind of financial step forward - the kind of thing you set up when you're feeling motivated, and then it's simply in place when you lose that oomph.

The cognitive shift it takes to decide to pay yourself first is absolutely key. It might feel silly at first, it might feel too little, or too selfish, or too serious - but it is none of those things. You take care of the things that you love.

Once you are happening to money, instead of it happening to you, your options open up. It allows you to poke around a bit, make some decisions, begin to use money as a tool for the life you want - instead of simply limiting the life you're in now.

That forward motion leads me to do the dishes whilst I'm waiting for my kettle to boil and maybe take out the recycling so the kitchen is clear. Then I've got a spot to sit down and think about what I need to work on this week - and it reminds me that I wanted to repot my money plants. I feel brighter and I've got some momentum.

Moving house, downsizing, in the snow and with no help has been a lot. But there have been little sparks of joy - like finding this perfect, if a little battered, piece of furniture at just the right minute to sort out a problem.

Becoming aware of our cognitive biases to make money feel safer. How seeking the emotion of awe will help us counter the Recency Illusion bias and help ground our nervous systems in the present so we can build wealth and community in a safe and stable way.

When we're talking about money, we're often not talking about money. If it were that simple, we'd all have a perfect budget, fully funded emergency fund and retirement savings. What we're talking about is more about safety, self-development, generosity, politics, trauma and history.

Make sure you are on the same page when you plan your money dates.

Something about sitting down, with the intention of talking about money with my partner makes me startle and I have nothing to say. Ultimately, it was self-acceptance that made money dates with my partner possible and they’re so valuable to your financial future settle down and let’s talk.

My take on how to famous spark joy, Marie Kondo method could impact your money for a simpler, more intentional financial life.

Moving to a country which, in many ways, looks very similar to where you’re from but is actually, really, quite different has been… a ride… how could I possibly be relaxed when weird and inexplicable stuff is going on??

But there’s lots of great stuff about Sweden - not least of all, Bank ID!

Starting 2026 with honest talk about running a UK business from Sweden, navigating VAT systems, and why being a ‘stressy bitch’ who gets stuff done is actually a strength. Personal finance coach Eleanor shares her Christmas break at Stockholm's Centralbadet spa and winter reflections.

A personal look at ADHD, goal-setting and learning to define ‘enough’. Includes practical mindset tools you can apply to your financial goals.

Struggling to feel worthy or confident? Here’s how to spot some signs of low self-worth and simple ways to rebuild confidence - without toxic positivity.

If you know a thing, you know it. 
Own it and let’s go! 
Life is too short for lacking well earned confidence! 

A five week trip, a spontaneous Santorini getaway and a reminder that budgeting for what brings joy can be the best investment of all.

Learn how to set achievable goals through compounding steps. From freezer mode to doer, here’s how small habits create big change in life and money.

I’m not earning yet, but I’m learning. Here’s how walking, compounding steps and a shift in mindset are reshaping my relationship with money, work and joy.

What Swedish Grammar Taught Me About Personal Finance (Seriously)

What could that mean for your finances?

I have notes all over the place of things I want to write about…