Smart Moves: Simple Ways to Take Control of Your Life - Money, Career, Wellbeing, Love 9781394160471, 139416047X

Table of contents :
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
About the author
Introduction
How to use this book
Part I Money
Chapter 1 Laying the foundations
Your money mindset
Financial goals
Five financial numbers you need to know
Signs you are financially confident
Chapter 2 Managing money
Money habits to follow
‘Having’ a budget vs ‘being’ on a budget
How to make a budget
Bank accounts
Questions to ask before taking on debt
Paying off debt
Payday checklist
Money conversation starters
Managing money as a couple
Moving out and navigating money with roommates
Chapter 3 Saving money
Savings strategies
Saving for a house
Saving money on your bills
Saving money on groceries
Saving money on travel
Chapter 4 Spending money
How to shop smarter
Stop impulse shopping
Navigating money with friends
Chapter 5 Growing your money
Type of income
Why you should invest
Before you start investing
Types of investments
Part II Career
Chapter 6 Gettinga job
Components of a winning resumé
Cover letters
Acing the job interview
Questions to ask at the end of a job interview
After the interview
Negotiating your starting salary
How to negotiate your salary
Responding to a job offer
Resigning on good terms
Chapter 7 Confidence at work
Powerful work affirmations
Overcoming meeting anxiety
When to say ’no’ at work
How to say ’no’ at work
Bouncing back after making a mistake at work
Stop over-apologising at work
Dealing with imposter syndrome
Advocating for yourself at work
Accepting a compliment at work
Tackling scary conversations at work
Chapter 8 Your career pathway
Figuring out your career pathway
Signs you may be stuck in your current job
What to do if you feel stuck in your job
How to change career paths
Important skills for career success
Networking TIPS
Tracking your accomplishments
Preparing for a performance review
Landing a promotion or pay rise
Chapter 9 Side hustles
Benefits of a side hustle
Starting a side hustle
Choosing a side hustle
Side hustle ideas
Make a business plan
Managing your time
Marketing your side hustle
Side-hustle finances
Side-hustle challenges
Part III Wellbeing
Chapter 10 Self-care
Our mental wellbeing battery
Benefits of self-care
Self-care mindset shifts
Types of self-care
Boosting your daily happiness
Starting your morning
How to Sleep Better
Chapter 11 Burnout
Signs of burnout
Effects of burnout
Managing burnout
How to leave work stress at work
Types of rest
Chapter 12 Motivation
How to Set goals that you’ll actually stick to
What to do if you feel stuck in your life
Fixed vs growth mindset
Developing a growth mindset
Visualising your dream life
Limiting vs empowering beliefs
How to Challenge negative thoughts
Why you should push yourself out of your comfort zone
How to push yourself out of your comfort zone
Overcoming your fear of failure
How to Stop doubting yourself
Focus on What You Can Control
Make faster decisions
How to stop overthinking
How to motivate yourself
What to do if you feel like giving up
Chapter 13 Productivity
Planning your week
Reminders for when you feel overwhelmed
Unproductive work habits
Turning around an unproductive day
Make an end-of-week checklist
Productivity techniques to try
Eisenhower matrix
Breaking down big tasks
Pomodoro Technique
Time-blocking
Music
Pareto Principle
Your favourite productivity strategies
Part IV Love
Chapter 14 Self-love
Things that do not define you
How to Stop Feeling Guilty
How to stop caring about what other people think
How to boost your self-confidence
How to celebrate yourself
Things you don’t need to justify
Timelines don’t exist
Things you will never regret
Chapter 15 Setting boundaries
Why boundaries are important
Common myths about boundaries
Types of boundaries
How to build healthy boundaries
Boundaries with friends
How to set boundaries at work
What to do if someone crosses your boundary
How to react if you cross someone’s boundary
Set boundaries with social media
How to have a digital detox
Chapter 16 Friendships
Friendship: green flags vs red flags
How to strengthen your friendships
Meaningful compliments to give to someone
Chapter 17 Relationships
Relationship: green flags vs red flags
Love sounds like …
How to show love to your partner
Questions to deepen your connection with your partner
Healthy relationship techniques
How to apologise
What to say when someone is upset
Overcoming a break-up
Break-up reminders
How to be happy being single
First date conversation starters
Final thoughts
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