Chapter 5 Worksheet | The Good Life Discovery Guide

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My Current Money Story

Take a moment to think about the beliefs and messages you absorbed from your family, community, or culture. Quick check-in — no overthinking.

One early money memory:

To me, money feels like…

One positive message I absorbed:

One negative message I absorbed:

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Refresh the Page

Which parts of that money story feel true and helpful? Which feel heavy or outdated?

Parts that feel true and helpful for me now:

Parts that feel heavy, outdated, or no longer serve me:

New money story I want instead:

My guiding principle (one sentence):

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First Step to Relief

If debt feels overwhelming, take one small, proactive step toward a greater sense of control. This is an act of self-care.

I chose:

List outstanding debt balances and minimum paymentsOpen bank app and set a recurring transfer of $5–$10 to savings on next payday

What I noticed as I took this step (breathe):

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The Stigma of Asking for Help

One of the greatest barriers to help is hesitation shaped by shame.

What does asking for financial help mean to you?

Is there a specific thought or belief that keeps you from reaching out?

How might reframing a request for help as a proactive act of self-care shift that feeling?

Mid-Chapter Lab

Money Narrative Audit — 7-Day Tracker

For one week, track your feelings about money, a significant financial action, and whether it works for your desired story.

My guiding principle from Note 5.1 (the new narrative I want to build):

Day	Feeling about Money Today	Significant Financial Action	Works for Desired Story? (Yes/No/Sort of)
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7

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The Sticky Note Pause

Next time you go shopping — in person or online — after a non-essential purchase, place a sticky note on it and let it sit 24–48 hours.

Item I used this practice on:

Would I buy this again? Was this a purchase of joy or a jolt?

My decision (keep or return) and why:

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My Shopping Audit

Choose one recent non-essential purchase and reflect on the experience.

What was the item?

What emotion or external cue prompted the purchase?

How did you feel afterward — energized and affirmed, or drained and regretful?

If ordered online, were there delivery options you could have chosen?

Look back over 2 weeks — what prompt appears most often?

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Your VIVID Vision

Find one image, quote, or phrase that represents a financial goal you're working toward. Let it serve as a visual reminder.

My image, quote, or phrase (or describe it):

The financial goal it represents:

Where I'll keep it visible:

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A VIVID Reflection

Think about a time when a financial decision felt aligned with one of your core values.

What was the decision, and what value did it honor?

What made that choice feel so right? That feeling is what your VIVID Narrative is trying to capture and repeat.

Good Life Lab

Build Your VIVID Financial Map

Bring together Chapter 5 concepts into a living, visual financial map using the VIVID framework.

Goal 1

V – Visual (image, phrase, or symbol):

I – Intentional (why does this goal matter?):

V – Values-Based (which core value connects here?):

I – Iterative (question to ask yourself at check-in):

D – Doable (one small action this week):

Goal 2

V – Visual:

I – Intentional:

V – Values-Based:

I – Iterative:

D – Doable:

Check-In Ritual

Which VIVID elements feel most alive right now? What needs adjusting? Acknowledge your progress: