Turning Struggles into Wins: Your 5-Step Game Plan
Dianne Templar Dianne Templar

Turning Struggles into Wins: Your 5-Step Game Plan

The Hidden Power of Your Everyday Money Decisions

Ever feel like you’re just trying to survive until the next paycheck? Like there’s no space to think about retirement, or buying a home, or even taking a real vacation?

You’re not alone.

A lot of people I work with feel this way—like they’re on a hamster wheel just trying to keep up with bills, car payments, and the random “surprises” life throws their way. And when you're stuck in that cycle, dreaming about the future can feel… well, kind of unrealistic.

But here’s what I’ve seen, time and time again: the small, faithful choices you make today? They’re what set you up for those big, exciting wins later.

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Rewriting Your Money Story: Small Shifts to Escape Victim Mentality
Dianne Templar Dianne Templar

Rewriting Your Money Story: Small Shifts to Escape Victim Mentality

Small Shifts, Big Change: How to Leave a Victim Mentality Behind

Have you ever felt stuck with money? Like no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to get ahead.

You’re not alone. Maybe you’ve thought:

“Why bother budgeting? Something always comes up.”
”I guess I’m just bad with money.”
”People like me never get out of debt.”

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Where Are Your Shoes?
Dianne Templar Dianne Templar

Where Are Your Shoes?

The Key to Unlocking the Joy of Budgeting

My nearly two-year-old daughter loves being outside. Whether she’s digging in the dirt, rocking in her chair on the back porch, or being pushed in the tree swing by her big sister, her face lights up at the mention of going outdoors. The moment she hears we’re headed outside, she races through the house, grabs her shoes, and with a huge smile, brings them to me to put on. What amazes me the most is how she always knows exactly where her shoes are. She might forget where her water bottle is or misplace the cap to her marker, but her shoes? She finds them without fail—every time.

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