The Modern Day Caveman

Day 21 marked three weeks of my 365-day challenge, and suffice to say, I’m pleased with the progress so far.

There have been setbacks along the way – which is important to acknowledge – but overall, I’ve definitely made progress in taking control of my life, and my mental health has noticeably improved.

One thing I’ve taken great pleasure in lately has been listening to podcasts while out walking.

Today, I listened to a podcast on finances and financial literacy, which I found really thought-provoking. As someone with a fair chunk of debt from various poor financial decisions, the podcast really got me thinking about my relationship with money.

As children, we’re never taught in school how to manage money – something that I think should be mandatory for future generations. Instead of learning about taxes, investments, and savings, we’re taught things like algebra or Pythagoras’ theorem. Where is that useful in modern-day life?!

I’d definitely recommend checking out the podcast (linked below). It might just make you rethink your relationship with money and how you spend it.

Metrics

• Steps: 10,870
• Garmin Stress Score: 25
• Mental Health Rating: 7/10
• Remaining Debt: £39,781.83

Food Log

• Breakfast: Weetabix, milk
• Lunch: Avocado, poached eggs, toast
• Dinner: Orzo and feta tomato bake
• Snacks: Banana, kiwi, mini cheddars

Improving my relationship with money feels like another piece of the puzzle. Small steps like these are all part of taking back control.