I started looking for a new way to do my finances as a result of a big change in my personal life that affected my expenses greatly. My day-to-day spending habits needed a strong adjustment, so when I saw Brett’s post about budget coaching, I decided to reach out and try something new!
I definitely feel more secure with knowing where my money is going, and when I make mistakes, I can almost hear Brett’s voice and see him shaking his head with a light-hearted laugh. Working through everything with Brett has been surprisingly enjoyable—his patience, understanding, and just the right amount of sass keep things fun, even though the topic is finances and budgeting—yuck.
My daily financial practices have drastically improved as I’ve noticed I’m sticking to my budget for quick expenses like coffee and dining out, thanks to a handy widget Brett showed me. It makes it easy to be like “Welp… I have $12.87 left for eating out, so no going out to my favorite Mexican restaurant again tonight,” as I remind myself in the mirror.
A specific moment that stood out to me was when I realized just how much I was spending on restaurants and drinks. It was a shocking and somewhat embarrassing moment, but Brett kept it light with his humorous, yet sincere suggestions, making it easier to face the hard truths and adjust my habits.
I absolutely recommend Brett’s coaching sessions to others and I have already been telling many friends about them. Everyone seems to be scared to even try because it’s a vulnerable spot dealing with money while facing a hard truth. I get it—when it’s laid out for you it can be a bit overwhelming, but the impact of knowing how to manage your money better is so worth it. I’ll keep recommending YNAB, but not on its own because it can be a lot to take on by yourself; I’ll only be recommending learning YNAB and budgeting with Brett because he made it seamless for me.
Coming from years of dancing, the idea of stretching to increase flexibility was a concept I was very familiar with. However, I didn’t always take the time to put it into practice which sometimes would put me at a greater risk for injury. I was first interested in trying stretch coaching with Brett to target an old injury. I soon saw how this practice could turn into an easy targeted stretching routine that would help increase my lifelong mobility.
Brett’s attention to detail and thoughtful instruction made it easy to follow along. He took the time to set up individual poses and provide modifications when needed so I could get the maximum benefit in each pose. I feel like the relaxing, breathing, and taking time in each pose helped me get a deeper stretch than I typically do in a traditional yoga practice. Whether you are a complete beginner or have years of practice, you will always learn something.
I highly recommend coaching sessions with Brett, whether it is through stretching or one of his other areas. He is an invaluable resource that will meet you where you are at and be your biggest cheerleader to reach your goals.
Coaching with Brett has helped me establish a solid foundation for improving my financial management practices. I have learned to think about money in the long-term, set priorities, and understand that unexpected expenses can be part of the journey. Overall, I believe the coaching experience has been very useful and much needed. Now I feel less scared about my finances because I know I have the tools to navigate money-related situations.
I decided to seek budget coaching because I noticed that regardless of the increase in my income, I was consistently spending my money to the limit. This pattern made it difficult for me to achieve my financial goals for savings. By the end of the month, I often felt stressed due to my lack of organization and knowledge about managing a budget, which negatively impacted my well-being. Additionally, I realized that my parents’ financial struggles had influenced my own habits, and I needed to unlearn some of these learned patterns.
During my coaching sessions with Brett, I had a breakthrough when I learned about the principle that every dollar has a job. This concept was previously unknown to me and realizing it helped me spend with purpose.
A specific change I have noticed since my coaching sessions with Brett is that I am more aware of where my money goes. Additionally, I have started saving for the future, which has given me peace of mind. A concrete example of how tracking my finances has helped is when I discovered I was being scammed. The payments to an unknown account started small but were gradually increasing over time. If I had not kept track of my spending, I might not have noticed this. Furthermore, I now have time to reflect on my spending habits and to be more conscious of my priorities and major expenditures.
I would highly recommend coaching sessions with Brett. He has a gift for explaining difficult concepts in a simple way. He walked me through my current situation and provided guidance on how to arrange my financial priorities. After the coaching sessions, Brett was available to answer my questions as I put the concepts into practice. Overall, the experience was very positive and has significantly contributed to my journey of planning for the future while also enjoying the present!
