A Squash and a Squeeze
Camping in the rain!

A Squash and a Squeeze

As I sit here today in the tent on a rainy black forest Sunday morning. I am thinking about the book by Julia Donaldson called a Squash and a Squeeze.

In the story, an old woman is complaining about her lack. Her lack of space. Which looks to me and the old man who comes to her aid as quite big enough for her NEEDs. The old man suggests she takes in her animals one by one. A chicken, cow and goat and I think a horse all take up living space in her house. Eventually her house gets smaller with the addition of all the livestock, and they create havoc.

They all get kicked out eventually on advice from the old guy and then suddenly, the woman realises that she has enough. Enough for her needs and enough to live happily. She has been uncomfortable, a little frustrated and as a result has changed her perspective through this and through asking for help. In the end she is grateful for what she has.

This is what financial coaching will help you with. To see what you have, to see if there are gaps anywhere and to find the tools and give suggestions to live the life you want to live. To move from a scarcity mindset to one of enough!

There is also the feeling of gratitude that comes with a change in perspective. I am sure old missus was super pleased to have the house to herself once again and if you can look from a different perspective as to what you also have, these may be the things that no one can take away from you, your resilience and your resourcefulness, then you are able to see a way forward.


If you need someone to help you find a different perspective with your finances for your future, please get in touch. I promise not to move in the livestock ( but I can if you have a few hanging about), with a bit of creativity though I can help you find a way to an adventurous and generous life.


Julia is I Depend on Me Ltd A Financial Coaching, Education and Mentoring Wealth and Wellbeing specialist.

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