STRESS!

Posted by Marilyn Suey | Apr 23, 2020 | Inspiration | 0 |

2020 Started Out With Such Hope and a Year of Abundance.

We started this year with the best of intentions, to take in each moment and reach for our bigger goals and intentions. Now, speaking of STRESS, each of us is living in an era that no one could have imagined on January 1st.

We are barraged with hourly news on the Corona-Virus (COVID-19) and what to do and not to do to protect ourselves and our families. On top of this global pandemic we also are witnessing a showdown with oil producing countries, regions which conspired to topple the global economy and each of our retirement and investment accounts.

So let’s talk about today’s STRESSES and how we may cope with this once in lifetime event (we hope!).

The first thing I think about is how much control or lack thereof do I have in this situation. In our state and county, we are in a ‘Shelter In Place’ mode except for essential businesses and operations, meaning most of us will work from home and only go out for food, or essential services needed. We all love control and certainty, and now that is not possible in this timeframe.

That makes my world, my family’s world, pretty small and I can handle that. I own and run a small business which can be run remotely and we can take care of most actions without human interaction. I am very concerned about the global economy, however; its out of my control. I can invest my time to look through this temporary black swan event, and focus on how to help my clients manage as we all live through the next month and the next quarter.

If you can, check the media and the stock market just once a day (okay twice a day) to keep your mind focused on your business, your family matters, and the challenges that you need to take care of that day. When we stay in the moment with what we know and what we have to do, that will make us more productive and feel in control. Keep your mind clear of distractions like FaceBook, Twitter, Instagram and some of the other social media traps. When life returns to normal, then return to other media.

The most important stress reliever is fresh air and exercise. Since our gyms are closed for social distancing, we can take time to run, walk, or jog in the fresh air and take those ear plugs out and enjoy this moment of exercise!

About The Author

Marilyn Suey

Marilyn Suey is a nationally recognized Financial Educator, Author, Speaker, and Wealth Manager. She has a deep passion for supporting her clients who are business owners, entrepreneurs and health care professionals to build their businesses, as well as to design their personal financial blueprint that can help guide them on the road toward financial independence. Marilyn’s specialization lies in the cross-section of general management/leadership, finance, and marketing providing her clients customized strategies and solutions to define and design their personal financial blueprint. The blueprint process includes planning for Wealth Accumulation; Wealth Protection; and Wealth Preservation, 3 key milestone goals on your journey toward financial independence. In addition, Marilyn is building a community, called “Savvy Women”, to provide education, awareness, community and collaboration among women who are liked minded. She started with a small group of women in mid 2015 and now has expanded that first group to well over 100 members. She is actively collaborating with other women leaders to deliver value added information such that this community can take control of their work, their wealth and their worth, (Please see reference to book below) She works closely with a select team of advocates and specialists, who are attorneys, CPAs, Mortgage Advisors, and Property and Casualty Advisors, among others to support her clients’ goals and objectives. She is a successful private investor and manages a tri-generation family portfolio of investments. Marilyn has held senior executive roles in the technology industry, including several start-up companies; one that achieved public company status; and another that was acquired by an international telecommunications company. Her 30 years of corporate experience have provided her the management insight to be an advisor to her clients and their families. Marilyn is a life-long learner; from her dual degrees in Applied Math and Economics from the University of California at Berkeley, to her MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania to earning her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER TM designation. MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS Member, Financial Planning Association and Northern California Planned Giving Council Non-Profit Board Member Senior Services Northern California, affiliated with the Northern California Presbyterian Homes and Services Books “36 Quick Tips for Savvy Women-Taking Control of Your Work; Your Wealth; Your Worth” Marilyn Suey is a registered representative with, and securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, LLC, a registered investment advisor. Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, LLC. and The Diamond Group Wealth Advisors are separate entities from LPL Financial. CA Insurance License #0E01981 For our 2nd opinion service, please contact Marilyn at Marilyn.suey@diamondgroupwealthadvisors.com.

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