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IT IS WHAT IT IS: THE POWER OF WITHHOLDING JUDGMENT

Letting go of judgment helps us see clearly. Not everything needs to be labeled good or bad—it can just be what it is.

TRAINING YOUR MIND

Most of us talk to ourselves without realizing it. Mindfulness helps us notice, refocus, and respond with more clarity in everyday life.

SUPPORT AUTONOMY, DON'T STEAL IT

Advice offered too soon can feel like control. Support others by honoring their autonomy, not overriding it.

GOOD LISTENING = CURIOSITY + RESTRAINT

Being a good listener isn’t about having the right answer—it’s about curiosity, patience, and knowing when to hold back.

RESIST THE URGE TO "FIX" THINGS

You don’t have to fix it. Listening with empathy builds connection and trust—and helps others find their own next step.

SUMMARIZING: HELPING OTHERS FEEL UNDERSTOOD

Want to help loved ones feel truly heard? Try summarizing what they say. It builds clarity, connection, and trust.

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Meet Derek Hagen

Certified Financial Behavior Specialist®

Certified Financial Therapist™

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

Chartered Financial Analyst

Certified Meaning/Purpose Practitioner

Certified Mindfulness Instructor

Trained in Exquisite Listening®

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About Derek

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life."

-Steve Jobs

I'm Derek, and I'm on a mission. I want to help people live easier, more intentional lives. I want people to recognize that money is a tool, not a goal.

I believe that money need not be stressful. I created Money Health Solutions to help you use money on purpose, with purpose, to support the life that you'd be proud to live.

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