Putting space between stimulus and response, in other words, hitting the pause button, is a good way to bring awareness to our spending.

Focus your time, attention, and money in areas of your life that you have control over and that actually matter.

Is a setback a setback if it doesn't impact you? Reframe setbacks as interesting challenges will help you live with fewer negative emotions.

Thinking about a life free from struggles and setbacks is easy and tempting, but it should not be what we are after.