Saving is a Power Move (not a punishment)

I don’t know about you, but my parents made saving money feel un-sexy and boring.

Growing up, nobody taught me how to save or why saving actually mattered. They just… saved. No context. No strategy. And when you don’t understand the purpose, that information goes in one ear and straight out the other.

So sistah—since we’re all in this app to better ourselves physically and financially, let me put you on some real game about saving.

Saving Isn’t About Fear. It’s About Freedom.

One of the best things I ever heard about saving came from The Millennial Money Makeover by Connor Richardson.

He said:

Savings give you options.

Savings are what you use when you want to:

• Take Time to travel and see the world 🌍

• Take time off to care for a family member

• Walk away from something that no longer serves you

And in my case—

👉🏾 Savings gave me the ability to take time off to care for my newborn.

Let’s Talk Numbers (Because This Is Real Life)

The most I’ve ever saved was $1,800.

And before you think, “That’s not a lot,” let me tell you this:

I saved it. I had it. And I used every dollar during unpaid maternity leave.

That money wasn’t cute. It wasn’t flashy. But it held me down when my income stopped.

That’s what savings are for.

And I’m not ashamed—I’m proud. Because if I did it once, I can do it again. And so can you.

The Rule That Changed Everything: Pay Yourself FIRST

Here’s the shift that took me from hoping I could save to actually saving:

I paid myself before I paid anyone else.

Before bills. Before spending. Before convenience.

Now let me be clear—I didn’t just wing it.

Step 1: I mapped out my bills

I knew exactly how much I needed for:

• Rent

• Utilities

• Phone

• Essentials

Step 2: I saved FIRST

I sent money straight to:

• Savings

• Investments

Because here’s the truth:

Loose money becomes no money.

If it’s sitting in your checking account, it will disappear.

Meet My Favorite Category: Freedom Money

After saving and paying my bills, whatever was left?

I called it Freedom Money.

This is money I could:

• Spend without guilt

• Budget toward passions

• Use for things that made life feel good

Connor Richardson calls this Passion Budgeting—intentionally giving your money a job after your priorities are handled.

Instead of asking, “Can I afford this?” You ask:

“Is this worth my freedom money?”

That question alone will change how you spend.

Simple Ways to Start Saving (No Overwhelm)

You don’t need a finance degree. You need consistency.

Try one of these:

• Auto-save: Set a small amount to move weekly

• Percentage saving: Save 5–10% of whatever comes in

• Round-up saving: Round purchases up and save the difference

• No-touch savings: Money you don’t see, you don’t spend

Start small. Momentum beats perfection.

This App Is About Wholeness

We train our bodies. We work on our mindset .And now—we build financial discipline.

Saving isn’t restrictive. Saving is self-respect. Saving is planning for the

woman you’re becoming.

Your Turn

Comment below:

• What’s currently working for you?

• Or which saving method are you choosing to try?

We’re building strength in every area of life—together.

You got this. 💪🏽

Love Coach Kay.

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