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In fact, doing a bit of financial spring cleaning can make a major impact on your finances the rest of the year \u2014 and help you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-financial-avoidance-without-spiraling\/\">manage<\/a> the stress of debt.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are struggling with money, then these five simple steps could be essential to feeling better \u2014 and rebuilding motivation \u2014 to deal with your debt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Know Where You Stand<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We know \u2014 confronting the numbers can be uncomfortable, to say the least. 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In a recent survey, we found that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/newsroom\/debt-shame-and-silence-mens-mental-health\/\">50% of men<\/a> say they keep financial secrets from their partners because they feel embarrassed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This spring, plan an honest talk with your spouse, a relative or a friend you trust. When you speak openly about money, it takes away the power that shame has over your life \u2014 and creates opportunities to build deeper connections. Saying your truth out loud to another person can help you process your situation better, and even create a sense of accountability for your actions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you reflect and open up, remember what you\u2019re doing is brave on multiple levels. If you feel yourself reflexively passing judgement as you think or speak about finances, try to simply acknowledge those thoughts, then let them pass. You get to decide what you believe \u2014 and your honesty is proof that you\u2019re serious about creating security for yourself. There\u2019s no reason to feel ashamed about that.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Review Your Monthly Spending<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEverything in moderation\u201d \u2014 it\u2019s a philosophy to live by, but it means something different to every person. Figuring out what \u201cmoderation\u201d means in your life ensures you\u2019re still doing the stuff you love, having fun and making progress towards your goals. So, take a look at what you spend each month and decide what is a &#8220;must-have&#8221; and what is just &#8220;nice to have.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to cut out everything. 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