There’s a quiet undercurrent I hear from almost every successful woman I work with:
“I make good money, but am I doing this right?”
Sound familiar? If you’re the primary earner, the schedule keeper, the household CEO—and somehow still expected to decode retirement accounts after bedtime—then no, you’re not alone. You’re also not behind. You’re just busy.
Here are three mindset shifts that can bring more clarity—and calm—to your financial life right now:
1. You don’t have to do it all to be in control.
Smart women often internalize that “being good with money” means they should already know it all. But finance isn’t intuitive—it’s a skillset, not a personality trait. You wouldn't expect to lead a clinical trial or a courtroom case without preparation. Your finances deserve the same.
Try this: Instead of, “I should already know this,” replace it with:
“I am capable of making smart decisions with my time and money.”
You are adept of finding the support you need, whether it’s by hiring a professional or starting to educate yourself through resources like Astraea’s blog or Savvy Ladies.
2. Knowing your “satisfaction number” is more powerful than chasing a big one.
Many women are driven and ambitious, but they don’t always pause to define what financial security actually looks like for their lives. Here’s a cheat code: financial and personal satisfaction is not one size fits all, and the number you had in high school is likely different now that you’re over 40 (just like our pants).
Try this: Ask yourself: “What do I want out of my financial life? What do I need to feel secure, flexible, and free?”
You’re more likely to succeed if you focus on what’s already worked in the past and build on that—creating a virtuous circle instead of the vicious ones so many of us know all too well.
3. Community helps you take action—without pressure.
Shame thrives in silence. But connection changes everything. I created “Finances & Feelings” as a place where women could talk about money the way we talk about everything else—over wine, without judgment, and definitely without homework. Think about it like a “book club for money.”
Try this: Contact Astraea Wealth to find a group that fits you, and your schedule. Talking about money doesn’t have to feel taboo—it can be one of the most empowering steps you take.
Your financial life doesn’t need to be perfect—it needs to be yours. Give yourself permission to ask questions, take one step at a time, and let go of the guilt that you should have done it yesterday. You’ve built a life worth protecting. Let’s make sure your money supports it.
Written by Laura Corbiani, CFP®, Founder & Financial Planner, Astraea Wealth Management.
Investment advisory services offered through Equita Financial Network, Inc. an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Equita Financial Network also markets investment advisory services under the name, Astraea Wealth Management LLC.
Courtesy of Astraea Wealth Management.
