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Before you know it, holiday activities can fill your calendar for an entire month (or more), but have you considered incorporating some holiday activities to support your financial future?

The holiday season is a magical time filled with joy, cheer, and…opportunities! 

While it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle, this festive period can also be a great time to boost your financial well-being. 

You might want to jumpstart your New Year’s resolution planning, reassess your end-of-year budget, or evaluate where you stand with your financial goals for the year.

Or perhaps you prefer to incorporate your financial planning into your celebrations. You can host a potluck, or complete DIY gifts for your friends and family members.

Wherever your holiday plans take you this year, you and your wallet can benefit when you take the time to incorporate your holiday festivities with your finances.

In this article, I’ll give you 10 holiday activities to jumpstart your financial freedom journey.

10 Holiday Activities to Support Your Financial Future

Ready to jumpstart your journey to financial freedom this holiday season? Consider trying out at least one of these 10 wallet-friendly holiday activities:

1. Create a Festive Financial Plan

Just like an elf crafting a master plan for toy delivery, you need a detailed financial plan for the holidays. Your financial plan can be used year-round to help you set a budget, track your spending, and avoid impulse purchases.

Budget for Holiday Activities

Create a detailed holiday budget to keep track of your spending. This will help you avoid overspending during the holidays and keep you on track with your financial goals.

2. DIY Holiday Activities and Cheer

Get crafty and make your own holiday decorations, gifts, and cards. This is a fun and cost-effective way to spread holiday cheer.

3. Host a Potluck Party

Instead of hosting a full-blown dinner party, consider a potluck where guests bring a dish to share. This can significantly reduce your food costs.

4. Gift Experiences Over Things

Give the gift of experiences, such as concert tickets, cooking classes, or personalized adventures. It’s a thoughtful and memorable way to show your love without breaking the bank.

5. Volunteer Your Time

Giving back to your community can be a rewarding experience. Volunteer at a local food bank, homeless shelter, or charity.

6. Invest in Yourself

Use the holiday break to invest in your personal and professional development. Read books, listen to podcasts, or take online courses.

Learn a New Financial Skill

Use the holiday break to learn a new financial skill, such as budgeting, investing, or negotiating. 

Take a Financial Course

During the holidays, enroll in an online course or attend a workshop to learn about investing, budgeting, or other financial topics that are relevant to you.

Read a New Finance Book

I gained the vast majority of my financial knowledge through books, tools and personal experimentation. Pick up a new book to enhance your knowledge during the holidays and you won’t regret it!

7. Review and Revise Your Financial Goals

As the year winds down, take some time to reflect on your financial goals. Are you on track? What adjustments do you need to make, if any?

8. Start a ‘Holiday Activities’ Side Hustle

The holiday season offers many opportunities for side hustles. Consider offering your services as a freelance writer, virtual assistant, or holiday decorator.

9. Practice Gratitude

Take time to appreciate what you have this holiday season and you’ll be sure to feel immense happiness. Even better, gratitude can improve your overall well-being and money mindset.

10. Plan for the Future

As you look ahead to the new year, set financial goals and create a plan to achieve your priority goals.

New Year’s Resolutions

Set financial goals for the upcoming year and create a step-by-step plan for success!

By incorporating these holiday activities into your routine, you can make significant strides towards your financial goals. Every small step counts, don’t discount the power of incremental improvements!

Empower Your Financial Journey

The holiday season can be a time for both celebration and financial growth. Consider trying one of the holiday activities above to boost your progress toward financial freedom.

For more great tips to help you achieve financial independence and take control of your finances this busy holiday season, check out my free ebook, “7 Ways to FIRE Your Career.”

The guidebook provides practical strategies and actionable steps to help you overcome obstacles and build a secure financial future. With it, you can design the life you’ve always dreamed of, so what do you have to lose?

Get the free ebook to begin building your dream life.

Have a question or want to learn more? Leave a comment below!

Happy Holidays!

Now that you’ve learned about these holiday activities to jumpstart your financial freedom journey, you might be wondering how else you can FIRE Your Career. Check out the posts page for ways you can FIRE Your Career and achieve financial freedom.

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Resources I Recommend in This Article:

7 Ways to FIRE Your Career (a free ebook to help you build a foundation for financial freedom)

Budget Planner Template

Resources I Frequently Recommend:

ClickUp (my recommended goal-tracking and project-management tool)

Strengths Finder (a great resource to uncover your innate strengths)

Rich Dad Poor Dad (a great intro to financial freedom book)

You Are a Badass at Making Money (a great money mindset book)

Quit Like a Millionaire (a great FIRE book with a scoring system to help you select a degree or job field)

Others: 16 Books I Recommend to FIRE Your Career

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