5 Summer Money Habits That Helped Me Quit My 9–5 Without Stress
Are you dreaming of leaving your 9–5 job but feel like your bank account says, “Not yet”? I’ve been there, stuck in a cycle of burnout, daydreaming of freedom, but scared to take the leap because I wasn’t sure if I could afford to.
What changed everything for me?
Shifting my money habits over the summer, not in a hustle-y, restrictive way, but in an aligned, intentional, and doable way. These are the exact habits that helped me leave my job without panic and start building a business that feels like me.
If you're planning your corporate escape, these 5 summer money rituals will help you build confidence, clarity, and cash flow, on your terms.
1. I Started Weekly “Money Dates” With Myself
Instead of ignoring my bank account (🙈), I scheduled 30-minute “money dates” once a week. I’d light a candle, pour a drink, and gently check in with my spending, income, and goals.
This helped me feel safe with money again, and took the fear out of planning to leave my job.
✨ Want to try this? I created a printable Money Date Worksheet inside my Rich Beyond Corporate Toolkit to walk you through it step-by-step.
2. I Practiced Feeling Wealthy Before I Had the Money
This was huge for my nervous system. Instead of waiting to “have more” to feel abundant, I focused on small moments of richness every day, a slow breakfast, sun on my skin, saying no to draining tasks.
I paired that with daily affirmations and journaling prompts to rewire my beliefs around money and worth. (These are also inside the toolkit!)
3. I Gave My Money a Purpose
I stopped just “saving”, I started intentionally planning what I was saving for.
That meant:
$1,000 to give myself breathing room post-job
$500 to invest in my first digital product
A small buffer for life stuff
This helped me stay motivated and focused, because every dollar had direction.
📝 I walk you through this inside the Quit Your Corporate Job Planner that’s included in the Rich Beyond Corporate Toolkit.
4. I Got Real About My Numbers (Without Shame)
I used to avoid my numbers because they made me feel like I was “bad with money.” But facing them gave me back my power.
I created a simple, non-shaming money tracker to look at my income, expenses, and potential side hustle income with fresh eyes. No more spreadsheets that made me cry. Just clarity.
If you want to see the exact tracker I used, it’s also part of the Toolkit 💼
5. I Made a $11 Digital Product That Opened the Door to Freedom
This one changed my life. I stopped overthinking, stopped trying to build the “perfect” business, and just created something simple and helpful that sold, even while I was still in my 9–5.
Inside my planner, I break down how to choose, create, and sell your first product, no audience needed. If I did it, so can you.
Ready to Quit Your Corporate Job Without Stress?
You don’t need a 6-figure plan or a fancy financial advisor.
You need clarity, self-trust, and simple tools that actually work.
That’s exactly why I created the Rich Beyond Corporate Toolkit, to help women like you build your exit plan from the inside out.
✨ Inside the toolkit, you’ll get:
🧾 Printable Money Date Worksheets
✍🏽 30+ Affirmations + Journal Prompts to shift your money mindset
🗂️ A Step-by-Step Quit Your Corporate Job Planner (including how to create your first digital product)
👉 Click here to grab the toolkit now
You are not lazy. You’re not behind. You’re just ready for a new way, and I’ve got you. 💛
