Positive change: Why discomfort isn’t always a bad thing.
If you follow Coach Carey, 3X-certified life coach, on Instagram, you’ll get a daily dose of positive affirmations like this one:
“You have the power to make a decision. To do something differently starting today, starting right now. No matter where you are in life, no matter what you’re experiencing, there’s something you can do differently.”
Breaking free from the norm.
The pandemic has made even the most introverted of us crave more social interaction. You might find yourself discussing the rising cost of broccoli with strangers in the checkout line, or mustering the courage to make eye contact with dog owners while you’re out for a daily walk. But anything beyond that might feel a little uncomfortable.
Trying something new.
Not unlike making new friends, making changes to achieve greater financial well-being can also feel a little uncomfortable at first. Coach Carey asserts that sometimes that feeling can be a good thing:
“For me and my finance journey, I’d always be a little bit uncomfortable checking my statements and banking. It’s easy to run from that discomfort and mistake it for unhappiness. But it was so worth it to get to the other side of that and it actually made it less stressful for me to check my statements and bank.”
For more inspiration from Coach Carey, visit her website and be sure to follow her on Instagram.
So when you feel those butterflies in your tummy, take a deep breath and remember – you’re on the right path toward something great.
* If Quick Check pre-approves a card, you can be sure we’ll approve your application, except in limited circumstances. Some of the reasons we may not approve your application, among others, include:
a. There’s been a change in your credit file information, personal information or financial status from the time you receive your Quick Check results to the time you apply for one of our credit cards.
b. You’re not at least the age of majority in the province or territory you live in.
c. Your application is flagged for fraud prevention.
d. You have an existing Capital One account.
e. You’ve applied for a Capital One account in the last 30 days or had an account with us that was not in good standing in the last year. In good standing means not past due, over limit, fraudulent, restricted, or part of a consumer credit counselling program or bankruptcy.
In some cases, we may not be able to open an account for you even though your application was approved. This can happen if we’re unable to verify your identity, or you don’t provide the required security funds if you’re approved for a Secured Mastercard®.