So you won the big money, got a lawyer, wiped your name off the internet, claimed the ticket, and got out of dodge for a while until the smoke cleared. Congratulations, now back to life.
One of the first things I recommend doing when you get back is to find a good counselor/psychologist. He/she can be faith-based or secular. Either should be good as long as they have the proper qualifications.
You’ve just been given a life-altering amount of money. It is most likely that this is more money than anyone in your family has ever had before. Money cannot provide you happiness in and of itself. Money is just a tool, but a powerful tool at that. What lots of money does is magnify who you are and what you do. If you are an addict, money will fuel that addiction until it destroys you. If you have a difficult relationship with family members, it will become even more difficult afterwards. If you are a generous person, money will allow you to become more generous than you ever imagined. If your marriage is good, lots of money can make it even better.
A good counselor or psychologist is worth their weight in gold after you get back into ‘normal’ life. They can help you navigate through all the new emotions you’re feeling. You may feel things that you haven’t ever felt before, causing both highs and lows that can be dangerous if not managed properly. Because money magnifies whatever is already there, it is imperative you work to make yourself as emotionally intelligent as possible. By having a sound mind, you will be able to make better decisions that help both yourself and others.
Along with meeting with a counselor, you will do well to surround yourself with people who have your best interests in mind. Friends and family members who never ask you for money are vital. Your lawyer, counselor, accountant and financial adviser are others. If you choose to live the life of a wealthy individual, other wealthy people you meet along the way who exhibit humility, kindness, love for others and seem to be emotionally strong can also set good examples which you can follow.
If you choose to allow your new wealth to give you more free time, I would highly suggest reading as many books as you can. There are so many books out there relating to money, self-help, emotional health, decision making, etc, that educating yourself will go a long way. Although reading alone will not transform your life, it will give you the knowledge you need to begin the transformation. Your team of advisers can recommend books to read. A few of my recommendations are:
Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by John Townsend http://amzn.to/2ccD3ap
Margin: Restoring Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Time Reserves to Overloaded Lives by Richard Swenson http://amzn.to/2ccEd5m
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman http://amzn.to/2c8wG9x
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