Being thrifty doesn't have to mean living a deprived and spartan life. In fact, if you think of penny-pinching as a challenge or an adventure, you'll see just how much fun it can be!
The first two steps, of course, are (a) to live within your means, as well as (b) to prepare for the future by making a habit of saving. But just as important as these two steps, is to minimize the money you spend on things you don't really enjoy, in order to have more to spend on what you really love... things that make you feel like you're truly living a luxe life for less.
For example, if you need a daily java jolt and grab a venti latte at the Starbucks outside your office building every single workday, you're spending enough to buy yourself one new top a week -- all on something you probably don't enjoy as much! So, using out philosophy of directing the money towards what you love, why not make your own brew at home, shop for a new top each week, and go to Starbucks only when it's for a cozy little coffee break with the girls? Which option sounds more fun to you?
Hope you enjoyed this first tip, and do come back often as I'll be posting new ones as often as I can!
The first two steps, of course, are (a) to live within your means, as well as (b) to prepare for the future by making a habit of saving. But just as important as these two steps, is to minimize the money you spend on things you don't really enjoy, in order to have more to spend on what you really love... things that make you feel like you're truly living a luxe life for less.
For example, if you need a daily java jolt and grab a venti latte at the Starbucks outside your office building every single workday, you're spending enough to buy yourself one new top a week -- all on something you probably don't enjoy as much! So, using out philosophy of directing the money towards what you love, why not make your own brew at home, shop for a new top each week, and go to Starbucks only when it's for a cozy little coffee break with the girls? Which option sounds more fun to you?
Hope you enjoyed this first tip, and do come back often as I'll be posting new ones as often as I can!
2 comments:
Stumbled across your blog, and I think it's a great idea. Looking forward to more of your posts!
I know exactly what you mean about Starbucks... it's a really expensive habit, and an unecessary one too, most of the time. And when you put it the way you did, it does sound a lot more fun to get to buy a new top every week!
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