I 'committed' to two financial decisions last January 1, both of which I've abandoned for absolutely no good reason at all. I justified stopping those practices because I didn't really need the pile of money which would result (I'm so so so fortunate). I have a solid financial foundation that will see me through to the end, with enough extra to enjoy my 'golden' years.
I told someone recently my goal was to have the check to the funeral home bounce. He was APPALLED! And, for what it's worth, my final arrangements are already paid for.
One of my strategies last year was to eat from my pantry, avoiding grocery shopping for anything except fresh produce and dairy items. That worked well for many months, and I think I just got lazy about it.
I will look around for something similar to the other one (which was kind of like your penny example) but this year have a goal for what to do with the money.
You make an interesting point and not only do I read your gratitude above. I’ve read it and heard it repeatedly so let’s put that all aside.
I didn’t write this from the perspective of scarcity mindset; I did write it from the perspective of 55 with LONGEVITY in the family. How do I save as much as possible while still enjoying life?
Now I’m curious what you will land upon for any money that you compound?
Ah, that scarcity mindset. I suppose part of me chose those activities last year because of it. It's difficult to shed a lifetime of it, even when most of the last half of my life (with Mike) was abundant in many, many ways.
And I'm curious as to what I'll say yes to with that money, as well. I'm on the hunt for a good cause that speaks to my heart. MUCH to think about. And I won't be researching … I know the perfect project will show up.
I 'committed' to two financial decisions last January 1, both of which I've abandoned for absolutely no good reason at all. I justified stopping those practices because I didn't really need the pile of money which would result (I'm so so so fortunate). I have a solid financial foundation that will see me through to the end, with enough extra to enjoy my 'golden' years.
I told someone recently my goal was to have the check to the funeral home bounce. He was APPALLED! And, for what it's worth, my final arrangements are already paid for.
One of my strategies last year was to eat from my pantry, avoiding grocery shopping for anything except fresh produce and dairy items. That worked well for many months, and I think I just got lazy about it.
I will look around for something similar to the other one (which was kind of like your penny example) but this year have a goal for what to do with the money.
Film at eleven.
Film at 11 :-) you are my people
You make an interesting point and not only do I read your gratitude above. I’ve read it and heard it repeatedly so let’s put that all aside.
I didn’t write this from the perspective of scarcity mindset; I did write it from the perspective of 55 with LONGEVITY in the family. How do I save as much as possible while still enjoying life?
Now I’m curious what you will land upon for any money that you compound?
What you will say YES! to.
Ah, that scarcity mindset. I suppose part of me chose those activities last year because of it. It's difficult to shed a lifetime of it, even when most of the last half of my life (with Mike) was abundant in many, many ways.
And I'm curious as to what I'll say yes to with that money, as well. I'm on the hunt for a good cause that speaks to my heart. MUCH to think about. And I won't be researching … I know the perfect project will show up.