How Not to Feel Out of a Tight Budget
Being broke sucks, and it’s even worse when the world thinks you’re broke because you spend too much on luxury items . When you’re struggling to survive and cut your budget to a minimum, avocado toast is the last thing on your mind. However, you are often tempted to just give up and spend lightly. Here’s a tip on how to cheer you up.
Whether you’re in between work , trying to find the best one, paying off debts, or simply adding to your emergency fund , it’s very easy to be unhappy and focus on what you don’t have when you’re on a tight budget. To keep your head down, check out this great tip from Redditor (emphasis mine ):
As you squeeze your budget, commit to improving your quality of life in every way you can . I’m talking about things like using everything that is free (libraries, museums, galleries, national parks, whatever your boat floats), tidying up and moving things around your house to make it look better, taking the time to interact with the people who cooking, playing music, and wearing the clothes you like best. It helps the entire experience to be positive, uplifting, and inspiring, and not just feel deprived.
For example, when I was overworked and trying to pay for school, I enjoyed all the free activities in my college and in my community, from poetry reading to movie nights in the park. One of the most rewarding things I did was join the writers’ group at my local bookstore. It was free, it gave me a reason to look forward every Wednesday night, and I met new friends (one of whom I keep in touch with over ten years later).
If you’re not sure where to start, we’ve written a guide to finding free or cheap classes . It’s more of a mindset change than anything else, however, and the key takeaway is staying on top of taking care of yourself, which is easier said than done when you’re broke, but this guide can help, too . More ideas and ideas can be found in the thread at the link below.