I thoroughly enjoyed Jennifer Derrick's post 32 Reasons to Be Frugal Besides Saving Money at Saving Advice. Jennifer is correct: there really are numerous non-monetary benefits to living within one's means. I am certainly more content now, living a frugal lifestyle, than I was back when I was caught up in the vicious cycle of consumerism so common in this country.
Having a plan for my money and sticking to it means I don't have to constantly worry how I'm going to pay my bills, or wonder where each paycheck is going. Reducing consumption means I don't live in a cluttered house, and that I'm not wasting the earth's precious resources. Preparing simple, frugal meals from scratch means I don't have to worry about the health effects of highly processed foods. In short, being frugal gives me peace of mind.
What non-monetary benefits of frugal living do you enjoy? Let the rest of us know in the comments!
Having a plan for my money and sticking to it means I don't have to constantly worry how I'm going to pay my bills, or wonder where each paycheck is going. Reducing consumption means I don't live in a cluttered house, and that I'm not wasting the earth's precious resources. Preparing simple, frugal meals from scratch means I don't have to worry about the health effects of highly processed foods. In short, being frugal gives me peace of mind.
What non-monetary benefits of frugal living do you enjoy? Let the rest of us know in the comments!
2 comments:
Jennifer's post really sums it up for me! Frugal living has made me more in touch with my money, with happiness, and with simplicity. I feel a sense of accomplishment the more I can live frugally. Every thing I discover to make my life just that much more simple makes me feel like a genius for a minute ;)
I loved this article too. It made me feel great that I was helping the environment and living a much simpler life as well as reducing my stress levels. I must remember to re read the article when I have paid my debts off and start getting tempted to spend money again!
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