Many people think that they need to shortchange their life in order to save and invest for the future. This shouldn’t be the case. Everyone should learn how to value their hard-earned money by making better and smarter choices like living within their means while saving for tomorrow.
Learning the importance of saving more can decrease the impact of not earning more than your current income. Moreover, it can mitigate the effect of being in debt for a long time. As they say, “with permanent changes come permanent results.”
Therefore you have to adopt and absorb the following subtle yet effective lifestyle changes to help you with your financial management goals.
Make reading a habit
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Billionaire business magnate Bill Gates, who prefers books and other printed materials over e-readers and online pages, reads over 50 books each year.
Meanwhile, Gates best buddy for over 25 years now, Warren Buffett dedicates approximately 80% of his working day to reading. These two gentlemen, Gates and Buffett, grabbed the 1st and the 2nd spots respectively in the world’s richest men of 2016.
Bury your head in books today. Start reading something that really interests you or makes you curious. Remember that most wealthy people invest their time in reading. They have an extensive library of books that they have used to educate themselves on how to become more successful. Take it from them!
“What I love about reading is that each book opens up new avenues of knowledge to explore,” Bill Gates.
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Spend an hour outside your home.
What else can be easier than sitting on a couch, flicking through TV channels, and eating your favorite snacks? But do you know that stepping your feet outside for an hour or two can help you save more money and most importantly, be more productive? Here are some of the things you could do outside than merely lying on your bed and being glued to your social media accounts:
- Amplify your networks by having some healthy conversations with a colleague, an old friend, or even an acquaintance.
- Plant herbs and veggies. This does not only maximize your time but also lets you save money, treats you with organic and healthy greens, which you can use as instant home remedies for medicinal purposes.
- Find a chance to volunteer. No matter where or how you do it, it is definitely beneficial for you, your family, and your community.
- Attend special classes. Enrolling in some courses that can help you develop your crafts and incorporate a new learning is a good option. Remember that the most successful people in the world are the ones who make a commitment to never stop sharpening their skills.
Adopt the “pay-yourself-first” scheme.
If you’re finding it too hard to save on a regular basis, then make it automatic. Set up an account and automate your finances. Let a portion of your paycheck move into a savings account and another percentage to be allocated for your debts and loans. Calculate a reasonable amount that you could consistently save either daily, weekly, monthly, or quarterly. However, this trick takes lots of commitment and self-discipline.
Reward yourself first before you spend your hard-earned money. Following this formula can do wonders for your finances:
Salary – Savings = Expenses.
Cycle your way to save more and be fit.
If your workplace is only of a short distance from your home, this is a perfect idea. By so doing, you get to hit not just two but four birds with one stone:
- Save on transportation costs.
- Skip the usual traffic jams.
- Get a healthier body.
- Conserve the environment.
Hence, if you’re really close to your workplace, remember that good old-fashioned walking is always a great way to travel instead of driving or paying for a cab.
Changing your mentality may not be as easy as you think. It takes an ounce of courage and motivation to work on your perception of money and how you trust your power to save for tomorrow.
