The Simple Life Is For Those Who Know Better!
By Pete on Oct 20, 2009 in Money Management, Saving & Investing
We live in a world full of both hustle and bustle!
Nowadays, the simple life is becoming harder and harder to get even a small piece of. Today’s American homes are nothing more than a rest stop used to get a moment’s refresher, before we move back outdoors ready for the next activity (which is usually a shopping trip, to be honest). Even though this is the average person’s life here in the U.S.A., why let this horrible way to live happen to you? Why not slow it down a bit, and reap the many rewards?
Perhaps in your heart of hearts you’ve always dreamt of living the simpler life. Maybe, just maybe, you sometimes like to actually “stop and smell the roses” but can’t quite figure out how to do it in your everyday situation. I truly believe that a life that is too busy can rob us of some of the greatest joys that could have otherwise enjoyed. I also believe that as we live our life “in the fast lane” we become discontent with almost everything (note: it shouldn’t be this way, of course).
When life becomes too busy you’ll usually find that your home and family life will suffer badly — things just won’t run as smooth as you would like them to be. Your house may be more chaotic then you would like, your household tasks are not being attended to, your meals may lack nutritional value, the laundry will pile up, you may not be able to get to some of the projects that you have been putting off, and one of the most important things: you’ll wind up spending too much money as a matter of convenience due to this lack of time! In the end, you’ll end up feeling discontent because things are not as you want them to be. After reading this, I ask you now: Why don’t you slow the hell down in life? Why not at least try simple living? What is that, you ask? Well …
Simple living (aka voluntary simplicity) has just about as many definitions as there are individuals who practice it. Simple living is not about living in poverty or self-inflicted deprivation. Rather, it is about living an examined life — one in which you have determined what is important, or “enough,” for you, and discarding the rest of the nonsense. Simple living might be an appropriate lifestyle choice for you, if you think the following benefits sound nice:
• It will help balance your budget, increase your savings, and reduce your debt!
• It will greatly reduce the stress in your life.
• It will bring confidence and security to your financial future.
• It will definitely build your self-esteem.
• It will help you teach your children to grow into financially secure adults.
• It will earn respect from both your peers and family.
The bottom line is this: simplicity brings, to all its followers, piece of mind, and a knowing that you’re now living the good life (inside and out of your brain)!
When you have a step-by-step plan to become debt free, life gets so much easier. No more worrying about how your bills will get paid from month to month (because you are no longer keeping up with the Joneses). When you do finally get REAL control of your spending , you’ll no longer have to worry about debt taking control of you (and that will feel really, I mean really, good. No, it’ll feel great, actually!). Debt only controls the life of those who let it — so go ahead and take back your life. Use this efficient, money management plan to save money, reduce debt, and set you free!
Remember this: it’s never too late to change your life around! So start now!
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