Why Being Frugal is About More Than (Just) Saving Money

To me, being frugal is about more than just saving money.  It’s about freedom. It’s about autonomy. I love being frugal. I love the challenge of living on less and choosing to spend my money wisely, because it means I can live the life I choose to live. Saving Money Saving money for its own sake …

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Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

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“Comparison is the thief of joy.” – Theodore Roosevelt As true as that statement is, avoiding comparison is a challenge for most of us. Me, included. We’re constantly bombarded with images and information of people who seemingly have it all. It’s hard not to compare yourself. Even just a little bit. Can you avoid the temptation …

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11 Astonishing Get Debt Free Strategies

Get DEBT FREE Strategies | Getting out of debt is a goal worth striving for. Less stress. More control over your life. Try this one trick first...

Get debt free strategies that really work! All debt sucks but probably the worst kind of debt is credit card debt. It is possibly the worst, most insidious debt trap that works hard to keep its victims ensnared. Not only do you pay extortion level interest on your balance, but most likely that whatever you …

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6 Clever Ways to Minimise Decision Fatigue

Minimise decision fatigue by streamlining your approach to your daily life. Use these six clever tips to help minimise decision fatigue and stress

Do you need to minimise decision fatigue? I certainly do! Lately, it feels like there’s just a bit too much going on. As a result, I’ve been looking for ways to minimise decision fatigue and free up some brain space for the really important stuff. I’m already one of those people who wears the same …

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Resolutions You Can Keep: Getting Healthy

Getting healthy: is it on your to do list this year? Or even just getting healthier? Instead of focusing on the outcome, try focusing on the process. Try...

Getting healthy: is it on your to do list this year? Or even just getting healthier? ‘Lose weight’ usually tops the list of new year’s resolutions and it’s probably the first failure you’ll rack up for the year, too. Instead of focusing on the outcome, try focusing on the process. At least, that’s what I’m …

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7 Financial Resolutions Worth Making for the New Year

Financial resolutions worth keeping! Stick to these seven personal finance basics and you're well on your way to an awesome new year.

Stick to these financial resolutions and the new year is guaranteed to be awesome! *** This post contains affiliate links. *** Generally, I do my best to avoid making new year’s resolutions. It’s too easy to turn the prospect of a brand new year into a psychological torture fest. Let’s face it, who needs the …

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How to Become Your Best Self Through Life-long Learning

Become your best self by unleashing your curiosity and embracing life-long learning. Expand your horizons and open your mind to new possibilities...

** How to become your best self through life-long learning contains affiliate links.** Too often, we associate learning with our experiences in the education system. It’s hard to be your best self in a system designed to reward conformity. But, life-long learning is different. It’s about exploring not conforming. When you choose to embrace your …

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11 Excuses to Stop Making So You Can Start Saving

Start Saving: Take control, stop making excuses and start saving money, today. Your future depends on it! The top 11 financial excuses we love to make...

Start saving more money today by dealing with the financial excuses you tell yourself. Saving money for retirement or anything else can seem like hard work and it’s true, you need discipline and motivation to make it happen. But, the most important thing you need to take control of before you can start saving more money …

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How to dust yourself off after disaster strikes and why you need to

When disaster strikes - don't let grief sabotage your life

Disaster can strike in many ways; financial, health, relationships or a death in the family. Sometimes you know they’re on the horizon, like the recent death of my daughter’s dad from Melanoma (the nastiest form of skin cancer) but sometimes it sneaks up on you and catches you unaware. With or without notice, a disaster …

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Get more done every day; three habits of uncommonly focused people

Focused people get more done every day. That’s not likely to be a surprise to anyone. The challenge for most of us though, is finding that focus when we feel like we’re in the center of a maelstrom. And, guess what? You’re not doing yourself any favours by multitasking. Focused people don’t multitask. They focus. …

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How to Change Your Life by Changing 6 Simple Habits

How can you change your life by changing just 6 simple habits? Building these simple habits into your day helps create a growth mindset which in turn, brings new opportunities to you and can change your life. Habits sneak into our lives because they make our lives easier, not necessarily better. It’s time to choose …

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