How to Save Your First $1000 & Boost Your Savings
Saving your first $1000 can seem intimidating, and a lot of people don’t have $1000 in their savings accounts to cover a sudden, unplanned expense. Fewer than 4 in 10 Americans have enough money set aside to cover an unexpected $1000 expense, such as a trip to the ER or car repairs, according to a new survey by Bankrate. Having even $1000 saved in your emergency fund can get you out of many financial scrapes. Knowing you have this safety cushion between you and life will make you way less reliant on your next paycheck. Many financial experts say that saving your first $1000 will give you a head-start in…
124 Things to Throw Away Without Feeling Guilty (to Make More Space in Your Life)
Decluttering is liberating, and it’s powerful, too. It allows you more time, space, and energy by getting rid of the things that don’t serve you or your family anymore. By letting go of the stuff that are unnecessary, unloved, and unwanted, you free up extra space and time for the things or people that add more value to your life, that you love and enjoy, and that make you happy. For that, you first need to know which things to throw away so you can make more space for the things that are both beautiful and meaningful. Getting rid of excess stuff lowers your levels of stress and anxiety, and…
Feeling Overwhelmed? Do these 16 Things To Feel Better
Let’s get real: there are times in life when we all feel overwhelmed. Overwhelm can be caused by many situations. It happens when a stressful situation gets to be just too much for us to handle – whether it’s a trauma, difficult personal issues, social obligations, work related stress, or a daunting to-do list. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. The recent events along with the COVID-19 pandemic have made things even more complicated for almost all of us, and it can be difficult to juggle all of our responsibilities at the same time – without experiencing some sort of stress and overwhelm. When you’re feeling overwhelmed, it can disrupt…
11 Brilliant Ways to Create More Space in Your Life
When our lives are full of ‘clutter’ that doesn’t serve us, what we really need doesn’t have the room to fully enter. It’s when we let go of what we don’t need what we do love and value can finally arrive. When we create space in our lives by removing the things that no longer work for us – unnecessary stuff, bad habits, negative thoughts, unhealthy relationships, etc., we create the space for new things, new people, and new opportunities that truly matter. By removing all the things that are keeping you from doing so, you create more space in your life for the new to enter. You create the space for the things that…
14 Warning Signs That You’re Living Beyond Your Means
Living beyond your means has become so easy and common these days, especially since we live in a time when buying on credit and overspending has become the norm. If someone is living beyond their means, they’re spending more money than they can afford – the money they don’t even have. If someone is living within their means, they’re sticking with a sustainable budget and not overspending. But just because overspending and carrying credit card’s debt seem so normal nowadays doesn’t mean you aren’t doing a real harm to your current and future financial well-being by following the trend. You must live within your means to attain financial freedom and avoid unnecessary stress. If you’re now wondering whether you’re…
22 Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Moms Who Deserve the Best
In this post, I’m sharing with you some thoughtful, lovely, and practical gift ideas for moms in your lives. Moms are special. There is none quite like a mom, and they do deserve all our appreciation, love, and care. When it comes to Mother’s Day, all moms just want to be shown a little heart-felt appreciation from their people. We can’t really pay back what they do for us, but we can certainly take time and efforts to show them how much we appreciate them for all that they do – selflessly. Giving them thoughtful, lovely gifts on their special days is one beautiful way to express our gratitude and…