How do we know how much is enough? What are our measuring tools for knowing this? Today we explore the topics of contentment, gratitude, and minimalism as a means to embracing frugality and being kind to our finances. Listen in as we explore why these principles are foundational to our frugal journey.
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- Junk Drawers: That’s right all the junk drawers got together to remind us that they’re still there! And also to inform us that ‘junk’ is just a nicer word for ‘trash’ – so basically it’s a glorified trash drawer. Are you really going to use all those paper clips? Oh and that battery with all the goo on it – yea that’s not gonna work anymore. And yes – those pens without the caps ARE dried out, and no you will never figure out what that tiny piece of plastic goes to! Let’s face it – we’re using a perfectly nice drawer to store our garbage in. Trash drawers, you can hide, but you can’t run.
Notable Notes:
What the Internet has to say:
This article from Moneyning describes the reasons why contentment is one of the most important financial principles
What Jen + Jill have to say:
- “When we’re not content with what we have, it leads to spending more money.” – Moneyning
- 1. Write down blessings
- 2. Live within your means
- 3. Simplify your life
- “Wherever you are in your financial situation, learn to be content. Don’t wait for things to get better” – Moneyning
More from the Internet:
This article from Chopra provides us with 25 ways to practice gratitude on a regular basis while exploring how gratitude paves the way to contentment
More from Jen + Jill:
- Our brains are like velcro for negative and teflon for positive – be aware of what you’re taking in!
- Send a text message to a friend saying ‘thank you’
- Run errands ‘with gratitude’ – be aware of how you are interacting with others
- Stop and smell the roses 🙂
BILL OF THE WEEK – Thanks Amarylis from Florida for sharing with us how you put aside 5% rather than 1% to accomplish having a debt free business!!
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Lightning Round
Things we’re grateful for
- Jill- my tiny home – it has everything I need and I find it beautiful!
- Jen- My family 🙂
- Jill- the sun!!
- Jen- my job – so grateful for the flexibility
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