When
attempting to live frugally it is important not
to do this from a mental place of lack - 'I can't
have this' or 'can't do that' attitudes will not
help you. Having lots of 'things' was never going
to make you happy anyway - often people find that
when they start living more simply they replace
all the running about spending with happiness!
(of course you can still have things - you just
won't pay so much for them) Many writers have
written about the spiritual laws of abundance and
positive thinking - two of our favourites are at
the side >
Little
things you can do to develop an abundance
attracting and happy state of mind:
1.
Count your blessings - a cliche but so true - be
thankful for all the good you have in your life -
the most important blessings are not always the
big shiny ones :)
2.
Expect the best (can be difficult to keep up!!) -
haven't you noticed how people who are always
pessimistic and moaning keep having bad
experiences and lots of bad luck? There's a
reason - whatever you focus on most is what you
attract to you - let it be good stuff! Let your
mind dwell on the things you love.
3.
Don't let frugallity make you mean - you can be
generous without being wasteful - what goes
around comes around.
4.
Be nice to yourself - you deserve it - give
yourself little treats whether it's a glass of
wine, a bath with candles and essential oils or
an hour in the sun with a book - it doesn't have
to be a mad shopping spree. In fact frequent
over-spending is often the result of some deep
emotional unhappiness - the spending won't cure
it.
5.
Practices like meditation, walks in the country
and yoga help to keep you centered and calm.
6.
Don't beat yourself up if you fall off the wagon
- whether it's with positive thinking or being
frugal - forgive yourself and move on.
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