| Planning for the future can really pay off |
|
|
|
|
Many years ago, I experienced a powerful paradigm shift. I had recently graduated from college and for years had been living in an immediate-needs mindset. I was preoccupied with the immediate food and clothing needs of my family. I just couldn't get ahead. Many years ago, I experienced a powerful paradigm shift. I had recently graduated from college and for years had been living in an immediate-needs mindset. I was preoccupied with the immediate food and clothing needs of my family. I just couldn't get ahead. I finally had a "light bulb" or "a-ha" moment -- I needed to start planning for the future and change from an immediate-needs mentality to a long-term, planning-for-the-future mentality. As far as I knew, my family was going to have the same needs six months or a year down the road, and I needed to start planning for those needs. It was very difficult at first to spend money on food or clothing that I wasn't going to use right now. However, when the time came to use those food or clothing items, the planning ahead really paid off. I spent much less overall in my budget because I was buying things at rock-bottom prices. For instance, to get my kids ready for school this year, I only needed to buy one pair of jeans and socks. They had all the other clothing they needed -- brand-new clothing that I had purchased throughout the year for very little money. Currently, I have a stocked gift closet for birthdays and weddings. I also have a large, usable food storage. Not only is this a huge time and money saver, it is security. My husband is self-employed, but no matter what commission checks come in each month, we have plenty to eat from our stocked freezers and bulging pantries. In addition, I have plenty to share with those around me. Changing from an immediate-needs mentality to a planning-for-the-future mentality can diminish stress and anxiety and lead to a greater sense of security and peace of mind. For more information on my free program, to sign up for our free Weekly Deals e-mail, or for pricing information on our Coupon Subscription Package, please call 344-2923 or e-mail |
|||
| < Prev | Next > |
|---|
