Buy Yourself Time, Not Just Thing
They say time is money, so buying yourself more time is a good investment. Many people avoid spending money to increase their quality of life or productivity in hopes they can squeeze another penny or two into their savings. But considering how much spending on something would improve your life is much more convenient and beneficial. And if it’s enough for you, pull the trigger.
Too often, people focus on numbers and metrics. But in the end, no amount of money can make you feel secure — that only comes when you work on your financial health. This might mean paying off debt, building an emergency fund, or saving for an upcoming vacation.
You’ve heard of the ten-second rule, but this time, we’re not talking about that piece of cheese you dropped on the floor while meal-prepping (that ten-second rule is pretty frugal too, so we’ll turn a blind eye, real quick if you wanna grab it). This philosophy involves waiting and breathing for ten seconds before buying anything. It’s a short time that’s also long enough to help your brain recalibrate and consider whether or not you really need the thing you’re about to buy.