We’re all trying to keep a little more money in our pockets these days, but it always feels like something pulls at our wallets to take away our hard-earned cash. Weekly grocery trips, surprise expenses, and monthly bills add up quickly, leaving little funds for other necessities or fun activities. In a time when people are picking up multiple jobs or starting side gigs to afford daily expenses, wouldn’t it be better if there were an easier option? BEFORE YOU PICK UP A SIDE HUSTLE Try These Money-Saving Habits
TURN OFF OR UNPLUG THINGS YOU ARE NOT ACTIVELY USING. When you leave your house for work, what can you do before walking out the door? As part of your routine, do you ever check your thermostat? You don’t need to leave your heat or air conditioning running at full blast when nobody is in the house. Turn it down or off whenever you’re not home. Similarly, make sure the lights in your house that you’re not actively using are off. Whenever you leave a room, turn off the lights. You may also want to consider items that remain in rest or standby mode that you don’t regularly use, like video game consoles, small appliances, and phone chargers.
Here are two things you can do around the house to lower your bills and save more money.
BECOME WATER CONSCIOUS. Most people overuse water without even realizing it. It’s a necessity for many daily activities and weekly chores, but you can still reduce your water consumption and lower your water bill. Don’t leave the water running when you’re brushing your teeth, doing dishes by hand, or putting shampoo or conditioner in your hair. When you do laundry or run a load of dishes in the dishwasher, make sure the appliances are full before starting. When possible, use cold water for your laundry. These may seem like minor adjustments, but they will make a difference in your water and electricity bills.
It might not seem like much, but even small changes can have a big impact on your monthly bills.
Love Yourself Like You Mean It
YOUR VALENTINE’S DAY SELF-CARE GUIDE
For many Americans, Valentine’s Day is synonymous with romance. We get reservations weeks or months in advance, shower our partners in love and affection, and enjoy an extravagant date night. It’s a day filled with high expectations, and with that comes stress and pressure. If you feel like you’re always going above and beyond to impress on Valentine’s Day without getting the same effort in return, it may be time to show yourself some extra love. Everyone deserves a happy and fulfilling life, but it can be hard to achieve when work, relationships, and other pressures weigh us down. Most of us rarely take time for ourselves, so as the pressure builds, we start to experience episodes of burnout, depression, and anxiety. This Valentine’s Day or sometime close to it, take time for yourself and practice self-care. It will help you feel rejuvenated while removing any negative thoughts that have been lingering around.
How you approach self-care is entirely up to you, but it almost always involves engaging in relaxing and enjoyable activities. Think about the things you love to do the most. When was the last
time you played a round of golf, went on a walk through nature, or enjoyed your favorite movie uninterrupted? Whatever your favorite activity may be, find a way to incorporate it into your self-care day. In addition to your favorite activities, take some time to pamper yourself. Get a massage, buy something for yourself that you really want, or take a long, relaxing bath. These actions will help you feel good inside and out! To ensure your self-care day is a success, consider turning off your phone and other devices for the duration of the day. Scrolling through social media will not help you feel any better; in fact, it will likely make you feel worse. This is a time to focus on yourself and ensure you get the attention and love you deserve. If you waste the whole day scrolling through TikTok or X, you’ll focus on everything but yourself.
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