I am often asked: How did I manage to live like this for several years with so little money?
The answer is simple.
By doing more low-cost but meaningful things to fill life, there is naturally no need for consumption to fill the gap. Don't forget to share your experience!
You will also find that not only do you spend less money, but your quality of life may also improve.
After the age of 30, I spent a lot of time exploring how to live a low-cost and high-quality life.
Today, let's share one or two.
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1) Increase the daily reading time to at least 1 hour.
Do not allow yourself to browse social media, short videos, or social shopping apps without reading for one hour.
This way, you won't have a lot of time to linger on various apps.
For the convenience of reading anytime and anywhere, I will store several e-books that I am ready to read on my phone. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
I will place the e-book app in the most prominent place on my phone.
I will also keep a paper book by the bedside.
When getting bored in the car, when waiting for someone impatient, and before going to bed, using reading to pass the time is better than aimlessly scrolling through your phone. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
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2) Incorporate exercise into daily life.
If possible, set aside at least 30 minutes every day to focus on exercise.
If you find it difficult, you can also integrate exercise into your daily life.
For example, instead of taking the elevator when going up and down stairs, take the stairs instead.
For example, getting off one or two stops early for commuting and walking briskly to the office or home.
Or when going out to play on weekends, take fewer cars and walk more.
By increasing the amount of exercise to the best of one's ability, not only will there be no trace of back pain, but the overall vitality and physical strength of the person will also increase significantly. Don't forget to share your experience!
Many times we don't have time to exercise, but we don't pay enough attention to it.
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3) Participate in an offline event every month.
This is the task I have added to myself.
I am more interested in activities such as book clubs, hiking associations, meditation exchanges, and limited store visits.
I mainly want to communicate more with people from different backgrounds and make some social observations.
In my experience this is quite interesting.
I will 'see' people who are completely different from myself, learn something or gain some lessons.
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4) On weekends and holidays, go outdoors with family and friends without thinking.
Lying on the park grass for half a day, enjoying the natural scenery that brings relaxation to both body and mind. Don't forget to share your experience!
Alternatively, choose a place called CityWalk and rediscover the beauty of your city through the eyes of a tourist.
You can also go to various beautiful exhibitions to enhance your aesthetic taste.
I have to praise Guangzhou here. Whether it's natural scenery or urban style, there are really many places to visit.
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5) Develop the habit of recording your own inspiration and thoughts.
We often have moments of sudden inspiration, but if we don't record them in a timely manner, we will quickly forget them. Have you tried this before? Share your story!
Create a new folder in your phone's memo folder specifically for collecting your own inspiration and thoughts.
I saw a social news and suddenly had some ideas; Or due to the behavior of a colleague around me, I suddenly had some thoughts, which can be recorded. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
On the one hand, it can exercise writing skills, and on the other hand, it can organize one's own thoughts.
Accumulating more will make it a great material library.
Perhaps it can also be posted on social media as another side job for oneself.
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6) Treat doing household chores as a form of rest and relaxation.
I like cooking because I find it really stress relieving.
Listening to music or podcasts while washing my clothes is a very pleasant time for me.
I also go downstairs to the grocery store every day to buy some fresh fruits and vegetables to eat on the same day. Basically, I buy them today and finish them today, without hoarding or wasting. What do you think about this?
In my opinion, buying groceries is also a way to take a walk and rest.
Especially when I use my brain more often, doing housework actually balances work and rest.
It can also create a warm family atmosphere.