I have had years of practice when it comes to saving my pennies for a rainy day. That rainy day was intended for London or Berlin and because of my good saving habits, I made it there! And you can too!
Here are some tips if you really want to make that round-the-world trip before your next year of work or study.
Unfortunately, saving requires some discipline and determination. But once you see the savings start to grow, you will be motivated to keep your newfound good habits.
Firstly, you must #work out your budget; what is a realistic amount for you to save? Consider your cost of living: rent, transport, food, health and exercise. Make it realistic or otherwise you will potentially be disappointed if you do not reach your weekly/ monthly goals!
Next, #reassess those things that are adding up which you could do without. After all, you are examining your cost of living not your cost of lifestyle. Go without that day trip to Byron Bay, or that next cocktail on a Saturday night, or even that new cute ladybug bell for your bicycle (now THAT was hard!).
This means #there may be times you will pass on events or gatherings. But why not see this as an opportunity to engage in your environment and spend time with your friends doing things that are low cost (like meeting for coffee, movies at home, group dinner parties) or completely free (going for bike rides, music listening sessions or nature walks). Just because you are being disciplined with your saving doesn't mean you are depriving yourself of fun!
If you have decided to save $50 week, it is probably best to #have another account you use to transfer the savings to so you are not confusing the amounts with your everyday spendings account. Simple but important. It gives you the physical aspect of having to move the money (most likely with internet banking ;-) ) and the visual aspect of seeing your savings grow.
Now all you need to do it #try really really hard not to touch your savings account! And start looking for cheap flights, of course.
Here are some tips if you really want to make that round-the-world trip before your next year of work or study.
Unfortunately, saving requires some discipline and determination. But once you see the savings start to grow, you will be motivated to keep your newfound good habits.
Firstly, you must #work out your budget; what is a realistic amount for you to save? Consider your cost of living: rent, transport, food, health and exercise. Make it realistic or otherwise you will potentially be disappointed if you do not reach your weekly/ monthly goals!
Next, #reassess those things that are adding up which you could do without. After all, you are examining your cost of living not your cost of lifestyle. Go without that day trip to Byron Bay, or that next cocktail on a Saturday night, or even that new cute ladybug bell for your bicycle (now THAT was hard!).
This means #there may be times you will pass on events or gatherings. But why not see this as an opportunity to engage in your environment and spend time with your friends doing things that are low cost (like meeting for coffee, movies at home, group dinner parties) or completely free (going for bike rides, music listening sessions or nature walks). Just because you are being disciplined with your saving doesn't mean you are depriving yourself of fun!
If you have decided to save $50 week, it is probably best to #have another account you use to transfer the savings to so you are not confusing the amounts with your everyday spendings account. Simple but important. It gives you the physical aspect of having to move the money (most likely with internet banking ;-) ) and the visual aspect of seeing your savings grow.
Now all you need to do it #try really really hard not to touch your savings account! And start looking for cheap flights, of course.
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