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America Saves Week Day Three

I have had a habit for years, and I have no intention of kicking this one–I am at a point in my life that I actually like to exercise. Weird? Maybe, but I’m also at an age where I just don’t care what anyone else thinks. 😉Now, this habit has caused me to learn a few things about myself. One of them is this: when I exercise, I am not hungry, even if I was before I started.

“And just what does this have to do with finances and America Saves Week?” my favorite followers are wondering.

I’m getting there.  

When I want to eat something that I probably shouldn’t, and that DOES happen from time to time, if I get up and do something physical, like, go for a walk, the urge to eat leaves. Nice, huh?

Shopping and overspending are SO EASY to do these days. I mean, we’re constantly on the computer being bombarded with ads that enable us to make a few clicks and voilà, ecco qua, or before you know it, something cool arrives in our mail boxes! Of course, one must pay for those impulse buys, but we kind of forget about them until it’s time to pay something else like, oh, I don’t know, UTILITIES. My theory is this; why not apply the concept to spending, especially when it’s done on a whim?

Now, step away from the computer or phone. Take a walk around, do some jumping jacks, or practice a few yoga moves. Your budget will thank me later.  



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