The further I get into my Out of Debt Journey, the less I think about it. I knew this would happen, of course, and I even looked forward to it. It’s no fun being preoccupied with money all the time. But, it makes me a bit nervous, because when you’re focused intensely on something, you feel like you’re doing something about it, but when you’re relaxed, you worry you’ll slide backwards into bad habits.
This is becoming a way of life, so I am working through how I want to live as someone getting out of debt. Like, do I make these little concessions for things I want or do I continue full steam ahead? Is my focus just getting out of debt or is it learning to be less materialistic? I mean, I am already changing the way I think about money, but I could go much further. I could get out of debt so that I can think less about money. Or getting out of debt could be the first step in getting more serious about saving and investing and building wealth.
I guess all the time that passes between paydays leaves room for a lot of thinking.
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i think at the beginning, it’s so necessary to think about your money at all times because you’re still learning about smart decisions and how to stretch your money or not buy certain things. this is where i am right now. but i think as time goes on, that won’t be the case because you’re essentially making a lifestyle change, and these smart decisions have hopefully become habit. i think it’s a good sign that you don’t have to constantly think about your money, so long as you’re comfortable with the choices you’re making with it!
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