I have a confession. Today was not all that productive. However, not all was a waste. Today I have had a good day and I reminded myself that sometimes productivity doesn't always equal good and good doesn't always mean productive. For example, I started the day off by looking through my finances as I do every pay day. Just by looking and not doing anything (ok well I did write a few numbers down) I figured out that I am making a difference to my debt and I am pretty financially smart these days. In part, I owe it to the inspiring book "The Wealthy Barber Returns" that I have been reading, in part to my fiscally responsible spouse, and partly just a good conscience and up-bringing to "be responsible". This book says to put roughly 10-15% of your AFTER TAX earnings into an RRSP. Well, of course I know it's more important to pay off the debt I owe which is growing at high interest rates and so I figured I should put AT LEAST that amount toward my debt (beyond the interest of course) and after looking at the numbers, I realized I'm actually paying more than 50% most days. I am also proud to say that as of today I have a credit card balance of $0!! Now, how can't you be positive about that!
So, of course after realizing how financially responsible I was, I ate out for lunch. haha. Of course, my point here is that I feel good going out to lunch because it was a social gathering and that makes me happy. I didn't choose something unhealthy or overly pricey either so I'm still on the road to improvement! Plus, I had a delicious beet and peach salad: Tell me you're not hungry just looking at that!
Before meeting my friend for lunch though I got a hair cut, which I feel is a nice improvement... though apparently I like to wear sunglasses. Hey, just another thing to be positive about.. the sun is shining! That is something I have appreciated today, even if I did spend the majority of the day inside.
BEFORE (June): AFTER (Today!):
Well, now I'm about to enjoy a delicious dinner, attempt to make zucchini loaf, and head to bed early so that I can wake up early enough to drive to work tomorrow! I'm feeling good. Hope you are too!
So, of course after realizing how financially responsible I was, I ate out for lunch. haha. Of course, my point here is that I feel good going out to lunch because it was a social gathering and that makes me happy. I didn't choose something unhealthy or overly pricey either so I'm still on the road to improvement! Plus, I had a delicious beet and peach salad: Tell me you're not hungry just looking at that!
Before meeting my friend for lunch though I got a hair cut, which I feel is a nice improvement... though apparently I like to wear sunglasses. Hey, just another thing to be positive about.. the sun is shining! That is something I have appreciated today, even if I did spend the majority of the day inside.
BEFORE (June): AFTER (Today!):
Well, now I'm about to enjoy a delicious dinner, attempt to make zucchini loaf, and head to bed early so that I can wake up early enough to drive to work tomorrow! I'm feeling good. Hope you are too!
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