Aug 1 - Seeing Opportunity in Difficult Times - GON in 5 Minutes Newsletter

Aug 1 - Seeing Opportunity in Difficult Times - GON in 5 Minutes Newsletter - Get Organized Now

Published: Mon, 08/01/22

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by Maria Gracia

August 1, 2022

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Seeing Opportunity in Difficult Times

I’m sure you have noticed the rise in prices all around, from the gas pump to the dollar store. Dollar Tree is now more “dollar something” prices.

Everywhere we look, the prices are up.

No one I know is happy about this. There's no doubt that the economy is incredibly difficult right now.

These economic circumstances will not last forever (hopefully!), but while they exist, maybe we can find an opportunity in some ways as we navigate through them.

Spending less likely leads to less clutter.

Staying out of stores reduces impulse buying, which means less clutter and less wasted money. I know I am not the only one who sometimes indulged in “recreational shopping” when I was bored or out-of-sorts.

Cooking might become a creative challenge. How many different meals can you make from one roast chicken? We recently had roast chicken and vegetables one night, then a chicken and rice casserole, then hot chicken sandwiches a few days later, all from one chicken. Or, if you've always wanted to try a more plant-based diet, now may be an opportune time to do so.

It's prime time to learn to do things ourselves. In the last month, we repainted a ceiling (admittedly a small one) and changed bathroom light fixtures. Both of these are things that, in the past, we usually found someone else to do. But this time, we did it, and the projects came out just fine.

Less expensive socializing or entertaining. Lately, my friends and I have been meeting up at each other's homes for coffee, rather than going out to a restaurant for lunch.

More conscientious energy conservation. We make more of an effort to turn off lights, keep water usage to a minimum, and use just a bit less air conditioning. A couple of degrees can make a difference. We drive less, saving up errands and doing them when we have somewhere else we need to go.

Setting a good example. Our kids, even adult ones, can learn from the examples we set. If we're spending less and saving more, perhaps they will as well.

As difficult as these times are, making some positive changes now can help keep us less stressed and feeling less deprived.

Who knows? Maybe we'll even take these changes we're making now and choose to adopt them more often as the economy improves. It may just be the reminder we need to spend less on unnecessary stuff, appreciate what we have, and prepare for better tomorrows.

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Living a Luxurious Life on a Budget: With a little bit of creativity, you can live the luxurious life you’re dreaming of without putting a hefty burden on your bank account. Here are 11 ways!

Training Your Brain to Be Curious: Doing so helps to keep life interesting, and aids in maximizing your brain function

Social Media: Making it a Positive Experience If social media has been distressing for you lately, here are 7 ways to get back to making it a positive experience

10 Specific Ways to Start Being More Minimalist: No, you don’t have to get rid of everything you own. Your mission: Only own things that you use and love

Multi-tasking: Yes or No? Wondering whether or not to do two or more tasks at once? Know “the good, the bad, and the ugly”

A Dozen Uses for a Bar of Soap: A simple bar of soap can go way beyond using it to clean yourself

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