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Austerity and benefits

In times of economic stringency, can discover "new" ways of pursuing our own lives and be happy. However, remember there is a difference between needs, wants and desires.

• Basic needs are those expenses that are necessary for survival, such as shelter, food, clothing and transportation

• desires are expenses we incur based on the quality of goods we need (branded goods or fashion)

• desires are desires and dreams we have and can achieve only when there is surplus in our finances (travel, cruises)

Some of the benefits of time that is necessary to exercise restraint are, or should be:

1. family togetherness

2. savings

3. share with friends

4. depth of analysis (to make more thoughtful)

5. stimulates creativity

6. promotes attendance at churches (many turn to God in difficult times to ask for more wisdom and strength)

Austerity SOME TIPS:

1. entertainment

a. in press, radio, tv and internet are free events to promote family

b. picnic on beaches and parks

c. home theater with friends and family

d. churches and organizations often provide cost-free activities for the benefit of the community

e. interest in a hobby

f. learn a sport

2. wash the car

a. is a great family project or for couples

b. do you pay for interior cleaning and exterior washing

c. taking the car to "car wash" that provide schools, churches and other community organizations (usually they are economical)

d. limit the frequency of washing (metallic gray car resists the accumulation of more dirty compared to a black or white)

3. lunch

a. consider drawing up their lunches and take him to his office, can be more healthy and economical

b. do lunch "at home" among the staff of the office that stakeholders ingredients or putting together the menu

4. clothes

a. not necessary to have an entire wardrobe "in", takes 1 piece of fashion that you can "recycle" used in several ways or combinations

b. buy clothes you need, preferably pieces in solid colors to provide multiple combinations

c. takes advantage of special offers from stores with quality merchandise (clothing quality resists over the use and washings)

5. Personal Care

a. SPA between friends: "blower", manicure, pedicure, facial mask, body treatments (funny and shares)

6. items purchased or discounted by volume

a. for large families can be beneficial to shop by volume (many supermarkets and shops have inventory that meets this purpose)

b. consider joining groups who market personal care products, health and others - which can be purchased at cost or at a discount and are likely to receive them at home

No matter the circumstances, we are happy, and I invite you to be creative and also to count your blessings! You may find that you have more than you think, and you do not need much, just being a wise manager.

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