Saving for the greater good

I actually have a great goal in my life but because it is so expensive I'm saving for it for some time now! But saving isn't always easy! Spending money is easier than saying you don't need to buy it and keep your money in your pocket for something greater! But how do you do it best?

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Firstly you need a goal to save for, what do you really want to do in life? I really want to go to Asia! I want to go on holliday and then go to Hongkong, Japan and South-Korea. This is my saving goal! And because it is so expensive I know I must save a lot!

The first thing I did was opening an extra bankaccount, I put half the money I earn into that account. And when I have a lot of money left at the end of the month I transfer some extra money into that account. It's the best because you can't reach that account easily!

I also made a goal for myself. You say to yourself when you want to have a certain amount of money on your extra bank account. Remind yourself of the goal whenever you go shopping or when you get your pocketmoney/salary. I have put a note behind my laptop saying my goals because I only check my bankaccount behind my laptop and I have ordered to many things lately!

So these are the basic things. I also do a lot of diy things to pimp my room. So I don't spend very much money on those things. I also always bring food from home whenever I go out. Because sandwiches at work or school are way to expensive! And also try buying things at a dollar store. You can buy hair elastics for a high price at a warehouse, but you buy them way cheaper at a dollar store or in the supermarket!

And if you really want to spent your money on something you really want to buy then found yourself a cheaper version. I really like buying shoes for different outfits. But I buy cheaper versions or fake versions in the outlet store. Nobody gives a shit!

So these are some of the rules I follow. I don't have time to go shopping anyways so that's also why I don't spend much money. I'm occupied 6 days a week and the last day I do so much at home that I don't have time to go shopping :( But keeping yourself bussy is also a good thing for your wallet! Just remember what goal you have put for yourself and you will get there!