When people decide to improve their lives, they often think in dramatic terms. They plan complete lifestyle overhauls, ambitious fitness goals, strict diets, or entirely new routines. While these changes can be motivating at first, they’re also difficult to maintain.
When people hear the phrase “live below your means,” they often picture an extreme lifestyle filled with constant sacrifice. They imagine giving up vacations, never eating out, wearing old clothes, and saying no to everything fun.
Many of us grow up believing that saying “yes” makes us helpful, kind, and dependable. We volunteer for extra work, agree to social plans we’re not excited about, and take on responsibilities simply because we don’t want to disappoint anyone.
