Monthly Archives: June 2023

Happy Summer and Blog Vacation for Me :)

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I’m actually typing this from my cell phone meaning that this will be an incredibly short post because I can’t type too fast on a smart phone lol.

It is crazy to me that it’s already the end of June and we are pretty much halfway through the year already. The years truly go too fast and the summer months especially! It is for this reason that I’m going to take a blog vacation during July and August. I not only want to catch up on my social life and travels again but I also have other writing goals to pursue and accomplish. So until then, I hope everyone enjoys their summer! I’ll try to pop in at some point but just wanted to take the time to wrap up the end of June with this post. 🙂

What Are the Best Ways to Get Rid of a Lingering Ex?

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Unfortunately, not all relationships are meant to last forever in which it is necessary to break off the relationship. The best breakups are ones where the decision is mutual; however, in many situations, there could be one person left heartbroken with the false hope that they will get back together in the future. Signs that this is the case is when you find your ex trying to make any type of connection possible or requesting to stay friends so they can still be a part of your life. While this can seem harmful initially, it is not healthy and can become rather annoying and toxic over time. This is why it is important to figure out the best strategies of getting rid of your ex for good.

Detach from Social Media – One of the first things you should do is remove your ex from social media altogether if you feel that this person is still trying to watch your every move and slide into your DMs. By staying “friends” on social media, that is leaving the door open for communication and gives them an opportunity to still feel connected to you in some way. If you are not interested in staying friends or getting back together in the future, then it is the right call to cut them off from your social media.

Verbally Express That It Is Over for Good – While I understand that this can be a very tough conversation, it is important to flat out declare that the relationship is over for good. Then there is no miscommunication that things could work out later in time or for the person to think you are still interested. Many people tend to think that their ex still cares for them romantically if they are still in contact with each other which is why it is essential to make it crystal clear that the relationship is over by saying so. Even though it might feel bad to reject someone who you dated at one point, remember that you are doing the right thing in the long run by being honest and upfront so no one feels misled in any way.

Block Their Phone Number – In certain extreme situations, it is necessary to block the other person’s phone number so they cannot call or contact you. While this might appear cruel or insensitive, sometimes the other person won’t get the hint unless you block them. Then you do not need to deal with your ex trying to creep back into your life all the time or at random. As they say, “out of sight, out of mind” and sometimes blocking is the best way to achieve this. You should not be in a position where you have to constantly explain yourself or your reasoning for the breakup which is why you are better off just cutting off this person from your life so that everyone can keep their life moving.

3 Ways to Avoid Living Paycheck to Paycheck

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It is hard escaping news headlines that a higher percentage of people are living paycheck to paycheck, even people who have a high annual salary. There are many contributing factors that are causing this including the rate in which inflation has increased over the past year. Aside from that, when people make more money, they also tend to spend more because they feel they deserve it or that they are comfortable enough to spend more while saving at the same time. No matter how much money you are making, it is essential to make money management a top priority. This will allow for yourself to be in a better financial position in the long run and ensure that you won’t be living paycheck to paycheck. Like most things in life, it is never too late to start and develop the right habits to get you on the right financial track.

Set Up Automatic Payments Into Your Savings Account – Whatever amount you can comfortably afford, determine a set amount that will automatically get deducted once a week and then you do not touch the money. This is a quick way to build savings without really thinking about it. If you are more disciplined, you can manually put the money into your savings every week and change up the amounts as needed depending on how much extra that you have left over. Every dollar counts so any little bit that you can put towards your savings is better than nothing!

Reduce Consumption and Eliminate Non-essentials – I recently wrote about how reducing consumption is a great way to save money. This could really range from anything from using less energy/gas to eating less at a restaurant so you have a second meal to take home at a later time. There are so many ways in which you could reduce what you consume each day. It is also smart to examine your monthly subscriptions and other services/products that you currently have and then eliminate the ones that you do not really need. Do you pay for cable or a gym membership that you never use? Then this might be the time to cancel these services altogether so that you can allocate the money into your savings and/or investments.

Track Every Dollar That You Spend – If you follow my blog, you probably have read me talk about this consistently but it is important to track your expenses everyday. This helps you stay accountable with your financial decisions and can also serve as a tool for analyzing your money habits. Did you notice that you spent more money on non-essentials last month? Then you can strive to reduce your spending the following month. The only way you can truly track this is by actually taking the time to record all your expenses in order to stay focused both on spending less while maximizing your daily savings. If you can do both of these things at the same time then you will find that you will not be living paycheck to paycheck anymore.

Complaining Is Often Unnecessary – Here Are 3 Alternatives

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I would say that one of my biggest pet peeves are people who complain too much. The irony of me writing about this topic is that I am being a hypocrite by complaining about complainers (lol) but I am just stating the fact that there is nothing really positive about complaining. It is okay to vent from time to time and this is natural; however, when complaining becomes an excessive everyday habit, I would suggest being aware of the issue and making a conscious effort to find ways to reduce it or break the habit altogether. The good news is, there are many highly effective alternatives that you can apply and here is a good list to start with.

Focus on The Good – There is Always a Silver Lining – No matter how bad things appear to be, I honestly believe that it can’t be as bad as you think as things could always be so much worse. If you adopt this perspective, you will never feel the need to complain. At the present moment, you might be thinking, “ugh this is awful” but in reality, it’s not that bad after all. At the end of the day, you are going to be just fine. 😉

Learn to Adapt – It is important to develop coping skills and being able to roll with the punches when things don’t seem to go your way. There really is no need to complain if things are out of your control which is why it is much more beneficial to find ways to adapt. Learn to keep your mind positive despite the adversity or hardship you are experiencing. It is better to keep a peaceful and happy state of mind no matter what is happening. Usually whatever it is that is bothering you will pass over time.

If You are That Unhappy Then It Is Time to Make Some Life Changes – People tend to complain about things that are easily within their control and can be changed for the better. For example, are you unhappy about your job? If so, then it’s time to think of getting a new one or finding a new profession altogether. There are so many things that people complain about that could be prevented simply by making the changes that are needed to make life a much happier one! Sometimes change is scary and it can make you feel uneasy when you are out of your comfort zone but without taking the risks, you won’t reap the rewards. That is why I recommend striving to make changes in your life for the better because then you will not feel the need to complain about life as much.