Comments on: Does My Frugal Life Make Me Miserable? http://poorerthanyou.com/2007/09/28/does-my-frugal-life-make-me-miserable/ Money issues for college students and 20-somethings, without being boring. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:32:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: quatinn http://poorerthanyou.com/2007/09/28/does-my-frugal-life-make-me-miserable/#comment-79374 quatinn Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:47:33 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2007/09/28/does-my-frugal-life-make-me-miserable/#comment-79374 I think the main problem people have with this lifestyle is greed. The need to have more than you actually need. I live on the lowest side of everything. If I can get something used versus new, I do it. I haven't had TV for years and I'm proud to say it. People don't realize that we live in a socicety of waste and excess and they think the only way they can possibly be happy is to have more than whoever is sitting next to them. The modern media has made fear ridden drones out of the average person. I live with far less than I could and I think I'm happier than most. I don't have the media telling me to be scared to go outside for one. I think the main problem people have with this lifestyle is greed. The need to have more than you actually need. I live on the lowest side of everything. If I can get something used versus new, I do it. I haven’t had TV for years and I’m proud to say it. People don’t realize that we live in a socicety of waste and excess and they think the only way they can possibly be happy is to have more than whoever is sitting next to them. The modern media has made fear ridden drones out of the average person. I live with far less than I could and I think I’m happier than most. I don’t have the media telling me to be scared to go outside for one.

]]> By: Deborah http://poorerthanyou.com/2007/09/28/does-my-frugal-life-make-me-miserable/#comment-74201 Deborah Thu, 28 May 2009 08:09:32 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2007/09/28/does-my-frugal-life-make-me-miserable/#comment-74201 Stephanie is right on the dot. Stephanie is right on the dot.

]]> By: stacey hoffman http://poorerthanyou.com/2007/09/28/does-my-frugal-life-make-me-miserable/#comment-73652 stacey hoffman Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:19:47 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2007/09/28/does-my-frugal-life-make-me-miserable/#comment-73652 This is a really great post. I sure do understand your point, and the fact is- anyone who feels like this is butting up against the worlds teachings that money and things make people happy- and who teaches the world what the world wants? Marketing execs. They wouldn't make any money if they couldn't convince us that we needed the latest cell phone and tv line-up. Or designer clothing and newest model cars. This is a really great post. I sure do understand your point, and the fact is- anyone who feels like this is butting up against the worlds teachings that money and things make people happy- and who teaches the world what the world wants? Marketing execs. They wouldn’t make any money if they couldn’t convince us that we needed the latest cell phone and tv line-up. Or designer clothing and newest model cars.

]]> By: Matt http://poorerthanyou.com/2007/09/28/does-my-frugal-life-make-me-miserable/#comment-70586 Matt Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:32:44 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2007/09/28/does-my-frugal-life-make-me-miserable/#comment-70586 The reality is is that you can't really make the judgment of whether you're happier or not. You are experiencing a different kind of happiness, one that is less focused on materialism and consumerism. Is it better? Tough to say. But if it is genuine and experienced happiness then it is real and should be enjoyed for what it is. I know we always tend to compare, and analyze ourselves. I do it all the time. But I realize that my friends who are experiencing happiness with the things they are buying, or doing, are simply getting a different type of happiness that (i hope) works for them. Being a grad student, and having little free time and money - I have to find my happiness in other places: e.g., my successes, teaching, etc. The thing is that when you live a less material life you learn to really appreciate thie things you have. I've got a new jacket this winter and boy does it do the trick. My old jacket was crummy, and I never would have realized just how lucky I am to have this new jacket. I take care of it, I admire it, and I am proud to have gotten it as a gift. My point is, its not what you own. It is what you value. That's your brand of happiness. The reality is is that you can’t really make the judgment of whether you’re happier or not. You are experiencing a different kind of happiness, one that is less focused on materialism and consumerism. Is it better? Tough to say. But if it is genuine and experienced happiness then it is real and should be enjoyed for what it is. I know we always tend to compare, and analyze ourselves. I do it all the time. But I realize that my friends who are experiencing happiness with the things they are buying, or doing, are simply getting a different type of happiness that (i hope) works for them. Being a grad student, and having little free time and money – I have to find my happiness in other places: e.g., my successes, teaching, etc.

The thing is that when you live a less material life you learn to really appreciate thie things you have. I’ve got a new jacket this winter and boy does it do the trick. My old jacket was crummy, and I never would have realized just how lucky I am to have this new jacket. I take care of it, I admire it, and I am proud to have gotten it as a gift.

My point is, its not what you own. It is what you value. That’s your brand of happiness.

]]> By: Top Banana http://poorerthanyou.com/2007/09/28/does-my-frugal-life-make-me-miserable/#comment-68906 Top Banana Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:22:12 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2007/09/28/does-my-frugal-life-make-me-miserable/#comment-68906 Remeber - a bargain is onlya bargainif it is something you wanted anyway. Remeber – a bargain is onlya bargainif it is something you wanted anyway.

]]> By: Monica http://poorerthanyou.com/2007/09/28/does-my-frugal-life-make-me-miserable/#comment-64064 Monica Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:45:41 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2007/09/28/does-my-frugal-life-make-me-miserable/#comment-64064 It's amazing how we all seem to think & assess situations differently. I think we should all take a reality check and figure out what’s important to us. We should then invest our whole lives, not just our money in investing in those things that will come and perish. It’s amazing how we all seem to think & assess situations differently. I think we should all take a reality check and figure out what’s important to us. We should then invest our whole lives, not just our money in investing in those things that will come and perish.

]]> By: Zen http://poorerthanyou.com/2007/09/28/does-my-frugal-life-make-me-miserable/#comment-59339 Zen Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:28:53 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2007/09/28/does-my-frugal-life-make-me-miserable/#comment-59339 I think as a society, we've become too reliant on "stuff". Living a bit frugal has never killed anyone, and it may just make you more likely to enjoy the simple, free things that life has given us. Zen's last blog post..<a href='http://zentricks.com/80-things-that-make-me-happy/'>80 Things That Make Me Happy</a> I think as a society, we’ve become too reliant on “stuff”. Living a bit frugal has never killed anyone, and it may just make you more likely to enjoy the simple, free things that life has given us.

Zen’s last blog post..80 Things That Make Me Happy

]]> By: living in a frugal way http://poorerthanyou.com/2007/09/28/does-my-frugal-life-make-me-miserable/#comment-55811 living in a frugal way Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:42:57 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2007/09/28/does-my-frugal-life-make-me-miserable/#comment-55811 I definitely think that decluttering and stopping the need to consume increases happiness. Why buy new clothes why clothes already esixt!! I know that in Vermont there is a great shop calle dplatos closet where they make the clothes all fresh, repaired and clean and still cheaper than retail.... As for TV I only just started watching it again after most of the year without it. I normally just leave the news running in the background. You may enjoy the video on my thanks for signing up page.... normally people see it after sign up but I didn't want to seem like I was pushing for that so here is the link :) http://frugalzeitgeist.com/thanks/ (the guy in the video tried living for a year without buying stuff) Thanks, Forest. living in a frugal way's last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Frugalzeitgeistcom/~3/331406217/">Unlimited free stuff from the web - Coffee & Tea</a> I definitely think that decluttering and stopping the need to consume increases happiness.

Why buy new clothes why clothes already esixt!! I know that in Vermont there is a great shop calle dplatos closet where they make the clothes all fresh, repaired and clean
and still cheaper than retail….

As for TV I only just started watching it again after most of the year without it. I normally just leave the news running in the background.

You may enjoy the video on my thanks for signing up page…. normally people see it after sign up but I didn’t want to seem like I was pushing for that so here is the link :)

http://frugalzeitgeist.com/thanks/ (the guy in the video tried living for a year without buying stuff)

Thanks,

Forest.

living in a frugal way’s last blog post..Unlimited free stuff from the web – Coffee & Tea

]]> By: star http://poorerthanyou.com/2007/09/28/does-my-frugal-life-make-me-miserable/#comment-51623 star Thu, 22 May 2008 12:46:04 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2007/09/28/does-my-frugal-life-make-me-miserable/#comment-51623 i coudlnt have said it better. wow i have too much clutter and between me and my 9 and 11 yr old i really dont see how we accumulate so much!!!! But i am constantly giving to FREECYCLE.org and does that ever make peepz HAPPY!!! they love my designer clothes and toys that my kids have WAY TOO MUCH of and i can free myselft for other things although my Momma keeps sendin me MORE clutter everytime i see her, LOL..she lives so far away that i guess thats how she still spoils me! Happy freecycling peepz! and think of this alternative to the goodwill. Goodwill has gotten SO PRICEY and ive seen my good donations marked up to more than i paied for them in the first place, also saw workers clam onto the stuff and only put the trashy stuff on the shelves. Goodwill isnt what it used to be i coudlnt have said it better. wow i have too much clutter and between me and my 9 and 11 yr old i really dont see how we accumulate so much!!!!
But i am constantly giving to FREECYCLE.org and does that ever make peepz HAPPY!!! they love my designer clothes and toys that my kids have WAY TOO MUCH of and i can free myselft for other things although my Momma keeps sendin me MORE clutter everytime i see her, LOL..she lives so far away that i guess thats how she still spoils me!

Happy freecycling peepz!
and think of this alternative to the goodwill. Goodwill has gotten SO PRICEY and ive seen my good donations marked up to more than i paied for them in the first place, also saw workers clam onto the stuff and only put the trashy stuff on the shelves. Goodwill isnt what it used to be

]]> By: DebtFreeDave http://poorerthanyou.com/2007/09/28/does-my-frugal-life-make-me-miserable/#comment-51187 DebtFreeDave Fri, 16 May 2008 22:06:52 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2007/09/28/does-my-frugal-life-make-me-miserable/#comment-51187 Being frugal can go both ways. I think it can only work in a mindset of abundance. It you think poor you will stay poor... think rich and you will be rich. I'm not saying to be dumb with your money but I think you need to live a little. Being frugal can go both ways. I think it can only work in a mindset of abundance. It you think poor you will stay poor… think rich and you will be rich. I’m not saying to be dumb with your money but I think you need to live a little.

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