Why would you want to save money? Why not go all out with your spending today, you may not be here tomorrow?You will be here tomorrow and for many many days after. Days in which you can feel more secure and glad that you are less in debt or have a comfortable stash put away for that something special. There is also a benefit to the environment in not overbuying.
And you should even feel better today if you realize that money you didn't spend couldn't purchase any real happiness anyway.
Ideas and tips on saving and why it is such a great lifestyle way.
ZenHabits puts it this way in Tip #20: Find happiness in life, not spending.
Many times people buy stuff because they think (subconsciously perhaps) that it will bring them happiness. They just HAVE to have the latest gadget or shoes or cars. It’s so fun! And yet, you buy that stuff, and you’re only happy for a day or two at most. Then you just need to buy more. It’s a never-ending cycle. Instead, learn to love life. Find joy in nature! In the people around you! In doing something you love! In exercise and meditation! There’s so much in life to make us happy, there’s no need to find it in spending.
From: 20 Money Hacks: Tips and Tricks to Improve Your Finances.
And from bankrate.com in 9 best reasons to save money
Reason #9 It just plain feels good.
Most savers see the long-term rewards as worthwhile -- and not just financially. "The more you put away, the more you want to put away," D'Arruda says. "You start feeling good, and you get a better feeling of self-worth when you're saving."
Marc and Angel Hack Life's 18 Means for Living Below Your Means starts off with
Live a comfortable life, not a wasteful one. Do not spend to impress others. Do not live life trying to fool yourself into thinking wealth is measured in material objects. Manage your money wisely so your money does not manage you. Always live well below your means.
And Pecuniarities has a long list of tips: 101 Ways to Save Money in Everyday Life
Here we offer 101 suggestions for plugging expenditures in various aspects of your life - around the house, in your personal care, transportation, recreation and more.
A very simple sample budget. - MoneyInstructor.com
Get to it and enjoy living more.
