5 French-Inspired Tips to Up Your Money Game
#1 Joie de vivre
Practicing the 'joy of living' is all about savouring the small pleasures in life (which don't need to cost much or anything at all!).
Finding beauty and pleasure in our everyday life increases our sense of abundance and is the best way to say au revoir to our lack mindset - the likely culprit of impulse purchases and our insatiable appetite for more.
#2 Less is more
In France, bigger is rarely better and they tend to embrace quality over quantity.
This usually leads to purchase of higher quality items (e.g. clothes, furniture) intended to be kept for longer periods of time.
Buying less tends to lead to more intentional purchases and dollars saved in the long run (and less items ending up in the landfill!).
#3 Embrace dining in
Get ready to embrace the cozy life because dining in is where it's at!
According to stats, 67% of French foodies are cooking up a storm at home every day or almost every day. Not only is this a waist-friendly option, but it's also a budget-friendly one too - double win!
And let's not forget about those flaky, buttery croissants from the local bakery - they totally count as "dining-in," right?!
#4 Embrace Saying “Non”
The French have a flair for saying "non" with ease, unlike many of us who struggle with it.
Saying "non" to that impulse purchase or a fancy dinner that doesn't jive with your goals and values will help establish boundaries and emphasize what truly matters to you.
#5 Art of doing nothing
In today's fast-paced world, it seems like everyone is constantly in a hurry. We rush through our mornings, grabbing a take-away coffee as we sprint down the street, all while trying to catch up on emails or scrolling through social media.
We like to fill our schedules the same way we like to fill our shopping carts - its all go go go and more more more.
But, let's try something new: the art of doing nothing.
Embrace the beauty of taking your sweet time, relish in the lightness of being and forget about the pressure of 'doing' and 'having'. Trust me, your mind, body and wallet will thank you.
