CSLA (Common Sense Life Approach) - toward Balanced Existence
Balance is key and keys open doors. The obvious are the negative balances like when drinking make sure to eat and stay hydrated, too much salt, too much sugar, too much fat etc.... Some forget about positive balances. For instance you see a video that says Kiwi fruit aides in metabolism, so you go out and buy all the Kiwi you can find and consume it three times a day. As a close friend of mine would say; that is "TEAM TOO MUCH". You now took a viable solution and created another problem. Like if you start working out and get addicted to running and keep running faster, farther, and longer....You need to set limits or you will blow out your knees and muscles and wont be able to run at all. Everything in moderation.
This ties in the famous B.I.G. quote "mo money, mo problems". It does not have to be if you maintain balance. When you come across money, whether it be a paycheck, gift, loan, or winnings small or large always evaluate your financial situation before you say or do anything. Always put away a portion of it, even if it only a dollar in a change jar. (The more saved, the better your situation). With the leftover amount examine your obligations such as bills, groceries, toiletries, transportation. Some people that are living check to check will stop reading this article at this point. But if they continue to read and take heed they could dig themselves out of the deep depressive hole. If you prioritize spending on needs. Then your savings builds up and you can feel good about buying those new shoes, or t-bone steaks, or take that vacation. If you spend funds as soon as you get them on wants and impulse purchases, without paying debt off first then you will continue to be in debt.Your credit will continue to go down forcing you to pay more for items then they are worth. If you come across a large amount of money, it would probably be best not to tell anyone except your significant other, (it would cause issues if you kept that a secret in a relationship). If the people you would share this with other then your soulmate are low on funds, beware. Evaluate, pay off needs, save the rest for a future event like birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, weddings, vacation, or eating out or give a handout at that point without stating your net worth or good fortune.
In summary, too much of anything can be harmful. Use benefits to your advantage and set limits, govern yourself, practice self control, and maintain balance in any and everything you do.
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