Saving money doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your health.
You can find plenty of advice on how to spend wisely on a tight budget. However, most consists of buying cheap processed foods or turning down invitations to go out with your friends. Don’t get me wrong, those things are great for your wallet, but what about your health? There is a way to achieve your financial goals and simultaneously take care of your physical, social, and mental health.
My Reality Check
My lowest point was when I was a senior in college and needed gas to make it to work across town. I had $20 in my account, so I planned on putting $5 in my tank to get there and fill it up on payday (the very next day). Well, I was unaware of the hold that gas stations put on your account when you pay for gas with a debit card. After the hold was placed (before I pumped my gas) I had $0. Nothing. I couldn’t put any gas in my tank. I had to go home and call out of work. I was seriously at the brink of tears.
Resiliency at it’s Finest
It was at that moment that I started studying personal finance in the pursuit to better my financial situation. I took advantage of the library on campus, reading personal finance books that were highly recommended online. I created a Pinterest board and included every worthwhile frugal tips pin that I came across.
But during my studies, I noticed a trend. Financial gurus spoke on controlling your finances, but not how to do so with your health in mind. I was minoring in Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior (HPEB), so my health was always on my mind. It became a personal mission of mine to improve my finances without sacrificing my health.
Fast Forward…
Since then I’ve graduated, gotten a puppy, and married my love. We’re on a mission to pay off all debt✓, buy our first home✓, and achieve financial freedom without sacrificing our well-being. If you want to join us on our journey to financial freedom while keeping health a top priority, click here to gain access to the resource library. There, you will find freebies that will help you accomplish your goals!
