Is there an adventure you would like to go on? Do you get a little excited whenever you think about it?
Adventures can come in all shapes, sizes, and prices. Whether it's a trip to another state or just across town to a movie opening, pause for a moment and imagine how you will feel while you are on your adventure. It's a great feeling isn't it? I am excited for you and want to share a few ideas of how to fund your adventure.
Often we tend to dismiss our coin change. That jingle jangle has value and can accumulate quickly. Take an empty jar and begin filling it with your loose change. At the end of each day empty your pockets or purse into the jar. As you deposit the coins, listen to the jingle jangle sound and vividly imagine how you will feel on your adventure. When one jar fills up, start another. You will be pleasantly surprised at how much you accumulate and how quickly your adventure becomes a reality.
If you want to accelerate the funding you can try some of these ideas:
Order a small coffee instead of a large; give up one of your daily indulgences like coffee/soda/alcohol; change your cable subscription to the basic channels; get a standard manicure/pedicure instead of an upgraded one; cook at home instead of eating out, etc. There are many ways to save. Deposit any money you save into the jar, or start a separate bank account just for your adventure.
There are lots of ways to save money on your adventure itself. While you are filling up your jar do some research on how other people have saved money on the same or similar type adventure. Keep a journal of the ideas, include pictures and doodles and anything that makes you smile.
My jar is in progress. Living in Florida offers very little color change in the foliage so I am saving for a trip through the mountains to see the brilliant colors of changing fall leaves. I am not sure which mountains yet, I will drive as far as my funds will take me and enjoy every mile.
Start your adventure jar,
You'll be surprised how it grows,
Soon you'll be saying,
Come on,
let's go!
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