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2.5.07 what small dfw/mse thing will you do/have you done today?
hypno06
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Good morning people, newbies and old timers!
When we start out on the DFW trail we do loads of "big stuff" that makes quite a difference to our situation. These include having our lightbulb moment, cutting up the credit cards and cancelling Sky and the gym.
But once we have done the bigger stuff, we often feel that we are not making the same amount of progress, when in fact the small steps are helping us form good financial habits and helping us get closer everyday to staying in control and becoming debt free.
Examples could be charging your phone up at work instead of at home to save your electricity, hanging the washing out instead of using the tumble dryer or leaving your purse/wallet at home to avoid the risk of spending.
So be proud of those small steps, they really are important:
Today I have/will be (includes some from after I posted yesterday)
- piggy clicks
- sent off for some samples off the freebie board
- everyone has packed lunches today
- doing the garden with a friend in exchange for a reflexology treatment
- writing off for mortgage exit fee refund as per :money: newsletter
- keeping my spending diary and spreadsheet up to date
Have a good day everyone x
When we start out on the DFW trail we do loads of "big stuff" that makes quite a difference to our situation. These include having our lightbulb moment, cutting up the credit cards and cancelling Sky and the gym.
But once we have done the bigger stuff, we often feel that we are not making the same amount of progress, when in fact the small steps are helping us form good financial habits and helping us get closer everyday to staying in control and becoming debt free.
Examples could be charging your phone up at work instead of at home to save your electricity, hanging the washing out instead of using the tumble dryer or leaving your purse/wallet at home to avoid the risk of spending.
So be proud of those small steps, they really are important:
Today I have/will be (includes some from after I posted yesterday)
- piggy clicks
- sent off for some samples off the freebie board
- everyone has packed lunches today
- doing the garden with a friend in exchange for a reflexology treatment
- writing off for mortgage exit fee refund as per :money: newsletter
- keeping my spending diary and spreadsheet up to date
Have a good day everyone x
Successful women can still have their feet on the ground. They just wear better shoes. (Maud Van de Venne)
Life begins at the end of your comfort zone (Neale Donald Walsch)
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Good morning Hypno and all that follow:
Today I will :
- Send everyone off with a packed lunch
- Check on-line banking to make sure all is well
- Make minimum payments on my 2 CC's
- Do piggy comps and clicks
- Entered a few competitions and requested some free stuff
Hope you all have a good day.0 -
Hi all,
I always look out for this thread, it's one of my faves!!
Today I have:- stocked up with bogof's from the supermarket (well within budget)
- had my car valeted for only £10
- tried to accep-t a mystery shop but it was already taken
- helped a couple of mates do their letters to reclaim charges
Looking forward to a nice tea now, and watching the apprentice!DFW #414, MoneySaver, Income Booster
It Always Seems Impossible Until It Is Done.
£2,022 in 2022 #39 - Current total £2.900 -
Evening!
Today I have done the usual really:
1. Got a lift to & from work so no bus fare
2. Took a HM lunch to work
3. Got some free exercise by walking through my whole lunch hour
4. We had a cheap yet nutritious HM dinner tonight
5. Did piggy clicks & QuidCo searchesBank Balance: In the black for the moment.
Sainsburys Loan: Cleared July 2010
Credit cards: AMEX Airmiles Card: direct debit set to clear balance monthly
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Evening people
Today I:
* got a lift from good old dad
* sorted a lift for tomorrow off good old dad
* popped a few £2 coins into my tin
* hung my washing out on the line before I went to work... at 6.30am!
* checked online banking
:heartpuls CG :heartpulsEver wonder about those people who spend £2 apiece on those little bottles of Evian water? Try spelling Evian backward.0
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