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NST October 2021: Fit for Purpose




NST October: Fit for Purpose
Welcome to another NST challenge. We are Turtles, Ninja Saving Turtles. We are in this together. We look out for and after each other and no turtle is ever left behind.
What is your purpose? What do you want from October? What‘s your goal/aim? Choose one for these three areas and decide upon a mini step to do consistently throughout the month: health + wealth + a life well-lived.
Now, to the challenge:
Fun. Have some. Have lots! Free, if possible.
Intellectual pursuit. Or have a go at a new skill.
Thankfulness – post 3+ gratitudes each day. This means you’ll check in daily. And that helps to keep you accountable.
Food – eat well, eat simply. Nourish your body. Need to improve? Try to add an extra portion of veg in to your meals.
Overhaul one area. It could be a financial one. A physical part of a room. A habit…
Read a couple of books for fun (I’ve just taken out 12 form the library and have 3 weeks in which to read them – yikes!)
Plan this month – activities, spends (little and often or more fixed), NSDs 12-18 please, half term. An NSD is not scuppered if you only buy reduced food, fuel/travel, medication. If you expect some ad hoc payments, put the money for them aside at the start of the month.
Understand what brings you joy/makes you cross/improves your life. Bring more of the good stuff into your day to day life.
Rejoice in all the good things you have. Reduce the stuff that is not good for you. One ‘paper clip’ at a time…
Plan for December and the winter months. Do you need to build up a stock of easy meals? I hang fleecy curtains on the front door and the door from the hallway to the living room (open plan) to reduce drafts. All our bedrooms have fleecy lined curtains. A thermos keeps drinks warm and reduces kettle usage. The microwaveable polar bears will be well used. And that day will happen. Pare it back. Make it enjoyable. If you are giving gifts, search for meaningful ones.
Outside please. You know it is good for you! You also know that October is when it starts to get dark and the heating goes on and it is just so much easier to stay indoors. But turtles live outside.
Stop and simply be. Let the whirlwind of life pause for a while each day. I aim for a 3 min Headspace meditation each day as that is do-able. Simplify. I have also started spending 1 minute per day on an area for 1 week. It does make a surprising difference!
Extend a hand. If you are struggling financially, then offer kindness. If you can, donate money/time/items.
The challenge runs for the whole month of October. The chaise longue will be heated and ready for occupation, whether you need the naughty step or a sit down. A waiting list will be employed if it becomes too popular…
Who is with me?
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Can you please add me to the list. Thanks.Frugal Living Challenge 2025 Mortgage free as of 1st August 20132
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Me please! XI am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soulRepaid mtge early (orig 11/25) 01/09 £124616 01/11 £89873 01/13 £52546 01/15 £12133 07/15 £NILNet sales 2024: £203
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me please apple xLBM - October 2018; finally debt free on 16 March 2021
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I was wondering whether to sit on the sidelines for this one but it sounds like what I need. I'll take the chaise longue until someone else needs it. (that's a count me in please apple)
My mission in life is not only to survive,but to thrive and to do so with some Passion, some Compassion, some Humour and some Style.NST SEP No 1 No Debt No mortgage3 -
Me please Apple!3
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Count me in please.That money talks I don't deny, I heard it once, it said "Goodbye"3
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Apple, can you add me please?NST 🐢 & MF before 40 🤸2
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Please add me xxCount down to retirement 20233
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Turtle list:1 apple_muncher2 Kerry_woman3 greent4 Deni_debt-free_dreamer5 mothernerd6 lcc867 CEW8 ldee21119 shabbychic1210 Calling1411 DrCarrie12 ditty 123413 Thrifty_Taylor14 cybertortoise15 leftatthetrafficlights16 cuddlymarm55 f0xh0lesNST March lion #8; NSD ; MFW9/3/23 Whoop Whoop!!!3
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ME please. I want a fun, healthy and frugal month if possible.Only next weekend away then all over this challenge.LBM 13039 1.1.13 Now £0 Finally Debt FreeMortgage free Oct 2019:)EFund/savings £25000 10/11/225
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