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Welcome to encore month at Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance. We are caravanning across the country to our new home in a new land. During this major transition, please enjoy guest articles and some of my best previously published posts.
Independence Day Holiday Gratitude
At the risk of sounding sappy, during this huge life transition, fraught with stressors and strains, here is a quick gratitude list. I have found (as has Oprah and countless others) that by focusing on one’s gifts, the stressors and strains seem to take less of a toll. I’m not advocating ignoring problems or difficulties, but additionally remembering all of those gifts we each have in life.
Cliff Notes Background; Moving across country, have no loan, nor a confirmed place to live. Living with the folks with NO INTERNET CONNECTION. El Carino has a new job, starting in the fall, we don’t know when our short sale home loan will be approved. Lots of uncertainty and stress!
Time to look on the bright side!
- The folks have an awesome lower level where El Carino, the two cats and I can live quite comfortably.
- No Rent!
- Wonderful blogging buddies to fill in during this time; Invest it Wisely, Buck Inspire, Optionsdude, No Debt MBA, Nerd Wallet, Prarie Eco Thrifter, Super Frugalette, and Afford Anything.
- Valued readers who continue to support me during this stressful time, by reading and commenting.
- The Yakezie Network, best personal finance network on line.
- Friends and family I can count on!
- Pool and tennis court at my parents condo!
- Sufficient emergency fund to remove most financial stresses?
- Without internet, the time to do other things like play games, swim and tennis!
- Opportunity to really talk and spend time with El Carino and the family!
- Knowing that Jr. Carino is living her dreams!
Wow, after writing all this down, the stresses seem a bit lighter.
Give the gratitude list a try and Happy 4th of July!
How do you deal with the uncontrollable stressors?
I couldn’t imagine myself without internet connection. It is much worse if there is no electricity like I experienced when I stay in the province for a vacation. But I have to agree there is a bright side of having no internet. It helps me relax and appreciate the time that I have. Thanks for sharing your experience.
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Hi Lola, It is really an opportunity to force myself to accept what I cannot control. Although that is easier said than done.